$7,500
H 19 in W 96 in D 24 in
Extra Long Solid Brass Base Frame Spring Loaded New Upholstery Bench Daybed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
mattress like seat cushion bench or daybed.
Brass
$6,500
H 31 in W 100.5 in D 30 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Rare Extra Long Danish modern Minerva Daybed Sofa. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for
Teak
Friso Kramer Style Extra Long Auping Day Bed with Black Mattress
By Auping, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century extra long daybed with upturned teak ends and dark grey enameled metal frame with wire
Metal
Sold
H 40 in W 74 in D 30 in
Extra Long French Daybed Newly Covered in Teddy Mohair, France circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
Extra Long French daybed newly covered in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey France circa 1800
Mohair
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Marble End Tables
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extra long daybed or sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. It comes with
Marble
George Nakashima Custom Daybed, 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Custom size, extra long daybed by New Hope studio artist George Nakashima, circa 1950s. Frame is
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,895
H 30 in W 74.75 in D 20 in
Expertly Restored - Mosaic Brutalist Modern Walnut Dresser by Tobago
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Tobago Manufacturer: Tobago ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we tak...
Metal
$290 / item
H 8.8 in Dm 5.3 in
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Azure Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Azure Glass for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a p...
Blown Glass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$4,588
H 17.52 in W 34.06 in D 3.94 in
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
By Boda Smide AB, Bertil Vallien
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...
Wrought Iron
$4,895
H 34.5 in W 66 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb "Linear Group" Dresser w/ Steel Accents for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Steel
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Leather, Rosewood
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 73 in D 32 in
Scandinavian Modern Cognac Brown Leather 3 seat sofa by Søda Galvano Norway
By Soda Galvano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather 3 seat sofa by Søda Galvano Norway for Lied Mobler. Beech frame with dark stain with beautiful cognac brown leather upholstery. Made in Norw...
Leather, Birch
Classic Modern Paul McCobb Extension Dining Table / 42"round - 72" oval
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Extension Dining Table designed by Paul McCobb ,,, part or the "Planner Group", Wonderful figured walnut, Very versatile,Measures 42" round .Comes with two 15" le...
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6
Velvet, Cane, Teak
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 60 in D 36 in
Mid century modern walnut extension dining table by George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern original walnut extension dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with 2 leaves. This dining table has a walnut top with 2x walnut leaves that sto...
Steel
$5,895
H 29.25 in W 59 in D 30.5 in
Expertly Restored- Svend A. Madsen Teak & Cane Desk / Bookcase for Sigurd Hansen
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Iron
1960s Reupholstered Dusty Pink Velvet 'Palazzo Torta' Sofa
Located in Florence, Tuscany
I love a 'Palazzo Torta' sofa. These wonderful round sofas are mainly found in large palazzi or in old hotels in Italy. This one was found in Naples - it was made in the 1970s and we...
Canvas, Cotton, Silk, Velvet
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Velvet
$2,150
H 29 in W 39.5 in D 55 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Butterfly-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Teak
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and brown yellow velvet sofa or settee designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Scratching and other wear present to wood consistent with age and use. Reupholstere...
Brass
$9,975 / item
H 63 in Dm 51.19 in
Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier with 30 Handblown Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
A midcentury modernist large chandelier with 30 handblown opaline glass globes. The fixture is made of metal with a chrome-brass patina. Therefore an attractive color is visible on t...
Metal
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