Sofa, model « Gilda » by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional and rare circular sofa, model Gilda, by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France circa 1972.
Metal
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972.
Metal
“Gilda” Modular Seat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Toronto, CA
Lovely “Gilda” sofa piece, designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972 for Ligne Roset of France.
Velvet
Gilda Fringe Sofa in Burgundy Velvet Made in Italy
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design, Editions Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the 1950s, Gilda expresses its versatility in both contemporary and classic environments. The structure is in solid wood, the upholstery in velvet (Dedar, Adamo & Eva, Ca...
Velvet, Wood
Gilda Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Rare ‘Gilda’ sofa by Michel Ducaroy made in 1972. This early edition is manufactured by ‘Roset’, which was the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1973.
Velvet
Gilda Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Rare 'Gilda' sofa by Michel Ducaroy made in 1972. This early edition is manufactured by 'Roset', which was the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1973.
Upholstery
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H 26 in W 40.25 in D 38.5 in
2-Piece 'Gilda' Sofa in Brown Corduroy by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chicago, IL
"A French ‘Gilda’ sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1972.
Upholstery
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H 26 in W 39.5 in D 37 in
3-Piece 'Gilda' Sofa with Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1972
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A French ‘Gilda’ sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1972.
Upholstery, Acrylic
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H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Michel Ducaroy three seater modular 'Gilda' sofa for Ligne Roset, France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
The Gilda sofa, composed of comfortable curved modules, is a rare sibling to Michel Ducaroy’s famous Toga sofa.
Cotton
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H 27.17 in W 157.49 in D 70.87 in
Brown Modular 'Gilda' sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Gilda sofa, composed of comfortable curved modules, is a rare sibling to Michel Ducaroy’s famous Toga sofa.
Chenille, Linen
'Gilda' Modular Sofa & Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Gardena, CA
Rare 'Gilda' sofa and ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in brown velvet.
Velvet, Foam
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H 30.5 in W 25 in D 36 in
Pair of 1970's Italian corduroy modular lounge chairs - sectional sofa - 2 sets
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Liberty, NY
Great pair of 1970's brown corduroy modular lounge chairs - two pairs available, so potential to make a sectional sofa. Price is for a pair. Cool Space Age profile similar to some Li...
Upholstery
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Upholstered Gilda Modular Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Upholstered Gilda Modular Sofa in cream boucle. The sofa consists of six elements connected with metal buckles to hold them in place.
Bouclé
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H 26.78 in W 118.12 in L 26.78 in
Rare Midcentury Circle Sofa by Michel Ducaroy Model Gilda, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Paris, IDF
Very rare and unique extra large Gilda circle sofa by Michel Ducaroy made by Ligne Roset in 1972.
Wool
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H 26.78 in W 108.27 in L 26.78 in
Modular Sofa 'Gilda' by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Hellouw, NL
Impressive large modular sofa 'Gilda' by Michel Ducaroy. This sofa is very rare and produced by Ligne Roset in 1972.
Metal
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa by Michel Ducaroy made in 1972.
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972.
Metal
Cini Boeri Strips Sofa for Arflex, Italy, 1968
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
She is particularly known for her work with Arflex, an Italian furniture company, where she designed several iconic pieces of furniture such as the "Ghost" armchair and the "Gilda" m...
Fabric
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H 106.3 in W 104.34 in D 16.15 in
Michel Ducaroy modular bookcase wall unit, aluminum boxes and shelves, 70s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Paris, FR
Will match perfectly with the Togo, Gilda, Marsala and other sofas and beautiful coffee tables, chairs, armchairs. .
Aluminum
$1,888 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$5,192 / set
H 17.33 in Dm 12.6 in
Colossi, giant Murano glass vases. Maestro collection. Piattelli design. Signed
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
I Colossi – Black Rosette vases The I Colossi are a group of Murano vases, part of the ongoing Maestro collection, created in collaboration with the glass artist E. Colizza. Each p...
Gold Leaf
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamp by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Desk lamp made by Markslöjd in the 1980s. * Table lamp in Pine wood with a white lace-trimmed fabric shade. * Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden * Style: 1532 ...
Wood, Pine
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$1,731 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing green vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 7,87 x 11,41 H inches diameter cm 20 x cm 29 H
Murano Glass
Louis XVI-Style Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique c. 1980's Louis XVI ottoman that we have had upholstered in the ultra high-end Clarence House Zebra Linen. The carved Walnut Louis XVI frame is in excellent conditio...
Textile, Walnut
$34,506
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Large American 19th Century Military Camphor Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Rare Late 19th Century American Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Good Large Proportions, With McLaren Printed To Well Figured Hinged Top, Enclosing Storage Cavity, Having O...
Other
$2,730Sale Price|30% Off
H 72 in W 80 in D 1 in
Antique Chinese Figural Black Lacquer Soapstone MOP Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Dayton, OH
An Exquisite Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Six Panel Folding Screen. Features a black lacquer frame decorated with a traditional oriental garden scene with raised soapstone figures a...
Soapstone, Brass
$37,500
H 29.53 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This D...
Leather, Felt
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” Modular Sofa for Nikol International, 1969
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” modular sofa for Nikol International, 1969 The Ennio Chiggio "Environ" sofa for Nikol International, designed in the 1960s, is a rare and exquisite piece of ...
Fabric, Foam, Chenille
Forged Iron Chair with Sun and Moon Motifs, Italy, 1950s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Beautiful forged iron chair is a unique piece of furniture, featuring an original design that combines the beauty of craftsmanship with evocative symbols. The back of the chair featu...
Wrought Iron
$19,450Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
Ormolu
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