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
By Hämeen Kalustaja
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
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
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Sold|$7,850
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 90 in D 33 in
Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Vintage Bastiano 3 seat long low sofa with a rosewood frame and Original tan leather cushions. All straps are original and functional the frame has a beautiful rosewood w...
Brass
$16,710 / 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
Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather
By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, two-seat sofa, in walnut and taupe leather, Italy, 1965 A highly comfortable sofa by Marco Comolli due to down filling and well-designed proporti...
Leather, Walnut
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
Chrome
$3,450
H 28 in W 81 in D 36.5 in
1980s Cognac Leather Piumotto 3 Seat Sofa by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli 1980s
By Busnelli, Arrigo Arrigoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cognac leather Piumotto 3S sofa designed by Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli in the 1980s. Three generously scaled back cushions sit above three deep seat cushions, all...
Leather
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed, model '711', leather, laminated wood, copper, Italy, 1968 A cubic sofa designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Cinova, which can be tran...
Copper
Three-Seater Sofa for Mobilgirgi by Mario Marenco, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding three-seater sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi in 1970s. Walnut and leather. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975. Cubic ‘Artona’ sofa by Italian designer couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa. This sofa shows absolute st...
Fabric, Elm
$4,690
H 35.5 in W 98 in D 41 in
Slip Covered Olivier Cushion Sofa in Cafe Noir Brown Linen with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc. Sofa Collection Color: Cafe Noir 98″w x 41″d x 35.5″h (see additional sizes below) Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural, 100% Linen, with stone-washed for a r...
Linen, Down
$3,776Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 38.19 in
1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period. Cognac leather three seat sofa with straps and buckles on the side rests. Bulbous s...
Leather
$5,507Sale Price|10% Off
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. Their signature elements - geometric wood frame, soft ne...
Leather, Wood
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