Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s, fully restored in a wool velvet. Very good
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s, fully restored in a wool velvet. Very good
Velvet
$21,459 / item
H 29.53 in W 116.15 in D 47.25 in
Organic Modern Arc Sofa Cream Wool Linen Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Arc sofa, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. A masterfully
Brass
$18,240Sale Price|19% Off
H 29.53 in W 116.15 in D 47.25 in
Organic Modern Arc Sofa Cream Wool Linen Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Arc sofa, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. A masterfully
Brass
$42,016 / item
H 33.86 in W 169.3 in D 37.41 in
Sculpted Arc Sofa in Marci Mohair Lichen, Made in UK by Sister- Curve & Comfort
Located in London, GB
The Sculpted Arc Sofa is a sweeping, soft curve, the antidote and alternative to a classic L-shape
Fabric
$41,878 / item
H 33.86 in W 169.3 in D 37.41 in
Sculpted Arc Sofa in Marci Mohair Pampus, Made in UK by Sister- Curve & Comfort
Located in London, GB
The Sculpted Arc Sofa is a sweeping, soft curve, the antidote and alternative to a classic L-shape
Fabric
Arc Sofa by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Arc Sofa by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, Charcoal Bouclé
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960’s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Arc Poof, Silver Boucle Upholstery by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ideal occasional seating option. Using the cast brass legs from our Arc Sofa, we have created
Brass
$5,209 / item
H 157.49 in Dm 354.34 in
The Sculpted Ottoman in COM, Made in UK by Sister - Versatile & Gentle
Located in London, GB
Designed as the perfect companion to the Sculpted Arc Sofa, the Sculpted Ottoman offers both
Fabric, Walnut
Wittmann Customizable Blocks Sofa by Neri&Hu
By Neri & Hu, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
backrest circumscribe the generous seating area in a striking arc. Dimensions sofa 285 W 285cm x D 95cm x
Leather, Textile
$6,126
H 45.28 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
1988 Loveseat White Leather by Walter Leeman Memphis Style, Sormani, Italy
By Sormani, Walter Leeman
Located in Arosio, IT
Two-seat sofa "Arc-en-Ciel" by Walter Leeman for Sormani. Sculptural rounded shape with two
Metal
Antonio Pio Saracino, Arc, Contemporary Marble Sofa, Italy, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated. Antonio Pio Saracino’s furniture is of a piece with his sculptural and architectural projects. Of ingenious and meticulous design and execution, each work is perfe...
Marble
Antonio Pio Saracino, Arc, Contemporary Marble Sofa, Italy, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated. Antonio Pio Saracino’s furniture is of a piece with his sculptural and architectural projects. Of ingenious and meticulous design and execution, each work is perfe...
Marble
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Foldable One Person Lounge Chair and Sofa Bed from Perriand Les Arcs, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare piece coming from the the apartments in Les Arcs 1800 which were both designed AND
Aluminum
Arc Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-set skirted arcing sofa in the original orange upholstery.
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Arc Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early Fifties, his innovative sculptured furniture created a new look in American furniture. This Arc
Upholstery
Arc Sofa
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Arc Sofa
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960’s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Arc Sofa
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960’s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Arc Sofa, 2014
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Fabulous Norwegian Arc Sofa
Located in New York, NY
creating a lovely arc. A very attractive and comfotable form. As areodynamic a design as you will ever find
Wood, Upholstery
Arc Sofa by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Arc Sofa by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Arc Sofa by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Arc Sofa by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, Charcoal
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960’s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Arc Sofa by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet
Brass
Arc Poof, Charcoal, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ideal occasional seating option. Using the cast brass legs from our Arc Sofa, we have created
Brass
Arc Pouf, Blue Bouclé by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ideal occasional seating option. Using the cast brass legs from our Arc Sofa, we have created
Brass
Arc Poof, Cream, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ideal occasional seating option. Using the cast brass legs from our Arc Sofa, we have created
Brass
Arc Poof, Cream, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ideal occasional seating option. Using the cast brass legs from our Arc Sofa, we have created
Brass
Daybed by René Martin, Les Arcs 1600
By René Martin
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Charlotte Perriand on the design of the Les Arcs ski resort. The structure, crafted from solid pine with a
Pine
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
sofa transforms into a single bed. Origin: Residence Nova, Les Arcs.
Pine
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
sofa transforms into a single bed. Origin: Residence Nova, Les Arcs.
Pine
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
sofa transforms into a single bed. Origin: Residence Nova, Les Arcs.
Pine
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
sofa transforms into a single bed. Origin: Residence Nova, Les Arcs.
Pine
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This example of a sofa bed was once part of the furnishings in the apartments of the iconic
Pine
Saporitti Italia Sectional Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Six unit gentle arced pie pieced sofa in original Mazzoni Fabric. Pieces can be separated in any
Fabric, Plastic
Pine sofa bed by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Sofa bed from the Résidence Nova in Les Arcs, designed by Charlotte Perriand as part of her large
Pine
The Pebble Table by Nada Debs (signed)
By Nada Debs
Located in Hanover, MA
table is infinitely flexible and a joy to play with. It can arc for a curved sofa, extend lengthwise
Concrete, Metal
Pebble Table by Nada Debs
By Nada Debs
Located in Hanover, MA
table is infinitely flexible and a joy to play with. It can arc for a curved sofa, extend lengthwise for
Brass
Tapis d'Orient Pebble Table by Nada Debs
By Nada Debs
Located in Hanover, MA
flexible and a joy to play with. It can arc for a curved sofa, extend lengthwise for a long sofa, be
Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Low Table from Les Arc 1600, by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Low table used in Les Arcs 1600. This piece was designed for Les Arcs 1600, one of Charlotte
Pine
'Smarties' Pebble Table By Nada Debs
By Nada Debs
Located in Hanover, MA
infinitely flexible and a joy to play with. It can arc for a curved sofa, extend lengthwise for a long sofa
Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Four-Seat Sofa
Located in Woudrichem, NL
unique style statement. Although it's large size of 245 cm in width, the gently arced back gives the sofa
Fabric, Teak
Charlotte Perriand Sofa Daybed from the Arcs Ski Resort, 1968
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand. A Japanese duckboard sofa daybed from the Arcs ski resort 1968 in larch and
Ash, Linen, Wool
Zabihi Collection Apricot Soft Blue Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An accent size 20th century Persian Heriz rug in apricot rust and soft blue tones Measures: 4'6" x 6'3" Heriz antique carpets combine design elements borrowed from many differe...
Wool
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stand out curved sofa (banana shaped) upholstered with a beautiful flower pattern, and made in Finland in the 1940s. This sofa is attributed to Paul Boman, but due to lack of docum...
Metal
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
Fabric
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 96 in D 35 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric. Dimensions: 96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seat sofa of Italian design, structure and legs in solid wood, velvet upholstery, 1950s production, Condition as shown in the photos, it is advisable to redo the upholstery.
Velvet, Beech, Fir
$75,526Sale Price|21% Off
H 51.97 in W 75.2 in D 29.93 in
19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Made, NL
Monumental Louis XVI black marble mantle in excellent condition. A true masterpiece. The carving is of such a high quality showing the true art of the stonemason. This is an one of a...
Belgian Black Marble
$7,400 / set
H 29.25 in W 112 in D 32 in
A Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa in two pieces, C. 1950s.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and visually arresting pair of sculptural sofas from the 1950s, evocative of cloud-like forms with their softly curved / contoured silhouettes and organic, low-slung profiles....
Upholstery, Wood
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Velvet
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Upholstery, Birch
$28,400 / set
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current customized mix of textiles from Sonia Rykiel and the house of Missoni. Features multiple ...
Silk, Velvet
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 13.25" All upholstered furnitu...
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal
Located in Brussels, BE
Apothecary balls in cobalt blue cut crystal - ten available.
Glass, Wood
$67,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.5 in Dm 50 in
Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier, 20th Century
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large fine French Louis XV style gilt bronze rock crystal, amethyst, crystal and cut-glass sixteen-light chandelier in the manner of Baccarat. The floral gilt bronze frame decorate...
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
Crystal, Ormolu
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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