$20,931 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Stunning Patate modular sofa in its original black leather for Airborne - France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
by Airborne France 1970s. The seat is visually divided through stitching into four triangle sections
Leather
Airborne patate 6 moduli e pouf
Located in Ghedi, IT
Splendido divano modulare “Patate” di Airborne France, anni '70, con sei moduli e pouf in velluto a
Velvet
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
Foam
Sold
H 27 in W 33 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Airborne Patate Six-Piece Sectional Sofa 1970s Velvet, French
By Airborne International
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a plush velvet six-piece sectional sofa, by Airborne, the Patate model
Velvet
Sold
H 27 in W 33 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Airborne Patate Six-Piece Sectional Sofa 1970s Velvet French
By Airborne International
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a plush velvet six-piece sectional sofa, by Airborne, the Patate model
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
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. Composed of
Foam, Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 157.49 in D 107.09 in
Sectional Sofa “Patate” in Rusty Orange Fabric by Airborne, France 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Introducing the "Patate" sectional sofa, a standout design produced by Airborne France in the 1970s
Fabric
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
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Patate lounge chairs in burgundy leather by Airborne International, 1970s
By Airborne International
Located in amstelveen, NL
"Patate" lounge chairs, Airborne International, burgundy leather, 1970s. Amazing pair of lounge
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.41 in
Airborne sectional sofa with ottoman 'Patate' in orange Corduroy wide ribbed
By Airborne International
Located in Oirlo, LI
Airborne sectional sofa with ottoman 'Patate' in orange Corduroy wide ribbed fabric Discover
Fabric
Model ‘Patate’ Leather Lounge Chair for Airborne France, 1970s
Located in Hitchin, England
A mid-century 'Patate’ lounge chair in new cream leather. This is an extremely comfortable chair
Leather, Plastic
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Ds 11 Modular Sofa in Brown Patchwork Leather by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede ‘DS-11’ Modular Patchwork sofa in beige leather. Still 100% original. This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one regular elements & ...
Leather
$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
$6,222
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$14,352
H 35.44 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970 Sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in France circa 1970. A very rare ...
Mohair, Velvet
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
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
$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
$20,201 / set
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Divano Super C di Willy Rizzo modulare in pelle di cinghiale 6 moduli
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Ghedi, IT
Prodotta dall’Atelier Willy Rizzo, questa composizione modulare incarna lo stile sofisticato e glamour tipico del designer italiano, noto per i suoi arredi che fondono linee pulite c...
Leather
Vintage Black Leather Armchair, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A generously proportioned lounge armchair featuring an enveloping, organically contoured silhouette characteristic of Italian design in the 1970s. Upholstered in supple black leather...
Leather
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
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
$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
$27,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in...
Chrome
Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
By Federica Biasi, Gervasoni
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
$78,700 / set
H 26.78 in W 60.63 in D 35.04 in
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Rich Beige Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...
Leather
$15,400Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.5 in W 112 in D 39.5 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Leather
By Klaus Vogt, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede, Stendig Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sofa model "DS600" “Non Stop” in Black leather composed of 11 Elements. Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. It fe...
Metal
$35,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 6. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...
Leather, Plastic
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