Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, velvet, chrome-plated steel, United Kingdom, 1970s The ‘Diplomat’ sofa, designed by Howard Keith, exemplifies the sophisticated comfo...
Steel, Chrome
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
By Howard Keith
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The HK Diplomat sofa was quickly considered a classic sofa design and was sold by retailers such as Harrods.
Chrome
Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely well made vintage Diplomat sofa by Howard Keith. This conic and award winning sofa was designed by John Home, it was made in England and dates from the 1960’s.
Chrome
Howard Keith “Diplomat” Sofa in Original Sereno Striped Upholstery, UK, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rare oversized “Diplomat” sofa designed by John Home for Howard Keith Furniture, United Kingdom, 1970s.
Velvet
Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive large ‘Diplomat sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture in the 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Artifort Diplomat Bono Sofa in Blue Kvadrat Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, immaculate Artifort “Bono” Large Sofa, dressed in a Peerless top-grade Natural Woven-Wool Fabric in Mid-Blue Kvadrat Woven-Wool fabric.
Wool
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
Having appeared in the film ‘Rocketman’, the Diplomat sofa might be the flagship design for HK, nonetheless, the Bambino is their most coveted chair design.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Swedish Sofa Table by Josef Frank, Beechwood, Mid-Century
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish sofa table "diplomat" made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in good condition.
Beech
Beautiful Josef Frank Sofa Table 'diplomat' Svenskt Tenn 1949
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Josef FRANK Sofa Table 'Diplomat' Firma Svenskt Tenn Modelnr. 2073 Designed in 1949 Rectangular top marquetry in Mahogany and base out of Mahogany
Mahogany
Deep 1970s Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa
By Howard Keith
Located in London, London
Diplomat sofa By Howard Keith Very similar to the Durant sofa by Kelly Wearstler Smaller version than usually seen Chrome legs Deep seating Seat height 42cm Upho...
Fabric
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
By Howard Keith
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The HK Diplomat sofa was quickly considered a classic sofa design and was sold by retailers such as Harrods.
Chrome
Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Stafford, TX
1970s "Diplomat" Sofa Designed By John Home for Howard Keith Furniture, UK Beautiful sofa with incredible lines!
Velvet
Howard Keith by John Home Orange Fabric Diplomat Sofa
By Howard Keith
Located in Rochester, England
A fantastic example of classic British design, the Diplomat sofa was designed by John Home in 1970 and made by Howard Keith.
Chrome
"Diplomat" Sofa by John Home for HK Furniture, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by John Home and produced by Howard Keith Furniture, United Kingdom, late 1970s. Model name "Diplomat'". Dark brown and beige striped fabric. Very good and fresh conditio...
Metal
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chairs for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
Having appeared in the film ‘Rocketman’, the Diplomat sofa might be the flagship design for HK, nonetheless, the Bambino is their most coveted chair design.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 36.23 in D 40.56 in
Duresta Diplomat Three Piece Sofa & Armchair Suite Versace Italian Upholstery
By DURESTA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this luxury Duresta Diplomat three piece suite piece suite with Versace Italian style upholstery A very well made and decorative suite.
Upholstery
Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, fabric, chrome-plated metal, United Kingdom, 1970s This grand voluptuous ‘Diplomat’ sofa finds itself at the intersection of art an...
Metal, Chrome
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa, UK 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large 'Diplomat' sofa by Howard Keith for HK Furniture, United Kingdom, 1970s.
Chrome
Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely well made vintage Diplomat sofa by Howard Keith, dating from the 1960’s.
Chrome
Sold
H 25.6 in W 104.34 in D 43.31 in
Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Patinated Leather, UK 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Almelo, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, patinated leather, United Kingdom 1970s Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, strong patinated leather, chrome-plated st...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' Sofa in Olive Green Leather and Rosewood
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The sofa is part of the 'Diplomat' series by the Dane Finn Juhl.
Leather, Wood
Diplomat Sleeper Sofa by Blu Dot
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. Sofa by day, sleeper by night. This warm and inviting sofa flips forward to become a queen-sized sleeper at a m...
Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 35.04 in W 27.17 in D 33.47 in
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England 1950s - for Nina
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
Having appeared in the film ‘Rocketman’, the Diplomat sofa might be the flagship design for HK, nonetheless, the Bambino is their most coveted chair design.
Fabric, Wood
Black Leather Diplomat Sofa
By Aage Christensen
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A black leather three-seat Diplomat sofa. Designer Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen, 1965.
Leather
Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A "Diplomat" sofa designed by Howard Keith in 1970's for HK Furniture.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 38.19 in
Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro
By Howard Keith
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa Settee HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro A rare and beautiful original 1970s Howard Keith Barbican Diplomat 4 seater sofa...
Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 82.29 in D 31.5 in
Danish Matador Diplomat Sofa & Armchair Aage Christiansen Erhardsen & Andersen
By Aage Christiansen
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Danish Matador Diplomat Three Seater Sofa and Matching Armchair by Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen Eran Mobler A three seater sofa and matching armchair from...
Cotton, Teak, Feathers
Diplomat UK Bono Sofa for Artifort, 2004
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique wedge shaped sofa in blue wool with polished aluminum legs and floating back.
Aluminum
Sold
H 32 in W 74 in D 30 in
Extremely Rare Finn Juhl Rosewood and Leather Diplomat Series Daybed or Sofa
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Bridport, CT
Fantastic and very rare daybed designed by Finn Juhl. Frame is made of beautiful rosewood and the cushions are upholstered in supple green leather. We have seen only a couple of thes...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 24.41 in W 100.79 in D 39.38 in
Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa, Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Fabric
By Howard Keith
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Large high quality vintage 1970s HK Diplomat sofa in fabric. Designed by Howard Keith, circa 1970s - United Kingdom.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 24.41 in W 100.79 in D 39.38 in
Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa or Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Brown Leather
By Howard Keith
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Large vintage 1970s HK Diplomat sofa in brown leather. Designed by Howard Keith, circa 1970s, United Kingdom.
Steel, Chrome
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