Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern sofa, manufactured by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s. Pine frame, original
Leather, Pine
Hämeen Kalustaja, Sofa, Pine, Leather, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and brown leather sofa designed and produced by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s. Seat
Leather, Pine
Hämeen Kalustaja, Lounge Chair, Pine, Leather, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and brown leather lounge chair designed and produced by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
Leather, Pine
Lounge Chair by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage.
Leather
$9,567 / set
H 25.99 in W 66.54 in D 38.98 in
Living Room Lounge Leather Set Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare set - extremely confortable - marked by label - chair, sofa and coffee table - chair 104 W, 66 H, D 99, seat 36 - table 95 cm x 95 cm, H 48.
Leather, Glass, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Rustic Pine Sofa by Hameen Kalustaja
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Hameen Kalustaja (Finland) design. Contemporary sensibility, vintage Scandinavian style. This
Pine
Hämeen Kalustaja Ky, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and light grey fabric lounge chairs produced by Hämeen Kalustaja Ky, Lahti, Finland
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Rare Easy Chair Produced by Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair. Produced by Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland.
Leather, Teak
Rare Three-Seat Sofa Produced by Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare three-seat sofa. Produced by Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland. Easy chair is also available.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 37.41 in
Pine and Leather Lounge Chair Model 'Pinus' by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Karis, Nyland
Ingman for Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland. Constructed from solid pine, the chair’s robust yet elegantly
Leather, Pine
1950s Finnish Armchairs with Pink Velvet Upholstery
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare armchairs made by Finnish company Hämeen Kalustaja Oy in 1958. Newly upholstered in quality
Metal
Leather Sofa, Hämeen Kalustajat, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Leather sofa, manufactured by Hämeen Kalustajat, Finland, 1970s. Beautifully patinated leather
Leather, Pine
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Loveseat by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970's
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, designed by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970's. Matching three seat sofa available for purchase separately.
Leather, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Sofa by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970's
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, designed by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970's. Matching two-seat sofa available for purchase separately.
Leather, Pine
De Sede 'DS-2011' Chocolate Leather Sofa, Swiss 1983
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking vintage De Sede 'DS-2011' sofa, designed in Switzerland in 1983. This iconic piece features a captivating low-slung, curvilinear profile, upholstered in thick, high-qualit...
Leather
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
By George Nakashima, Donald Judd, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens...
Plywood
Sectional Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing nine-piece sectional sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier. Seven of the pieces are similar shaped, much like slipper chairs on their own and two are triangularly-shaped, ser...
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
Chrome
$6,937 / set
H 28.75 in W 196.86 in D 37.41 in
Nuvolone modular leather sofa 5 modules 70s Rino Maturi for Mimo Design
By Mimo Padova
Located in Milano, MI
Modular cognaq leather sofa Nuvolone model designed in the 1970s by Rino Maturi for Mimo Design. the sofa is composed of by 5 seats including 1 ottoman and a corner module. the Sofa...
Leather, Wood
1970s Selig Lucite & Leather Strap Sofa Couch
By Selig
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Selig lucite frame and leather strap sofa couch. Three long nickel bars run through the length of the sofa holding the black leather straps and back cushion straps. Newly recov...
Metal
$5,980
H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Yngve Ekström, rare sofa model Kontrapunkt for Swedese, circa 1970
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare sofa model Kontrapunkt designed by Yngve Ekström produced by Swedese Möbler AB in Sweden in the 70's. The sofa is a two to three sites couch made in solid pine and a stripe blue...
Fabric, Pine
Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, MI
Il divano Maralunga di Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti, è ormai un simbolo nella collezione del design Cassina Vincitore del Compasso d’Oro nel 1979, Maralunga è la materializ...
Leather
$14,198Sale Price|45% Off
H 10.23 in W 41.85 in D 15.51 in
Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
LE MURA RIGHT MODULE 90, LE MURA LEFT MODULE 90 & LE MURA CENTRAL MODULE 90 CAT. Z - ZAREEN 03 CLASP AND ZIPPERS MATT BLACK NICHEL T148 WITH INTERLINER CAL117 The project Le Mu...
Leather
Bed by Astarte Milano, Italy, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dark brown fiberglass bed designed by Astarte Milan in the 1970s. It is composed of 4 modules that are fixed together. It has the original metal base and original protective cover. W...
Metal
Sold|$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
1970’s Leather Settee
By Percival Lafer
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1970’s Leather Settee. Bentwood arms with brass details. Button Cushions. Soft light Butterscotch color vintage leather. Sofa sits low and deep for lounging comfort. Matching sofa av...
Leather
$14,800
H 25.99 in W 103.94 in D 36.23 in
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, White, 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" three-seater modular sofa for Cassina, white fabric and wood, Italy, 1972 The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and elegance ...
Fabric, Wood
70 S roche bobois bed with bed tables
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
Ensemble de lit roche bobois année 70 , comprenant le double lit , les tables de lit ,ainsi que les repose verre en inox modele tres rare et de tres bonne qualité tout en nubuck
Metal
Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Jean Gillon. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.
Brass
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