Contemporary Wooden Teak Root Coffee Table, Organic Modern, IDN 2024
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
A truly extraordinary, unique organic modern sofa table which the very talented Javanese artist has given an absolute beautiful touch: he bleached the root and oiled the cutting surf...
Teak
Vintage Split Reed Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Measuring 18” W × 18” D × 26” H, this versatile end table is ideally proportioned to flank a sofa or serve as a unique nightstand. The lightweight yet durable construction makes it e...
Reed
Monotone Blue Roy Armchair in Velvet with Matching Lacquered Base
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Quality: Like all Munna pieces, the Roy Sofa is handcrafted by skilled artisans. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that each sofa is unique and built to last.
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Boho Interlocking Molecule Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Perfect as a chic side table next to a sofa, a unique pedestal for a favorite sculpture, or a compact cocktail table in a modern living space, this piece is pure functional art.
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderfully versatile, this table is perfect as a stylish accent next to a sofa, a unique plant stand in a sun-drenched corner, or a distinctive nightstand in a serene bedroom, effor...
Wicker, Rattan
Screen 100 In Pinewood By Alvar Aalto & Artek Designed in Finland 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Its lightweight design can be utilised on occasion or as a permanent divider when sectioning a particular area or piece of furniture, such as a sofa-bed or creating a unique space fo...
Pine
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Can be used as a large desk, a tall dining table with barstools, or a sofa back table for a 4 seat large sofa. It is unique and rare.
Wood, Elm
$7,334Sale Price|25% Off
Confidential spindle bench chair by Herbert Ohl for Lubke, 1980s
By Herbert Ohl, Lübke
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This tete a tete sofa Chair, is a unique piece, especially crafted by Lubke for exclusive use at a congress in the 1980s.
Bentwood
Vintage Red Lacquered Console Table with Drawers and Fretwork Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
It functions beautifully as a console in an entryway, a side table beside a sofa, or even a unique nightstand in a bedroom. The rich lacquered surface provides an ideal backdrop for ...
Metal
$6,480 / item
AR1 by Abraham & Rol for Disderot
By Disderot, Abraham and Rol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable in height, this lamp is ideal for low level lighting for a perfect ambient mood, or as a focused light, perhaps at the end of a sofa. This unique lamp was originally desig...
Stainless Steel
Set of 3 Large 20th Century Colored Ceramic Low Tables by Bernard Buffat 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Bernard Buffat Large set of 3 ceramic low tables or sofa tables by Bernard Buffat Unique pieces This set of three tables is modular Elegant ceramic glazes colors Origi...
Ceramic
Saba Pixel Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery with Roll by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The feather-padded seat cushions feature special quilted covers which highlight the limitless possibilities for mixing the fabrics in the Saba collection to create a new and unique s...
Upholstery
$2,550Sale Price|40% Off
Restored "Triple Triangle" 3-strand Sectional Sectional Settee W/ Loop Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This striking two-piece sofa features a unique loop base design and distinctive layered triangle-shaped arms.
Rattan
$5,300 / item
AR1 Floor Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
Adjustable in height, this lamp is ideal for low-level lighting for a perfect ambient mood, or as a focussed light, perhaps at the end of a sofa. This unique lamp was originally desi...
Stainless Steel
Model AR1 variable height standing lamp by Abraham & Rol for Disderot
By Abraham and Rol
Located in London, GB
Adjustable in height, this lamp is ideal for low level lighting for a perfect ambient mood, or as a focussed light, perhaps at the end of a sofa. This unique lamp was originally desi...
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Otto Meyer Figured Birch Sideboard Bar Cabinet
By Meyer
Located in New York, NY
.- Danish Design Review Unique freestanding sofa designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Wood
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