Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern sofa, manufactured by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s. Pine frame, original leather upholstery.
Leather, Pine
Hämeen Kalustaja, Sofa, Pine, Leather, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and brown leather sofa designed and produced by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s. Seat height 14”.
Leather, Pine
Hämeen Kalustaja, Lounge Chair, Pine, Leather, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and brown leather lounge chair designed and produced by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s. Seat Height (inches): 14” Arm Height (inches): 17.88" All items ship from High Poi...
Leather, Pine
Lounge Chair by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage.
Leather
$9,476 / set
H 25.99 in W 66.54 in D 38.98 in
Living Room Lounge Leather Set Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare set - extremely confortable - marked by label - chair, sofa and coffee table - chair 104 W, 66 H, D 99, seat 36 - table 95 cm x 95 cm, H 48.
Leather, Glass, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Rustic Pine Sofa by Hameen Kalustaja
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Hameen Kalustaja (Finland) design. Contemporary sensibility, vintage Scandinavian style.
Pine
Hämeen Kalustaja Ky, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and light grey fabric lounge chairs produced by Hämeen Kalustaja Ky, Lahti, Finland, c. 1970s. Moderate wear to wood consistent with age and use.
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Rare Easy Chair Produced by Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair. Produced by Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland.
Leather, Teak
Rare Three-Seat Sofa Produced by Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare three-seat sofa. Produced by Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland. Easy chair is also available.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 37.41 in
Pine and Leather Lounge Chair Model 'Pinus' by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Karis, Nyland
A striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship, the "Pinus" lounge chair was designed by Mattias Ingman for Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland. Constructed from solid pine, the chair’s ro...
Leather, Pine
1950s Finnish Armchairs with Pink Velvet Upholstery
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare armchairs made by Finnish company Hämeen Kalustaja Oy in 1958. Newly upholstered in quality pink velvet fabric.
Metal
Leather Sofa, Hämeen Kalustajat, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Leather sofa, manufactured by Hämeen Kalustajat, Finland, 1970s. Beautifully patinated leather seats, pine frame. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Leather, Pine
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Loveseat by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970's
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern very unique solid pine two-seat sofa with original curved red leather cushions, designed by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970's. Matching three seat sofa available ...
Leather, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Sofa by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970's
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern very unique solid pine three-seat sofa with original red curved leather cushions, designed by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970's. Matching two-seat sofa available f...
Leather, Pine
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
Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
By George Nakashima, Figure Ground, Donald Judd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens...
Plywood
$19,900 / set
H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova Modular Sofa Nuvolone in Leather, Italy, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Almelo, NL
Large modular sofa Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova model ´Nuvolone´ in leather, Italy, 1970s Large modular sofa / landscape sofa by Italian designer Rimo Maturi for manufacturer Mimo Pa...
Leather
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$16,823 / 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
DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
DS-16 leather sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, dating from the 1970s. This three-seater showcases the signature rounded armrests, modular cushion design, and exceptional Swiss craftsman...
Leather
1970s Selig Lucite & Leather Strap Sofa Couch
By Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Selig lucite frame and leather strap sofa couch. Three long nickel bars run through the length of the sofa holding the black leather straps and back cushion straps. Newly recov...
Metal
Bed by Astarte Milano, Italy, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dark brown fiberglass bed designed by Astarte Milan in the 1970s. It is composed of 4 modules that are fixed together. It has the original metal base and original protective cover. W...
Metal
1970’s Leather Settee
By Percival Lafer
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1970’s Leather Settee. Bentwood arms with brass details. Button Cushions. Soft light Butterscotch color vintage leather. Sofa sits low and deep for lounging comfort. Matching sofa av...
Leather
$19,450Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
Leather, Canvas
70 S roche bobois bed with bed tables
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
Ensemble de lit roche bobois année 70 , comprenant le double lit , les tables de lit ,ainsi que les repose verre en inox modele tres rare et de tres bonne qualité tout en nubuck
Metal
$9,475 / item
H 31 in W 84 in D 40 in
Lawson-Fenning Mesa Sofa, Brown Mohair with Walnut Base, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise. The Lawson...
Upholstery, Walnut, Mohair
$7,700
H 32.29 in W 81.11 in D 44.1 in
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Suede Sofa "Ussaro", 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Luciano Frigerio. It is made of wood with brass friezes, the upholstery is in suede and the bands that support the cushions are in leather. This model is pa...
Brass
$21,600
H 25.6 in W 86.62 in D 33.47 in
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Two-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Velvet, 1973
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory velvet, 1973. The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony between Japanese minimalism and Ultraration...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Confidential Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Set Sofa
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rare full set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti. The "Confidential" is one of the first modular sofas ever produced for private homes. Polyure...
Leather
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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