Poul Volther Diva Daybed Sofa Gemla, Denmark, 1959
By Poul Volther
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, Denmark, 1959. This sofa is called 'Diva' and has a solid oak structure which can be folded down to create
Leather, Oak
Diva Divan by Spini Firenze
By Spini Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
With a classic and charming design, the Diva Divan will bring an element of joy to any sitting area
Velvet, Wood
Poul Volther Daybed Model Diva 981 for Gemla, Sweden
By Poul Volther, Gemla
Located in Dronten, NL
, Denmark, circa 1960. This sofa is nicknamed 'Diva' and features a sophisticated solid oak base that can be
Wool, Oak
$5,922
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Poul M Volther Daybed Sofa Model 981 DIVA by Frem Røjle, Teak 60ties green cord
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish Modern Mid Century Daybed Modell 981 DIVA by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle. 1st Edition by the
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
Poul Volther Sofa or Daybed Model Diva / 981 by Gemla in Sweden
By Poul Volther
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa or daybed model Diva / 981 designed by Poul Volther. Produced by Gemla in Sweden.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Poul Volther Sofa / Daybed Model Diva / 981 Produced by Gemla in Sweden
By Poul Volther
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa / daybed model Diva / 981 designed by Poul Volther. Produced by Gemla in Sweden. Dimensions
Fabric, Oak
Poul Volther Diva Daybed Sofa, Denmark, 1959
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Røjle, Denmark, 1959. This sofa is called 'Diva' and has a solid oak structure which can be folded down
Wool, Oak
Poul Volther Diva Daybed Sofa, Denmark, 1959
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Røjle, Denmark, 1959. This sofa is called 'Diva' and has a solid teak structure which can be folded down
Leather, Wool, Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 90.56 in D 43.31 in
Koinor Diva Designer Sofa Leather White Two-seat Function Couch Modern
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
White colored original Koinor Diva designer leather sofa, in a minimalistic and modern design, with
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 98.43 in D 45.28 in
Koinor Diva Designer Sofa Leather Black Three-Seat Function Couch Modern
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
Black colored original Koinor Diva designer leather sofa, in a minimalistic and modern design, with
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 90.56 in D 45.28 in
Koinor Diva Designer Leather Sofa White Function Two-Seat Modern
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
White colored original Koinor Diva designer leather sofa in a minimalistic and modern design, with
Leather
CS1 Sofa Designed by David Walley & James Davis for Yellow Diva
Located in London, GB
The CS1 sofa was designed by David Walley & James Davis for Yellow Diva Circa 1998. This piece has
Wool
$56,859
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$11,253 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$2,767Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$5,863 / item
H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers. In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...
Wood
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
$817
H 29.53 in W 73.23 in D 25.99 in
Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960's
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Dimensions at layout: Height:41cm, depth:84cm, width:186cm Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
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
Sold|$2,450
H 29.625 in W 76 in D 33.625 in
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Teak, Upholstery
$230,991Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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