$7,306Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.89 in W 53.94 in D 29.14 in
Japanese raffia rope and bamboo Sofa ben, handwoven by Sir Terence Conran, 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
$4,542Sale Price|49% Off
H 27.56 in W 85.04 in D 34.65 in
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
$26,997 / set
H 27.56 in W 114.18 in D 49.22 in
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
$2,024
H 29.53 in W 56.7 in D 43.9 in
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
$3,982 / set
H 25.2 in W 81.11 in D 32.68 in
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
$3,172
H 29.53 in W 58.08 in D 46.86 in
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
$197,080
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
$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
$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
$6,085
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
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
$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
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...
Elm
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
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
$2,600
H 30 in W 59 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Beautiful Dark Red Leather loveseat Sofa Birch Legs
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful dark Red leather loveseat sofa birch legs. Designed by Mogens Hansen. Beautiful Dark Red leather is soft and shows signs of use but broken in nice...
Leather, Birch
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular 38 Elements Snake Sofa 2015
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sectional sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet upholstery. The custom ordered sofa is from a Samantha Todhunter Design instal...
Metal
$75,000 / set
H 40 in W 30.5 in D 24 in
Pair French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Lounge Chairs, Style Armand Albert Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Style Curile form armchairs or club chairs in the style of Armand Albert Rateau. These exquisite lounge chairs are in solid bron...
Bronze
$2,500Sale Price|51% 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
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