Olivier Mourgue Iconic Djinn Sofa Airborne 1963 Reupholstered orange Kvadrat
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Designed by French industrial designer Olivier Mourgue in 1964–65 for Airborne, the Djinn sofa is an icon of Space Age design.
Steel
Roche Bobois Leather Sofa and club chairs With Movable Headrest
By Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Experience timeless elegance with our Roche Bobois white leather club chairs and sofa set, circa early 2000. This exquisite collection is in impeccable condition and offers unparalle...
Leather
$34,788 / set
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Marseille, FR
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...
Linen
Glass Chrome Coffee Side Cocktail Couch Table, 1960s
Located in Telgte, DE
Glass chrome coffee side cocktail couch table, 1960s Elegant French Space Age glass table.
Steel, Chrome
Simone Gendille, "coucher de soleil bleu", acrylique sur toile, signée, circa 19
By Simone Gendille
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Simone Gendille, "coucher de soleil bleu", acrylique sur toile, signée, circa 1970.
Acrylic
$26,996 / item
Philippe Starck Volage Ex-S Night Sofa For Cassina
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Volage Ex-S Night Sofa For Cassina A design sofa by Philippe Starck for the Volage EX-S Night Sofa concept that transforms the nighttime zone into an island of wellb...
Steel
DeSede DS-600 non-stop modular sofa, Circa 1970's
By De Sede
Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR
DS-600 Modular Sofa System 1970's Introduced in 1972, the DS-600 is an iconic modular seating system composed of individual armchair elements that can be assembled and extended as d...
Leather, Acrylic
Elysée Sofa and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset
By Pierre Paulin
Located in BAUD, FR
“Élysée” sofa and ottoman by Pierre Paulin This two-seater sofa is produced by Ligne Roset Two-seater seating Height: 70 cm Width: 170 cm Depth: 80 cm Matching half-moon ottoman W...
Metal
Olivier Mourgue Iconic Djinn Sofa Airborne 1963 Reupholstered in vibrant Kvadrat
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Designed by French industrial designer Olivier Mourgue in 1964–65 for Airborne, the Djinn sofa is an icon of Space Age design.
Steel
Guillerme et Chambron, Sectional Sofas, Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, sectional sofas , with 3 chairs (90 x 60 x 85cm). Edition Votre Maison, 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins...
Oak
"Reflet" Sofa in Ebony and Sycamore Wood, Multifunctions by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
The idea for this sofa was to put together in one furniture all what you need to surround a sofa, a chest of drawers, side tables and standing lights. This furniture is made in Macas...
Fabric, Ebony
"Reflet" Sofa in Ebony and Sycomore Wood, Multifonctions by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
The idea for this sofa was to put together in one furniture all what you need to surround a sofa, a chest of drawers, side tables and standing lights. This furniture is made in Maca...
Fabric, Ebony
Stunning Kashima Sofa in original velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1980
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Kashima Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1980 Rare Early Production in Original Textured Velour Fabric An exceptionally well-preserved early Kashima sofa designed by ...
Leather
Stunning vintage Sandra Sofa with new leather by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna 1970
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Sandra Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna, France, 1970s Paprika/ Cognac Leather Modular Lounge Sofa with Matching Ottoman A sculptural and highly tactile design by Annie Hiéronimus...
Leather
Stunning Kashima Sofa in original leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1980
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Kashima Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1970s Exceptional Soft Quilted Leather Sofa in Cream Open Grain Leather A rare and highly tactile expression of Michel Ducaro...
Leather
Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Large three-seater sofa, chrome steel frame, new foam padding for the upholstered seat and back cushions, new off-white rustic wool cover. Designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. Lenght:...
Steel, Chrome
Big Foot Table tall, Side Table, End of Sofa, Fiber Concrete, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big Foot Table tall, side table, end of sofa, design of a modern sculpture in concrete and fibre, contemporary work. Big Foot Table tall is made from concrete and fibre. It is insp...
Concrete
Table, Pedestal Table or End of Sofa, Pilier Model, Plated Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table, pedestal table or end of sofa, Pilier model, design of a modern sculpture in plated metal, contemporary work. Table, pedestal table or pedestal table, Pilier model, inspired...
Metal
Coffee Table, End of Sofa in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, Flamingo Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table, end of sofa in patinated and gilded bronze, flamingo design. Design coffee table, gilt and patinated bronze end of sofa, flamingo design, glass top, 20th century. Dim...
Bronze
$11,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and exclusive pair of two seat Mohair Velvet 'CALIFORNIA' sofas freshly reupholstered with Italian luxury Mohair Velvet fabric from Dedar Milano with inset stainless steel bas...
Stainless Steel
1980s Vintage Comfortable Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset (1/2)
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Izegem, VWV
This deep seat comfortable 2-seater sofa model Brigantin was created by the famous French designer Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1981. All in foam, covered by a super soft grey/...
Cotton, Foam
Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Low Coffee or Sofa Table , circa 1970
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
mid-20th century design. Original and elegant stoneware ceramic low coffee or sofa table. Elegant shades of brown and grey ceramic glazes colors. Black metal feet. Perfect condit...
Ceramic
Exceptional XL Mah Jong ‘Sonia RykieL’ sofa 2011 by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Mah Jong Modular Sofa – Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois (Sonia Rykiel Edition, 2011) Striped Satin & Jacquard Couture Edition with Matching Rug When haute couture met radical modular d...
Fabric
Pair of French Midcentury Modern Perforated Metal Consoles Attr. Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important pair of French Mid-Century Modern Consoles / Sofa Tables Attributed to Mathieu Mategot.
Steel
Tall Table, End of Sofa or Side Table in Cast Aluminium, Burn Antique Colour.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
High table, end of sofa or side table in cast aluminium, antique brown colour, contemporary work. High table, end of sofa or side table in cast aluminium. It has an antique brown co...
Aluminum
$500Sale Price|37% Off
Neoclassical Brass & Glass Accent Table in the Manner of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Trenton, NJ
This table plays effortlessly with light, reflecting the world around it while maintaining a warm, golden presence. Whether flanking a French bergère or modern tuxedo sofa, this sid...
Metal
Guillerme et Chambron, Catherine, Sofa with Winged Arms, France, Mid-Century
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated home...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Elmyre, Sectional Sofa in 14 Pieces, Mid-century, France
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions listed are per "Chair Section" (Height: 31" - Width: 23.5" - Depth: 33.5"). Corner Sections are: Height: 30.75" - Width: 33.25" - Depth: 33.25" There are 14 sections in t...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Banquette Grand Repos, Two-Seater Settee, Circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated home...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Two-Seat Oak Sofa, France, Mid-20th Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This elegant midcentury polished oak sofa by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme was created as part of a line of design he produced for the company Votre Maison. Guil...
Upholstery, Oak
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with light grey 100 % New Zealand Divina wool. Made of solid mahogany. Model Senator, made by France & Son.
Wool, Mahogany
Pair of Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass & Glass Sofa Table
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Brass & Glass sofa tables by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Polished and refinished.
Brass
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