$6,495
H 26.5 in W 48 in D 38 in
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 style of Joe Columbo. The piece has curving lines and a bold, dynamic form that tr...
Brass
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 50.01 in D 29.93 in
Bonacina 1889 Nastro Indoor Sofa Natural Rattan, Upholstered, Joe Colombo, 1964
By Bonacina 1889, Joe Colombo
Located in Lurago d'Erba, IT
Design by Joe Colombo for Bonacina 1889, 1964. Plastic and sculptural shape, low seat, bold finish and colors make this piece emblematic of the 1960s design, a period that conceives...
Fabric, Rattan
Stiles Brothers Leather Baseball Glove Sofa
By Joe Colombo
Located in Minneapolis, MN
In the style of Joe Colombo and if you really use your imagination Claus Oldenburg.
Rare Mid Century Three-Seat Sofa Italy , 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - extremely confortable. - Seat Height 40cm
Fabric
Sold
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age, Sofa, White Bouclé and Leather, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Culver City, CA
We also currently have the matching chair to this sofa available for purchase. We currently have this sofa alongside a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa a Joe Colombo Elda Chair and even a c...
Leather, Fiberglass, Bouclé
Sold
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Lounge, White Bouclé and Leather, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Culver City, CA
We also currently have the matching sofa to this chair available for purchase. We currently have this chair alongside a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa a Joe Colombo Elda Chair and even a ...
Leather, Bouclé, Fiberglass
Sold
H 20.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
End of Sofa Tables White Color with Wood Smoked Glass, France, 1970, Space Age
By Joe Colombo
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pair of tables thanks to it's wheels, can be multifunction’s items. You can use them as : end of sofa, coffee table, nightstand... They are recovered with lacquered painting, th...
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Lounge Chair, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Culver City, CA
We currently have this chair alongside a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa a Joe Colombo Elda Chair and even a couple Warren Platner lounge chairs, and not only does this lounge chair hold i...
Fiberglass, Leather
Sold
H 18 in W 32 in D 32 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Coffee Table, Fiberglass and Plexi, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Culver City, CA
We currently have this chair alongside a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa a Joe Colombo Elda Chair and even a couple Warren Platner lounge chairs, and not only does this table hold its own,...
Fiberglass, Plexiglass
Sold
H 22 in W 28 in D 28 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Side Table, Fiberglass and Plexi, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Culver City, CA
We currently have this chair alongside a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa a Joe Colombo Elda Chair and even a couple Warren Platner lounge chairs, and not only does this cocktail table hold...
Fiberglass, Plexiglass
Rare Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini, Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb and rarely seen sofa. As comfortable as it looks. Made in Italy the chairs nod to Brazilian mid century design. The wooden frame is in original condition, structurally sound...
Wood, Leather
Danish Button Tufted Sofa- On the Manner of Joe Colombo
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice long and low sofa in the manner of Joe Colombo. Very comfortable.
Joe Colombo Additional Living System
Located in Sundance, UT
This unique seating system is comprised of several parts that can be arranged in multiple formations. The system was included in the "relaxation" area of the fourteenth Triennial Exh...
Brown Button Tufted Sofa- On the Manner of Joe Colombo
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice two seater settee in brown leatherette material. Companion sofa available. Very comfortable and soft.
Sold
H 26.78 in W 62.6 in D 38.59 in
Rare 1970s Organic Buffalo Leather Lounge Sofa Two-Seat in High Quality
By Joe Colombo, Luigi Colani, De Sede
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Inspired by De Sede, Joe Colombo and Luigi Colani, beautiful shape, super comfortable, best leather, amazing organic shape, beautiful condition and patina, seats like on the first da...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 26.78 in W 88.98 in D 38.59 in
Large 1970s Organic Vintage Buffalo Leather Lounge Sofa Three-Seat High Quality
By Joe Colombo, Luigi Colani, De Sede
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Inspired by De Sede, Joe Colombo and Luigi Colani, beautiful shape, super comfortable, best leather, amazing organic shape, beautiful condition and patina, seats like on the first da...
Leather, Wood
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$19,950 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$9,069 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
$3,366 / item
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
$16,763 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$34,000 / set
H 26 in W 48 in D 36 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attributed Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, MO
So sculptural so fresh, this pair of 1970s modern Adrian Pearsall attributed throne swivel chairs were professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé and swivel atop walnut bases ...
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
$3,500
H 35 in W 73 in D 37 in
Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished in a gloss piano black complemented by burl drawer-fronts, the large work surface ha...
Burl, Lacquer
Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent condition, 1950s, Italy. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Paulin...
Mohair, Wood
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
$13,800 / set
H 27.96 in W 44.1 in D 33.86 in
Post-Modern French Pair of Lounge Chairs in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brushed steel, fabric, France, 1970s These armchairs are a prime example of the 1970s French design movement, which emphasized modernism and industrial materi...
Steel
$24,554Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 145.67 in D 78.75 in
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, 1980's
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes. New upholstered in a high-quality terracotta color P...
Chenille, Leather
$24,500
H 29.5 in W 79.5 in D 39.25 in
Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre Paulin for Dassas, France, 1975. Constructed of gorgeous Birdseye Maple. Drawers and cab...
Steel
A Pair of 1970s organic shape lounge chairs
By Jonathan de Pas
Located in London, GB
A pair of organic shaped sculptural lounge chairs. Sculpted, curved upholstery held in place with an exterior steel frame. With original upholstery. Similar style to the 'Corbi'...
Steel, Nickel
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Bikini Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek Bikini Chair in camel velvet, designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle. Traditional Danish craftsmanship is reimagined in this innovative design with a nod toward futuristic curve...
Teak
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