Poul Volther Diva Daybed Sofa Gemla, Denmark, 1959
By Poul Volther
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, Denmark, 1959. This sofa is called 'Diva' and has a solid oak structure which can be folded down to create
Leather, Oak
Diva Divan by Spini Firenze
By Spini Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
With a classic and charming design, the Diva Divan will bring an element of joy to any sitting area
Velvet, Wood
Poul Volther Daybed Model Diva 981 for Gemla, Sweden
By Gemla, Poul Volther
Located in Dronten, NL
, Denmark, circa 1960. This sofa is nicknamed 'Diva' and features a sophisticated solid oak base that can be
Wool, Oak
$5,994
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Poul M Volther Daybed Sofa Model 981 DIVA by Frem Røjle, Teak 60ties green cord
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish Modern Mid Century Daybed Modell 981 DIVA by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle. 1st Edition by the
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
Poul Volther Sofa or Daybed Model Diva / 981 by Gemla in Sweden
By Poul Volther
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa or daybed model Diva / 981 designed by Poul Volther. Produced by Gemla in Sweden.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Poul Volther Sofa / Daybed Model Diva / 981 Produced by Gemla in Sweden
By Poul Volther
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa / daybed model Diva / 981 designed by Poul Volther. Produced by Gemla in Sweden. Dimensions
Fabric, Oak
Poul Volther Diva Daybed Sofa, Denmark, 1959
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Røjle, Denmark, 1959. This sofa is called 'Diva' and has a solid oak structure which can be folded down
Wool, Oak
Poul Volther Diva Daybed Sofa, Denmark, 1959
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Røjle, Denmark, 1959. This sofa is called 'Diva' and has a solid teak structure which can be folded down
Leather, Wool, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 98.43 in D 45.28 in
Koinor Diva Designer Sofa Leather Black Three-Seat Function Couch Modern
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
Black colored original Koinor Diva designer leather sofa, in a minimalistic and modern design, with
Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 90.56 in D 43.31 in
Koinor Diva Designer Sofa Leather White Two-seat Function Couch Modern
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
White colored original Koinor Diva designer leather sofa, in a minimalistic and modern design, with
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 90.56 in D 45.28 in
Koinor Diva Designer Leather Sofa White Function Two-Seat Modern
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
White colored original Koinor Diva designer leather sofa in a minimalistic and modern design, with
Leather
CS1 Sofa Designed by David Walley & James Davis for Yellow Diva
Located in London, GB
The CS1 sofa was designed by David Walley & James Davis for Yellow Diva Circa 1998. This piece has
Wool
$17,023 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table
Located in London, GB
This is a truly exceptional antique English Edwardian mahogany and satinwood marquetry oval two tier 'etagere', in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890 in date. Crafted from ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$887Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in W 16.54 in D 13.78 in
French Oak Bobbin Wood Three -Tiered Single Drawer Side Cabinet
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Trensacq, FR
Stylish oak bobbin wood side cabinet from mid-century France C1950. Beautifully turned and carved, medium oak, three-tiered side table with a single drawer in the style of Charles Du...
Oak
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$16,543 / set
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...
Walnut, Burl
$18,581 / set
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Easy Chairs and Stools Model Ari by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs with foot stools model Ari designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Steel
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master-designer Carl Malmsten. It was originally produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden...
Sheepskin, Beech
$263 / item
H 9.45 in Dm 9.45 in
Sabrina Landini Samples Hat-Box , complete of silk, gauzes, brass glass finishes
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Sabrina Landini 50s-style hat-box for samples that contains: -dashboards of silks and handpainted gauzes, in all color and versions -brass finishes -precious silvered glass in all co...
Metal
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$15,344 / set
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style
By Gaetano Borsani, Gino Maggioni
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of 3 ( Chest of drawers & two nightstands) Art Deco in walnut and burl walnut . Shaped top, four wide two-handed drawers each, front wings with baroque reclining curl end. Coupl...
Walnut, Burl
$661Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.67 in Dm 8.67 in
Gien “Fraises en Folie” Set of 6 Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates, France 1985
By Gien
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gien “Fraises en Folie” – Set of 6 Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Each with Unique Historic Border, France. An extraordinary collector’s edition from *Gien, France, this six-piece *“Fr...
Faience, Porcelain
$3,596Sale Price|21% Off
H 26.78 in W 77.56 in D 34.65 in
Very Early and Rare Richard Stein Daybed for Knoll
By Richard Stein
Located in Munich, DE
Birch plywood with upholstered backrest and loose seat cushion, original finish to wood, reupholstered, foot pedal releases back which retracts to form a large sleeping surface.
Birch
Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa has a solid rosewood frame and black leather seating. ...
Leather, Rosewood
Louis XIV Arbalette Chest of Drawers
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Hand-carved Louis XIV style Arbelette chest of drawers. Hand finished in a textured two tone patina of distressed paint work over silver gilding.
Wood, Paint
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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