$2,879Sale Price|20% Off
Early 1900's Arts & Crafts Mission Sofa
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Craftsman couch for sale. Over 100 years ago, and in excellent condition.
Oak
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks so...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$1,340Sale Price|39% Off
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original good condition, cotton-wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
Slightly worn fabric surface on the front of the armrest. Sofa checked by craftsman. Original beige cotton/wool furniture fabric.
Wool, Cotton, Beech
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
Sofa checked by craftsman. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat.
Velvet, Beech
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, furniture wool, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
Sofa checked by craftsman. Green furniture wool, solid oak wood.
Wool, Oak
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Antler Horn Sofa, Swiss/German c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Of particular note is the detail in the cartouche in the centre of the sofa where the craftsman has engraved into the softwood a hunting scene that has been enhanced with use of carv...
Antler, Fabric
$85,000 / set
Phillip Lloyd Powell Living Room Suite, 1979
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Chicago, IL
Phillip Lloyd Powell Living Room Suite, 1979 Hand-carved walnut with butterfly joinery and sculpted horned vertical details. Includes a large removable wood lap surface with adjustab...
Wool, Rosewood, Walnut, Wenge, Oak
Handmade Italian Modern Craftsman Bench / Sofa in the Spirit of Andrea Branzi
By Andrea Branzi
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic, Unique Italian Modern Craftsman sculpture / sofa / bench in the spirit of Andrea Branzi's Modern Rustic / Brutalist Aesthetic as seen in "Domestic Animals".
Iron, Wrought Iron
Italian Modern Craftsman Hand Hammered Gilt Iron & Glass Console, Giovanni Banci
By Giovanni Banci
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Craftsman console or sofa table in a sublime, organic form by Giovanni Banci.
Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Style Hand-Hammered Iron Console, Manner of Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modern craftsman console / sofa table in hand-hammered iron in the manner of Diego Giacometti.
Wrought Iron
Large French Custom Hammered Iron Console, Manner of Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modern craftsman console / sofa table in hand-hammered iron in the manner of Diego Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Oak Sofa Table
Located in Woodstock, NY
A refurbished rough hewn sofa table with tapering oak legs and slate grey top and skirt.
Walnut Sofa/Entry Table
Located in Cookeville, TN
A walnut entry table featuring a rectangular surface, straight aprons with curved quarter panels and rests on four turned and fluted legs with peg feet.
Walnut
Rude Osolnik Studio Crafted Wooden Sofa, USA, 1960s
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Maastricht, NL
A studio crafted sofa by American woodworker Rude Osolnik. The sofa is made of wood with three custom-made cushions with a blue fabric upholstery. Osolnik (1915-2001) was one of t...
Wood
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 81.89 in D 41.74 in
Vintage Swiss De Sede Patchwork Leather Sofa / Daybed, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede sofa bed. Handmade by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, this convertible sofa bed is upholstered in stunning soft black...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 41.74 in
Vintage De Sede Patchwork Leather Sofa or Daybed, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an rare vintage De Sede sofa or daybed. Made by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, this convertible sofa or daybed is upholstered in beautiful burgund...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 31.5 in
Classic Vintage De Sede 3 Seat Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
A vintage de Sede three-seat sofa in stunning black leather. Hand built in he 1970s by de Sede craftsman in Switzerland, this original sofa stands on polished chrome-plated legs.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Sofa and Loveseat, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
The extremely comfortable vintage sofa and loveseat were built circa 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
This vintage sofa was hand built circa 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Hand built in the early 1970s by De Sede craftsman from Switzerland, this sofa or loveseat is brought to you in very good vintage condition.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Hand built circa 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, the sofa or loveseat sits on polished chrome legs and is presented in good vintage condition.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Hand built circa 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, the sofa or loveseat sits on polished chrome legs and is presented in excellent vintage condition.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Hand built circa 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, the sofa or loveseat sits on polished chrome legs and is very comfortable.
Chrome
Three seater Wicker Settee
Located in Culver City, CA
A larger American wicker settee, from the first half of the last century, having newly upholstered cushions.It has bookcases set into the arms facing in and out. The arms are nice a...
Upholstery, Wood
Left and Right Free-Form Arm Sofas by George Nakashima, 1955
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare free-form arm sofas
Walnut
Sold
H 27.17 in W 76.78 in D 36.23 in
Danish Design 1960, "Banana" Vintage Sofa in Original Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
Legs in beech wood. The sofa has been checked by a craftsman. Sofa has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Fabric, Beech
Craftsman Revolutionary Walnut and Leather Sofas
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Walnut and tufted leather sofas by Craftsman Revolutionary circa early 1970's.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 72 in D 30.5 in
Mid Century Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Slat Back Sofa Settle Craftsman 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Mission Settle / Sofa. Features a solid Oak frame with slatted open sides and back. Includes original green vinyl back cushion and seat. Both of the cushions need ...
Upholstery, Oak
Ed Wormley Style Curved Upholstered Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) Style Curved Upholstered Sofa, upholstered in champagne fabric with geometric angular pattern. 31" H x 62" W x 35" D; seat: 19" H.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 24.81 in W 63.78 in D 34.26 in
American Post-War Design, Milo Baughman Love Seat Sofas, Burl, Chrome Sofa, 1971
By Milo Baughman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Milo Baughman; Love seats; Burlwood; Chrome base; American; Post-War design; American Post-War pair of Milo Baughman Love seats with a floating effect. The sofas are made out of ...
Chrome
Arden Riddle 3-Seat Sofa Studio Crafted 1969
By Arden Riddle
Located in Camden, ME
Arden Riddle studio crafted 3-seat sofa from 1969. Branded AR Arden Riddle dated 1969 Good vintage condition with original cushions.
Walnut
Sold
H 29.25 in W 84 in L 29.25 in
Impressive 1930s Cushman Maple Paddle Arm Sofa Designed by William DeVries
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautifully preserved original finish paddle arm sofa by Cushman from the 1930s colonial creations line designed by William DeVries. Model No. 5-184-3. This sofa is very comfortabl...
Upholstery, Maple
Sold
H 39.38 in W 60.24 in D 30.71 in
1920-30s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
Sofa was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman.
Velvet, Ash
American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley
Located in Stamford, CT
Original example of a fantastic modernist American studio made sofa by acclaimed craftsman Robert Whitley. This unique piece is demountable with the back of the sofa being easily rem...
Fabric, Walnut
American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley
Located in Stamford, CT
Original example of a fantastic modernist American studio made sofa by acclaimed craftsman Robert Whitley. This unique piece is demountable with the back of the sofa being easily rem...
Fabric, Walnut
Golden Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Newly upholstered in high-quality vegan leather golden fabric, done by a professional craftsman. It's the perfect sofa for any retail or hospitality project, since it's reupholster...
Faux Leather, Leather
Sold
H 31.11 in W 69.3 in D 29.93 in
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, furniture wool, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
Sofa checked by craftsman. Green furniture wool, solid oak wood.
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 75.99 in D 34.26 in
20th Century Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Sofa Mod 872 with movable backrest
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Torino, Piemonte
A great connoisseur of handcrafted wood, he forged a long and fruitful professional partnership with the master craftsman Pierluigi Ghianda. here the Sofa Model 872, designed by Gian...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 23.6 in W 212.4 in D 35.4 in
DS88 Modular Brown-Cognac Leather Patchwork Sofa for De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Hand built in the 1970s to incredibly high standards by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland. The sofa is in six sections, each with a base leather patchwork cushion and a back cushion m...
Leather
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