$4,560
H 13.6 in W 24.2 in D 36.2 in
2021 KK48651 Addition Sofa / Bench in Leather w/ Dark Wood Legs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stained oak). The bench, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to
Leather, Wood
Danish Classic 1930s "Banana-Style" Settee or Bench in Red Velvet
By Kaare Klint, Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic, rare and very elegant Danish 1930s bench or settee in the style of Kaare Klint and Frits
Wool, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Midcentury Addition Sofas with Matching Bench by Kaare Klint, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of addition sofas with a matching bench in patinated leather Designed by M.A.A Kaare Klint for
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Addition Leather Sofas and a Low Bench/Stool by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. A pair of addition sofas with mahogany legs and a low bench/stool. Deep
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Addition Leather Sofas and a Low bench/stool By Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. A pair of addition sofas with mahogany legs and a low bench/stool. Deep
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 32.68 in W 74.41 in D 57.09 in
Danish Beech Wood Corner Bench with Woven Paper cord Seat, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, including Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, and Kaare Klint. This seven-seater bench’s simplicity and honest
Papercord, Wood
Danish Leather Bench, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large cognac brown leather bench or ottoman with stunning patina.
Leather
Pair of Benches by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
beautiful patina. Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, made by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen. Sold individually.
Mahogany
$1,366 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,119
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This mode...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. The 5...
Wool, Beech
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$13,639 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$4,190 / item
H 34 in W 72 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"
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
$2,995
H 35 in W 78 in D 35 in
1940-1950’s Traditional Green Naugahyde Faux Leather Lawson Club Style Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Traditional green Naugahyde faux leather Lawson style club or library sofa with rolled arms by Vargas Fine Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this ...
Brass
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$3,595
H 27 in W 52.5 in D 21.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench This settee measures: 52.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 27 ...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
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