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Modern Mel Armchair, Velvet Pearl Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare curved sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1950
walnut, original gold velvet, iron
very good original condition
Measures: 145.5 x 60 cm height 94 cm height seat. 41 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Modern Mel Armchair, DEDAR Bouclé and Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mel armchair, named after nature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Modern Mel Armchair, White DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
19th Century Biedermeier gyogyoru sofa
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy nagyon különleges forma Biedermeier stílusban , korabeli, sofa.
Nagyon mutatás es ennyire kényelmes is.
Díszítő es hasznos egyaránt bútor darab nappali, haló , előtér vagy ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Canapes
Materials
Other
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter, having armrests headed by finely cast caryatid herms.
French, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Canapes
Materials
Ormolu
Iconic Canape by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This iconic canape was designed by the French designer Jacques Charpentier, in France in the 70s.
The canape has been entirely reupholstered in faux fur. The base is a stainless stee...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dooq Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man, in Stock
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Sofa settee with black and white weaved texture natural lamb fur in taupe color, solid wood frame and polished brass fittings. Includes 3 decorative cushions like in the pictures. Ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Brass
Yomi "Cocktail Ruka II" design sofa, Mojow Design X Nep, limited edition 10/50.
By MOJOW
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
COCKTAIL RUKA II is the name of the new limited series created with the artist NEP.
An emerging artist recognized in the free figuration and neo-expressionism movement, Nep works sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Canapes
Materials
Other
H 27.37 in W 59.45 in D 30.12 in
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring an iron frame that folds in a Campaign style with bronze-mounted finials. A sling back...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Canapes
Materials
Iron
Lips - Italian space age modular island sofa, Circa 1960s
By Space Age Products
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1960s Space Age design, influenced by space exploration and atomic era tensions, brought a futuristic twist to art, cinema, and interior design. Originating amid Cold War anxiet...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Aesthetic Movement Canapes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Limited Edition "Oxygen" design sofa by Mojow X Society of Wonderland, 5/30.
By MOJOW
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Limited Edition "Oxygen" Design Sofa by Society of Wonderland, 5/30.
Oxygen is the name of the new limited series created with Society Of Wonderland. For MOJOW, she shares her creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Canapes
Materials
Other
H 27.37 in W 59.45 in D 30.12 in
Limited Edition "Atelier" Yomi Design Sofa by Society of Wonderland, 5/30.
By MOJOW
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Atelier" is the name of the new limited series created with Society Of Wonderland. For MOJOW, she shares her creations to produce two models.
American designer Stephanie Eventov f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Canapes
Materials
Other
H 27.37 in W 59.45 in D 30.12 in
Yellow leather sofa germany
Located in Lyon, FR
Large 3 seater sofa from the 60's. Structure of the sofa in chromed steel, seat and back composed of different cushions in yellow leather. Sober and pure lines with a very nice vinta...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Chrome
Spanish Sofa in Peach Leather and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, brass, metal, Spain, 1980s
A highly delicate canapé with voluminous shapes and eccentric decorations. The brass frame is composed of curved tubes that are beautifully...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sofa bed was designed in the 1950s. The shapes lend elegance and modernity to the otherwise quite minimalist design. The seat is foldable, this way the sofa can serve as...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time between 6-8 weeks.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Canapes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 26.78 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery, circa 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time between 6-8 weeks.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Canapes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Borghese is a light sofa inspired by the stone pines of the Villa Borghese gardens in Roma. The metal structure reproduces the network of branches and supports the back cushions, the...
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Borghese is a light sofa inspired by the stone pines of the Villa Borghese gardens in Roma. The metal structure reproduces the network of branches and supports the back cushions, the...
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Upholstered "X-Rays" Armchair, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered "X-Rays" armchair - Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 110 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, fabric
Custom fabric and colors availab...
Category
2010s French Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
Leather X-Rays Sofa, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "X-Rays" sofa - Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 250 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, full aniline leather
X Ray is a family of com...
Category
2010s French Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
Upholstered "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered "X-Rays" sofa - Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 250 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, fabric
Custom fabric and colors available
...
Category
2010s French Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
Leather "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "X-Rays" sofa, Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 200 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, natural grain full aniline leather
X-ray is a family of comfortable u...
Category
2010s French Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
Upholstered "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "X-Rays" sofa - Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 200 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, fabric
Custom fabric and colors available
X ...
Category
2010s French Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
Two Seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison
Located in Geneve, CH
Two seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison
Dimensions: 166 x 89 x 75cm
Materials: European hardwood frame, zig-zag springs, jute webbing, hessian straps. Natural fiber, animal ...
Category
2010s British Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Nest Round Sofa with Backrest by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Nest round sofa with backrest by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W140, D140, H80, Seat42
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for all...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Steel
Vintage Sofa Bed D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in PARIS, FR
Sofa bed D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The Italian firm was founded by the Borsani twins in 1953. The following year he presented his first project for the firm, the D70, at the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot
By Marc Venot 1
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal surprises, attracts and traps, evoquing on us the same magical feeling and the same admiration with which we watch the Quetzal bird taking off and flying into the sky in its ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Canapes
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Corner Sofa in White Genuine Leather with Chrome Legs
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century French corner sofa made in white genuine leather resting on elegant chrome legs.
Perfect condition.
France, circa 1990.
Category
Late 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Blue Cosmo Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Cosmo sofa by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W195, D85, H85, Seat45
Materials: Pine and beech wood structure reinforced with plywood
Arms and backrest frame treated with the stea...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
Set of DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1025 sofa by De Sede
Designer: Ubald Klug
Dimensions: left D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm
right D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm
Total: 91 x 312 x 70 cm
Materials: Leather, SEDEX upholstery ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring sofa by Anderssen & Voll.
2020.
Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered
in fabric
Dimensions: 230 x 83 x 69 cm
S...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Ara Sofa with Side Table by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Ara sofa with side table by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W130, D75, H123, Seat45
Materials: Iron backrest structure and pine wood seat structure
Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
Gray Cosmo Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Gray Cosmo sofa by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W 195, D 85, H 85, Seat45
Materials:Pine and beech wood structure reinforced with plywood
Arms and backrest frame treated with the st...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
Agora Creme Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Agora Creme Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: Height 94 cm, depth 98 cm, width 198 cm.
Materials: Iron and beech wood structure. Seat cushions stuffed with polyurethane covered wi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring sofa by Anderssen & Voll,
2020
Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered
in fabric
Dimensions: 160 x 83 x 69 cm
se...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Curved leather sofa Max by Antonio Citterio, Flexform, Italy, 1983
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Renens, CH
This already iconic sofa is composed of an aerial structure in satin-finish tubular metal which accommodates a curved seat and backrest.
With its sculptural lines, this sofa fits ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Canapes
Materials
Steel
Set of Purple and Green Nest Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of purple and green nest sofa by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W 340, D 110, H 80, Seat 41
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant)...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Agora Purple Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Agora purple sofa by Pepe Albargues.
Dimensions: H 94 x D 98 x W x 138 cm
Materials: Iron and beech wood structure. Seat cushions stuffed with polyurethane covered with polyester f...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Pink Alce Sofa, Small by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Alce sofa, small by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W166, D88, H82, seat45 (2 Seaters)
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Painted or chromed legs
Foam CMHR (high resilience ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
Red Nest Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Red nest sofa by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W340, D110, H80, seat41
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for all our cushion fil...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Grey Alce Sofa, Maxi by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Alce sofa, Maxi by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W224, D88, H82, Seat45 (3 and a Half Seaters)
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Painted or chromed legs
Foam CMHR (high r...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani Model D70 Italian for Tecno Years 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Lyon, FR
Sofa folding model D70 of the famous designer Osvaldo Borsani published by Tecno in the 60s. Black lacquered metal structure and solid brass adjustment elements. Seat covered with bl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Agora Sofa, Large by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
White Agora sofa - large - copper by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W198, D98, H94, Seat42 (3 Seater)
Materials: Iron and beech wood structure.
Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame re...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Hand-Crafted Regency-Style Daybed: Vintage Elegance & Contemporary Aesthetics
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a realm of vintage luxury with our meticulously restored Regency-Style Daybed, where classic design meets contemporary elegance. This hand-crafted masterpiece showcases the...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Daybeds
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Silver Leaf
H 44 in W 90 in D 46 in
Pink Alce Sofa, Large by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Alce sofa, large by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W200, D88, H82, Seat45 (3 Seaters)
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Painted or chromed legs
Foam CMHR (high resilience ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
3 Seater Sofa, « De Knoop », De Ster Gelderland, Netherlands, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Vintage Dutch sofa by producer De Ster, Gelderland in excellent condition. The sofa is executed in a solid teak wooden frame, with iconic amrrests, which gaves the sofa its name knot...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 3 seats without back modular sofa by Luca Nichetto
Materials: upholstery: fabric (also available in leather)
Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador silver dark/Emperador Tund...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 3 seats without back modular sofa by Luca Nichetto
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric
Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador Silver dark/Emperador Tundra/Red marble/Terrazzo
Bot...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 2 seats modular sofa by Luca Nichetto
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric
Structure: Powder-coated metal, cast aluminum legs
Dimensions: W 177 x D 89 x H 82 cm
HS 42.5 cm.
A...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 3 seats modular sofa by Luca Nichetto
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric (also available in leather)
Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador Silver dark/Emperador Tundra/Red marbl...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery.
Overall the sofa is in good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa model 3330 was designed by Arne Vodder for the Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen during the 1960s. A museum piece, rarely available for sale, especially in the tw...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.32 in
Sofa by Lenzi velvet on metal and brass base Italy 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare sofa made by Lenzi in Italy in the late 50s. Organic shape very comfortable with a rounded back. Bicolor red and blue original velvet on blackened metal base with brass acc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin, 3 Seater Armchair Model 442, Édition Artifort, 1962
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin - 3 seater armchair model 442 - Édition Artifort, 1962
Original textile
Measures: L 210 x P 80 x H 72.
Sofa - Pierre Paulin
Sofa 442, Artifort edition
Original fabri...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Large Sofa Marco Zanuso Arflex "Senior" Velvet by Pierre Frey Brass 1951 Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant "Senior" sofa designed by Marzo Zanuso for Arflex in Italy, 1951.
This sofa has been restored, it has been upholstered in a precious light green velvet from the prestigious ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 38.98 in W 81.5 in D 33.08 in
LC2 Sofa Signed Le Corbusier Cassina Edition
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in lyon, FR
LC2 sofa signed Le Corbusier Cassina edition.
Circa 2000
Very good condition.
Black leather and chromed metal base.
The sofa is signed and has a serial number 109211 (see picture)....
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
C684 sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands 1968
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Design sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands 1968.
The white frame has some traces of use, but can be repainted if desired.
We upholstered the sofa in a light grey wool ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Velvet Sofa Attributed to Marzio Cecchi, Italian Design, Glam Canape, 1970's
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marzio Cecchi; Italian design; Italy; Glam; Hollywood Regency; Blue velvet; Brass; Post-modern; Firenze;
Italian glam couch newly reupholstered in blue velvet and attributed to Mar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in W 129.93 in D 49.22 in
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European Metal Canapes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of european metal canapes available for sale. Find 137 antique and vintage european metal canapes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 46 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of european metal canapes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of european metal canapes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco european metal canapes are of considerable interest. Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and DOOQ each produced beautiful european metal canapes that are worth considering.
How Much are European Metal Canapes?
European metal canapes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $8,340, while the lowest priced sells for $859 and the highest can go for as much as $51,084.
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