$5,979Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 75.99 in D 38.19 in
rare ea-616 sofa by ernst ambühler for theo jakob
By Ernst Ambühler
Located in Munich, DE
nice and elegant sofa / daybed by ernst ambühler. very clever and easy to handle construction.
Metal
$6,995
H 29 in W 80 in D 49 in
De Sede Ds 169 Scandinavian Modern Convertible Daybed Sofa by Ernst Ambühler
By Ernst Ambühler, De Sede
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern convertible daybed sofa By Ernst Ambühler for De Sede
Leather
Ernst Ambühler Sofa Bed
By Ernst Ambühler
Located in Geneva, CH
Swiss Minimalist EA 616 sofa bed by Ernst Ambuhler, produced by Wohnbedarf, circa 1958 Completely
Chrome
De Sede DS 169 Convertible Daybed Sofa by Ernst Ambühler
By De Sede, Ernst Ambühler
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an exceptional sofa or daybed by Ernst Ambühler for De Sede of Switzerland, circa 1970s
Leather
1970s De Sede DS 169 Leather Sleeper Sofa by Ernst Ambühler
By De Sede, Ernst Ambühler
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The iconic DS 169 Sofa for De Sede circa 1970’s Switzerland. Designed by Ernst Ambühler, this sofa
Leather
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H 31 in W 80 in D 37 in
Vintage De Sede DS 169 Convertible Sofa / Daybed by Ernst Ambühler, Red Leather
By De Sede, Ernst Ambühler
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unique and uncommon sofa designed by Ernst Ambühler for De Sede circa 1980s. Features thick, soft
Metal
Ernst Ambühler Daybed / Sofa EA-616 for Teo Jacob
By Theo Jacob, Ernst Ambühler
Located in Munich, DE
Iconic design from switzerland. Foam, belts and fabric completely redone.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Bed Ernst Ambuhler EA-616 Camel Fabric
By Ernst Ambühler
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern sofa / bed by Ernst Ambuhler EA-616. Camel fabric with woven multicolored
Fabric
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H 33 in W 80 in D 35 in
De Sede Black Leather DS 169 Daybed Sofa, Ernst Ambühler, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede, Ernst Ambühler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
De Sede black leather DS 169 daybed sofa, Ernst Ambühler, Switzerland, 1970s. Ultra rare vintage
Leather
Sofabed in the Manner of Ernst Ambuehler
By Ernst Ambühler
Located in Munich, DE
Belts, foam and fabric, wonderful grey felt, professional redone. Measures: Bed is 203cm x 121.5cm.
De Sede DS 169 Convertible Sofa by Ernst Ambühler
By Ernst Ambühler, De Sede
Located in Cambridge, MA
A handsome sofa or daybed by Ernst Ambühler for De Sede, circa 1970s. Cleverly designed to easily
Metal
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H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 38.98 in
De Sede Black Leather Bed Sofa by Ernst Ambühler, 1970, Switzerland
By De Sede, Ernst Ambühler
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Rare sofa or daybed by Ernst Ambühler for De Sede of Switzerland, circa 1970. Made with the
Leather, Wood
$5,038 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
Bouclé, Teak
Red Mohair Sofa and Convertible Daybed, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic mid-century red mohair sofa that converts to a daybed in a great size. Asymmetric with dog-bone shape, a popular style in the 1950s.
Mohair, Wood
$21,244
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Art Deco Daybed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed or bed, walnut, sheepskin, Italy, 1940s This daybed evokes the stylistic hallmarks of the Art Deco movement of the 1940s. Its design embraces a sense of unity and purity thro...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Pietro Arosio Sliding Bed Sofa for Taccini
By Pietro Arosio, Tacchini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freshly reubholsted in butter yellow mohair, practical design, convertable sofa. This sofa transforms to a comfortable daybed by lowering the backrest. The sculptural base comprised ...
Aluminum
Pair Mid Century Sofa Daybeds
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Mid Century daybeds, having solid wood frames, caned head and footboards, and upholstered seats and back cushions. Both are structurally sound and sturdy, both sh...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
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