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French Country Leather Sofa

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa Designer: Unknwon Country
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard FD130 Teak sofa in Cognac Leather - Denmark, 1950's
By Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Amazing minimalistic solid Teak and Cognac leather sofa model FD130 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

A sculptural Vintage woven leather strap sofa with feather cushions in boucle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
imported from France by the previous owner, but the country of manufacture is unknown. The leather straps
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Late 20th Century French Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Black Leather & Chrome, Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 two-seater sofa in chrome tube steel and black leather. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

DS-175 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-175 sofa by De Sede Designer: Patrick Norguet Dimensions: D 56 x W 180 x H 74 Materials
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2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

DS-175 Sofa by De Sede
DS-175 Sofa by De Sede
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 22.05 in
Marco Zanuso, Pair of Sofas Model Baronet for Arflex, 1964
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
to make possible the exportation of this piece in any country. Literature : - "Plaisir de France", n
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery

Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Chic Mango Fabric with Peach Tube Steel, Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 three-seater sofa in peach tube steel and herringbone-patterned
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel

Suite of Nine Vintage French Embroidered Scatter Sofa Armchair Cushions
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of nine vintage French style cushions all
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20th Century French Country Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Adjustable Tubular Easy Chair in Original Leather + Wooden Armrests, circa 1930
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
not too heavy couches. Rest of Holland €133, for European destinations starting at € 95, depending on
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
leather insert and stainless steel frame. A V-Shape pattern veneer top with Black Leather inset. 2
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

20th Century "Moel" Ice Blue Love Seat By Inga Sampe' For Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking piece of contemporary design with a shell-like silhouette, the Moel sofa was designed by
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Vintage 1980s French Other Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Large Curule Stools
By Georges Jacob, Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, zebra sofas and leather Louis XVI style chests of drawers decorated the most fashionable apartments of
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood

1970s 'Bird's Nest' Verner Panton Style Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
88 cm depth. On request reupholstery is possible in any kind of leather or fabric of your choice
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Low table by Svante Skogh for Seffle Mobelfarik Teak Sweden, 1960s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Paris, FR
Svante Skogh's stylish designs all over the country, mainly produced in the Småland region, where he
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1958, Kho Liang Ie, Rare Easy Chair from 020 Series by Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
possible in any kind of leather or fabric of your choice. Please ask for more information and the many
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
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

Materials

Metal

PM Italian Silverplate & Brass Coffee Service
By PM Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A very fine silver plated and brass coffee service signed PM Italy. The set includes the coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl and serving tray.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Velvet, Wood, Ebony

Iconic Oversized Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Compartment, USA, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful all original sofa with storage compartment in very good vintage shape by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s, USA.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tubular Steel Furniture, Reyner Banham, 1979
By Tim Benton, Reyner Banham, Barbie Campbell Cole 1
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by The Art Book Company, 1979 This detailed survey on tubular steel furniture documents the developments in style, production and reception of the style; ...
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Vintage 1970s British Books

Materials

Paper

Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved Wood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French L...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Loveseats

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Sacha Sofa - Modern Sofa in Soft White Bouclé
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Sacha Sofa is a modern and stylish piece of furniture that will add a touch of elegance to any room. It is upholstered in a luxurious Soft Wite boucle fabric in warm white, which...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Black Leather Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Escalona, Toledo
ONLY ONE LEFT AVAILABLE Italian sofas designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Introduced in 1966, after more than forty years, it remains the symbol of relaxation. Its revolutionary persona...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Italian Patchwork Burl Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Italian Patchwork Burl Chest of Drawers Country: Italian Materials: Patchwork Burl Condition: Original Condition Style: Italian Antique Year: 1950’s $2,400 Dimensions: 41...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dressers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Caned Settee Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XV Style Caned Settee Sofa Country: United States Materials: Carved Wood, Original Wicker Condition: New Silk Upholstery with Down Feather Style: French An...
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Antique French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, French 1940s crystal chandelier in the Versailles-style. This chandelier features a scrolled gilt-brass frame heavily adorned with etched crystal prisms and stars. ...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Magnificent Louis XVI Carved Wood and Linen Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous 19th century sofa bought in Avignon France having stunning carvings, original wood casters, and all new cotton/linen upholstery including two pillows. Measures: Seat heig...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Made in Italy circa 1970s. PRICED PER ITEM Half piece: 27” H x 26” W x 37.5” D Original Label intact.
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
H 27 in W 37.75 in D 37.75 in
Italian Empire Furniture, 1800-1843
By Enrico Colle
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli, first edition, 1998 This volume illustrates the singular and highly original direction that the Empire style took in Italy during the period of French rule a...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Italian Empire Furniture, 1800-1843
Italian Empire Furniture, 1800-1843
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 2 in

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French Country Distressed Leather Sofa by Paladin
Located in Lake Worth, FL
beautiful rustic French Country distressed leather and fabric sofa by Paladin Industries of North Carolina
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Early 2000s American Rustic Sofas

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Wood, Leather, Velvet

Teak and Leather Sofa Model FD130 by Hvidt and Molgaard-Nielsen, circa 1950
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare model FD130 sofa in teak and black leather by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen. The leather has some
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Togo Ligne Roset Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in Tan Leather, France, circa 1970
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1970's period original Togo sofa and corner seat in tan / cognac leather by Michel Ducaroy for
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Tan Leather France, circa 1970
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Togo sofa in tan leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France – circa 1970. The element is in
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Roche Bobois Modern Burnt Orange Leather Lounge Sofa Couch MCM
By Roche Bobois
Located in Dayton, OH
"Circa 1980s Roche Bobois contemporary/modern burnt orange leather sofa. Measures: 88". Roche
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Art Deco 1920s French Club Sofa Oatmeal Linen Upholstery Feather Cushions Coil
Located in GB
linen fabric three seater club sofa with feather filled cushions and a coil sprung base A really
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20th Century British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Victorian Howard & Sons Sofa with Feather Filled Cushions and Removable Covers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
please ask. I can also have the sofa upholstered in premium cattle hide leather and hand dyed a wonderful
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Stunning Liberty London Classic English Sofa Ianthe Linen Union Fabric Rare Find
By Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
three seat sofa upholstered in Ianthe Linen Union fabric in brand new condition The condition is
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21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Libertys London Ianthe Upholstery Two-Three Seat Sofabed by Flemming and Howland
By Fleming & Howland, Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
charming sofa The concept for this furnishing fabric was created by well known French Art Nouveau
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20th Century Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Hammary Maisonette French Provincial Country Sofa Table Fruitwood Console
Located in Dayton, OH
"Circa 1970s Hammary Sofa Table, 22289-00. French Provincial styling with a scalloped top and
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Vintage 1970s French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Togo Corner by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Tan Leather France – circa 1970
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Togo corner sofa in tan leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France – circa 1970. The element
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather

1928, Le Corbusier, LC2 Easy Chair Black Leather by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Two LC2 Chairs van Le Corbusier with nice patin, for the designlover nicer than new. The leather shows
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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stunning Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Leather Chesterfield Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
or three pairs if on a sofa The stool has been fully restored to include a French polish of all
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather

1980s Roche Bobois Modern Burnt Orange Leather Club Lounge Arm Chair MCM
By Roche Bobois
Located in Dayton, OH
"Circa 1980s Roche Babois burnt orange leather club chair. Roche bobois is the story of two
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored J Foot & Son Adjustable Reclining Easy Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By J Foot & Son, Chesterfield
Located in GB
Victorian J Foot & Son easy armchair in fully restored condition with hand dyed brown leather Please note
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid 20th Century French Provincial Travertine Topped Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
legs. Perfect blend of french country and american traditional. One deep drawer, meant to appear like
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Impressive Pair of 'Ananas' Lamps , Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, ca 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, Japanese chairs from the 50s, gold thread curtains, zebra sofas and leather Louis XVI style chests of
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Station Wagon' Nightstands by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, c 1945, Signed
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
refinished with an expensive French Polish; for the best of both worlds the leather and brass handles were
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Willy Rizzo Gold-Plated Dining Chairs by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gatsby style. Designer: Willy Rizzo Country: Italy Model: Dining chair Material: Gold Plate / Black faux
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Plate

Exclusive Willy Rizzo Gold-Plated and Brass Dining Set, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Table unknown Country: Italy Model: Dining table and 4 dining chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

1967, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Original Early Tonus Purple Tongue Chair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
reupholstery is possible in any kind of leather or fabric of your choice. Please ask for more information and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Exclusive Italian Dining Table in Brass by or in the style of Rizzo, Italy 1970s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
: Chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Table unknown Country: Italy Model: Dining table Material: Brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Togo Vintage Sofa, Red, by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Roma, IT
, Togo sofas and chairs have been sold to more than one million buyers in over 50 countries.
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Vintage 1970s French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Victorian Walnut Claw and Ball Framed Howard & Sons Sofa Professional Stripped
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
sofa upholstered in premium cattle hide leather and hand dyed a wonderful brown colour, again please
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Les Arcs Ski Resort Set of 13 Brown Leather
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic, stunning set of dining chairs designed and chosen by Charlotte Perriand for French Les Arcs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored J Foot & Son Adjustable Reclining Easy Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By J Foot & Son, Chesterfield
Located in GB
Victorian J Foot & Son easy armchair in fully restored condition with hand dyed brown leather Please note
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

5x Willy Rizzo attributed Gold-Plated and Suede Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Hollywood regency Great Gatsby style. Designer: attributed Willy Rizzo Country: Italy Model: dining chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Plate

1960, Olivier Morgue, Djinn Lounge Chair in Pink Original Fabric for Airborn
By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
series of Djinn furniture designed by French designer Olivier Mourgue. In 1964 the first piece of the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960, Olivier Morgue, Set of Lounge Chairs in Original Black Stretch Fabric
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
flexible base. On request reupholstery is possible in any kind of leather or fabric of your choice. Please
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Marco Zanuso, Pair of Armchairs Model Baronet for Arflex, 1964
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
country. Literature : - "Plaisir de France", n°340, Février 1967 Translation : "The compact, well
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood, Fabric

1970, Geoffrey Harcourt, Chaise Longue Cleopatra in Original Lila Tonus fabric
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
showed. This sofa is Harcourt's interpretation of the chaise longue. The design has become an icon and
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A rare complete set of 6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line Danish armchairs in dark burgundy leather with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Small 1890's Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
canvas, leather trim, solid brass corners, solid brass locks, and side handles. Its brass locks, studs
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Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1950's, Rudolf Wolf, for Rohe Noordwolde, Lounge Chair in Orange Fabric
By Pierre Paulin, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
request reupholstery is possible in any kind of leather or fabric of your choice. Please ask for more
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern French Country Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
This very handsome leather sofa merges the Modern and French Country styles to create a refreshing
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Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Modern French Country Sofa
Modern French Country Sofa
H 33.5 in W 76.5 in D 34 in
Jacques Charpentier Leather Sofa
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
: France; leather, stainless steel ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & CIRCA:RARE Appolo Leather sofa with
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Jacques Charpentier Leather Sofa
Jacques Charpentier Leather Sofa
H 25.5 in W 91 in D 36 in
A Fantastic Scorched Bamboo Table From France C.1890
Located in Houston, TX
A fantastic scorched bamboo table of elaborate construction from Belle Epoque period France c.1890
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque End Tables

"Charlotte Perriand" Cansado Bench, circa 1950
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century French ebonized commode. 19th century English country house sofa. Late 19th century
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20th Century French Daybeds

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French Country Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French country leather sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every French country leather sofa was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage French country leather sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French country leather sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French country leather sofa, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy and Artifort each produced at least one beautiful French country leather sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Country Leather Sofa?

Prices for a French country leather sofa start at $988 and top out at $12,462 with the average selling for $5,050.

Finding the Right seating for You

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.