$14,840 / item
H 32.29 in W 104.34 in D 42.52 in
Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
the double back design, which adds a layer of visual interest and a sense of plush comfort. The entire
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$14,840 / item
H 32.29 in W 104.34 in D 42.52 in
Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
the double back design, which adds a layer of visual interest and a sense of plush comfort. The entire
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$16,125 / item
H 32.29 in W 104.34 in D 42.52 in
Customizable Double-Back Sofa with Brushed Brass Plinth By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
distinctive element is the double back design, which adds a layer of visual interest and a sense of plush
Brass
Double Layered Back Sofa
By Paolo Ferrari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MATERIALS Textured Upholstery, Matte Black Metal MEASUREMENTS Small 84” L x 36” D x 33” H x 16” SH Medium 96” L x 36” D x 33” H x 16” SH Large 112” L x 36” D x 33” H x 16” SH HANDM...
Upholstery
$16,258 / item
H 32.29 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Double-Layered Back in Tailored Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary three-seater sofa defined by a low profile and a continuous, rounded silhouette. The
Velvet, Wood
$15,972 / item
H 30.71 in W 108.27 in D 42.13 in
Double Back Designer Sofa Upholstered In Boucle Fabric By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is characterized by its upholstered design and features a double back. The upholstery
Wood, Bouclé
$7,700
H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
19th Century UK Victorian Double Spoon Back Canape with New Upholstery De Ploeg
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This British Victorian double spoon back sofa has been fully restored in our upholstery atelier
Steel
$375Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 37.5 in W 83 in D 41 in
Modern Wicker Hump Back Red Floral Upholstered Loveseat
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful modern style double hump back wicker sofa with beautiful brown & cranberry
Fabric, Wicker
$2,164Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 75 in D 33 in
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back with Scroll Arms and a
Walnut
$9,254
H 37.01 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoon back settee. An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating
Upholstery, Wood
$10,618
H 39.5 in W 62 in D 29 in
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality late 19th century walnut double chair back sofa / settee after a George II design
Walnut
Victorian Rosewood Double Spoon Back Sofa
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1880. This unusual double spoon back sofa would make a really lovely feature piece
Victorian Walnut and Leather Double Spoon Back Sofa
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1860. A beautiful walnut and leather spoon back sofa in superb showroom condition
Leather, Walnut
Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755
Located in London, Middlesex
the settee from this suite: 'Library - A carved frame double end sofa with back cushions & 2 loose
Mahogany
Antique Mid 19th Century Gillows Double Spoon Back Sofa
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A curvaceous mid 19th century walnut sofa and although unstamped this is almost certainly by
Walnut
Sold
H 36.23 in W 69.69 in D 30.32 in
Antique Double Spoonback Sofa, English, Walnut, Camel Back, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoonback sofa. An English, walnut camel back settee dating to the
Walnut
19th Century English Mahogany Double Back Settee
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th Century English Mahogany Double Back Settee with upholstered seat.
19th Century Victorian Walnut Double Chair Back Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut framed double chair back settee, circa 1860 in
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32.29 in W 87.01 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Brutalist Mid-Century German Modern Brown Leather 4-Seater Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
deep seat with a double back cushion make the sofa very comfortable. The upper part of the backrest
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 49.22 in W 49.22 in D 24.02 in
Settee, Sofa, Double-Chair Back, Brussels Tapestry, X-Stretcher, Walnut, 1700
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally, rare, transitional, double-chair, settee, circa 1700, upholstered in fine, 17th
Walnut
Sold
H 43 in W 56.5 in D 30.5 in
English Queen Anne Style Double Camel Back Upholstered Settee Sofa 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An English Queen Anne style settee sofa offers upholstered double camel back form with scroll arms
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Qing Dynasty double yokeback bench sofa settee
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese Qing Dynasty double yoke back arm bench/sofa in elmwood ca 1840-50
Elm
Antique Elm Shanxi Province Altar Table with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
sofa back table, hallway table, or a standing computer station for in home use or for an office. Circa
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Regency Framed Bergere Caned Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
comfortable. Double woven back. Sofa measurements: H 28.5in. D 27in. W 52 in. Armchairs measurements
Cane
French Art Deco Sofa in Parcel Gilt Wood
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A fine quality parcel gilt double shield back sofa, with two toned gilding the turned and fluted
Giltwood
Double Camel Back Linen Upholstered Sofa on Turned Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a newly upholstered double camel back sofa in linen on turned leg base.
Linen
Double backed settee by Jean Royere.
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant and whimsical settee by Jean Royere, wrought iron and bronze frame with a vintage inspired fabric with black piping. referenced in the bool on the artist by De Beyrie & Ouais...
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Vintage Contemporary Restored Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
1950's vintage contemporary 8' sofa with canted arms, double button back. Sofa is completely
Fine Quality Walnut Victorian Period Double Spoon Back Antique Sofa
Located in Darwen, GB
A fine quality walnut Victorian period double spoon back antique sofa. The "double "spoon" back
Ge-19 Teak Daybed by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Savona, IT
Danish daybed designed by Hans Wegner in 1956 and produced by Getama Double function: sofa with
Brass
$97,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Mid-Century Teak Console, Style of Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
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
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
$772 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 8.67 in
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Clear And White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear and matt white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm. Colours: clear and matt wh...
Resin
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Metal
$3,300 / set
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Burnished Steel Sconces with Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a curved brass arm extending from a circular wall plate (12 cm diameter) to support a spherical opaline glass diffuser. ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cane Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple Wood, Original Cane This elegant Mid-Century Modern cane magazine rack from the 1960s is a perfect blend of f...
Cane, Maple
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$12,305
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Seguso Vetri D'arte, Table Mirror, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1930s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A pink murano glass and brass table mirror produced by Seguso Vetri D'arte, Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5"H x 11.0"W x 8.5"D Measured as it sits with stand out...
Brass
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
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