$4,541Sale 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
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
$1,619Sale Price|20% Off
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
$2,537Sale Price|20% Off
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
Viggo Boesen, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and blue floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed by Viggo Boesen and produced by R. Wengler, Denmark, c. 1950s. Wicker wrapping loose on back center support l...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
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
Mid-Century Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This design by Pearsall is low profile and features a gently curved silhouette. Long and extreme...
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and rattan sofa attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.25"H x 67.75"W x 30.0"D Seat Height (inches): 15.0" A...
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,621Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 57.49 in D 33.47 in
1970s De sede Exclusive Buffalo Leather 2- Seater Sofa , Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Leather
EXQUiSITE HOWARD STYLE HERITAGE GREY LEATHER SOFA (1/2) J1
By Howard & Sons
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite Howard Style Three Seater Sofa. The Howard-style Heritage Grey Leather Sofa is a truly exquisite piece of furniture that exudes el...
Leather
EXQUiSITE HOWARD STYLE HERITAGE GREY LEATHER SOFA (2/2) J1
By Howard & Sons
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite Howard Style Three Seater Sofa. The Howard-style Heritage Grey Leather Sofa is a truly exquisite piece of furniture that exudes el...
Leather
$3,723
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
$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
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
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
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
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
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
$2,482
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chair Audoux & Minet, Wood & Rope, France, 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
French Mid-Century Modern Audoux-Minet Lounge Chair from the 1950s. The chair combines a sturdy wooden frame with a braided rope seat and backrest. The geometric weaving and tactile ...
Wood, Rope
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$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
$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
$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
Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...
Bronze
$7,500
H 28.5 in W 143 in D 87 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Circle Candle
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
Brass
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$13,559
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan Denmark. Original black leather upholstery with a loose cushion and a comfortable cushion...
Leather, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...
Fabric
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
End Grain Butcher Block in Walnut - Large
Located in Longmont, CO
The natural patterns of the wood's grains create amazing designs in these end-grain butcher block surfaces. Unlike on traditional long-grain cutting boards, the knife cuts amongst th...
Walnut
Zanotta Za Za Max Sofa by Zaven in STOCK
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
1)ZA:ZAMAX SOFA 201C CM.186 ORIENTATION LEFT COLOR V.ESPR. COVER TESSUTO TOBIA CAT30 TORTORA 030840 100% PL 1)ZA:ZAMAX SOFA 201C CM.186 ORIENTATION RIGHT COLOR V.ESPR. COVER TESSUTO...
Upholstery
$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
$1,482Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 64.18 in D 35.04 in
Vintage 80's Italian Modern Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful leather sofa. Wooden frame with curved sides and decorated with a lattice pattern. The back, side and seat cushions are padded and covered in cognac leather with a zipper. ...
Leather, Wood
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