1970's Mid-Century Modern Spindle Barrel Back Oak Sofa By Howard Furniture
By Bill Stephens, Lou Hodges, Knoll, Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Burbank, CA
It was manufactured by Howard Furniture, and is in excellent condition. The frame has been previously ebonized, and is a beautiful ebony tone with the wood grain still visible.
Bouclé, Oak, Feathers
1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Loveseat Sofa
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel shaped loveseat sofa by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout!
Fabric, Oak
1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Tub Chair and Ottoman
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel chair by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout!
Fabric, Oak
(2) Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Tub Chairs and (2) Ottomans
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
CUSTOM ORDER: (2) Chairs and (2) Ottomans Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel chair by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout!
Oak
Sold
H 26.5 in W 63 in D 32.5 in
Country Modern Spindle Back 1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Loveseat
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s solid oak curved loveseat sofa by Howard Furniture. The loveseat settee features it’s original upholstery. The fabric is a botanical pattern in neutral tan, cream, and ...
Fabric, Oak
Howard and Sons Barrel Back Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
An elegantly formed Howard and Sons barrel back armchair raised on mahogany supports with front cup casters and the back both stamped H&S. The back left leg stamped "Howard & Sons LT...
Mahogany
Sold
H 26.5 in W 87 in D 32.5 in
Country Modern Spindle Back 1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Sofa Couch
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel shaped sofa by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 26.5 in W 40.75 in D 34 in
Curved Slat Spindle Back Rustic Modern Solid Oak Tub Chair & Ottoman by Howard
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel chair by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout!
Fabric, Oak
Large Howard and Son Barrel Back Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in York, GB
Early 20th century rare Howard and Sons barrel back armchair. The chair has the makers stamp on one back leg and all four casters. It has been stripped of its old upholstery to rev...
Button Back Barrel Back Leather Wing Chair by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique barrel back and buttoned wing chair made by Howard and Sons of London upholstered in old red possibly original leather. English circa 1910 Measures: 76cm / 30" wide ...
Leather
$4,800
H 26.75 in W 90 in D 30.75 in
Michael Taylor Sofa for Baker Furniture Co. - Far East Collection - circa 1950s
By Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Michael Taylor designed four seat sofa from his Far East Collection by Baker Furniture Co. Dark brown Shoji style stained frame, seat and back cushions are down filled. This...
Upholstery, Walnut, Down
R Huber Mid Century Teak Sofa
By R. Huber & Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
R Huber Mid Century Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 79 wide x 36 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 24 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Wood On Sofa is ...
Upholstery, Teak
$6,992
H 28.75 in W 83.47 in D 35.44 in
1970s Elegant Wood Frame Sofa – Newly Reupholstered, Mid-Century Design
Located in Krefeld, DE
Elegant 1970s sofa featuring a beautifully wooden frame and refined fabric upholstery. The piece showcases the distinctive design language of the era, quality craftsmanship, and a ti...
Fabric, Wood
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 91.25 in D 35 in
Rare N. Eilersen Danish Modern Teak Three-Seat Sofa Mid-Century
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous N. Eilersen bentwood teak three-seat sofa. Actually this piece is very rare and hard to come by. There are very few images to refer to but I bought this from the original ow...
Chrome
$5,800
H 28 in W 84 in D 34 in
Rare 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Lou Hodges, California Design Group 1970 Modernist
By Lou Hodges
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare 3-seat sofa designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group in the 1970s. Cantilever design oak frame features rounded edge, all original condition, retains origina...
Fabric, Oak
$7,800
H 30 in W 96 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa By Rowe Furniture
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern gondola sofa was produced by Rowe Furniture Co. in the 1950s designed in the style of Adrian Pearsall's gondola sofa model 2640-S, the hottest sellin...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$8,450
H 25 in W 78 in D 33.5 in
Rare Three Seat Platform Sofa, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic platform sofa is the epitome of functional art. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this three-seater sofa is ...
Fabric, Walnut
$7,800
H 31 in W 99.5 in D 32.5 in
1960s 100" Sling Sofa by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Oak and Boucle
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A very unique design by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture of San Francisco Ca. This 1960s sofa suspends from a solid oak frame and appears to float in suspension. A unique hi...
Bouclé, Oak
$26,500
H 31.5 in W 111 in D 43 in
Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Very Rare. Priced for Reupholstery.
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, Iconic "Oasis Sofa" designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Super stylish curved design that's both functional and comfortable. This ultra rare example ...
Upholstery
Arne Norell Mid Century Swedish Ilona Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Norell Mid Century Swedish Ilona Sofa This sofa measures: 89 wide x 32 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 30.5 inches Good Vintage Condition - A...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Loveseat Sofa by Wilkhahn, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Wilkhahn, Coco Chanel, Finn Juhl, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A superb Mid-Century Modern sofa or loveseat bench designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer and produced in Germany by Wilkhahn. A contemporary of Finn Juhl, Grete Jalk and Hans J. Wegner. Eleg...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric sofa produced by Howard Furniture, Starkville, Mississippi, USA, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dime...
Fabric, Oak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5244 Mid Century Mahogany Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5244 Mid Century Mahogany Sofa This sofa measures: 80.5 wide x 38 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 24 inches Fair V...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Oak Loveseat Sofa with Textured Upholstery
Located in Elkton, MD
This Mid-Century Modern loveseat features a solid oak frame with clean lines and a sturdy build. Compact in size, it works well in apartments, reading nooks, or lounge areas.
Upholstery, Oak
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Sofa
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Sofa This sofa measures: 72.5 wide x 34 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height of 21.75 inches All pieces ...
Upholstery, Bamboo
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165
By Milo Baughman
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin rosewood frame sofa. Milo Baughman rosewood sofa #2165 for Thayer Coggin made in the USA 1968. Listing this rare 3 sided rosewood sofa...
Metal
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