$5,289 / 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
1970s Modular 1 x Lounge Chair, Airborne Style Distressed Italy armchair
Located in London, GB
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
$2,726Sale 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
$2,632Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
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
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
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
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, GB
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
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, GB
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
$34,305
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$51,247 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy 70s, White Bouclé Reupholstered
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for C&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 4 large modular seats with backrest, 3 small modular seats with backrest, 1 small module ...
Bouclé, Wood
$29,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, six elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs...
Bouclé, Plastic
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Leather
Antique 56-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, wooden apothecary with ample storage. This piece features solid oak construction on which a rich brown stain has been applied, accentuating the oak's gorgeous woodgrain. Wit...
Oak
$1,850
H 16 in W 43.5 in D 29.5 in
Walter Antonis TE41 Tubular Chrome Coffee Table for ’t Spectrum, 1974
By 't Spectrum, Walter Antonis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter Antonis designed the TE41 for Dutch manufacturer 't Spectrum in 1974, and it remains his most recognized work. The table's structure is built from continuous tubular chrome th...
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...
Hardwood, Mohair
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Round Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...
Linen, Oak
$142,000 / set
H 29.34 in W 63.78 in D 63.78 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Set in Carved Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique set of seven dining armchairs with table, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This unique dining ensemble is among the finest works we have en...
Pine
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
$5,860
H 27.56 in W 145.67 in D 72.84 in
De Sede DS 76/78 Modulsofa Ecksofa Design Eckcouch Leder schwarz
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes fünfteiliges Design Sofa des Schweizer Traditionsherstellers de Sede zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel besteht aus insgesamt fünf Modulen, die sich jeweils auskl...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972. An amazing design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerla...
Leather
Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
By Gervasoni, Federica Biasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Samet is a modular sofa without rules, a multifunctional and configurable product that places the person as an active subject in the composition of their own space, encouraging them ...
Polyester
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