Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 93 wide x 33 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22.5 inches All pieces of fur...
Upholstery, Wood
Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine detailed carving work on solid beechwood. Gilded. Armrests ended in protruding, winged, forward leaning lions heads in Bronze. Measures: Width:146cm height:117 cm Depth: 7...
Beech
Archizoom Associati SAFARI Seating Pod 'Historic' '1967-2022'
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Safari Imperial sofa, design by Archizoom Associati The famed, ultimate Pop Art sectional pod sofa!!
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Striped 3-Seat Selig Imperial Sofa
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Selig Imperial. This is a three-seater with striped upholstery and wooden legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Jan Kuypers for Imperial
By Imperial Furniture of Canada, Jan Kuypers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Jan Kuypers for Imperial Furniture in Canada, circa 1950s.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
1960s Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Sofa by IMPERIAL RATTAN Co
By Paul Frankl
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1960s Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Sofa by IMPERIAL RATTAN Co With special cushions that have their own se...
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 28.75 in W 79.14 in D 33.86 in
Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Sofa in Imperial Velvet with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux is our contemporary interpretation of the classic chesterfield. The stunning deep buttoning and tailored detailing make this piece a personal favourite, especially when uphol...
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 81.89 in D 35.44 in
Very Rare Leather Sofa by Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Tokyo Cassina, 1996
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Sofa designed for the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo 1916-1922.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 59 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Striped Selig of Monroe Imperial Loveseat, Two-Seat Sofa
By Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
What a find. Mid-Century Modern loveseat made by Selig of Monroe from 1965. This is a two-seat with black, brown and cream striped polyester upholstery and solid wood base. Very soli...
Polyester, Wood
Postmodern Selig Imperial Sofa Possibly by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1970’s box sofa by Selig having polychrome stripped fabric upholstery, probably by Jack Lenor Larsen, on cylindrical chrome legs.
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 81.89 in D 35.44 in
Leather Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Tokyo Sofa Cassina, 1996
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Sofa designed for the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo 1916-22.
Leather, Walnut
Midcentury Danish Modern Milo Baughman Selig Imperial Loveseat
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Milo Baughman for Selig loveseat. This piece is on wheels. It is signed by Selig Imperial.
Mid-Century Sofa in Oatmeal Belgian Boucle Attributed to William Hinn
By Selig
Located in Culver City, CA
Attributed to William Hinn for Selig Imperial, this 1960's sofa has been completely restored to its original glory-- upholstered in a fine Belgian tone on tone oatmeal colored boucle...
Bouclé, Teak
Imperial Couch & Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Imperial Couch & Chair. Great ranch type couch & chair in the Monterey style and era with Linen upholstery.
Wood, Linen
Imperial Three-seat Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great Imperial sofa with rope detailing, paddle arms, and original finish; recently upholstered fabric cushions.
Imperial Tufted Sofa with Walnut Side and Back Detail
Located in Union City, NJ
The Imperial sofa was created with Biophilic Design in mind.
Walnut
Pair Rare Imperial Club Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced and sold as pair. Coordinate with Imperial sofa listed separately.
Mahogany
Imperial Rosewood Caned Sofa
Located in New York, NY
19C Imperial Brazilian Empire Jacarandá (Brazilian Rosewood) canapé with caned seat and carved swan decoration. This piece is in the eclectic tradition mixing neo classical forms wit...
Rosewood
Lucite Selig Sofa by Imperial
By Selig
Located in Portland, OR
A handsome Selig Sofa by Imperial. The beauty is all orginal and is comfortable as well
Lucite, Wood, Wool
Rare and Exceptional Imperial Monterey-Style Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Incredible, hard-to find hand-crafted sofa c. 1920's by Imperial, with rope supports, wide paddle arms, and incredible hammered iron strapping and accents.
Iron
Magnificent Brazilian Rosewood Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Imperial 19C Biedermier influenced sofa in striking Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood) with bear claw and bracket feet.
Rosewood
Neoclassical Style Desk or Sofa Table
Located in Essex, MA
Also well proportioned for use as a sofa table.
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Belmont, MA
Elaborate Louis XVI style settee, finely carved pearwood. Straight back crowned with wreath, upholstered seat and back, ending on round tapered baluster legs. Originally the settee b...
Pearwood
$810Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Italian Neo-Classic White Marble Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) center table with 2 white marble bases having carved winged lions and claw feet centering a rouge & Siena marble rondel supporting a later inlaid r...
Marble
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Leather, Rosewood
$5,063
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further! Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...
Bouclé, Fabric
Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful medium reddish brown leather 3 seat sofa wood frame and legs. Style of Mogens Hansen. Soft thick Brown leather is soft and shows little signs of u...
Leather, Wood
$14,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27 in W 181 in D 34 in
Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
Upholstery
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$3,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 84 in D 37 in
1960s Style Sofa Sectional Tapered Legs Aqua Green Crushed Velvet Upholstery
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Contemporary Sectional Sofa In The Style Of The Iconic 1960s Low Slung Mid Century Modern Design. Sturdy Thick Wooden Tapered Legs With Aqua Green Crushed Velvet Upholstery...
Upholstery, Wood
$34,715
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$4,288Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 58.25 in D 31 in
Vintage Swedish 1980s Convertible Sofa Lounge Chairs built in Table Daybed
Located in Basel, BS
This unique midcentury design sofa/daybed / Lounge chairs with a table in between is incredibly versatile and minimal! A beautiful functional design because this piece of very cool...
Chrome
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
$5,847
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater and footstool re-upholstered For Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further! Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...
Fabric, Bouclé
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Brass Base Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century brass base sofa. The sofa measures: 83 wide x 33 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 24 inches. All pieces of furniture...
Brass
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