$5,084 / set
Modular space age set in blue by Airborne
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This modular set from the French brand Airborne consists of two armchairs and a corner element in a blue color.
Fabric
Vintage Modular Sofa by Airborne, Brown Suede, Sculptural Design, 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
A charming vintage modular sofa with a sculptural design and generous proportions, characterized by a soft, enveloping aesthetic. The sofa consists of four independent sections, inc...
Leather, Plastic
1970s Modular 1 x Lounge Chair, Airborne Style Distressed Italy armchair
Located in London, England
A gorgeous 1970s Italian and super comfortable lounge chair. This lounge chair sold as a single in this listing but we have them listed as a set of three and two as well. The armch...
Fabric, Wood
Stunning Patate modular sofa in its original black leather for Airborne - France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This well-designed sofa in the perfect configuration radiates comfort and style. Crafted in soft black leather, the unified look is complemented by a splendid construction of 3 regul...
Leather
$2,621Sale Price / set|20% Off
Three-Piece Modular Sofa Set '‘Orchidée" by Michel Cadestin for Airborne
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Debrecen, HU
This rare three-piece modular lounge set captures the essence of European furniture design in the 1970s—a period when designers embraced softer, organic forms and elevated comfort as...
Velvet, Fiberglass
Orchidée modular lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Brussels, BE
This Space Age set includes five fiberglass armchairs and a matching ottoman, designed by Michel Cadestin in the late 1960s and produced by Airborne International. Each armchair h...
Fabric, Fiberglass
French modular sofa 1970s, 9 seats
By Airborne International
Located in PARIS, FR
French modular sofa from the 70s, set of 9 seats, Entirely reupholsteured in a caramel velvet jab Many shapes are possible You can set it up in different ways Very elegant and con...
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Moss Green Velvet Modular sofa set attributed to Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
1960s original Vintage space age fiberglass - velvet sofa set attributed to Michel Cadestin, made for Airborne International, France. Five pieces, modular, arms are removable
Velvet, Fiberglass
Brown corduroy modular “Potatoe” Airborne sofa
Located in Brussel, BE
Amazing brown corduroy modular “Potatoe” sofa for Airborne. Many possibilities of combinations.
Velvet
'Patate' Modular Sofa by Airborne France, 1970s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
'Patate' Modular Sofa by Airborne France, 1970s. Six piece set This sofa is unique in construction consisting of four regular pieces, and a corner element plus an ottoman allowing ...
Metal
1970s "Patate" 7-Piece Modular Sofa by Airborne
Located in Toronto, CA
The “Patate” modular sofa by Airborne France radiates the playful optimism of its time.
Foam, Fabric
Sold
H 26.38 in W 88.59 in D 33.08 in
1970s Modular Lounge Chairs Sofa, Airborne Style Distressed Italy armchairs
Located in London, England
A gorgeous 1970s Italian and super comfortable set of three lounge chairs which form a modular sofa. These lounge chairs sold as a set of three in this listing but we have them list...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 111.82 in D 29.53 in
Airborne, Sectional Sofa Composed of 5 Modular Lounge Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Nice sectional sofa composed of a set of 5 lounge chairs edited by Airborne, France, 1970s. This modular sofa can be settled to your liking, using the 3 straight and 2 corner module...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam
Sold
H 26.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Patate modular sofa in original light brown leather for Airborne France 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Airborne, sectional sofa, model ‘Patate’, in original light brown leather, France, 1970s Stunning modular sofa, by Airborne in its original light brown leather.
Leather
Sold
H 33.08 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
ORCHID Modular Sofa & Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design "ORCHID" Modular Sofa & Armchair set by Michel Cadestin for Airborne.
Fabric, Fiberglass, Polyester
Airborne Patate Modular Sofa, Foam, Herringbone Fabric, Canada, 1977
Located in Oakville, CA
Manufactured in Toronto in 1977 under license to Airborne France. This was a common practice for high end furniture producers in the lat 70s in licensing North American manufacturers...
Foam
Curved sofa by Pierre Guariche for Airborne France
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
mid century curved sofa by Pierre Guariche for Airborne France. Modular piece with a custom order wedge center.
Metal
Joseph-André Motte, Modular Living Room Set
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Perpignan, FR
Joseph-André Motte, modular living room set. Model: Samouraï Edit: Airborne France French design modular living room set consisting of 4 armchairs and its coffee table.
Fabric
Sold
H 26.38 in W 112.21 in D 29.53 in
Airborne, Sectional Sofa Composed of 4 Modular Lounge Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Nice sectional sofa composed of a set of 4 lounge chairs edited by Airborne, France, 1970s. Modular to your liking. 2 straight and 2 corner modules.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Bouclé
Sold
H 26.38 in W 59.06 in D 33.08 in
1970s Modular 2 x Lounge Chairs Sofa, Airborne Style Distressed Italy armchairs
Located in London, England
A gorgeous 1970s Italian and super comfortable set of two lounge chairs which form a modular sofa. These lounge chairs sold as a set of two in this listing but we have them listed i...
Fabric, Wood
Potato Modular Sofa by Airborbe, France Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lucca, IT
Potato modular sofa by Airborbe France Mid-Century Modern, consists in four seats and one corner seat and a puoff.
Velvet
Sold
H 28.35 in W 73.23 in D 28.35 in
Art Deco French Modular Airborne Sofa & Armchair Orange Velvet Mid Century
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Art Deco French Modular Airborne Sofa And Armchair Orange Velvet Mid Century Retro Made between 1947 and 1952 , this rare and interesting sofa set by Airborne Industrie...
Metal
$5,480 / set
H 25.99 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
COR Trio Modular Sofa In Brown Teddy By Team Form AG, 1970s
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The iconic modular sofa COR trio, executed in a stunning original brown teddy fabric. The design was created in 1972 by Team Form AG in Switzerland for COR, and is still popular toda...
Upholstery
$3,300 / set
H 27 in W 104 in D 31 in
Mid Century Space Age 4 Section Brown velour Low Modular sofa by COR
By Luigi Colani, Mario Bellini, COR
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Space Age 4 Section Brown velour Modular sofa by COR. Space age set of 4 velour sections of a 4 seat sofa. Can be used as 4 Lounge chairs. Very Modular and simple design....
Upholstery, Foam
$11,388 / set
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
20th Century Italian Design Velvet Modular Sofa by Busnelli, 1970s
By Busnelli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian design modular sofa, 1970s in brown velvet. The sofa is modular and made up of four armchairs. Busnelli brand present on each armchair. The measurements indicated are fo...
Velvet
$614Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
20th Century , Brown Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments . Space-saving p...
Fabric
$4,250
H 26 in W 132 in D 65 in
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 Piece Sectional Sofa Selig Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 piece cube sectional sofa made by Selig. This is a designers delight in that it needs to be reupholstered so the sky is the limit as far as fabric sel...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage black leather modular sofa, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage black leather sofa set from the 1970s -. Completely modular sofa consisting of 5 very comfy elements. Good condition with normal age related wear 1970s - Germany Dimensio...
Leather
Sarah Ellison Muse Modular Sofa in Cognac Velvet, Mid-Century Modern
Located in San Carlos, CA
A four-piece modular sofa from Sarah Ellison's celebrated "Muse" collection for Ellison Studios, upholstered in a warm cognac velvet. The set comprises two armless seat modules and t...
Velvet, Hardwood
$5,847
H 27.56 in W 80.71 in D 39.38 in
Black Leather Vintage de Sede DS 69 Freestanding Sofa Daybed 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Black leather de Sede vintage sofa or daybed model DS 69 from high quality black stitched leather 1970s Switzerland. A great sofa or daybed features wonderful and comfortable sitting...
Leather
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Fabric
Cobalt Blue Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1970s, this iconic sectional sofa was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. The sofa consists of 6 modular pieces that can be arranged in various combinations to ...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$5,084
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 165.36 in
Vintage Modular Sofa Set in the Style of Vico Magistretti, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage sofa set realized in 1970s in the style of Vico Magistretti. Original vintage leather upholstery. 2 modules in good condition, 2 modules with some scratches and signs of we...
Leather
$12,881
H 30.71 in W 75.6 in D 35.44 in
Stunning & Rare DS-85 sofa / daybed in original black leather by De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede DS-85 Convertible Sofa & Daybed in Original Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970s Exceptional and highly versatile DS-85 sofa and fold-out daybed by De Sede, preserved in remarka...
Leather
Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored truly modern shapes and innovative techniques. Designers experimented with ...
Fabric, Wood
1960s De Sede "DS-101" Leather Lounge Chair
By De Sede
Located in Medina, OH
Known from the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", De Sede high quality leather lounge armchair DS 101. This rare chair model ceased production in the late 1970s, ori...
Leather
$10,734
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 33.47 in
3-Seater Maralunga Sofa in Black Leather by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italian
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This example features opulent black leather. Head / backrests are adjustable for a cheeky look t...
Leather
$734
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1940s Design
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con imbottitura a molle, cuscino in piuma, rivestimento in velluto. Buone condizioni, alcuni segni di usura.
Velvet
Sold|$1,581
H 22.05 in W 26.38 in D 14.97 in
1935s Pair of Rare Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition - cleaned - renovation oil used - polished - made in Czechoslovakia
Wood
$6,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 137 in D 68 in
Wonderful Curved Serpentine Two-Piece Adrian Pearsall Style Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful curved serpentine two-piece Adrian Pearsall style sofa sectional. There are no words to describe how fabulous this sofa sectional is with its unusual biscuit tufting and cu...
Upholstery, Walnut
Frank Pollaro Custom Large Square Dining Table
By Pollaro
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco style custom dining table, hand made by Frank Pollaro, American, circa 2000. This custom dining creation, made of hand rubbed plum pudding mahogany, originally retail...
Mahogany
Set of 8 French Brutalist Solid Oak Chairs
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 8 French Brutalist Solid Oak Chairs
Oak
$4,800
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
20th Century Italian Lotus Mazzega Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, single vintage Mid-Century modern Italian table lamp made of hand blown Pulegoso Murano glass, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in good condition. The detailed slightly f...
Metal, Chrome
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
DDR Round Coffee Table in Deep Dark Red Lacquer by No Age Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
DDR Round Coffee Table in Deep Dark Red Lacquer by No Age Studio Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Lacquer. No Age Studio - Handcrafted Furniture Every piece we create i...
Lacquer
$7,800
H 28 in W 142 in D 110 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Fabric
Italian sideboard
Located in Diest, BE
Six doors italian sideboard. Great manufactered
Wood
Robert Haussmann "Zürich" Sofa by Nienkämper
By Robert Haussmann, Nienkamper
Located in Highland, IN
A classically designed and proportioned sofa, the stately "Zürich" designed by Robert Haussmann for Neinkamper is perfectly suited for use in the most traditional or cutting-edge mod...
Upholstery, Wood
Plato Dining Table by Ferdinando Meccani, Italy, 1969
By Ferdinando Meccani
Located in Brussels, BE
Plato Dining Table by Ferdinando Meccani, Italy, 1969
Wood
$11,073 / item
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 75.6 in
Elegant daybed by René Gabriel ca 1950, original patina in elmwood
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A René Gabriel daybed of the reconstruction period in the original patina. Very elegant piece, very versatile. Upholstered in a beautiful Bouclé by Dedar Milano.
Elm
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$165,000
H 30 in W 221 in D 55 in
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Libertine, Contemporary Sofa, United States, 2022
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
This monumental swoosh of a sofa includes two integral side tables and an ottoman. The ottoman can be flanked by two cocktail tables to create two seating groups. The fiberglass side...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charles Pollock Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Pair of armchairs from the 60s by Charles Pollock in leather and chrome. cracking on the leather of the seat cushio...
Chrome
Glass Houses
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glass Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect-designed homes that utilize glass to maximum effect. Th...
Paper
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