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Fat Sofa

Patricia Urquiola "Fat" Sofa for B&B Italia, New Boucle Upholstery
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in The Hague, NL
. The "FAT" sofa features distinctive and welcoming shapes, simultaneously round, soft and sinuous. This
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Fat Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Reupholstered in brown/oatmeal chenille from Fishman’s. Added Velcro feet which are removable. Made in Italy
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille

B&B Italia "Fat Sofa Fs91a" Armchair, in Brown Linen
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a rare, superb “Fat Sofa FS91A
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2010s Chairs

Materials

Linen

Molinari "Fat Boy" Black Leather Sofa
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Mid-Century, thick black leather sofa by Italian acclaimed manufacturer Molinari. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Molinari "Fat Boy" Black Leather Sofa
Molinari "Fat Boy" Black Leather Sofa
H 28.75 in W 89.5 in D 35.5 in
De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather 2-Seater Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Toronto, CA
workshop - this sturdy and comfortable sofa is made with 5mm thick NECK leather, giving it characteristic
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland 1970s Experience the remarkable De Sede DS-47
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede Ds-47 Brown Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland, 1970s Presenting a De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seat sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick Neck
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seat sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick Neck
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-47 Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland 1970s Introducing the De Sede DS-47 Neck
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Brown Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seater sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick NECK
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Brown Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seater sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick NECK
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Sofa is comfortable and sturdy and showcases unique features such as fat wrinkles and a stunning patina
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Wilhelm Knoll Oak Loveseat with Rounded Edges & Cream Cushions, Germany, 1960's
By Knoll, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural fat round oak frames and simple lines. The frame is in original condition with new cream
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Patricia Urquiola Lady Fat Coffee Table
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fat-Fat - Lady-Fat coffee table designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia. Fat-Fat Lady Fat
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Leather, Plastic

De Sede DS-47 Armchair in Brown Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seat sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick neck
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Armchair in Brown Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seat sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick neck
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Monumental 10 Light Fresnel Sunflower Chandelier by Dirk van der Kooij
By Dirk Vander Kooij
Located in Culver City, CA
, including the Cassina Mex Cube sofa by Piero Lissoni, "fat fat" cocktail tables by Patricia Urquiola for B&B
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2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

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Vintage Elegant Minimalist Black Leather Sofa by Natuzzi Design Center
By Natuzzi
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stunning sofa was manufactured in Italy by Natuzzi, a small workshop founded in 1959 in Puglia, which grown to become a worldwide manufactory. This in-line model was designed by...
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1990s Italian Modern Sofas

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Leather

Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Marble

Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
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1990s North American Sofas

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Upholstery

De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element, one regular element ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Leather

Togo Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa in velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset The designer was inspired by the tooth paste tube Three seater sofa, upholstered in soft and smooth vetvet. The colour and and p...
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1990s French Modern Sofas

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Velvet

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Metal

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Contemporary Oval Rug with Geometric Pattern in Green Hues and Beige in Wool
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #030 also known as Zaid is a round rug by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. Its oval shape is ideal to add movement and liveness to a rectangular room. Zaid fragmented shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool

Vintage Togo Sofa in Dark Cognac Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities. Manufactured...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Sandra by Annie Hieronimus
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus. This is the 2 seater version. The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design. The fabric is a Ecru bright velour ...
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Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Togo Armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in PARIS, FR
This sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s. He devoted 26 years of his life to heading the design department at Ligne Roset. It was in 1973 that the design...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Leather

Mario Bellini Bambole lounge chair B&B Italia 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic Bambole lounge chair and poof designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The Le Bambole collection marked a breakthrough in exploring the artistic possi...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Togo Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. This example is by Arconas, the licensed distributor of Ligne Roset in the 80s in North America. Made in Canada.
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Boucle Upholstery for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
Two seater an original sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Model called "Le Bambole" due to it's unique shape! "B&B Italia" series was ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Francesco Binfaré for Edra Beige On The Rocks Sofa
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in London, GB
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, the On The Rocks sofa was inspired by the archipelagos of the Mediterranean, creating a unique contemporary design with nature at its heart. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

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Fabric

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Contemporary 'My Big Fat' Sofa With Biomorphic Upholstered Seat and Wood Frame
By Charlotte Kingsnorth
Located in London, GB
My Big Fat sofa narrates the bond between a female figure and her sofa. Together they sit as one
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Ash

Midcentury Style Black Velvet Fat Channel Tufted Chunky Thick Sofa
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Elevate the level of comfort and style within your home with the Monaco sofa in lush velvet. Though
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Midcentury Style Merlot Velvet Fat Channel Tufted Chunky Thick Sofa
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Elevate the level of comfort and style within your home with the Monaco sofa in lush velvet. Though
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Mid-Century Style Velvet Fat Channel Tufted Chunky Thick Sofa
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Elevate the level of comfort and style within your home with the Monaco sofa in lush velvet in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Midcentury Style Dark Grey Velvet Fat Channel Tufted Chunky Thick Sofa
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Elevate the level of comfort and style within your home with the Monaco sofa in lush velvet. Though
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Style Paprika Velvet Fat Channel Tufted Chunky Thick Sofa
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Elevate the level of comfort and style within your home with the Monaco sofa in lush velvet in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

B&B Italia “Fat Sofa” Armchair and Pouf in Aubergine Purple “Gamma” Leather
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, superb "Fat Sofa FS70" small armchair and "FS61P" pouf
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Molinari "Fat Boy" Black Leather Sofa
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful thick black Italian leather sofa for Molinari. Comfy and well loved sofa with rich patina
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Molinari "Fat Boy" Black Leather Sofa
Molinari "Fat Boy" Black Leather Sofa
H 28.75 in W 89.5 in D 35.5 in
Molinari Natural Leather "FAT BOY" Sofa
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous natural leather love seat with beautiful patina. Well maintained stitching details and elegant curves throughout. Original condition with slight staining. Beautiful and comf...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Mid-Century Molinari "Fat Boy" Cognac Leather Sofa
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofa is in otherwise original condition with visible signs of wear including scratching and stains, all
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

1800s Antique Victorian, Transitional, Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique sofa, victorian, nice condition transitional sofa, newly upholstered 1800s
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sofas

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Wood

Leather "Ringo" Sofa or Loveseat by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Dutch, 1970s
By De Sede, Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Super rare leather two-seat sofa by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg. Made by Montis the
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Ligne Roset Togo Sofa, Six Piece Sectional Designed by Michel Ducaroy, 1970's
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Culver City, CA
Patricia Urquiola Fat Fat coffee table adjacent to a Mario Bellini Le Bambole, and not only does this sofa
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Velvet

Donghia Loveseat Sofa in Cream and Yellow Fat Man Fabric Attributed to Angelo D
By Donghia, Angelo Donghia
Located in Topeka, KS
call this the Fat Man sofa. But that name is merely given to it by all of us here because of the great
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Vintage 1980s Modern Loveseats

1970s Travertine and Brass Glass Top Console Sofa Table
By Artedi
Located in Miami, FL
Unique and elegant, Minimalist and open Italian travertine console with fat brass rod stretcher
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Gerard van den Berg Coral Leather 3-Seat Sofa
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome extra long Gerard van den Berg coral leather sofa with fat blocky brushed chrome feet
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Swiss DS-47 Buffalo Cognac Leather 2-Seater Sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The iconic DS-47 Sofa was designed by the De Sede team in the seventies. This mid century sofa is
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland 1970s Presenting a De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of FAT BAMBOO SOFAS
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Bamboo Sofas with "fat" bamboo
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of FAT BAMBOO SOFAS
Pair of FAT BAMBOO SOFAS
H 31 in W 7 in D 36 in
Brown Thick High Quality Leather Two-Seat Sofa 'Fat Boy' by Molinari
By Molinari
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Brown thick high quality leather two-seat sofa by Molinari (marked). Model Fat Boy. With a
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Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Round Sofa~
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Round tufted sofa.. Rose Cumming leopard velvet fabric, Scalmandre white boullion fringe
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Danish Leather Sofa, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Nyborg, DK
with light wear for its age. The sofa has been cleaned, and treated with leather fat. Solid and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Leather Sofa, 1960s
Danish Leather Sofa, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 75.2 in D 31.11 in
Danish Vintage Midcentury Sofa, 1960s
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Nyborg, DK
with light wear for it's age. The sofa has been cleaned, retouched and treated with leather fat. Solid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Vintage Midcentury Sofa, 1960s
Danish Vintage Midcentury Sofa, 1960s
H 27.96 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-84 Vintage Thick Buffalo Neck 2-Seat Leather Loveseat Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Hamburg, DE
The vintage DS-84 model is a coveted and a very rare leather sofa classic, designed in the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Hardwood

Louis XVI sofa / canape in old paint
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
is unuseable but a nice fat down cushion
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Canapes

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI sofa / canape in old paint
Louis XVI sofa / canape in old paint
H 37 in W 66.5 in D 26 in
"Weekend Warrior"
Located in Cincinnati, OH
For that couch potato combatant in all of us. A terrific vintage, cast hollow zinc statuette of a
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Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

"Weekend Warrior"
"Weekend Warrior"
H 12 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Danish Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Nyborg, DK
is in a good condition. Cushions are soft and supple with no rips or tears. The sofa has been cleaned
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
Danish Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
Charles & Ray Eames Elliptical Etr Coffee Table for Vitra Surfboard, Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
long sofa or several chairs. They considered many shapes. In the end, did they take their
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Charles and Ray Eames Elliptical Coffee Table for Herman Miller Surfboard
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
dramatically shaped top large enough to hold a variety of items and fit comfortably with a long sofa or several
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames Elliptical Coffee Table for Herman Miller Surfboard
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
dramatically shaped top large enough to hold a variety of items and fit comfortably with a long sofa or several
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

English Needlework Sampler dated 1768
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, / When each lad takes his lass, / All on the green grass. / And it’s oh, to plough, / Where the fat oxen
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Decorative Art

Danish Black Leather Sofa, 1960s
Located in Nyborg, DK
Black leather three-person sofa with rosewood legs manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. This is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Black Leather Sofa, 1960s
Danish Black Leather Sofa, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 71.66 in D 26.78 in
Black Leather Børge Mogensen Style Sofa
Located in Nyborg, DK
Leather three-person sofa manufactured in Denmark in the 1980s. The low slung design features
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Børge Mogensen Style Sofa
Black Leather Børge Mogensen Style Sofa
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 31.89 in
Midcentury Style Sharkskin Velvet Fat Channel Tufted Chunky Thick Sofa
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Elevate the level of comfort and style within your home with the Monaco sofa in lush velvet in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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Fat Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fat sofa you’re looking for. A fat sofa — often made from fabric, foam and plastic — can elevate any home. There are 2 variations of the antique or vintage fat sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fat sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each fat sofa bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made fat sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Modshop, Tom Dixon and Charlotte Kingsnorth are consistently popular.

How Much is a Fat Sofa?

The average selling price for a fat sofa at 1stDibs is $3,495, while they’re typically $2,270 on the low end and $22,948 for the highest priced.

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