Postmodern/Modern Pebble Modular Ottoman Stools by Allermuir - Set of 4
By Allermuir
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern/Modern Pebble Modular Ottoman Stools by Allermuir - Set of 4 A striking set of four “Pebble” modular stools or ottomans by Allermuir, featuring an organic sculptural for...
Steel
Modern Pebble Scalloped Stool or Ottoman by Allermuir
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern style "Pebble" scalloped stool or ottoman In the manner of Knoll or Herman Miller By Allermuir USA, 2017 Tubular steel legs, with original light gre...
Steel
Modern Pebble Scalloped Stools or Ottomans by Allermuir, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern style "Pebble" scalloped stools or ottomans In the manner of Knoll or Herman Miller By Allermuir USA, 2017 Tubular steel legs, with original...
Steel
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H 18 in Dm 29 in
Contemporary Modernist Polished Aluminum Set of 5 Bar Stools by Allermuir, 1990s
By Allermuir
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic set of five counter bar stools, made of polished aluminum the Luna collection by Marchant & Lyndon for Allermuir, circa 1990s.
Aluminum
$2,060 / item
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Wool, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Silk Parson Ottomans or stools. Gingham silk upholstery covers the pair. very good condition. In the Billy Baldwin style with button top. This item can easily parcel ship for...
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
$1,469 / item
H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Drova 4 Modular Pouf by WOO — Stacked Ottoman with Hidden Storage Gap
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Four soft logs, one warm idea: the Drova 4 pouf by Dmytro Kozinenko recreates a stack of firewood by the fireplace in upholstered form. Each block is generously padded and precisely ...
Foam, Fabric, Plywood
$1,770
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Kros Pouf by Hermhaus, Upholstered Ottoman, Mid-Century Modern, Turkey
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kros Pouf from the Khana Collection by Hermhaus is a modern and visually striking seating element that combines geometric forms with artisanal craftsmanship. Designed as a comple...
Upholstery
$2,717 / item
H 15.95 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Ottoman Drova 6, Modular Pouf, Upholstered Seating, Designer Furniture for Home
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Introducing the Ottoman Pouf Drova, a versatile and stylish addition to any living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this modern cube ottoman pouf combines innovative des...
Foam, Fabric, Plywood
$5,654 / set
H 24.02 in W 33.47 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Groovy Chairs F598 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Groovy Chair, or F598, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, has become a true design classic. Very pleasant to the eye, especially in this stunning corn color, it is also rem...
Steel
Pair of Paul Laszlo Ottomans
By Paul Laszlo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Paul Laszlo ottomans. Green laquered notched legs with brass cross stretchers.
Milo Bean Ottoman
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wit...
Fabric
Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans
By Karl Springer, Pierre Paulin, Marge Carson, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans. This great pair of mid century modern mushroom ottomans or poufs with chrome bases have been newly upholstered in plush blue velvet. Be...
Chrome
$680Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Parsons Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Ottomans, Mid-20th Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
Incredible Navy blue velour fabric, great color and wonderful sculptural shape on these original vintage Parsons ottomans. Excellent vintage condition throughout both ottomans. Pe...
Upholstery
Customizable Artifort Mushroom P Stool by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Mushroom P. for Artifort is one of Pierre Paulin’s most famous designs. First there was the Mushroom armchair, that is now exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Then...
Textile
Kartell - Lunam Pouf Orsetto by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Tulsa, OK
Lunam Pouf Orsetto Patricia Urquiola LUNAM is an enchanting living space furniture collection inspired by the dreamy atmosphere of a lunar landscape. An essential, painted metal stru...
Steel
Bar Stools by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dallas, TX
Bar stools by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1965. Both stools are very comfortable, in excellent condition and have been professionally reupholstered in boucle textile.
Steel
$2,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 19.25 in D 18.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Waterfall Stools or Benches, 1970s, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of newly upholstered waterfall stools with natural linen and poly blend high end fabric. Stools are original from the 1970s and the off white fabric has a bit of sheen.
Fabric, Wood
Verpan Welle Ottoman by Verner Panton, Newly Reupholstered
By Verner Panton
Located in Toronto, CA
The organic form of this lounger is a hallmark of designs by Danish iconoclast Verner Panton (1926 – 1998). Part of his Welle series, which comprised 6 different units, (Welle 1-6) t...
Fabric, Foam
Pierre Paulin Rare BLUB BLUB Seating Lounge 1972
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare Blub Blub by Pierre Paulin in gradient original fabric. The “Blub Blub” sofa, chair seating system is a rare 1972 design by Pierre Paulin, created during his experimental orga...
Fabric, Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber
A Stunning Mid Century Design Walnut and Chrome Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Mid Century design richly patinated walnut and chrome desk of exceptional quality, finely carved and with a fabulous curvilear clean design. The well figured moulded and ...
Chrome
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 66 in D 36 in
Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Inspired Walnut Rounded Top Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Stunning 1950s desk by the Shelbyville Desk Company of Indiana. Desk features a 66" rounded-end top, walnut veneer and wonderful Art Deco hardware. This desk is very similar to the "...
Walnut
$1,190 / item
H 16.93 in Dm 24.41 in
Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$2,450
H 30 in W 78.75 in D 39.375 in
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s
By EEKA, Friso Kramer, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
Steel
Pair of Jessica Pell Apel Ottomans, Modern Fabric Upholstery, USA
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Apel Ottomans Jessica Pell for Bernhardt Design 2011 "in very good vintage conditions" "espresso / warm grey color fabric" "Eye candy for your home. The Apel Ottoman by Be...
Fabric, Upholstery
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Steel Desk
By Leon Rosen, Pace Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Steel Desk This desk measures: 79 wide x 38 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches All pieces of furniture c...
Stainless Steel
$895Sale Price|81% Off
H 27.5 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
La Manufacture-Paris Green Champignon Pouf Designed by Front in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Drawing inspiration from the surprising and unique shape of mushrooms, Front imagined a strikingly singular pouf design that sprouts from the ground. Made in Italy. Pouf (only with ...
Textile
Custom Made Oak and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar Furniture Esko Stool A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. This examples have frames in oiled European oak ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut, Sheepskin, Oak
$1,760Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 21 in W 18 in D 18 in
Boho Chic Moroccan Blue Majorelle Stool or Ottoman with White Leather Top, Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A Boho Chic Moroccan blue stool or ottoman with white leather top. The stools are hand painted in blue Majorelle ( after the Majorelle garden in Marrakech ) with white design and fea...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of vintage modern ottomans/footstools. Interestingly designed vintage upholstery, with a tuft in the center of the seat. 4 casters underneath allow for these footstools ...
Upholstery
$1,995 / set
H 17 in W 22 in D 22 in
Mid Century Modern Chrome w White Faux Patent Leather Swiveling Ottomans
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Swiveling Ottomans from Italy C1970. Large spacious square seat area of 22x 22 with a Height of 17 sitting on a heavy weighed round chrome base. Very sturdy. Will p...
Steel, Chrome
$1,344 / item
H 74.02 in W 18.12 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Hanger 'Drab', Heat Collection, Flamed Gold, by Zieta
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Drab" contemporary hanger by Zieta Original Zieta hanger, delivered with certificate. Collection: HEAT collection Material: Stainless steel (inbox) Color: Flamed Gold Size:...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Stool or Ottoman by Busk+Hertzog for Nienkamper
By Nienkamper
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Moment Stool or Ottoman designed by Busk+Hertzog for Nienkamper is a modern and versatile piece of furniture that combines comfort, functionality, and style. Its innovative desig...
Foam
Pair of Cylindrical Swivel Ottomans in Orange
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Cylindrical Swivel Ottomans in Orange , Fun textural design. In need of a recover.
Upholstery, Wood
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