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Arbus Sofa

Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa
Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa

Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa

By Robert Couturier

Located in Sharon, CT

Couturiers' own sofa, gifted to a Litchfield Hills friend, and purchased by us from her representative. A

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1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

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Andre Arbus (Attributed to) a Large Sofa and Two Armchairs, circa 1940
Andre Arbus (Attributed to) a Large Sofa and Two Armchairs, circa 1940

Andre Arbus (Attributed to) a Large Sofa and Two Armchairs, circa 1940

By André Arbus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Andre Arbus (attributed to) a large sofa and two armchairs. Close to 1942 model created to the

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery

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In the Taste of Arbus, French Sofa, circa 1940
In the Taste of Arbus, French Sofa, circa 1940

In the Taste of Arbus, French Sofa, circa 1940

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H 36.25 in W 61 in D 36.25 in

In the Taste of Arbus, French Sofa, circa 1940

By André Arbus

Located in Paris, FR

In the taste of Arbus Sofa Wood, fabric France, circa 1940 Measures: H 92 x W 155 x D 92 cm.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jules Verne Sofa by Andre Arbus for William Switzer
Jules Verne Sofa by Andre Arbus for William Switzer

Jules Verne Sofa by Andre Arbus for William Switzer

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H 39 in W 86.5 in D 33 in

Jules Verne Sofa by Andre Arbus for William Switzer

By André Arbus, William Switzer

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

The Jules Verne sofa by André Arbus for William Switzer has a serene elegance, with simple lines

Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's
Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

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H 36.23 in W 61.03 in D 38.19 in

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

By André Arbus

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Sofa in the style of André Arbus, Bisson Bruneel fabric, France, 1940's. Two legs in lacquered oak.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus
Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus

Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Chicago, IL

Sourced in Paris, this 1940s sofa features a handsome curved silhouette and beechwood feet with

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood

French Sofa Attributed to Andre Arbus
French Sofa Attributed to Andre Arbus

French Sofa Attributed to Andre Arbus

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H 32 in W 78 in D 33 in

French Sofa Attributed to Andre Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Timeless, Elegant French 1940's Sofa with an Exquisite Tapered Form and Delicate Carved Rope

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Andre Arbus Style Day Bed
Andre Arbus Style Day Bed

Andre Arbus Style Day Bed

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H 23 in W 108 in D 45.5 in

Andre Arbus Style Day Bed

Located in Miami, FL

have Ivory Silk Upholstery. Done in the Style of Andre Arbus.

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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Pair of sofa / side tables in the style of Andre Arbus
Pair of sofa / side tables in the style of Andre Arbus

Pair of sofa / side tables in the style of Andre Arbus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of veined marble top side / sofa tables in the style of Andre Arbus.

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20th Century French End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Sofa in the Manner of Arbus with Solid Bronze Legs, Recent Fabric, c1960
Vintage Sofa in the Manner of Arbus with Solid Bronze Legs, Recent Fabric, c1960

Vintage Sofa in the Manner of Arbus with Solid Bronze Legs, Recent Fabric, c1960

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Mid-Century Modern sofa in the Manner of Arbus probably made around 1960. The fabric appears to be

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed
French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed

French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, André Arbus, Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu

Located in Houston, TX

geometric leather upholstered macassar loveseat, sofa or canapé in the manner of André Arbus and Émile

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Macassar

André Arbus, Freestanding Sofa, France, 1956
André Arbus, Freestanding Sofa, France, 1956

André Arbus, Freestanding Sofa, France, 1956

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H 45.75 in W 105.5 in D 35.5 in

André Arbus, Freestanding Sofa, France, 1956

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and rare sofa commissioned for the Palais des Consuls of Rouen, at the height of Arbus

Category

Vintage 1950s French Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Andre Arbus Sofa, 1940s
Andre Arbus Sofa, 1940s

Andre Arbus Sofa, 1940s

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H 30.71 in W 79.93 in D 30.71 in

Andre Arbus Sofa, 1940s

By André Arbus

Located in Toulouse, FR

Huge sofa by Andre Arbus made on order for a private house, south of France. Upholstery in perfect

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Jules Verne Sofa by André Arbus for William Switzer
Jules Verne Sofa by André Arbus for William Switzer

Jules Verne Sofa by André Arbus for William Switzer

By André Arbus

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed with applied manufacturer's label to underside: [William Switzer & Associates Made in Canada Handcrafted Furniture by William Switzer].

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Brass

1940s French Wrought Iron Base Sofa, attributed to A.Arbus
1940s French Wrought Iron Base Sofa, attributed to A.Arbus

1940s French Wrought Iron Base Sofa, attributed to A.Arbus

Located in Southampton, NY

1940s Upholstered French Sofa with Wrought Iron Base, attributed to A. Arbus

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Vintage 1940s French Sofas

A pair of sofa end tables att. to Andre Arbus
A pair of sofa end tables att. to Andre Arbus

A pair of sofa end tables att. to Andre Arbus

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H 24 in W 19.25 in D 13 in

A pair of sofa end tables att. to Andre Arbus

Located in New York, NY

A pair of sycamore sofa end tables,one drawer, wicker lower tier, square tapering legs,att. to

Category

20th Century French Sofa Tables

Sofa-Bed Attributed to André Arbus, circa 1940
Sofa-Bed Attributed to André Arbus, circa 1940

Sofa-Bed Attributed to André Arbus, circa 1940

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H 33.86 in W 33.47 in D 66.93 in

Sofa-Bed Attributed to André Arbus, circa 1940

By André Arbus

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa-bed in cherrywood, the bedsides slightly spilled and curved planks, sheathed foot with gilded

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Metal

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Arbus Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic arbus sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and velvet, every arbus sofa was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a arbus sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A arbus sofa, designed in the Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made arbus sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by André Arbus and William Switzer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Arbus Sofa?

Prices for a arbus sofa start at $3,160 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $10,200.

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