Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Sofa with Pullout Bed
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Sofa with Pullout Bed Retro Chic Furniture Set with Newly
Bouclé
Fabulous Space Age Karpen Style Gondola Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Karpen of California
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Space Age Karpen style gondola sofa. Dramatic tapered legs are capped with out turned
Brass
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 109 in D 36 in
Ultra Rare Karpen of California Tufted Sofa Sectional Walnut Leg Mid-Century
By Karpen of California
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ultra rare Karpen of California tufted back 2 piece sofa sectional. This super sexy sofa can be
Brass
Chrome Griffin Sofa
By L'Esperance Design, R.J. Horner & Co., Karpen & Bros.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An exact replica of an American Carved Mahogany Sofa, late 19th century - early 20th century, in
Composition, Chrome, Steel
Karpen of California Sculptural Gondola Sofa
By Karpen of California
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptionally rare Karpen of California gondola sofa in original, as-found condition. A striking
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Karpen 1960
By Karpen of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare modernist sofa by Karpen of CA Furniture. Fully restored and reupholstered in felted wool
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.5 in W 94 in D 32 in
Karpen of California Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Alpaca Wool, America circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Karpen of California Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Alpaca Wool America circa 1960 Newly upholstered
Wool, Alpaca
Sold
H 36 in W 44 in D 35 in
Karpen of California Modular Sofa Lounges Mid-century Mod 1950s Eames Probber
By Karpen & Bros., Karpen of California
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design - Karpen of California. Signature Karpen angled legs. Sold as pair ith their clean lines and
Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 72 in D 30 in
Vintage Heavily Carved Mahogany Karpen School Baroque Style Sofa, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Karpen School Baroque style sofa feature heavily carved mahogany frame, pierced back
Upholstery, Mahogany
Arts & Crafts Style Green Three Seat Wicker Sofa
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful three seat, Arts & Crafts style antique wicker sofa in excellent condition. It is
Fabric, Wicker
$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 Glendale, 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
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
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
$1,759 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$20,274 / 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
Milo Baughman MCM Chrome Loveseat w Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman mid century chrome base loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric. This loveseat measures: 75 wide x 38 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm he...
Chrome
$7,920Sale Price|24% Off
H 30 in W 172 in D 36 in
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Five Piece Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern five piece sectional designed by Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. There are four seating sections plus additional section with white laminate top side ta...
Fabric, Laminate
Whiskey Wall Mounted Console
By George Nakashima, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The hidden chamber for your rare bourbon collection. The base to an elegant living room. A centerpiece for those records you saved for that meditative time when you could look out in...
Walnut
$7,800
H 28 in W 142 in D 110 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Fabric
$12,400
H 27.56 in W 110.63 in D 60.63 in
IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Colorful Striped Fabric
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, sectional sofa, fabric, steel, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sectional sofa by IPE Cavalli, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a true masterpiece of design and comfo...
Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 117 in D 83 in
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s
Located in New York, NY
Incredible sumptuous Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, midcentury sectional sofa, newly reupholstered in gray/green mohair. The sofa consists of three sections, two straight pieces, each ...
Metal
Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
The aptly named Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa is bold in its design, so clearly translating the character of a Venetian gondola to create a unique silhouette in a sophisticated living...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 132 in D 82 in
Vintage Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, for Custom Reupholstery
By Bernhardt
Located in Denver, CO
1980s sectional by Bernhardt. Custom reupholstery labor of sectional included in the price (labor and materials, except for fabric). COM or MENO can advise and order fabrics. Fabric...
Fabric, Upholstery
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 85 in D 36 in
Spectacular Curved Harvey Probber Even Arm Sofa Chartreus Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber curved front even arm sofa. The original chartreus velvet fabric still looks great-looks like it was barely used. We love the super deep even arms with a...
Upholstery
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 32 in D 32 in
Handsome 7-Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome 7-piece Milo Baughman style sectional sofa from the midcentury. This set will need to be reupholstered as the original fabric is worn and dated. This sofa measures 28" T x 3...
Upholstery
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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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