Jacques Charpentier Sofa
Sofa by Jacques Charpentier, circa 1970s
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Jacques Charpentier
Sofa is convertible in a bed , mattress missing.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
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Sofa by Jacques Charpentier 70s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Charpentier
France (1918-1986)
Issu d’une famille parisienne, Jacques Charpentier suit
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1970's French Jacques Charpentier (attr) Chenille Sofa
By Jacques Charpentier
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1970's Jacques Charpentier attributed sofa newly upholstered in sage green chenille with stainless
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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'California' Sofa and 2 Chairs, Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
: H 80 / W 72 / D 107 cm
Designer of stylish stainless steel sofas from the 1970s, Jacques
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Jacques Charpentier suede and steel sofa, 1970s - France
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa attributed to Jacques Charpentier in light brown suede.
It is composed of a brushed steel
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Vintage 1970s French Sofas
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California Corner sofa by Jacques Charpentier from the 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
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The California Sofa, designed by Parisian designer Jacques Charpentier, is a clever model
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Suede and Steel Sofa by Jacques Charpentier (attr.), France 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Utrecht, NL
attributed to Jacques Charpentier, who was a French decorator and editor. He studied at the Boulle School and
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Steel
Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Incredible fully original sofa design by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970.
Elegant stainless
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Aluminum
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Charpentier Brown Leather 'Apollo' Sofa in Stainless Steel Frame, 1960s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jacques Charpentier 1960s brown leather sofa with stainless steel structure. Crafted with precision
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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
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H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Charpentier Brown Leather 'Apollo' Sofa in Stainless Steel Frame, 1960's
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Post-modern Apollo sofa by Jacques Charpentier was made in France in the 1960s. It currently
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H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
being falsely attributed to the high end and exclusive work of Jacques Charpentier - the sofas we offer
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 27.96 in W 55.52 in D 35.83 in
Coffee Tables Jacques Charpentier, France, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
different ways, component of coffee tables or ends of sofa.
About Jacques CHARPENTIER
France (1918-1986
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Iconic Canape by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This iconic canape was designed by the French designer Jacques Charpentier, in France in the 70s
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jacques Charpentier Loveseat & Lounge Chair in Beige Ultrasuede 1970 France
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Lounge Seating Set, Sofa + Chairs in Cow Hide, Cow Fur, 1970's
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French Daybed in Stainless Steel and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
furniture with stainless steel as key element. Designers Francois Monnet, Francoise See, Jacques Charpentier
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Stainless Steel
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