Swedish Painted Gustavian Sofa / Daybed
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 Swedish painted Gustavian sofa / daybed Arcaded top over slatted & reeded frame with x shaped supports and tapered legs, sprung with hessian type upholstery. An exc...
Upholstery, Reed
Two-seater leather sofa from the 1980s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This two-seater sofa dates from the 1980s. Its black lacquered metal frame supports a seat and a wraparound backrest, both fully upholstered in black leather. The piece is in a fine ...
Leather
1960s Spanish Handmade Bamboo Sofa
Located in Marbella, ES
1960s Spanish handmade bamboo sofa.
Bamboo
$4,807 / item
Unopiu' Aurora Sofa Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand forged and inspired by the Umbrian-Tuscan tradition of the late 1900s, Aurora is a classic, tra- ditional collection that, thanks to its forms, ma- nages to create a romantic, r...
Iron
19th Century French Directoire Style Sofa or Settee
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Directoire style three-seat sofa or settee constructed of solid walnut having a high framed upholstered back with show-wood and torchiere carvings, a typical neoc...
Walnut
Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa, Brown Leather, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Experience the enduring charm of classic craftsmanship with this exquisite antiqued leather Chesterfield sofa. Carefully upholstered in brown leather, every piece is individually han...
Leather
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Swan Sofa Was Designed By Arne Jacobsen In 1958 And Manufactured By Fritz Hansen. Copenhagen, Denmark. The Swan Sofa is a unique and sought after piece for any mid century aficio...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Beige Jacquard, Handmade By Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Travertine, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani D70 sofa Tecno edition 1960 Limited edition
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Osvaldo Borsani D70 sofa Tecno edition 1960 Limited edition fabric and leatherette Original fabric Adjustable Fold-out sofa bed L 190 x H 81 x D 78 cm 5,900 euros Tecno Spa -...
Fabric
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Beige Jacquard, Handmade By Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Travertine, Brass
Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Veneer, Horsehair, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Sofa or Bench from South Germany about 1830. Cherry veneered and solid.
Cherry, Softwood
$1,210 / item
Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
By Kartell, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HIRAY takes metal, one of the most important materials for the greening of the Kartell catalogue, and uses the welded wire process to shape it. The result is an essential and functio...
Metal
Pair of Bamboo and Rope Hand-Stiched Sofas
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Bamboo and Rope Hand-Stiched Sofas
Bamboo, Rope
$8,414 / item
Jorge Zalszupin Oxford sofa l'Atelier Brazil 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice so called 'Oxford' sofa designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company l'Atelier, Brazil 1970. These chairs are made with a chrome-plated tubular structure...
Chrome
1980s Wicker Sofa for Children with Folding Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Wicker Sofa for Children with Folding Seat.
Wicker
Organic Modern Twins Dedar Pink Boucle Curved Sofa, Handmade By Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Mohair, Velvet, Ebony, Oak, Burl, Bouclé, Upholstery
A Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Ebonised Sofa
Located in London, GB
India, circa 1860 A fine mid nineteenth century ebonised sofa with foliate designs to the cresting, legs and rails, supported on barley twist legs terminating in castors, now uphols...
Wood
$2,115Sale Price|50% Off
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Velvet
Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's What stands out most in this low corner bench are the recesses in the framework and the 9 straight, tapered, squared stiletto le...
Fabric, Wood
$3,659 / item
Prowling Fur Bench by Furn Object
Located in Geneve, CH
The collection includes 4 objects - a Lounge Chair, a Bench, an Ottoman, and a Sofa. All 4 consist of curved tubes that enclose the seats.
Steel
$11,235Sale Price|20% Off
Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oirlo, LI
This exceptional Soriana 2-seater sofa brings the unmistakable charm of 1970s Italian design into the present, wrapped in the warm luxury of newly applied cognac copper velvet uphols...
Chrome
Pair of Victorian colonial style sofas, early 20th century
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Victorian colonial style sofas, early 20th century Product Details Crafted from carved wood. From the residence of Antonello Falqui – Falqui Collection. Dimensions 127 W x 99...
Wood
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Boucle, Handmade Portugal By Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Brass
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Blue Wool, Handmade Portugal By Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Brass
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Light Brown Mohair, Handmade By Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Mohair, Velvet, Ebony, Oak, Burl
Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak sofa fully reupholstered in beige cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were...
Cane, Teak, Cowhide
19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful, large and very rare large Swedish Gustavian sofa with new upholstered seat cushions added. This piece is very unique and rare with the grande scale and featuring side cu...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,880Sale Price / set|46% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa and Two Chairs, Neoclassical Upholstery Set
Located in Brentwood, TN
Swedish Gustavian style painted sofa and matching pair of side chairs, mid-20th century, featuring classic neoclassical lines and period-inspired upholstery. This elegant three-piec...
Upholstery, Wood
Corda Two-Seat Champagne Iron Outdoor Sofa by Zanellato&Bortotto
By Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
The Corda Two-Seat Sofa combines elegance with outdoor functionality, featuring a striking gold iron frame that is both durable and stylish. The frame is crafted from forged iron, wh...
Iron
Vintage French Bench in Wood, 1920
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful French rustic sofa or bench from the early 20th century. This characterful sofa or bench is a country house piece of furniture in folk art with an unusual straight shape.
Walnut
CORDA 3-Seater Brown Iron Outdoor Sofa by Zanellato&Bortotto
By Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
Experience outdoor elegance with the CORDA Sofa 3-Seater, designed by Zanellato&Bortotto. This exquisite piece features a sturdy forged iron frame, enhanced by hot-dip galvanization ...
Iron
Italian Contemporary Warm White Chenille and Wood Curved Conversation Sofa
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful curved conversation sofa with 4 seats with warm white chenille, designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood. It's possible to customise the fabric; in the p...
Chenille, Wood
$4,231Sale Price|20% Off
Small Italian Art Decò Purple Satin Sofa with Roll Cushion
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing an elegant 20th-century Italian bench or settee, entirely crafted with purple satin fabric.
Silk, Wood
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Jacquard, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Brass
Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, 'L09', oak and fabric, France, 1960s This piece is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and construction...
Fabric, Elm
Couch in the style of Jean-Michel Frank from the 1930s–1940s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This solid wood couch dates from the 1930s–1940s. Its clean lines and elegant silhouette are reminiscent of the work of the French designer Jean-Michel Frank. Its structure features ...
Wood
Three-Seater Sofa by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, Italy 1957
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oirlo, LI
This rare three-seater sofa by Finnish deisgner Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi was a commission of the Italian manufacturer La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1957. The productio...
Leather, Wood
$1,431Sale Price|35% Off
Good Quality Antique Horn and Animal Skin Settee Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and in good condition late 19th century 8 horn 2 seater sofa with original upholstery. The back and arms fashioned with horns as well as the feet. The seat is cover...
Animal Skin
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson, Dux, Sweden, 1950s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish three seater sofa with two pillows made of hand crafted polished Teakwood, designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by DUX, in good condition. The ...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
Red Molded Fiberglass Bench Love Seat
By William Andrus
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern fire red one molded fiberglass piece bench loveseat sofa couch. Sculptural ultra modern design piece of furniture.
Fiberglass
$19,299Sale Price|20% Off
Saturno Sofa from Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian 1958
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Oirlo, LI
Experience the perfect blend of classic Italian design and modern textile artistry with the iconic Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi, reupholstered in the exquisite fabric by Pierre ...
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-Cane Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The void between becomes an important part of the item itself. It demonstrates different vi...
Cane, Teak
Half Round Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, French Provincial, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing French half round sofa by the famous duo Guillerme et Chambron from the 1960s. Guillerme et Chambron represent a significant moment in French mid-century design history. The ...
Fabric, Oak
Set of 4 wicker sofa armchairs coffee table Made in Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 4 wicker sofa armchairs coffee table Made in Italy 1960s Good condition, found in a villa in Taormina. The sofa measures 112 cm x 60 cm x 75 cm high (seat height 44 cm), the a...
Wicker
$6,119Sale Price / set|20% Off
Durlet 9-Piece Modular Sofa in Luxe Green De Ploeg Fabric 1970
By Durlet
Located in Oirlo, LI
Elevate your living space with this exceptional 9-piece modular sofa by Durlet, upholstered in high-quality fabric from De Ploeg in a striking green color. Known for its timeless d...
Fabric
Contemporary Italian Purple Setee Sofa After Guglielmo Ulrich with Oak Frame
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Deland, FL
This fabulous loveseat is the perfect amalgamation of Italian styling fused with Scandinavian Minimalism. Though sleek and petite, this extraordinary sofa boasts plenty of support an...
Oak
Extreme Rare Wim Rietveld Oase Ahrend 2-Seat Sofa Midcentury Design
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
The "Oase" sofa, designed by the legendary Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, is a piece of mid-century modern furniture that has been celebrated for its timeless design and extraord...
Steel
John Keal for Brown Saltman Two-Tone Slat Bench
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect as a low profile coffee table, entryway bench or placed behind a sofa. Dimensions 60" width x 15.75" depth x 9.25" height.
Beech, Mahogany
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, Sculptural, Brass Frame and Cream boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its long, wavy floating seat. The two...
Metal, Brass
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, Sculptural Chrome Frame and Cream boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its long, wavy floating seat. The two...
Metal, Steel
$3,925 / item
Brut Bench by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Magis, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Brut collection consists of a rectangular table, a height-adjustable trestle table, a round table, a small bistro table, two kinds of benches, as well as an armchair and a two or...
Iron
Austrian bench by Gustav Siegel for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1930s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian bench by Gustav Siegel for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1930s Two-seater bench or sofa with a black wooden frame.
Fabric, Wood
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, sculptural, Red Frame Red Wool in stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its long, wavy floating seat. The two...
Metal
Walnut Bench by Gio Ponti made by Fratelli Reguitti 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Oirlo, LI
Attributed to the legendary Gio Ponti and crafted by Fratelli Reguitti in the 1950s, this piece is more than just a bench; it's a slice of history. Its versatile design allows it t...
Walnut
$2,475Sale Price / item|50% Off
Selig Mid Century Modern Chrome Bench Chaise Day Bed
By Selig
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Chrome Bench Chaise Day bed Sofa produced by Selig made in Italy.
Steel, Chrome
InOut Bench in fiberglass by Jean-Marie Massaud for Cappellini
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout benches and sofas, designed by French designer and architect Jean-Marie Massaud are an elegant and sophisticated accent with a hint of the futuristic.
Fiberglass
20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Arms
Located in Miami, FL
Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style This elegant antique Spanish bench showcases timeless craftsmanship and understated sophistication.
Walnut
Italian Modular Bench with Upholstered Seats, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The details set the piece apart from most benches and sofas, and transforms it into a statement piece which can break the monotony of any space.
Fabric, Wood
Prowling Fur Bench with Solid Wood Legs by Furn Object
Located in Geneve, CH
The collection includes 4 objects - a Lounge Chair, a Bench, an Ottoman, and a Sofa. All 4 consist of curved tubes that enclose the seats.
Steel
Prowling Fabric Bench with Solid Wood Legs by Furn Object
Located in Geneve, CH
The collection includes 4 objects - a Lounge Chair, a Bench, an Ottoman, and a Sofa. All 4 consist of curved tubes that enclose the seats.
Steel
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