$6,004Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in Catania, CT
Set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi. Cognac leather. Original vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Foam in perfect conditi...
Leather
1970s Fine Rattan Green White Stripes McGuire Style Settee Sofa, set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic McGuire style settees you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is...
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Unusual Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, Country, France, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible Art Nouveau Game. 1 Sofa 2 Armchairs 4 chairs Material: Wood, reupholstered with springs and elastic band (as it was in the old days) Country: France If you are looking f...
Wood
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 5 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 4 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet
$4,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A tasteful fusion of modern, Eastern and boho-chic style. Luxurious bamboo seating group by John B. Wisner for Ficks Reed. Wisner’s “Far Horizons” collection was first introduced i...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large s...
Velvet
Louis XV Dinning Table Set with 4 Chairs and 1 Sofa by Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outwa...
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Set of 2 Sofas and 2 Chairs, by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, 1963
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two "Ateljee" three-seater sofas and two "Ateljee" armchairs was designed in Finland in the 1960s by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi. The frame is made of oak and the seat is co...
Leather, Oak
5 Pieces Set of Mid Century Rattan Bamboo Sectional Sofa & Arm Longe Chair Mint
By McGuire, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
5 Pieces set of mid century tattan bamboo sectional sofa & arm longe chair mint.
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four Italian Modular Wood and Stone Coffee Side Sofa Tables, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful modular coffee tables with travertine top on teak base, Italy, 1960s. Price for set. Measurements (four): Width 29.7 in Depth 17 in Height 16 in.
Travertine
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa Set/2 Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenaple. The Cambridge single sofa is a refined homage to the golden age of design from t...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa Set/2, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Cambridge single sofa is a refined homage to the golden age of design from ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$6,004Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Set of Four Armchairs and a Sofa in Wood and Green Fabric, Italy 60s
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. The set consists of 4 armchairs and a two-seater sofa, made from wood and green fabric. Produced in Italy during the 60s. Me...
Fabric, Wood
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