Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa in Checkered Fabric, Oak and Teak
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen, sofa, fabric, oak, teak, Denmark, 1960s The designer of this sofa is Aksel
Fabric, Oak, Teak
$2,294
H 31.5 in W 87.8 in D 38.19 in
Elegant Duresta Three Seater Waldorf Sofa in Gold Checkered Fabric
By Harrods, DURESTA
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant duresta sofa retailed by harrods three seater sofa
Fabric
$2,830
H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 39.38 in
Large two-seater sofa in checkered pattern made in France, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
fresh and playful checkered fabric in mint green and white. The sofa features generous, organic curves
Fabric
$2,653 / set
H 26.38 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Loveseat in Checkered Upholstery and Chromed Steel, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Compact and sculptural Italian loveseat from the 1970s, featuring the original checkered brown and
Steel, Chrome
$8,844 / set
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 32.68 in
Italian Seven-Piece Mid-Century Seating Set in Checkered Upholstery & Steel, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
distinctive checkered brown and beige fabric with chromed steel bands at the base. A rare occurrence, this
Steel, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975. Cubic ‘Artona
Fabric, Elm
Two piece Selig Sectional Sofa by Milo Baughman - Seats Six
By Selig
Located in Paris, ON
and clean checkered square. When the sofa is put together it measures 94x130”
Velvet, Foam, Polyester
Milo Baughman Walnut Checkered Case Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
different wood casing but have never seen a checkered one. This sofa has been reupholstered
Textile, Walnut
Mid Century Selig Sofa in Checkered Velvet
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century modern sofa by Selig. Classic streamlined silhouette. Newly upholstered in a
Upholstery, Velvet
Swedish Period Gustavian Neoclassical Painted Sofa with Checkered Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
, visually answering to the presence of the carved urns. The sofa has been newly upholstered with a checkered
Upholstery, Wood
"Strips" Sofa In Original Checker Fabric by Cini Boeri, 1960s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Skokie, IL
Cini Boeri "Strips" sofa in original checker fabric for Arflex, Italy, 1960s Cini Boeri ‘Strips
Upholstery
Sold
H 30.71 in W 76.38 in D 39.38 in
Sofa/daybed in oak and checkered original fabric by Børge Mogensen & Lis Ahlman
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sofa/daybed model 4312 designed by Børge Mogensen. produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
Brass
Sold
H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 30.71 in
Italian Mid-Century-Modern Modular Sofa in Brown Checkered Upholstery, 1970s Set
Located in Zagreb, HR
A stunning six-piece Italian Mid-Century-Modern modular seating set in vintage brown checkered
Upholstery, Plastic, Foam
Model 218 Sofa by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
. The sofa is named as 'model 218', has a teak frame and the original red checkered fabric. The sofa is
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen 2213 & 2212 Sofa Set for Fredericia in Brown Lea
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
with the straight lined structure and cause a nice checkered pattern. Furthermore, the sofas shows
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 26.5 in W 89 in D 120 in
George Nelson Modular Seating System Sectional in A.Girard Checker Fabric
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
of Nelson’s Modular System can be found in all shapes and sizes to this day. Sofas, loveseats, chairs
Steel
Sold
H 27.5 in W 34 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Baughman Directional Nine-Piece Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, massive, nine-piece sectional sofa, in checkered red velvet
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
George Nelson Daybed Sofa in Blue Checker Reupholstery by Alexander Girard
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson daybed for Herman Miller in newly upholstered Alexander Girard Maharam "Checker
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 65 in D 33 in
Le Bambole Sofa in Original Checkered Velvet by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Le Bambole sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972. This iconic sofa retains its
Upholstery
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Chrome and Velvet Loveseat
By Milo Baughman
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Milo Baughman chrome and velvet loveseat or sofa with original checkered velvet fabric in
Chrome
Guillerme & Chambron Curved Sofa in Checkered Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa, solid oak and fabric, France, 1960s. The cushions
Fabric, Oak
A Mid Century Italian Sofa in Checkered Jacquard
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa. Low profile and wingback style silhouette. Newly reupholstered in a red
Jacquard, Upholstery, Wood
Custom Order for Andrew
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Brown Checkered Upholstery. The sofa with staining on the seat cushion near the armrest. Minor
Slate
Louis Vuitton Monogram Plaid Stripe Checker Couch Chair Bed Throw Square Pillow
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Blue Tan Beige Stripe Plaid Travel Couch Chair Bed Throw Square Pillow Wool
Contemporary Cloud Style Sofa Redone in Checkered Chenille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large contemporary sofa with feather down pillows and a plush ottoman. This piece has just been fully
Fabric
Conant Ball Furniture Square Detail Wood Sofa or Console Table
By Conant Ball
Located in Armonk, NY
Conant ball furniture square detail wood sofa or console table has checkered wood detail top sofa
Hardwood
Walnut Poul Jensen Loveseat for Selig
By Selig, Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen
Located in Pasadena, CA
checkered cream-colored tweed. The sofa was designed under the nom de plume Poul Jensen and was manufactured
Walnut
$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 Glendale, 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
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$660Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$6,249 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,729 / 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
$4,800
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Wool, Beech
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
Steel
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, sofa, oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautiful two-seat settee by Guillerme & Chambron, in solid oak. The back of the seat has been beautifully finished with woode...
Fabric, Oak
$5,011
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further! Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...
Bouclé, Fabric
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$32,899
H 34.26 in W 86.62 in D 16.93 in
Sideboard - Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Forma Moveis, Brazil, 1950s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
A rare and exquisite four-door buffet designed by Martin Eisler and Carlos Hauner, founders of the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma Móveis. Crafted in Brazil in the 1950s, th...
Cane, Wood
$8,490 / item
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Dorsoduro Chest with Blooming Flowers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Mouseback Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece is made in this brown-grey background t...
Wood
$5,600
H 31.5 in W 92.13 in D 33.47 in
Johannes Andersen Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Royal Purple Upholstery and Oak
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Trensums Fatöljfabrik, sofa, fabric, oak, Sweden, 1960s Swedish three-seat sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in the 1960s. The curved sofa features a striking...
Fabric, Oak
$32,000 / set
H 33 in W 27 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
Leather, Walnut
$17,511
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Very rare Mah Jong 'Private Collection' by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Extremely rare and stunning Mah Jong! Roche Bobois created this one-of-a-kind sofa for a special client in a custom yellow/gold fabric. The choice of the vibrant yellow/gold fabric ...
Fabric
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
This "Comete" sofa, a futurist and asymmetric marvel designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois in 2003, redefines modern elegance and luxurious comfort. It features two large secti...
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
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