Long Deep and Very Comfortable Luxe Sofa in Two-Tone Blue Silk Mohair
Located in Bronx, NY
Very well made, long deep and very comfortable luxe sofa in two-tone blue silk Mohair. Fully refurbished and newly upholstered.
Long Deep and Very Comfortable Luxe Sofa in Two-Tone Blue Silk Mohair
Located in Bronx, NY
Very well made, long deep and very comfortable luxe sofa in two-tone blue silk Mohair. Fully refurbished and newly upholstered.
Beautiful Sofa Frame Made of Solid Timber and Wood Silk Velvet
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Wood, Leather, Fabric
$13,930Sale Price|30% Off
Red and Blue Harvey Probber Sofa with Jupe by Jackie Hand Embroidered Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
The superb color combination of sky blue cotton thread on the deep red silk velvet base fabric give this eye-catching vintage Harvey Probber sofa dated 1960s an outstanding character...
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Todd Merrill Custom Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa and Ottoman
By Todd Merrill
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing monumental cobalt blue silk velvet sectional sofa with ottoman designed by Todd Merrill Custom for a Samantha Todhunter installation.
Steel
Elizabeth 2-Seat Sofa in Silk Velvet and Brushed Brass
By Duquesa & Malvada
Located in Paredes, PT
The Elizabethan period was an era of peace to England characterized by new achievements that were reflected in the stability of the kingdom. The side back of the piece Elizabeth I is...
Brass
Set of Costume, 1950s
Located in Taipei, TW
1950s set of costume, woman's jacket and skirt, indigo cotton with light blue and burgundy silk couched appliqué pattern.
Cotton, Silk
Large Tufted Custom Blue Silk Sofa
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Custom triple ply silk in beautiful shade of blue, tufted back and arms, large sofa with down filled cushions.
Silk, Down
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H 41 in W 97.5 in D 37.3 in
Opulent Pair of French Royal Blue & Gold Silk Damask Three-Cushion Sofas Couches
By Alberto Pinto
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Opulent pair of French royal blue and gold silk damask three-cushion sofas couches, designed by Alberto Pinto in Paris, circa 1990s in the Versace style.
Damask, Silk
Custom Royal Blue Silk Two-Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Royal blue silk upholstered two-piece sectional with aged white lacquer over carved wood regency style legs. As-new original button tuft silk upholstery lived its entire existence un...
Wood
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H 44.49 in W 70.87 in L 44.49 in
Powder blue silk after Carlo Mollino Curved Capitonné Velvet Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wooden structure and feet, powder blue capitonné silk covered upholstery. Original vintage conditions, restoration available on request.
Velvet, Wood
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H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Corner Lounge Chair Roche Bobois Gaultier Teal Silk
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Le Mah Jong modular sofa corner lounge chair Roche Bobois Gaultier silk velvet. Extremely rare custom silk Gaultier set of two Mah Jong elements: a square cushion and the corner back...
Silk, Velvet
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Missoni, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set includes the following elements: 2 cushions in Missoni Glenville ocean velvet 1 cushion in Missoni Glenville paprika velvet 1 cushion in Missoni Libertad multi-stripe silk c...
Silk, Velvet
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H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Pair, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2015
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 a textile from the house of Missoni. This listing is for a set of two mah Jong elements as follows: a ...
Silk, Velvet
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H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Missoni Multi Color Daybed, Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Le Mah Jong Modular Missoni multi color daybed, Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015. Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and a textile from the ho...
Silk, Velvet
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H 38.98 in W 74.81 in D 38.19 in
Rare 1880s Country House Napoleonic Blue Silk Velvet Club Armchair Sofa Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Napoleonic blue circa 1860 country house club sofa and matching armchair Where to begin!
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Custom Quality Blue Silk Chesterfield Sofas
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Each button tufted and upholstered in an ethereal silver cloud grey having rolled arms. The conforming single seat cushions partially down filled, the whole raised on mahogany turned...
Silk
Midcentury 1950s Italian Sofa in Blue Silk Velvet
Located in London, London
Two-seat sofa Brass legs Reupholstered in a dark blue silk velvet Italian, 1950s Measures: Seat height 42cm.
Velvet
Sold
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Roche Bobois Modular Sofa Missoni Square Cushion Set, Teal & Orange
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular square sofa cushion set (c 2015) by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current textile from the house of Missoni. Features two square cushions (...
Silk, Velvet
Sold
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Lounge Chair Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet Modern Cushion
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
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 the house of Missoni Hopfer’s Mah Jong is one of the most...
Silk, Velvet
French Directoire Sofa Bench Silk Patterns Blue Gray White 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Small bench Directoire period, end of reign of Louis XVI. Magnificent patterned silk upholstery for the seat and plain blue silk on the back of the bench. Very good condition. Grey, ...
Silk, Wood
French Louis XV Style Giltwood Antique Settee Sofa in Blue Silk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A beautifully designed and executed settee in the Louis XV taste, it is a product of the first half of the 20th century with a finely carved surface throughout. The crest in particul...
Damask, Silk
Vintage Midcentury Italian Sofa Upholstered in Blue Silk Velvet
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1960s Italian midcentury sofa with black stiletto legs with polished black feet. This sofa has been lovingly reupholstered by an expert master-craftsman in Tuscany usin...
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Style Sofa in Silk
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural sofa in blue silk with ecru striped fabric on the reverse.
$21,478
H 106.3 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
Antique Blue Painted Cupboard Dated 1850
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Blue Painted Cupboard dated 1850 Period: dated 1850 Origin: Tyrolean area, Germany Wood type: Fir Height: 175 cm 68.89 in Width: 125 cm (138 cm with frame) 49.21 in (54.33...
Fir
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 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
$1,703 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
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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