'S32' Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, England
. Manufacturing label present, and Gavina sticker on the underside. Restored by Golborne 44. Listed price is
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Danish Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in London, England
Freshly upholstered by Golborne 44 in Kunming silk, a printed silk warp by Jim Thompson.
Silk, Walnut
Gunnar Asplund Large Wall Lights in Pink Glass and Copper
By Gunnar Asplund
Located in London, England
Newly restored by Golborne 44 and powder coated in white. No cracks to glass, small bubbles
Steel
Mart Stram Corduroy Chair
By Thonet
Located in London, England
approach. Newly upholstered by Golborne 44 in a Corda Chalk, a corduroy fabric,
Steel, Chrome
Kunming Chairs, Art Deco
Located in London, England
architectural back rests. Freshly upholstered by Golborne 44 in Kunming silk, a printed silk warp by Jim
Silk, Wood
$3,895 / set
H 27 in W 14.63 in D 11.63 in
French Cabriole Leg Nightstands or Bedside Tables - Sold as a Pair
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of French bedside end tables or nightstands of wonderfully patinated cherrywood - each stand featuring a scalloped edge gallery over a serpentine frieze of three drawers ...
Metal, Brass
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
Leather, Wood
$1,932 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
$4,680
H 121.66 in W 85.24 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling teak Wall Unit - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling teak Wall Unit - 1960s adjustable height... Wear consistent with age and use : See photos
Metal
$1,159Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 18.31 in D 19.69 in
Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set by Marcel Breuer. Made in Italy, 1980's / 90's period. Stamped; Made in Italy. Tubular chrome frame with black lacquered wood frame and ...
Chrome
Leather Togo 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful authentic midnight black leather Togo Settee designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from the 1970s.
Leather
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Roche Bobois, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
This "Comete" sofa, a futurist and asymmetric marvel designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois in 2003, redefines modern elegance and luxurious comfort. It features two large secti...
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
$10,759 / set
H 27.56 in W 80.32 in D 108.67 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Corner Modular Sofa, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
Fabric
$43,302 / set
H 27.56 in W 102.37 in D 96.46 in
Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Paysage’ modular sofa. The new fabric type and color closely resemble those of the original cuddly velvet upholstery. Additionally, the original sketches and ...
Velvet
20th Century Wood French Coffee Table, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French coffee table from the late 20th century. Furniture in cherry wood and fruitwood of beautiful line and pleasant decor. Table equipped with two drawers, a pull-out side shelf (s...
Wood
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte. The base of this cute table is made of rough edged brick motif Mactan stone or Fossil Stone. Three stone b...
Travertine
$2,162
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte. The base of this cute table is made of rough edged brick motif Mactan stone or Fossil Stone. Six stone bal...
Travertine
$388 / item
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy” design. Over the years, he was awarded the “compasso d’oro adi” twice. Originally ...
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,200
H 50.5 in W 19 in D 2 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Fretwork Screen with Carved Scrolling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden screen from the 19th century with fretwork motifs, carved scrolling foliage pierced in the upper section and objects carved in low-relief at the ...
Wood
$11,776 / item
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana limited edition Denim armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1960s to bring ...
Metal
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