Cy Mann Serpentine Biomorphic Sectional Sofa
By Cy Mann
Located in Redding, CT
Cy Mann Designers collection Serpentine Biomorphic Sectional Sofa. Classic Mid Century style.
Metal
$5,370Sale Price|40% Off
1980s Preview Biomorphic Modular Sectional
By Preview
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning modular sectional you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the b...
Upholstery, Wood
Restored Mid-Century Modern Curved Biomorphic Sectional Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in North York, ON
Restored Mid-Century Modern curved biomorphic sectional sofa by Weiman. Stunning original 1970’s mid-century curved design.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Boho Zebra Jacquard Biomorphic Sectional Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho sectional sofa. A chic woven jacquard in a tone on tone zebra design. Separates into two sections. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. Left side 84x 20.5x32.5...
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Modular Three Piece Biomorphic Sectional Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Weiman Furniture Kagan three piece modular sectional that was reupholstered seven years ago in a off-white cotton fabric. That said, it needs to be reupholstered again by the new ow...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Biomorphic Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large sectional sofa recently reupholstered by the original owners in a cut velvet pile most likely cotton blend off-white vanilla color. The semi circular section is 82 inches measu...
Fabric, Wood
Biomorphic Sectional Sofa by Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning curved sectional sofa in original fabric. Abstract geometric fabric in neutral tones ready for your space. This is an excellent vintage Weiman sofa in very good condition.
Upholstery
Cy Mann Suede Biomorphic Sectional Sofa
By Cy Mann
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning example of 1970s modern design, this Cy Mann serpentine biomorphic sofa is a stunner. The sofa is upholstered in a black suede and is in great condition! (Six pieces and...
Thayer Coggin Red Leather Sectional Sofa, 1990
By Ransom Culler, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman biomorphic sectional sofa. Made by Thayer-Coggin, circa 1990.
Leather
Large serpentine modular sofa by Roche Bobois, late 20th century
By Roche Bobois
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage French two-piece biomorphic sectional modular sofa by Roche Bobois, late 20th century.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Biomorphic 3 Pc Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Colorful groovy biomorphic vintage 3 pc curved sectional sofa upholstered in a navy, orange and olive green print fabric.
Upholstery
Sold
H 29 in W 140 in L 29 in
Directional Mid-Century Biomorphic Rose Color Suede Leather Cloud Sofa Sectional
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant three piece sectional sofa from Directional Furniture, circa late 1970s-1980s.
Leather, Suede, Fabric, Textile, Wood
Monumental Mid-Century Biomorphic Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Huge Mid-Century sofa Milo Baughman. Sofa is two pieces comprised of beautiful curves and tons of seating. Pieces can be used together or separately. It has been professionally reuph...
Vladimir Kagan for Preview 4 piece Sectional Sofa, 1988
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
4 piece curved biomorphic sectional sofa, 1988. Designed byVladimir Kagan for Preview.
Fabric
Sectional Cloud Sofa Modern Biomorphic Angled and Curved, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A 2 part sectional sofa. Very sophisticated design, the shape is angular and curved at the same time that creates an inviting yet not restricting or enclosing environment. Clean mode...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Cloud 3PC Sectional Sofa Medium Gray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern cloud sectional sofa. Biomorphic shape with great scale and lines to die for!
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Huge Postmodern Biomorphic 3-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This amazing Postmodern sofa is unlike any sofa I have ever seen. The quality of the construction lends me to think the sofa is Italian or other European in design, however the sofa ...
Fabric
Vintage Down Filled Biomorphic Sectional on Plinth Base
Located in Glendale, AZ
A layered 1980's goose down biomorphic sectional bragging a curvaceous front profile and a sleek, modern back.
Bouclé
Sold
H 30.32 in W 102.37 in D 102.37 in
Large Sectional Biomorphic Sofa by Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte Austria 1970s
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very exclusive organic shaped sectional landscape sofa, in brown-gray fabric. Manufactured in the 1970's by the Austrian high-end furniture maker Neuer Wiener Werkstätten. Design a...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 87 in W 36 in L 87 in
Mid Century Post Modern Chaise Sectional Sofa by Directional after Baughman
By Ettore Sottsass, Milo Baughman, Dunbar Furniture, Directional, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Framingham, MA
Post modern biomorphic two piece custom sectional sofa by Directional in the style of Kagan and Baughman.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Massive Weiman Preview Sectional Serpentine Curved Sofa
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Massive 1980s to early 1990s curved biomorphic sectional sofa in cream wool. This sofa is outrageously comfortable and inviting, yet sleek and sculptural, it is always so difficult t...
Wool
Elegant Weiman Preview Sectional Serpentine Curved Sofa
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 1980s to early 1990s curved biomorphic sectional sofa in cream wool. This sofa is outrageously comfortable and inviting, yet sleek and sculptural, it is always so difficult t...
Wool
Biomorphic Serpentine Sectional by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Massive five-section curvilinear sofa on polished chrome recessed base, upholstered in graphite velvet.
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 114.5 in D 71.5 in
Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super sexy Jack Lenor Larsen abstract red velvet sofa sectional. This is one of a kind masterpiece is attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional. The unusual Larsen velvet fabric is...
Upholstery
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool This Modern White Oak Bar Stool - The Cicely is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the ...
Wood, Oak
$7,514 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$9,586 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$5,541Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 34.65 in
De Sede DS46 Cognac Buffalo Leather Sectional Sofa, Switzerland - 1976
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
De Sede DS-46 sofa in thick Buffalo leather. Good condition with signs of age, use and fading. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS-46 sofa Design ...
Leather
Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
The aptly named Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa is bold in its design, so clearly translating the character of a Venetian gondola to create a unique silhouette in a sophisticated living...
Fabric, Walnut
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$4,600
H 30 in W 120 in D 90 in
Weiman/Preview 3 Piece Sectional/Sofa w/ Boucle Upholstery, Circa 1970
By Weiman, Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Weiman/Preview boucle upholstery, circa 1970. Original with brown boucle fabric. Measures 30” tall 120” long 90” deep at long end 34” deep from arm to front, seat height 17” seat dep...
Fabric, Bouclé
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Round Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Chair
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite black leather chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design ...
Leather, Wood
On Hold|$6,850 / set
H 26 in W 124 in D 62 in
Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 6 Piece Cube Sofa Sectional Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual curved back 6-piece cube sectional sofa by Milo Baughman. We have had many many cube sofas by Mr. Baughman but we have never seen this design with the curved back. The origin...
Upholstery
$1,526 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
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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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