Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970. Original upholstery and new chrome plinth base
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970. Original upholstery and new chrome plinth base
Chrome
$8,625Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 118 in D 34 in
1970s Milo Baughman Light Beige Chrome Plinth Base Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
floating style on plinth base. Chrome laminated over wood base. The details on this sectional reflect the
Upholstery, Wood
Stanley Tigerman Sofa Chrome Plinth Base, Boucle, 1985
By Stanley Tigerman
Located in Chicago, IL
Stanley Tigerman sofa chrome plinth base and original white boucle, 1985. Custom production by
Chrome
French Modern Sofa with Chrome Plinth Base
Located in Chicago, IL
French modern sofa with chrome plinth base. 1970s. Faux snakeskin fabric.
Animal Skin
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H 36.5 in W 98 in D 28 in
Gray Three Piece Sofa, Recessed Chrome Plinth Base. Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
floats on a solid wood base clad in chromed steel. This sofa has been restored down to the frame. New
Chrome
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H 27 in W 83 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa and Loveseat on Chrome Plinth Base by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous sofa and love seat on a chrome plinth base, set by Milo
Chrome
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H 26 in W 31 in D 31 in
Harvey Probber 9-Seat Deep Tuft Sectional Sofa with Chrome Plinth Base - 1970s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
blue. The sleek chrome plinth bases add a sculptural, floating effect that enhances its architectural
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome Base Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Gray" and has a chrome plinth as the base. The sofa is signed by Thayer Coggin. Dimensions: 91" W
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Cloud Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
features a bold chrome plinth base. This stunning jewel toned sofa is sure to make a statement in any
Chrome
Harvey Probber Cubo Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sections enclosed by a chrome-plated plinth base. The sofa is 96 inch's in each direction Measures: seat
Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 56 in D 32.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Baughman Chrome Plinth Base Loveseats Sofas 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendous pair of Milo Baughman attributed, chrome plinth base
Fabric
Bernhardt Polar Bear Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
Bernhardt polar bear sofa on chrome plinth base, 1970. Original upholstery, new chrome plinth base.
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H 29 in W 88.5 in D 34.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Jack Cartwright Sofa Chair Set Plinth Chrome Base Baughman
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal matching sofa and chair set, on chrome bases, by Jack
Chrome
Milo Baughman Leather Four-Piece Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
. The chrome clad plinth base encases the whole sofa so it can be used in the center of the room. The
Chrome
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International, Adolphe Chanaux & Co.
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
$4,707
H 25.6 in W 110.24 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Italian Chrome Plated Sectional Sofa with Faux Fur, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vintage Italian sectional sofa, chrome plated, faux fur, the 1970s It has a relaxed and easygoing appearance to match its comfort level. This design is a great addition to any sit...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$11,769 / set
H 27.56 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
Team Form AG Trio Modular Sofa for COR, 1972, Set of 6
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Vicenza, IT
Trio Sofa, designed by Team Form Ag and produced by COR in 1972. The sofa features six elements that can be assembled in different combinations. This sofa needs restoration. We can p...
Cotton, Foam
$2,200 / item
H 21 in W 4 in D 4 in
Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
Brass
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
$5,507Sale Price|10% Off
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. Their signature elements - geometric wood frame, soft ne...
Leather, Wood
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 96 in D 35 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric. Dimensions: 96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish Sofa by Domino Mobler Denmark in the style of H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Danish sofa in a medium beige diagonal patterned corduroy styled soft chenille fabric . The piece sits on a solid teak wood frame and legs making for a sturdy and...
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Velvet fabric in good original condition - cleaned - high of seat 40 cm
Fabric
$2,236
H 15.36 in W 40.16 in D 18.12 in
Coffee Table in Wood and Glass Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
midcentury Rectangular coffee table in solid wood and smoked glass top by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Wood has been polished by a professional ...
Smoked Glass, Wood
$5,950
H 27.75 in W 63 in D 35.25 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa Settee Two Seat 1960s Knoll
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Fresh from the home of the original owner, a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa, fully marked. Professionally restored, the rosewood was well chosen and has wonderful...
Textile, Rosewood
$9,500 / set
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
Harvey Probber Swivel Cube Club Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of classic swivel chairs by Harvey Probber. The bases are walnut. And the upholstery is a soft boucle. The swivel is 360.
Bouclé, Wood
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