$4,570Sale Price|49% Off
The Conran Shop Arbor 3 Seater Sofa by Matthew Hilton
By Matthew Hilton
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Arbor 3 Seater Sofa by Matthew Hilton for The Conran Shop - where timeless design meets exceptional craftsmanship.
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
Settee, Sofa, Pair of 6-Seat, Custom Made, Terence Conran, Sutton Place
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This massive pair of 6-seat sofas were commissioned as part of Stanley J Seeger’s remodeling and grand redecoration of Sutton Place.
Cord
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Japanese rope and bamboo low bench, handwoven, 1970
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful unique low Japanese rope and bamboo sofa, sold at Conran shop in the 1980s, with the back even more beautiful then the front.
Steel
STUNNING TERENCE CONRAN GREY LEATHER LARGE LOVESEAT ARMCHAiR SOFA
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This seat is ideal for lovers and or space restricted areas where a small sofa is all that will fit The leather is heritage grey, heritage leather is natural hide which shows the gr...
Leather
Modernist Sofa & Armchair Blonde Maple Scandi Lounge Suite Terence Conran 1970s
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
Attributed to world-renowned Modernist designer Sir Terence Conran, this super lounge set features an impressively sized and strikingly attractive low-back three-seater sofa and a co...
Fabric, Maple
FiNE TERENCE CONRAN CHELSEA LONDON BROWN LEATHER LARGE LOVESEAT ARMCHAIR SOFA
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This seat is ideal for lovers and or space restricted areas where a small sofa is all that will fit The leather is heritage, heritage leather is natural hide which shows the grain a...
Leather
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 84.26 in D 27.96 in
Midcentury Modular Abacus Sofa and Coffee Table by Terence Conran
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Midcentury Design - Mid-Century Modern 2-seat sofa with free standing coffee table - Made in the UK by Conran Contracts - Designed by Sir Terence Conran - Featuring a recently...
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 85.83 in D 40.16 in
SCP Conran Matthew Hilton “Balzac” 3-Seat Sofa – In Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a spectacular...
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 85.83 in D 40.16 in
SCP Conran Matthew Hilton "Balzac" 3-Seat Sofa - In Dark Brown Cord
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a spectacularly-rare, undeniably-handsome iconic "Balzac" 3-Seat Sofa (there is also a complimenting armchair available at present), dressed in special-...
Cord
Sold
H 31.5 in W 61.03 in D 40.16 in
SCP Conran Matthew Hilton “Balzac” 2-Seat Sofa – In Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a spectacular...
Leather
Sold
H 13.78 in W 44.89 in D 14.97 in
Coffee Table, Sofa Table, John Piper, London Skyline, Myer, Heals, Conran
By John Piper
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The main feature of this highly decorative low sofa/coffee table is the London Skyline picture by John Piper, one of the leading artists in the UK abstract painting movement inspired...
Formica
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa Sectional consist of 6 pieces plus two ottomans. Multiple sections of sofa retain Craft Assoc. labels. Each ottoman measures- 3...
Upholstery
$3,750
H 32 in W 87 in D 37 in
Vintage Italian Sofa, Low Profile, Minimalist Design, Super Comfortable, Couch
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
For sale is a stunning vintage Italian sofa from the 1970s, embodying the sleek and minimalist design of the era. This exquisite piece features a low profile, clean lines, and genero...
Fabric
$4,708
H 57.49 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in
Italian Modernist Woven Cord Bench Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Exceptional and rare Italian Modernist two-seat bench from the 1940s, attributed to Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. This highly architectural piece combines a slender black-finished me...
Metal
1970s Design Italian Sofa in Bouclé
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered. - Base made of plywood. - Measure: height of seat 40 cm.
Bouclé, Plywood
Rare and Exclusive Loose Cushion Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
By george nelson. ultra soft high qualitily leather with nice and worm patina. down filled cushions.
Leather
Danish Modern Woven Rope Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Woven Rope Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson, Sweden, circa 1960s. Very organic modern form with curvaceous wood frame and textural woven rope or seagrass upholstery.
Rope, Wood
$3,846
H 31.89 in W 51.19 in D 27.17 in
Midcentury Sofa in Bamboo, Rattan and Fabric by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing geometric sofa in bamboo, rattan and fabric by Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the three leading de...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$7,925
H 32.29 in W 28.75 in D 59.85 in
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Rope Bench for Vibo Vesoul - France - 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR
Exceptional bench designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and manufactured by Vibo Vesoul, France, in the 1950s. A remarkable example of the designers’ celebrated work, combining f...
Rope
De Sede DS42 Two-Seat Sofa in Original Natural Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The De Sede DS42 is a two-seat sofa upholstered in thick, hand-stitched natural leather, produced by the Swiss manufacturer in the 1970s. The silhouette is low and compact, with a hi...
Leather
$5,827
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner, two seat sofa, Model 671, Oak, Coda 2 and Cotton Rope
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner two seat sofa made bended oak veener. Cotton cord in back New upholstered with Coda 2 fabric for kvadrat Model 671, made by GETAMA.
Fabric, Cord, Oak
Mid Century Preview Sectional Sofa with Chaise
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Preview Sectional Sofa with Chaise This sectional sofa measures: 113 wide x 67 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 inches We take our photos in a controlled...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,364
H 33.47 in W 50.4 in D 42.52 in
EXTRA LARGE HOWARD GEORGE SMITH STYLE BROWN LEATHER LOVE SEAT ARMCHAiR SOFA
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite George Smith Howard & Son's style love seat armchair in Italian brown leather ...
Leather
Karl Wittmann Sofa in Patinated Grey Neck Leather 1980s
By Karl Wittmann, Wittmann
Located in Meer, VAN
Karl Wittmann Sofa in Patinated Grey Leather, Austria, 1980s. This modernistic sofa was designed early 1980s, by Karl Wittmann, for Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten. This Austrian furnitur...
Leather
De Sede DS44 Loveseat in Nutmeg Leather, Swiss Design, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Swiss manufacturer De Sede in the 1970s, the DS44 two-seat sofa is upholstered in thick nutmeg leather with vertical channel stitching running across the seat, backrest, ...
Leather
DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Made in Switzerland, 1970s Leather block style sofa with vertical stitching on seat and seat back. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely thick (up to 5mm or 3/16in) a...
Leather
Antonio Citterio Woven Leather Longue Chair For B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Čelinac, BA
Antonio Citterio Wovn Leather Longoe Chair for B&B Italia 1980s
Leather
$198,299
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
$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
$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
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...
Linen, Oak
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$2,375Sale Price|54% Off
H 27 in W 64 in D 39 in
'Bounty' Leather Loveseat by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Elam, Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series two-seat loveseat / settee by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated channel-tufted loveseat sofa was designed by L. Davanta...
Leather, Lacquer
Robert Haussmann "Zürich" Sofa by Nienkämper
By Nienkamper, Robert Haussmann
Located in Highland, IN
A classically designed and proportioned sofa, the stately "Zürich" designed by Robert Haussmann for Neinkamper is perfectly suited for use in the most traditional or cutting-edge mod...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,500
H 57.5 in W 82 in D 3 in
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard. Item features solid wood construction, stunning relief carved acanthus leafy scrollwork, cream and go...
Wood
Japanese Bench
By AFM
Located in Highland, IN
This striking bench has a combination of wood slats and woven jute seats. Manufactured by AFM Quality Furniture in Japan it has a hand-hewn quality and the understated design reminds...
Jute, Wood
002 Classic Sofa - 8ft
Located in Westlake Village, CA
TIMELESS STRUCTURE MADE FOR COMFORT Made-to-order by masters of their craft, the Classic Sofa is fully upholstered, featuring sloped scrolled arms, and two loose seat and back cushi...
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Down
$84,000 / set
H 68.25 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Antique Italian Ionic Marble Columns, Hand Carved, Circa 1860-1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of late 19th Century, antique Italian Ionic style columns, meticulously hand carved from solid marble, in good condition. These monumental architectural elements feature class...
Marble
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldw...
Alpaca, Beech
18th/19th century library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An impressive sculptural two-body library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria, early 18th century in beautiful warm patina. The upper part with panelled doors on both sides accentuated wi...
Softwood
Pluma Sofa Set in Linen Color Fabric Upholstery
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
Originally design to make everyday life more enjoyable. The piece centers in its comfort and lightness of the feather. It has a soft body covered in relaxed removable covers that mak...
Fabric, Upholstery
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