Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Chanel back Three-Seat Sofa
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Chanel back Three-Seat Sofa in reupholstered in Gray Flannel.
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,709Sale Price|61% Off
Style Paolo Buffa Mid-century Italian Sofà high backrest 1950s Chanel tessut
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Paolo Buffa Mid-century Italian Sofà high backrest 1950s Chanel tessut type
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Teak Loveseat Sofa by Wilkhahn, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Hartmut Lohmeyer, Coco Chanel, Wilkhahn
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A superb Mid-Century Modern sofa or loveseat bench designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer and produced in Germany by Wilkhahn.
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Finn Juhl Style Teak Sofa Living Room Set by Lohmeyer, Germany, 1950
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Wilkhahn, Coco Chanel
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Depth 28 in, 70 cm. width 26 in, 65 cm. height 39 in, 100cm. - Two-seater sofa. Depth 31 in, 80 cm. width 57 in, 145 cm. height 31 in, 80 cm.
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 108.67 in D 36.23 in
"Panorama" Sofa, by E. Babled for Felicerossi; upholstered Chanel, Italy 2007
By Emmanuel Babled, Felicerossi
Located in Milan, IT
"Panorama" (landscape) sofa. Designed for Felicerossi by Emmanuel Babled, Italy, 2007. Steel frame and elastic bands. Upholstered with cold processed polyurethane foam and steel fram...
Steel
Sheaf of Wheat Sofa Table Coco Chanel Robert Goossens
By Robert Goossens
Located in Sames, FR
Sheaf of Wheat beard sofa table similar to the one sold on Chisties by Bergé.
Metal
Five-Piece Sectional Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous Chanel back five-piece sectional sofa design by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1980s.
Fabric
Sold
H 39 in W 64 in D 23 in
19th Century Sofa from the Villa La Pausa, Former Residence of Coco Chanel
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The contents were recently sold, and this sofa is one of those pieces. This small sofa is seen in interior photos of the Villa and are available upon request.
Oak
French Settee Louis XV
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very nice classic and chic sofa.Coco Chanel Style. Mosaik provides Antiques,Art Deco, Moorish Style, Spanish, African, Islamic Art, Arabian, Middle Eastern, Egyptian, Syrian Style...
Fruitwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa 4907
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is the Chanel flap of sofas, it goes with everything!
Wood
Sold
The Chanel Sofa
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large scale seating unit made for a Chanel event. Also used in numerous commercial productions.
PVC
Coco Chanel-Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful chocolate brown leather sofa covered in the softest buttery Cabretta leather with brass nail heads and gilt wood details on the fluted feet. The sofa has paneled arms tha...
Down
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sofa, with Chrome Frame, Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
I couldn’t resist on this elegant “looks like Chanel suit" and stylish design sofa made of soft material, very comfortable to sit on.
Chrome
Kroehler Chanel Back Sofa and Chair Set
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New London, CT
This chair and sofa set by Kroehler are great survivors from the early 1960s. Reupholstered more recently in a very light off-white slightly "greige" This would be a great candidate ...
Fabric, Wood
$1,706 / 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
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5150, fabric, metal, United States, 1950s. The sofa exudes a simple and elegant style, reminiscent of the classic design elements typically a...
Metal
$15,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 90.5 in D 32 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Mohair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully updated and restored. The iconic bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This has been reupholstered in a stunning high-quality mohair from "The Sign". This sofa ...
Mohair, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,900Sale Price|50% Off
H 31.5 in W 81 in D 30 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutral velvet. The sofa features a sli...
Velvet, Mahogany
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored in beautiful fog grey mohair over polished brass legs. Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen Cane-Back Lounge Chair Pair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Highland, IN
These two beautiful lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig have beautiful lines, cane backs, and new seat cushions upholstered in "Rivington" by Knoll.
Cane, Wood
$8,400Sale Price|40% Off
H 28 in W 83.25 in D 28.5 in
Three Seat Sofa Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and scarcely seen three-seat sofa with fixed back cushions and flared tapering arms designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. A very comfortable sofa with incredibly clean lines. R...
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Green Print Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Model 2408-S, or the Gondola sofa, for Craft Associates. Original mid-century printed green velvet wool. Walnut base. One main settee cushion with three back rest cushions and tw...
Fabric, Walnut
$8,500
H 32 in W 76.5 in D 32 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Paul McCobb for Directional sculptural cubist sofa or settee. Legs have been refinished, older reupholstery and foam must be updated. Great sleek geometric lines on this sofa, a...
Upholstery
1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526. Reupholstered in a green mohair base with neutral diagonal striped wool loose cushions. A ver...
Mohair
Ib Kofod Larsen Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Uncommon pair of sculptural arm chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen. Dark walnut tone and velvet upholstery.
Walnut
$7,912Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 81.89 in D 31.5 in
Newly Upholstered Wingback Sofa 1307 by Paul McCobb for Directional, US, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb sofa model 1307 for Directional features a slight winged back resting on a maple frame that gives the sofa a floating look with loose cushions on seat and back. Newly reu...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple
$2,900
H 30 in W 30 in D 18 in
Modernist Drop leaf Planner Group Bar Cart Table by Paul McCobb . wood & iron
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Midcentury bar cart #1250 designed by Paul McCobb for planner group collection, circa 1950. Featuring one dove-tail drawer and 2 fold down leaves. Retains Original finish / pati...
Iron
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 91 wide x 32 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 23 inches Great Vintage C...
Metal
$2,320 / item
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Modernist Hartmut Lohmeyer Oak Easy Lounge Chair for Wilkhahn Midcentury
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare easy lounge chair designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. Minimalistic Design. Oak wood and brown wool. Beautiful Patina on the wood. A very comfortable seating comfort. ...
Fabric, Wool, Oak
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