$4,000 / set
"Tulip" Chairs by K.M. Wilkins for G-Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of extraordinary bentwood lounge chairs designed by K.M. Wilkins for his "Tulip" series. Big pillowy cushions in original velvet stripes, set in a strong wood frame.
Bentwood
$5,246Sale Price|25% Off
Rosewood Tulip Sofa by K.M. Wilkins for G-Plan, Mid-Century Modern
By Charles and Ray Eames, G Plan Furniture, Thonet, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This extraordinary three-seater G-Plan sofa, conceived by K.M. Wilkins for the celebrated “Tulip Group,” is a rare rosewood rendition of an otherwise teak-centric line—and its presen...
Velvet, Rosewood, Upholstery
Rosewood K M Wilkins G-Plan G Plan Housemaster Armchair Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By G-Plan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Circa 1970, this design Classic was conceived by K M Wilkins for G Plan. Sold almost exclusively through Harrods and Heals .
Rosewood
Floral G-Plan Housemaster Chair
Located in Alton, GB
Circa 1970, this design classic was conceived by K M Wilkins for G plan. Sold exclusively through the likes of Harrods and Heals, these chairs are now fast becoming rare as they were...
Fabric, Teak
Pair of G Plan Mikado Chairs with Stools
Located in Alton, GB
Manufacturer: E Gomme Ltd. Designer/Creator: Wilkins, K M.
Fabric, Hardwood
Tulip Seating Group in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
By G Plan Furniture, Thonet, Percival Lafer, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A breathtaking embodiment of 1970s British modernism, this G-Plan “Tulip Group” ensemble by K.M. Wilkins fuses sculptural design with sumptuous comfort.
Rosewood, Velvet
Pair of Mid Century Housemaster Lounge Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Housemaster chair was designed by K.M. Wilkins who designed other upholstered furniture for G Plan such as the Saddle suite, but the Housemaster chair must be his most prominent ...
Bouclé, Teak
Original pattern G-Plan Housemaster Chair
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Alton, GB
Circa 1970, this design classic was conceived by K M Wilkins for G plan. Sold exclusively through the likes of Harrods and Heals, these chairs are now fast becoming rare as they were...
Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 35.04 in
Pair G Plan Teak Tulip Lounge Armchairs with Bouclé Wool Upholstery
By G-Plan
Located in Norwich, England
A pair of G-Plan teak ‘Tulip’ lounger armchairs, designed by K.M. Wilkins, reupholstered in bouclé wool. circa 1970.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.25 in W 36.38 in D 36 in
Tulip Group Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
By G Plan Furniture, Thonet, Percival Lafer, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This exquisite pair of G-Plan “Tulip Group” armchairs, designed by K.M. Wilkins and crafted in rosewood—a notably rare execution for the series—radiates mid-century elegance and orga...
Velvet, Rosewood
G Plan Housemaster Chair & Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
G Plan Housemaster Chair & Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins Circa 1970s Magnificent Low Rider G Plan Teak Housemaster Chair and Footstool by K M Wilkins Circa 1970, retailed throu...
Teak
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in
G Plan Housemaster Chair and Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
G Plan Housemaster chair and footstool in teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s Magnificent low rider G Plan teak housemaster chair and footstool by K M Wilkins circa 1970, retailed th...
Teak
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in
G Plan Housemaster Chair and Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
G Plan housemaster chair and footstool in teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s Magnificent low rider G Plan teak housemaster chair and footstool by K M Wilkins circa 1970, retailed th...
Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Mid Century Tulip Lounge Armchair by K M Wilkins for GPlan in Orange Velvet
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tarleton, GB
GPlan Tulip Armchair in Velvet Discover the truly exquisite mid-century Tulip lounge chair by the renowned furniture maker GPlan! This masterpiece has been thoughtfully restored and...
Chrome
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Unavailable|$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$13,099Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
Chrome
$6,177
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swiveling 360 and reclining rocker club chair. It has a shiny brown upholstery, so is showing some white glare in the photos
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern 1960s Sofa by Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
This floating 1960s sofa was manufactured by Viko Baumritter , an American furniture Company that later became Ethan Allen. The sofa has a metal frame and metal splay legs with a fau...
Metal
$396Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30 in W 32.5 in D 25.5 in
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 37 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux leather pod lounge club chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa . If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your de...
Fabric
$6,144Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Console, 1960s, Good Condition
By Dino Cavalli
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary wall console, designed by Dino Cavalli for Tredici & C. Pavia, perfectly exemplifies the elegance and functionality that characterize high-quality Italian craftsma...
Wood
$15,443
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Carter Sofa Sectional - The Founder's Edit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carter Sectional: Founder's Edit —where understated luxury meets a refined, moody allure. Meticulously crafted with an elevated sensibility, the walnut frame and velvety buttersc...
Walnut
$7,775 / item
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Lawson-Fenning Curved Back Sofa, Green Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Curved Back Sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Upholstery, Walnut
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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