John Hutton for Donghia Linen Upholstered Spirit Sofa, circa 1980s
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern linen upholstered "Spirit" sofa Designed by John Hutton for Donghia USA, circa 1980s Measures: 90" W x 39" D x 38" H, seat height 18".
Linen
Vintage Donghia Yellow Stripe Spirit Chaise Longue by John Hutton
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible spirit chaise longue by John Hutton for Donghia. This one is in its original yellow striped fabric and fabulous condition, circa 1990s.
Fabric
John Hutton 'Spirit' Chaise Longue, Donghia
By John Hutton
Located in Cologne, DE
John Hutton 'Spirit' chaise longue. Execution: Donghia.
Wood, Textile
Sold
H 33.5 in W 33 in D 37 in
John Hutton Designs for Donghia Ghost/Spirit Club Chair in of the Period Fabric
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Fort mill, SC
A rare 1990’s John Hutton Designs for Donghia club chair from a series of updates to classical lines with an anthropomorphic slightly exaggerated design motif of era titled alternate...
Fabric, Foam, Ash
New Upholstery John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Couch
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New basket weave fabric upholstery Widdicomb sofa love seat slipper chair booth sofa. Black lacquer hardwood frame.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutral velvet. The sofa features a sli...
Velvet, Mahogany
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$6,557
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 36.62 in
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The ivory v...
Velvet, Beech, Fir
$3,616Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 107 in D 43 in
Circa 1980s Custom Upholstered Three Seat Sofa In The Manner of Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful custom upholstered three seat sofa in the manner of Donghia. New upholstery was ordered custom and the work facilitated by Orange Chair Company LLC. Orange Chair provides th...
Upholstery, Wood
$9,750
H 37.41 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
High Back Sofa By Gio Ponti For ISA Bergamo in Bouclé Fabric Upholstery 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Elegant three seat high back sofa reupholstered in new bouclé fabric was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the ISA company in Bergamo, Italy 1950s. ISA Bergamo was responsible fo...
Brass
Vintage High Back Sofa, Inspired by Gio Ponti Sofa, Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1960. This piece features a gracefully curved backrest extending into full, winged armrests, all resting...
Upholstery, Velvet
$7,972
H 30.32 in W 62.21 in D 30.32 in
20th Century, Gio Ponti Sofa 'Attributed' in Wood and Upholstery in Fabric, '50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Very beautiful Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti designed in '50s in Italy. The sofa has a wooden structure and the upholstery in two colors fabric (white and green). The sofa seems to be...
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid Century Tête-à-Tête Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid Century Tête-à-Tête Sofa This sofa measures: 81.25 wide x 29 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 28.5 inches Great...
Upholstery, Wood
$10,767
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 33.86 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping world...
Alpaca
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldw...
Alpaca, Beech
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angle Sofa, C. 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a camel-colored upholstered frame with a tufted seat, four matching loose back pillows, and short square legs. A refined example of Wormley’s sophisticated modernist aesthe...
Upholstery, Wood
Joe D’Urso "Island" Sofa for Donghia, 1990s
By Joe D'Urso, Donghia
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderfully chic "Island" Sofa designed by Joe D'urso and manufactured by Donghia around 1990. The unique sofa/chaise features a slightly tapered form with an open back on one side...
Mohair, Wood
Serge Castella "Carla" Sofa, circa 2022, France
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Serge Castella "Carla" sofa. Original design by Serge Castella. 100% Eco friendly fabric Variations are available with options for materials, sizes, etc. Circa 2022, France. Exc...
Cotton
Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Leather, Fabric
$3,412Sale Price|50% Off
H 30.71 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
B&B Italia Maxalto Febo Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Maxalto Febo Sofa, a stunning piece designed by the renowned Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. This luxurious sofa exudes elegance and sophistication, making it th...
Fabric
$4,846 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
Pair of JOHN HUTTON for DONGHIA 'Merbau' Woven Cane Lounge Chairs
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs designed by John Hutton for Donghia. The chocolate colored version is very rare- only a few were produced. Chairs are imprinted on base with mak...
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany, Walnut
$5,400
H 31 in W 101 in D 48.5 in
Joe D'Urso Island Sofa for Donghia Knoll Plaidtastic Fabric tete-a-tete chaise
By Joe D'Urso, Donghia
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A long tete a tete sofa / chaise designed by Joe D’Urso for Donghia. A slightly tapered form with an open back for passing through. Meant to float in a room hence the name “island” b...
Fabric, Mahogany
Spirit Sofa by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “spirit” sofa by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label. Two available Conditio...
Upholstery, Wood
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