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Rare Sofa, Italy, 1970s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Mario Bellini, Joe Colombo, Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer
Located in London, GB
A superb and rarely seen sofa. As comfortable as it looks. Made in Italy the sofa nods to Brazilian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unique Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern sofa / love seat or large lounge chair in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Boucle
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Joe Colombo Elda chair in a grey boucle, and a 1970's brass coffee table. We had this curved sofa
Category

1990s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Sofa in Orange Upholstery
By Luigi Colani, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Rossi di Albizzate, Tito Agnoli, Verner Panton, Cini Boeri, Gaetano Pesce, and Joe Colombo, to name a
Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Large Michel Cadestin ‘Orchidée’ Sectional Sofa by Airborne
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Dronten, NL
from their Marc Held and Joe Colombo designs. Consists of six elements, with the four corner sections
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Suede, Fiberglass

Italian Space Age Fabric Aluminum Armchairs by Joe Colombo for Sormani, 1970s
By Joe Colombo
Located in MIlano, IT
be used as a two-seater sofa. Produced by Sormani in 1970s and designed by Joe Colombo. Mark on
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

1969, Burkhardt Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Turquoise Modulares Sofa
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic, Fiberglass

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner 'Chromatic' Modular Sofa in Red Purple Colors
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Tito Agnoli, Verner Panton, Cini Boeri, Gaetano Pesce, and Joe Colombo, to name a few, contributed to
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Acrilica Portoro Marble Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in 1962 by Joe and Gianni Colombo, the 281 model dubbed, the Acrilica Table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Joe Colombo ''Boby 3'' Italian Portable Storage System for Bieffeplast, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in Roma, IT
Designed in 1969, Joe Colombo’s iconic "Boby 3" portable storage system was produced by Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti. Each piece has a clear
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti. Each piece has a clear
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
H 28.75 in W 107.09 in D 31.5 in
'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
H 28.75 in W 107.09 in D 31.5 in
'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti. Each piece has a clear
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Danish Curved Banana Sofa in a Powder Pink Wool Fabric, 1940s
Located in Echt, NL
, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Large Sofa by Ate Van Apeldoorn in Solid Pine and Fabric, Netherlands, 1970s
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Echt, NL
: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo
Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Pine

1959, Pierre Paulin, Large Early Oyster, Easy Chair F157 in Brown Leather
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fler 'Idler' Modular Living Room Set in Mint Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Albizzate, Tito Agnoli, Verner Panton, Cini Boeri, Gaetano Pesce, and Joe Colombo, to name a few
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

Four Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Echt, NL
, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Four Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1950s
Four Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1950s
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Fiberglass Loveseat w Pierre Cardin Fabric by Tue Poulsen for Domus Danica, 1970
By Tue Poulsen, Domus Danica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider pairing with designs from Eero Aarnio, Eero Saarinen, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, and Verner
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

70 s Italian Coffee Table minimalist & brutalist in Travertine, 1970 - Italy
Located in Paris, FR
that Italian design exploded with the appearance of great emblematic figures such as Joe Colombo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather and Suede Wrapped Marble Topped Cabinets
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa, a pair of Pierre Paulin Groovy chairs as well as a Joe Colombo Elda chair and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Chrome

'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Anatomy Design 'Awkward Light' Steel and Aluminium Wall Lamp for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960, A. Dekker for Tomado Holland, Original Multicolored Modular Wall Unit
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1935, Bas Van Pelt Rope Slung Rare High Back Comfortable Armchair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Raffia, Oak

'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

'Middleweight' Michael Anastassiades by Karakter
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Orange Upholstery
By Luigi Colani, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. In the design world of the 1970s, it was commonplace to see sofas and chairs featuring a soft
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

1959, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Early Globe Chair in Pink Fabric
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1990, Frank Gehry Powerplay by Knoll International
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Rare Coffee Table in Set with Saporiti White Polyester Material, circa 1970
By Saporiti
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Polyester

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Six Rare Vintage Laminated 3107 Butterfly Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Circa 1970, Guzzini Red and Black Desk Lamp with Heavy Base
By Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original Panton Fabric
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Rare Luigi Colani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Orange Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Luigi Colani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. In the design world of the 1970s, it was commonplace to see chairs and sofas featuring a soft
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1955, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pirkka Table with; Red Brown Wooden Top
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
couches. Rest of Holland €133, for European destinations starting at € 95, depending on the item and
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

1971, Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast , 8 White Omk-Stack Stacking Chairs
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1958, Ray / Charles Eames; Miller, EA 116, Flat Base Easy Chair in Apple Green
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin
Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Anatomy Design 'Awkward Light' Steel and Aluminium Floor Lamp by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti. Each piece has a clear, undeniable expression, ensuring it pride
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Anatomy Design 'Awkward Light' Steel and Aluminium Floor Lamp by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti. Each piece has a clear, undeniable expression, ensuring it pride
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Anatomy Design 'Awkward Light' Steel and Aluminium Wall Lamp by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vico Magistretti & Per Skovholt, Elegant Comfi Senior Chair 'Mobi Chair, 2000
By Fredericia, Vico Magistretti
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Tongue Chair Black Lacquered
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960, Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Set of Seven White Tulip Ashtrays
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1970s 'Bird's Nest' Verner Panton Style Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1958, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Lounge Chair EA 124 + EA 125
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1974, Pierre Paulin, Ten Very Elegant Comfortable Light White Garden Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
couches. Rest of Holland €133, for European destinations starting at € 95, depending on the item and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1965, Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Black Based Floor Lamp Plastic Shade
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 1960s, 1970s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
: Organic modern, Spage Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, 1960, 1970, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jeremy Harvey, Hello There Breakfast Set for Artifort
By Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti. Each piece has a clear, undeniable
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

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Joe Colombo Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic joe colombo couch available at 1stDibs. A joe colombo couch — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a joe colombo couch, we have 97 options in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect joe colombo couch — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A joe colombo couch, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made joe colombo couch over the years, but those crafted by Michael Anastassiades, Joe Colombo and Fritz Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a joe colombo couch at 1stDibs is $4,998, while they’re typically $173 on the low end and $44,000 for the highest priced.

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