$12,945
H 36 in W 93 in D 36 in
Modern Avant-Garde Sofa with Jumbo Channel in Light Blue Crushed Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Avant-garde sofa design with jumbo, paired channels slightly resembling lady fingers from the back and balanced with a single tight bench seat.
Velvet, Maple
$14,270 / item
H 32 in W 94.25 in D 39.5 in
Avant-garde Sofa and Daybed with Dark Green Animal Printed Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Avante-garde sofa and daybed. Bench cushion is stuffed with spring core high-density foam cushions wrapped in down/feather casement, and sleeps very well. Unfussy bed conversion desi...
Satin, Velvet
$19,250 / item
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 41.34 in
Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural sofa draws inspiration from the bold pleated structure of traditional Scottish kilts, translating the garment’s rhythmic folds into a striking upholstered form. The d...
Upholstery, Velvet
“Bolla” Sofa – Attributed to Gianni Ruffi, Italy, 1970s
By Gianni Ruffi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ideal for modern, mid-century, or avant-garde interiors, the Bolla sofa stands as an iconic expression of Italian postmodern experimentation—bold, comfortable, and unmistakably expre...
Fabric
Sausage Sofa, Willo Perron, 15M, Velvet, Mustard
By Willo Perron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Whether placed in a gallery, public space, or avant-garde interior, the 11M Sausage Sofa is not just furniture—it’s an immersive installation.
Polyester, Velvet
Sausage Sofa, Willo Perron, 15M, Canvas, Beige
By Willo Perron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Whether placed in a gallery, public space, or avant-garde interior, the 11M Sausage Sofa is not just furniture—it’s an immersive installation.
Canvas, Polyester
Sausage Sofa, Willo Perron, 11M, Velvet, Mustard
By Willo Perron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Whether placed in a gallery, public space, or avant-garde interior, the 11M Sausage Sofa is not just furniture—it’s an immersive installation.
Polyester, Velvet
Sausage Sofa, Willo Perron, 11M, Canvas, Beige
By Willo Perron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Whether placed in a gallery, public space, or avant-garde interior, the 11M Sausage Sofa is not just furniture—it’s an immersive installation.
Canvas, Polyester
$6,500
H 29.75 in W 61.5 in D 31.5 in
A Danish modern leather and oak 2212 loveseat by Børge Mogensen, signed, 1962
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in View Park, CA
With sturdy wooden - oak - legs, this piece is at once a marriage of craftsman and mid century sensibilities as well as an emblem of avant-garde ruggedness. Originally, this sofa was...
Leather, Wood
Sofa / Disused Collection
By Supaform
Located in Firenze, IT
This Avant Garde sofa is made of high-quality powder-coated steel.
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 94.89 in D 31.5 in
Avant Garde "Maralunga" Sofa, Vico Magistretti Designed by Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chocolate brown leather in excellent condition. This avant-garde mechanism, patented by Cassina, makes the back cushion unfold and move upwards, to form a head-rest.
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Avant Garde "Maralunga" Two-Seater Designed by Vico Magistretti, Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chocolate brown leather in excellent condition. This avant-garde mechanism, patented by Cassina, makes the back cushion unfold and move upwards, to form a head-rest.
Leather
Vintage Sofa with Wooden Armrests
Located in High Point, NC
Designed in the 1960’s, this avant-garde four-seater sofa showcases a brutalist base with boldly carved armrests and comfortable upholstered cushions.
Bouclé, Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
The leather frame with comfortable armrests grants the sofa an avant-garde angularity contrasting with the inviting puff of button-tufted cushions.
Metal
Julep sofa by Jonas Wagell for Tacchini Italy
By Tacchini, Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture
Located in amstelveen, NL
Experience the romance and grace of 1950s avant-garde design with the Julep sofa, crafted in 2018 by renowned Swedish designer Jonas Wagell for Italian luxury brand Tacchini.
Fabric
Maralunga 3-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1990s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Engineered by Cassina, the avant-garde mechanism of the Maralunga sofa allows the backrest cushion to recline and rise upwards, forming a built-in headrest.
Textile
Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa, c. 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This curvature not only offers unparalleled comfort but also mirrors the fluidity and boldness of mid-century Danish design, reminiscent of the era's daring and avant-garde spirit. ...
Oak
Sold
H 26 in W 74 in D 38 in
A two-seater “Plumy” sofa by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna, France circa 1979
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in View Park, CA
Cinna was an offshoot of Ligne Roset, established in 1975, that featured myriad works by Annie Hiéronimus and other forward-thinking designers. The Plumy sofa was one such piece, mar...
Fabric, Wood
Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Despite initial resistance to its avant-garde design, the Djinn Sofa has stood the test of time and is now a coveted item among collectors and design enthusiasts.
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Armchair for RIMA, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with avant-garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (c. 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum ...
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in Dm 46.46 in
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Table Set for Rima, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with avant-garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (c. 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum ...
Metal
Set of 4 Sabrina Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 70s, Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Padova, IT
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with avant-garde folding metal structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (c. 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum ...
Steel
Set of 4 Sabrina Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 70s, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Padova, IT
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with avant-garde folding metal structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (c. 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum ...
Metal
Avant Garde Tri-Tone Colorblocked Scandinavian Sofa
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Houston, TX
Sofa has been restored in three colors of Sunbrella Fabric with teak legs and arms. Black Fabric has subtle vertical stripes. Sofa is in the style of Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Sweden.
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1990s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Engineered by Cassina, the avant-garde mechanism of the Maralunga sofa allows the backrest cushion to recline and rise upwards, forming a built-in headrest.
Fabric
Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
At the height of the Seventies, in an era of innovation and avant-garde design, a sofa was born that remains a testimony to the genius of Tito Agnoli and the craftsmanship of the Cin...
Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for RIMA, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with Avant Garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (circa 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Muse...
Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Four Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for RIMA, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with Avant Garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (circa 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Muse...
Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 24.81 in
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Armchair for RIMA, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with avant-garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (circa 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Muse...
Metal
beautiful Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant 1970s Murano glass flush mount handcrafted in Italy. The fixture features beautifully textured, hand-blown Murano glass resting on a white lacquered metal base, creating a...
Metal
$9,250
H 29 in W 39 in D 79 in
Custom Made Rosso Levanto Marble Red Dining Ellipse Table 2025 Creation
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 79" x 39" Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Fre...
Marble
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Brutalist Italian Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Dining chairs Brutalist style Walnut Made in Italy Seat height 44cm Price is per chair and can be ordered in any quantity. These contemporary Italian dining chairs are a striki...
Beech
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...
Ceramic
$11,710 / item
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$3,150Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 29 in W 34 in D 32 in
Rare Pair of Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare pair of swivel chairs by Vladimir Sagan. This hard-to-find model has a round upholstered plinth or base, which gives the chairs a strong presence and sculptural feel. ...
Upholstery
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This mode...
Wool, Beech
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
Mario Bellini Modular Sofa by C&B 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The Camaleonda sofa is one of the most iconic creations by Mario Bellini, designed in 1970 for the company B&B Italia. This sofa exemplifies how design can be functional, modular, an...
Fabric, Wood
$4,376
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light Orsa from Goldkant, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
A cocoon pendant lamp made by Goldkant, model "Orsa", Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is...
Metal
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) ...
Bouclé, Maple
$20,901
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch and pink velvet floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 68.0" Height x ...
Velvet, Birch
$8,460 / item
H 33.47 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Organic Modern Velvet Ostrich Feather Daybed with Bronzed Brass, Egg Design
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Sensual curves and theatrical texture define this Organic Modern daybed by Egg Designs, blending sculptural seating with a distinctly glamorous edge. Inspired by 1970s Italian lounge...
Brass, Steel
$9,337 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
Large Solid Stone Green Marble Oval Dining Table with Bellini style Column Legs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, Holland
This minimalist table is crafted entirely from stone, featuring an oval horse-track top in green marble with elegant white veining. It rests on four cylindrical columns that taper in...
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
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