$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.
Walnut, Fabric
$24,995
H 31 in W 124 in D 72 in
Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall.
Fabric, Walnut
$1,769Sale Price|50% Off
H 27.56 in W 38.98 in D 37.8 in
De Sede Brown Buffalo Leather Armchair, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rochester, England
Founded in 1965, the De Sede furniture company has since become best known for their quality leather designs and iconic sofa and armchairs. Fully upholstered in soft brown buffalo l...
Leather
$32,495
H 31 in W 124 in D 72 in
"Cloud" Sofa in Velvet & Walnut, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall.
Velvet, Walnut
$5,349
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Ralph Lauren "Brompton" 2.5-Seat Chesterfield Sofa - In Brown Leather & Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
The sofa's dimensions are H-80cm, W-180cm and D-100cm, and the breathtaking seating position this iconic sofa-design creates is enhanced by the use of sumptuously comfortable, genero...
Leather
$15,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 144 in D 39.5 in
Expansive 12-Foot Platform Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic "Platform" sofa is the epitome of functional art.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$5,508 / item
H 29.14 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Straccio lounge chairs designed by De Pas , D'Urbino , and Lomazzi for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This pair of Straccio lounge chairs was designed by Jonathan De Pas , Donato D'Urbino , and Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta in the 1970s. Like the iconic sofa from the same series, these a...
Leather
$15,401 / set
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Rino Maturi Nuvolone Living Room Set in White Boucle by MIMO Padova 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
This set was designed by Rimo Maturi and manufactured by the Italian company MIMO, Padova 1970s. This iconic sofa inspired by the big fluffy clouds is suitable for different kinds o...
Bouclé, Plastic, Foam
$18,363 / set
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Rino Maturi Nuvolone Living Room Set in White Boucle by MIMO Padova 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
These set was designed by Rimo Maturi and manufactured by the Italian company MIMO, Padova 1970s. This iconic sofa inspired by the big fluffy clouds is suitable for different kinds ...
Bouclé, Plastic, Foam
$16,586 / set
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Rino Maturi Nuvolone Living Room Set in White Boucle by MIMO Padova 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
This set was designed by Rimo Maturi and manufactured by the Italian company MIMO, Padova 1970s. This iconic sofa inspired by the big fluffy clouds is suitable for different kinds o...
Bouclé, Plastic, Foam
$14,104 / set
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Rino Maturi Nuvolone Living Room Set in White Boucle by MIMO Padova 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
This set was designed by Rimo Maturi and manufactured by the Italian company MIMO, Padova 1970s. This iconic sofa inspired by the big fluffy clouds is suitable for different kinds o...
Bouclé, Plastic, Foam
Le Jeune Upholstery Hollywood Sofa Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Hollywood Sofa Showroom Model Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery HOLLYWOOD S8.923 Sofa showroom model.
Linen, Walnut
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3 Seat Sofa Showroom Model Offered for sale is a SHAKER S9.923 generous 3-seat sofa showroom model. The Shaker sofa is a modern boxed arm sofa with medium...
Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down, Feathers
$1,850
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in
Red Mid-Century Modern Sofa/Bench by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
Red Mid-Century Modern sofa/bench by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy 1960s Gastone Rinaldi designed this beautiful and iconic sofa made in 1954, Italy.
Fabric
$5,600
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Le June Upholstery 3 Seat Club Havana Sofa Floor Model, Walnut Finished Mahogany
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery 3 Seat Club Havana Sofa Floor Model, Walnut Finished Mahogany Offered for sale is a three-seat sofa by Le Jeune Upholstery styled as a classical 50s modern desig...
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
Ubald Klug Iconic 'Terrazza' Sofa Island for De Sede
By Ubald Klug
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofa Island (4 pieces together) for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production. The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede in wonderful high-en...
Leather, Wood
$15,164Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
Iconic Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 1970
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconic 3 seater sofa/bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970.
Steel
$15,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Iconic Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini – Newly Upholstered Black Cotton, 1973
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in IT
This iconic Camaleonda Sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1973, has been newly upholstered in luxurious 100% Italian black cotton fabric.
Cotton
$12,799
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 47.25 in
21st Century Iconic Italian Sculptural Julep Sofa in Green Velvet by Tacchini
By Tacchini
Located in Sofia, BG
A rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of modern design that blends comfort, artistry, and prestige.
Velvet
$7,639
H 35.04 in W 64.97 in D 37.01 in
Iconic Mid Century Modern Sofa in Bamboo and Leather by Vivai del Sud, Italy
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an rare and sculptural two-seat sofa by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1970s. Executed in richly toned bamboo, the structure is defined by its bold archit...
Leather, Bamboo
$2,444Sale Price|46% Off
H 36.22 in W 51.12 in D 28.74 in
Iconic, 1960s Gigi Radice Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Velvet Italian Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Catania, IT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern, Italian modern sofa in velvet in shades of light blue, in the manner of Gigi Radice.
Brass
$13,504 / set
H 29.93 in W 137.8 in D 102.37 in
De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
This exceptional modular sofa by De Sede embodies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship for which the Swiss brand is renowned. Designed in the spirit of true mid-century aestheti...
Leather
Sacha Sofa, Modern Sofa in COM
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The curves and channels of the sofa provide an iconic statement piece. The frame of the Sacha Sofa is constructed with a sturdy wooden structure and upholstered in the fabric of y...
Upholstery
Theater Sofa
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa featuring an iconic design. With a system composed of single elements and various modular elements and a structure in wood covered with a layer of polyurethane of different dens...
Textile
Theater Sofa
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa featuring an iconic design. With a system composed of single elements and various modular elements and a structure in wood covered with a layer of polyurethane of different dens...
Textile
Sacha Sofa - Modern Sofa in Soft White Bouclé
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The curves and channels of the sofa provide an iconic statement piece. The frame of the Sacha Sofa is constructed with a sturdy wooden structure and upholstered with a soft cloud bo...
Upholstery
Big Sofa Three-seater sofa by BIG for Cappellini
By Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The imposing seat rests on a black matt-lacquered plywood base, creating a refined material contrast. Bold, iconic and functional, Big Sofa is a statement piece of contemporary desi...
Natural Fiber, Plastic
$13,761 / item
H 27.96 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Big Sofa Four-seater upholstered sofa by BIG for Cappellini
By Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The imposing seat rests on a black matt-lacquered plywood base, creating a refined material contrast. Bold, iconic and functional, Big Sofa is a statement piece of contemporary desi...
Natural Fiber, Plastic
Art Deco Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Elegant Art Deco Kidney Sofa. With an iconic kidney shape, this sumptuous sofa offers enveloping comfort in a warm caramel-colored velvet.
Fabric
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa, originally conceived by French designer Raphael Raffel in 1970, stands as one of the mos...
Leather
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa, originally conceived by French designer Raphael Raffel in 1970, stands as one of the mos...
Leather
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience timeless elegance with the Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa, an iconic piece designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.
Upholstery, Birch
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan.
Fabric
Ochre Eternal Dreamer Modular Sofa
By OCHRE
Located in Rochester, England
Transform your home with this iconic modular sofa. Condition Notes: The sofa is in very good condition, with a couple of small stains on the seat area.
Steel
Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Its generous dimensions of 76.25"W x 28"D x 26.25"H and a comfortable seat height of 17" make it a substantial yet graceful centerpiece. This sofa's iconic aesthetic allows it to int...
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Franco Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Iconic and rare "Franco" sofa by Sergio Rodrigues.
Fabric, Hardwood
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in London, GB
This iconic Space Age sofa was designed by Olivier Mourgue and made popular by Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968).
Suede
Poul Kjaerholm PK31-2 Sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in San Francisco, CA
This iconic Danish sofa has been fully reupholstered to the highest standard, with leather from Denmark’s finest leather tannery in a shade of lava grey.
Stainless Steel
Butaque Sofa by Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Danville, CA
Part of a reception suite featured prominently in the lobby of the Chiron building completed in 1999. Sofa is an iconic Claire Porset design, which has been a perennial classic used ...
Oak
Elegant Italian Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric upholstery, metal, Italy, 1950s This sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s.
Metal
Wood and Leather Rare Sormani Sofa
By Luigi Sormani
Located in Milano, IT
Ideal for those who appreciate the gravity of a truly iconic piece, this Sormani sofa enhances any space with a touch of drama and history.
Leather, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic long-frame sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall, featuring his signature gently arcing silhouette and tapered walnut legs.
Fabric, Walnut
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten, 1956
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' sofa This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master cabinetmaker Carl Malmsten.
Sheepskin, Beech
Curved Bouclé Bubble Style Sofa with Paneled Upholstery
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
This curved bouclé sofa offers a fresh interpretation of the iconic bubble sofa silhouette.
Bouclé, Maple
De Sede DS-66 Brown Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Rochester, England
Exuding timeless sophistication, the De Sede DS-66 Brown Leather Sofa is an iconic piece from the 1970s, crafted in Switzerland to showcase unparalleled quality and design.
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofa w/End Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your space with this iconic Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall, a true statement of sculptural elegance and function.
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Gervasoni Ghost 15 Sofa Bed design Paola Navone - Deus
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Part of the iconic Ghost collection, the sofa bed is defined by essential volumes and a light structure softened by generous upholstery and removable covers.
Fabric
William Billy Haines Biscuit Tufted Ledge Back Sofa
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional 122" long biscuit-tufted, ledge-back sofa by iconic mid-century designer William “Billy” Haines.
Wrought Iron
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Iconic Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s.
Chenille, Walnut
DIP SOFA - Modern Design in Cream Nubby Bouclé
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
DIP SOFA - Modern Design in Cream Nubby Bouclé Introducing our iconic Dip Sofa, a modern cream-nubby boucle sofa - the perfect addition to any contemporary living room, bedroom, or ...
Upholstery
MCM Italian Leather Sofa by Baxter of Italy
By Baxter Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Baxter is a luxury Italian furniture brand, founded in 1990 by brothers Luigi and Paolo Bestetti, known for transforming traditional leather craftsmanship into contemporary, high-end...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An icon of Italian design, this sofa embodies the perfect synthesis of innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance.
Iron
1970s Immaculate Quilted Chinoiserie Style Rattan Reed Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic stacked rattan sofa is a statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality!!
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
An iconic artifact of interwar functionalism, this rare Bauhaus tubular steel sofa was produced by Hynek Gottwald in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.
Steel, Chrome
Fendi Casa Tan Camel Velvet Modular Down Sofa
By Fendi Casa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Double modular camel velvet sofa from the iconic Italian fashion house of Fendi, featuring steel base and wood frame, down fill and the most luxurious velvet in the world in what is ...
Chrome
George Smith English Howard & Sons Signature Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic English Howard & Sons signature sofa hand-crafted by George Smith artisans.
Brass
Pair of Herman Miller 'Hush' High Back Sofas
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Norwalk, CT
These sofas, renowned for their understated elegance and exceptional craftsmanship, are a testament to Herman Miller's legacy of producing iconic furniture.
Metal
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