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
Steel, Chrome
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
By Howard Keith
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive Grand Diplomat sofa in original Sereno striped fabric designed by Howard Keith for HK
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
Chrome
$12,462
H 24.81 in W 103.15 in D 42.13 in
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
Velvet
$18,693
H 25.6 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in
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
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
Wool
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘Rocketman’, the Diplomat sofa might be the flagship design for HK, nonetheless, the Bambino is their most
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Swedish Sofa Table by Josef Frank, Beechwood, Mid-Century
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish sofa table "diplomat" made of hand crafted polished Beechwood
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
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
Fabric
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
By Howard Keith
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive Grand Diplomat sofa in original Sereno striped fabric designed by Howard Keith for HK
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
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
Chrome
"Diplomat" Sofa by John Home for HK Furniture, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Stockholm, SE
name "Diplomat'". Dark brown and beige striped fabric. Very good and fresh condition, minor signs of
Metal
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chairs for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
upholstered products early on. Having appeared in the film ‘Rocketman’, the Diplomat sofa might be the
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
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
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. Interesting sleek
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. This
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
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' Sofa in Olive Green Leather and Rosewood
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 'Diplomat', leather and rosewood, Denmark, 1960s This small
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
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
‘Rocketman’, the Diplomat sofa might be the flagship design for HK, nonetheless, the Bambino is their most
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
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. One of few successful UK
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
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
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. Concern for
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
last ten years underscoring the rarity of this piece from Finn Juhl's Diplomat Series. This piece was
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
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
Steel, Chrome
$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 Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
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
$919 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$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
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,741 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
$8,665 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Volpi bench in natural wood and fabric seat
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The simple yet striking and delicate geometry of the Volpi Bench was inspired by the little flags eternalized by the work of master painter Alfredo Volpi. Made from mdf with natural ...
Wood, Fabric
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 128 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,800
H 24.75 in W 64 in D 32.35 in
Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge chair are available separately). Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 19...
Metal
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.5 in W 97.5 in D 37 in
Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style low profile velvet sofa on a plinth base. The turquoise crushed velvet is original and still has some life left in it! If your looking for a very comfort...
Upholstery, Wood
$11,275
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
Burgundy red "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1975. The sofa is in a stunning original...
Leather
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