$2,890
H 31 in W 85 in D 33 in
American Mid Century Large Sofa by Adrian Pearsall with Slate Table & Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
This 1960s sofa by Adrian Pearsall features a walnut frame floating over a black plinth base with
Slate
$11,000Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 27 in W 96.5 in D 34 in
Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa w/ Slate Ends Reupholstered in Wool Gray Flannel
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great sectional sofa set designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates. We’ve had
Slate
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa with Slate Ends
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage 1960s Adrian Pearsall platform sofa re-upholstered in a Kravet Faux Shearling fabric. The
Slate
Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa with Slate Ends
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A striking Adrian Pearsall designed sectional sofa with walnut trim and slate end pieces. We’ve
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 27 in W 120 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Slate Ends Reupholstered in Knoll Entwin Jet
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful vintage 1960’s Adrian Pearsall designed Sofa for Craft associates. We’ve been fortunate
Slate
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Style Platform Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
the Strictly Spanish line by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Maker is unknown but the
Slate
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H 26.5 in W 144 in D 33 in
1960’s Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa Set with Slate Inset Ends Re-upholstered
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful sectional sofa by designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This set features
Slate
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H 27 in W 106 in D 31 in
Bench Sofa with Storage Cabinets by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Architectural bench style sofa with cabinet end table sides, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Slate
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H 27 in W 127 in D 32 in
Adrian Pearsall Strictly Spanish Plinth Sofa Craft Assoc 1960 YEAR-END CLEARANCE
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare original condition Adrian Pearsall iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpiece 3-seat sofa from his
Slate
1960's, Adrian Pearsall Sectional in Cognac Wool Mohair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful vintage Adrian Pearsall sofa set. It features 2 sofas, a three seat and 2 seat. The
Slate
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H 30 in W 84 in L 30 in
Matching Pearsall Comfort Design Cloud Sofas New Upholstered in Slate Gray, Pair
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this set of two matching Adrian
Fabric, Wood
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H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Matching Pearsall Comfort Design Cloud Sofas New Upholstered in Slate Gray, Pair
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this set of two matching Adrian
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of side tables in walnut with slate tops by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Slate
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H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven-foot sofa has
Fabric, Textile, Wood
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H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered this week in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven-foot
Fabric, Textile, Wood
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H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered this week in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven foot
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Mid-Century Sofa with Slate Top End Tables after Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, complete with slate stone tops. Tufted upholstery in vibrant orange make this Adrian Pearsall style sofa a
Walnut
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H 27.5 in W 87 in D 33.25 in
Adrian Pearsall Walnut & Slate Leather Strap Sectional Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This exquisite 1960s sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, exemplifies
Slate
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H 30 in W 118.75 in D 33.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa w/ Slate End Tables, New Grey / Black Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern platform sofa with slate end tables designed by Adrian Pearsall. New charcoal
Slate
$17,074 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,763 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
United Style Mid Century Walnut Pedestal Base Sofa
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Style Mid Century Walnut Pedestal Base Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 32 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 20.5 inches We take our phot...
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Post-Modern Sculptural Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, cognac leather, sofa, Italy, circa 1970 This striking sofa is executed in beautiful cognac leather that contributes to a refined monochrome appearance, emphasizing the sculptu...
Leather
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A rare "boomerang" sofa having a recently polished frame supporting a freshly upholstered back and seat done in a grey boucle fabric.
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Savannah, GA
Sectional corner sofa with integrated end table, 1960s. Original orange velvet upholstery. sofa with full back: 84 inches wide by 33 inches deep by 30 inches tall sofa with half...
Upholstery, Wood
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat height of 13.5 and arm height of 21 inches Great...
Upholstery, Wood
$11,543Sale Price|26% Off
H 23.23 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa cognac leather bed model Morna for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa - bed frame in cognac-colored leather - composed of headboard with integrated bedside tables and mattress base. Model "Morna" Molteni Italy 1972 Restored - wood ...
Leather
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa Sectional consist of 6 pieces plus two ottomans. Multiple sections of sofa retain Craft Assoc. labels. Each ottoman measures- 3...
Upholstery
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 130 in D 28 in
Outstanding Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 5 Seat Sectional Sofa Walnut Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman walnut platform 5 seat L-shaped sofa sectional. This very unusual set consist of 2 walnut platform base tables with 5 movable seat components. This set ca...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern stunning, beautiful, high-quality long gondola walnut framed sofa Adrian Pearsall style. In new upholstery fabric and high-density foam. An exceptional sofa both f...
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
$11,500 / set
H 30 in W 34.5 in D 80 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Platform Sofa Coffee Table Set
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin platform / sectional sofa set with coffee / side tables. Original fabric. Dimensions: Side Tables 34.5" x 34.5" x 10" h, sof...
Upholstery, Hardwood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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