$24,800 / set
H 38.75 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
20th Century White Italian Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian lounge chairs and a kidney shaped ottoman, stool made
Metal, Brass
Kidney Ottoman with Oak Legs, Made to Order
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: 49"W × 26.5"D × 18.25"H This is a custom made ottoman, originally made to match our
Fabric
Shearling Kidney Ottoman
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Curve Appeal. An elegant, fluid shape to give any room a swish of chic. The classic kidney-shaped
Brass
Selig Mid-Century Kidney Sofa and Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, Mid-Century Modern kidney shaped sofa by Danish importer Selig. Manufactured in their
Fabric
Sold
H 30 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
French Provincial Style Kidney Shaped Lady Writing or Vanity Desk with Ottoman
Located in Plainview, NY
A French Provincial style lady’s writing or vanity desk crafted with a graceful kidney-shaped top
Wood
Sold
H 16.75 in W 14 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century Kidney Bean Green Floral Embroidered Foot Stool Piano Bench Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Kidney Bean Stool. Made from walnut with needlepoint embroidered seat
Textile, Walnut
Scandinavian Kidney Shaped Ottoman in Faux Leopard Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Kidney Shaped Ottoman in Faux Leopard Upholstery
Wood
Pair of French Mid-Century Kidney Shaped Red Upholstered Ottomans
Located in Atlanta, GA
. With their popping red upholstery and kidney-shaped bodies, these dashing ottomans certainly had us at
Metal
Limited Edition Kidney Shaped Sofa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Our limited edition kidney shaped sofa and ottoman has a solid wood frame. The sofa is upholstered
Wood, Fabric
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
$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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,900
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy, 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club chair is composed with tw...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2534 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front and lacquered metal interior. Two maple drawers with glass fronts, mirrors and hidden light. Drawing...
Maple
$5,981Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$4,850 / set
H 33.75 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Italian Paulo Buffa Style Lounge Chairs. Priced for Reupholstery.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Poula Buiffa style high back lounge chairs. Upholstery is in good condition overall, the legs have assorted blemishes and chips. We have these priced low for the buyer to r...
Upholstery, Walnut
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
Murano Glass Ribbed Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy made of hand-blown and stamped glass. The ribbed texture of the glass creates a beautiful filter for the light. The structure is made of brass. The...
Brass
$13,594
H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 31.89 in
Wingback Armchair by Eva & Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Important and rare wingback armchair designed by Eva &Nils Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in custom made...
Wool, Beech
$9,400 / set
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Guillerme & Chambron – Known for their innovative approach that balanced function with art, these designers left an indelible mark on modern design. This pair of oak lounge chairs, i...
Oak
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
$17,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 29 in
Paolo Buffa Pair of Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa pair of lounge chairs or armchairs with curved wingback and back buttons, cushion seat, rounded armrests and elegantly tapered legs, Italy, 1950s. These incredibly chic l...
Velvet, Walnut
$11,500 / set
H 30.25 in W 25.75 in D 29 in
Paolo Buffa attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Camel Mohair, Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paolo Buffa attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Camel Mohair, Lounge or Armchairs, 1940s Gorgeous pair of Italian lounge chairs in black satin finished Walnut and camel mohair attribu...
Mohair
Pair of Lounge Chairs attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of grey upholstered lounge chairs, attributed to the Italian designer Paolo Buffa (Italy, 1903-1970). The elegant curved frames made of solid cherry have been polished and the s...
Cherry
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