Mid-Century German Space Age Couch Table by Knut Hesterberg, 1960s
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Sculptural coffee table from the renowned manufacturer Ronald Schmitt after a design by Knut Hesterberg from the 1960s. The profession of Hesterberg as a sculptor is also shown in h...
Aluminum
Mid-Century German Mosaic Couch Table from Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mosaic coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen from the 1960s. The table shows a triangular basic shape with rounded corners. The legs made of solid wood conclude with feet fr...
Stone, Metal
Rolf Benz Vintage Modular Living Room Suite Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 4 stunning Modular sectional leather chairs/ sofa was manufactured by Germany by Rolf Benz .
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Oak, Down
Modern Vintage Beechwood Glass Coffee Table or Sofa Table circa 1970 Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage beechwood glass coffee table or sofa table, which was designed and manufactured circa 1970 in Germany.
Glass, Beech
Mid-Century Finn Juhl Style Teak Sofa Living Room Set by Lohmeyer, Germany, 1950
By Coco Chanel, Wilkhahn, Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A superb and complete four-piece Mid-Century Modern living room suite designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer and produced in Germany by Wilkhahn. Elegant, restrained and beautifully proportion...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Set of 3 Postmodern German Brutalist Lounge Armchairs & Sofa by Rolf Benz, 1990s
By Rolf Benz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large armchair from the renowned manufacturer Mustring according to a design by Rolf Benz from the early 90s. The design convinces with brutalist honesty and the high -quality workm...
Metal
$3,649
COR Leather Sofa set
Located in Munich, DE
A great set of a sofa, two arm chairs and a white coffee table
Leather
Daybed - Sofa by DOMUS KG, Schwaikheim, 1950s
By Domus
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
Domus KG sofa bed from the 50s. Great constructive design that shows the design visions and innovative power of the economic miracle years. By means of a simple yet ingenious mechani...
Fabric, Beech
Modernist Hartmut Lohmeyer Oak Sofa for Wilkhahn Midcentury
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Sofa designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. Minimalistic design. Oak wood and brown wool. Beautiful Patina on the wood. A very comfortable seating comfort.
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Sofa 620 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Vienna, AT
Design Dieter Rams from 1962. Produced by Vitsoe Model 620 Two seat modular sofa which can be on request extended to 5 seat, price for the additional segment is 3300usd. Frame made o...
Velvet, Plastic
$3,690Sale Price|20% Off
Brown leather patchwork sleeping sofa daybed, double bed, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Vintage 1970s leather patchwork sofa/ double bed with a bold, sculptural design. This two-seat piece, showcasing unique patina and character throughout. Its layered, geometric const...
Leather
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Two Seater Sofa 'FK 6720', 1960
By Alfred Kill International, Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful two seater leather sofa model ‘FK 6720’ designed by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Kill International in 1965, with original black leather down cushions and polishe...
Steel
Modular 1970s Cognac Leather Sofa Set, Vintage Design, Seven Pieces
Located in Oirlo, LI
Bring character, warmth, and timeless style into your interior with this stunning modular 1970s leather sofa in a rich cognac color. A true vintage statement piece with the luxurious...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Modular green suede Leather Living Room Suite Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage 1970s Modular Tufted Suede Leather Sofa in Green Authentic 1970s modular sofa upholstered in green tufted suede leather. Exceptionally comfortable and inviting, with generou...
Foam, Wood, Beech, Leather
Cognac FK6720 Sofa & Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine and rare sofa set model FK6720 was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Kill International in the late 1960s. This edition is a...
Aluminum
Dreipunkt International Vintage Modular Velvet redbrown Sectional Sofa 70ties
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Modular Sofa consisting of 6 pieces. Manufactured by Dreipunkt International in the 1970s. Beautiful red-brown velour cord fabric. Can be used individually or arranged as a ...
Fabric, Cord, Plastic, Beech
Dreipunkt International Vintage Sling Modular Cognac Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the 70ties is manufactured in germany by Dreipunkt International which are well known for a summary of modular Sofas.
Leather, Canvas, Oak
"Hombre" two-seat sofa by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Furniture, 1970s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Two-seat sofa from the Hombre series, designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, produced as part of the Rosenthal Furniture program.
Leather, Oak
$1,503Sale Price|68% Off
1 Klaus Franck & Werner Sauer Two Seat Sofa
By Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid century modern two-seat settee designed by Klaus Franck and Werner Sauer for Wilkhahn in 1983. Comfortable and stylish tandem seating with chrome bases and red upholstery.
Chrome
Rare Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa No. 703
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design up...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Brass Glass Side Couch Table from Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree Mid-Century side table made of brass and glass by the renowned manufacturer Vereinigte Werkstätten, Munich.The table consists of … Read more Filigree Mid-Century side table ...
Glass
Mid Century White and Mustard Boucle Club Sofa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile German club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany.
Velvet, Beech, Bouclé
Space Age Vintage Silver Aluminum Glass Coffee Table Sofa Table Knut Hesterberg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Vienna, AT
A Space Age vintage silver aluminum glass coffee table or sofa table, which was designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, circa 1964, Germany.
Aluminum
COR LÜBKE & ROLF Vintage Modular limegreen Living Room Suite Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This absolute unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the 70ties is manufactured by LÜBKE & ROLF from Rheda in Germany ( later was the Name LÜBKE KG).
Mohair, Foam, Latex, Wood, Beech
$4,897Sale Price / set|20% Off
Midcentury Sofa and Wingback Chairs by Karl Nothelfer, 1957 ~ cherry wood ~
Located in Landshut, BY
(just fabric - as upholstery is PERFECT) Set of sofa and two wingback armchairs. Designed by Prof.
Fabric, Cherry, Upholstery
Marcel Breuer ‘F41-E’ Breuer-couches on wheels for Tecta, 1984
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sittard, LI
The F41-E Chaise Longue is a striking piece of furniture designed by Marcel Breuer in the mid-20th century. Produced by the German manufacturer Tecta, this chaise longue is a prime e...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
All original collectors condition. The Mirror Sofa and Chairs is a furniture collection designed by German architect and designer, Trix & Robert Haussmann for the American furniture ...
Mirror, Leather
Mid-Century Modern RZ62 Sofa Set by Dieter Rams For Vitsoe, 1962
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Rosendahl, DE
For sale is a seating group consisting of a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a rare stool, designed by Dieter Rams in 1962 and produced by Vitsœ. Part of the modular 620 seat...
Fabric, Fiberglass, Down
Set of Mid Century White and Mustard Boucle Sofa and Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile German club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany.
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Salon Set Louis XVI Style Yellow Mustard, 1930s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs and sofa produced in the 1930s in Berlin.
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Red Velvet German Sofa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful club sofa from the 1960s, produced in Germany - at the moment they are unique.
Velvet
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