Christian Liaigre "Augustin" Sofa in Linen and Charcoal Mohair Back Pillow
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Christian Liaigre "Augustin" Sofa embodies the refined simplicity and effortless luxury that define Liaigre's iconic aesthetic.
Mohair, Linen
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Spectacular Christian Liaigre “Augustin” Sofa in Blue Fabric
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa in navy blue cotton blend fabric and luxurious back pillows. The mismatching pillows are intentional and part of the design. 10 feet wide. Purchas...
Fabric
$14,856Sale Price / set|40% Off
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin 3-piece Sectional Sofa, France, 2016.
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin Sectional Sofa, Cream, France, 2016.
Textile
Christian Liaigre Augustin Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Sofa is 10' long, beautiful hi-quality cut velvet. Includes five extra throw pillows. Please see images.
Upholstery, Wood
Christian Liaigre "Augustin" Sofa by Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Highland, IN
Large, lush, and lovely, this stunning sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt is deep, comfortable, and stylish. Upholstered in a vivid red-orange felted wool fabric, possibly Davi...
Wool
Sold
H 26 in W 131 in D 48 in
Original First-Run Eleven Foot Christian Liaigre "Augustin" Sofa, France
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Miami, FL
Made by Atelier Christian Liaigre in Paris, this sofa is from the earliest sold in 2001 in Paris only. Single owner was required to submit request to Mr. Liaigre to have the standard...
Upholstery
$7,857Sale Price|50% Off
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Roche Bobois Scenario Sectional Sofa by Sacha Lakic
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and style - the Scenario Sectional Sofa by Roche Bobois. This stunning piece features a sleek and modern design, with plush cushions and a spacious...
Leather
Danish Three Piece Sectional "Dane" by Sofa Company
By COR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful contemporary seat-scape modules 'Dane' by Sofa Company, Denmark, designed and produced in 2020 with 'Danny Dusty Blue' upholstery. The set consists of two corner modules an...
Upholstery
XL Sofa Set in Linen Color Fabric Upholstery
By Cotidiano
Located in Mexico City, MX
It's an original design for a getaway home the Arena Sofa XL is ultra-comfortable as it is practical for everyday family life. A geometric, still soft body covered in relaxed removab...
Fabric, Upholstery
$3,750
H 32 in W 87 in D 37 in
Vintage Italian Sofa, Low Profile, Minimalist Design, Super Comfortable, Couch
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
For sale is a stunning vintage Italian sofa from the 1970s, embodying the sleek and minimalist design of the era. This exquisite piece features a low profile, clean lines, and genero...
Fabric
Lyon Sofa by Bloom Home Inc, Greige Belgian Linen, Modern Design
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Meet the Lyon Sofa —a relaxed, timeless piece designed to bring warmth and effortless comfort into your home.Slip covered in our greige linen, its tailored slipcover gives the sofa a...
Linen
$3,664Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 102.37 in D 35.44 in
1960's Midcentury Modern Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. This is custom / bespoke made by a Belgian furniture maker for the previous owners t...
Bouclé
Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
By Jens Risom
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon Jens Risom Model 2516 sofa with a curvaceous back and sculptural walnut base. The sides of the base with subtle bow tie shape, cutouts in the front of the frame lend to the...
Walnut
$3,050
H 27.56 in W 56.3 in D 35.44 in
1970s Jacques Charpentier Velvet Two-Seater Sofa with Chrome Frame
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This stunning two-seater sofa from the 1970s by Jacques Charpentier retains its original velvet upholstery, showcasing exceptional patina and offering superior comfort. The chrome s...
Stainless Steel
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 84 in D 40 in
Modern Nancy Corzine Down Filled Linen Upholstered Renee Sofa
By Nancy Corzine
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Nancy Corzine Down Filled Linen Upholstered Renee Sofa.
Feathers
Maralunga Sofa + Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. New Maharam Memory by Patricia Urquiola upholstery with articulating backrests. Tagged. O...
Upholstery
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Upholstery, Oak
Original Bretz Ecksofa Ocean 7 Design Couch samt
By Bretz
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Design Ecksofa vom deutschen Premiumhersteller Bretz zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa stammt aus dem Jahr 2018 und steht hier in der begehrten Ausführung mit grü...
Velvet
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Upholstery, Oak
Complete Eilersen Modular Sofa in Blue Fabric with Cushions
By Eilersen 1
Located in Lejre, DK
Complete modular sofa by Eilersen upholstered in blue fabric with matching cushions. The sofa consists of several modules and has a large setup suitable for a living room, lounge or ...
Fabric
Nikolai Lafuge Buriti Sofa - XL, Tweed Cushions, Modern Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Nikolai Lafuge in Los Angeles. Created with Eileen Gray's Lota and traditional British sofas in mind, the Buriti is an inviting and plush design that is appealing from ev...
Upholstery
$824Sale Price / set|19% Off
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 27.56 in
Modular Minimal Sofa Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modular minimal sofa Italian design 1970s. Six pieces.
Fabric, Wood
$1,600 / item
H 18.9 in Dm 17.72 in
Tree Trunk Side Table Solid Mango Wood Bleached Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic round side table. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. This table was crafted from a solid trunk of mango wood. To achiev...
Wood, Fruitwood
$1,562 / item
H 66.9 in W 31.5 in D 11.4 in
"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a bar cabinet, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, b...
Steel
Pair of Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1860, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of bookcase cabinets. Made with walnut. Very decorative piece with elephants carved in the wood. Three shelves made with glass. Very rare piece. Provenance: comes from a ph...
Walnut
$9,412
H 30 in W 34 in D 3.5 in
Sporting horse portrait oil painting of the racehorse Diamond Jubilee
By Alfred Wheeler
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred Wheeler British, (1852-1932) Diamond Jubilee with Jockey Up Oil on canvas, signed, inscribed & dated 1900 Image size: 19.25 inches x 23.5 inches Size including frame: 30 inche...
Canvas, Oil
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Boho, Cream Mix, Handknotted Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
A bohemian Minimalist design, where ancient textures meet modern lines. Textured to the eye, yet soft to touch. The geometric pattern is inspired by the limestone steps of the grand ...
Wool
$275Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.4 in Dm 8.27 in
Mont Blanc, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dessert Plates with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Inspired by the highest mountain of the Alps, the Mont Blanc, this collection of plates is a photography of the changing seasons. Winter is here and all the animals of the woods are ...
Porcelain
Christian Liaigre Clean Lined Coffee Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Clean Lined coffee table, designed by Christian Liaigre, circa 2000s.
Wood
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 30 in D 2.5 in
Flying Alinga Double Jump, smoke on paper, elegant custom contemporary box frame
By Rob Tarbell
Located in Dallas, TX
Flying Alinga Double Jump, smoke on paper, framed on a contemporary box frame - all archival materials. Artwork size: 40x30 inches Frame size: 48x37x2.5 inches Frame style: black wo...
Charcoal, Archival Paper
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French sofa is a masterfully crafted piece that reflects timeless design and superior artistry. The walnut frame features intricate carvings along the arms ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,800
H 73.23 in W 48.9 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Antique large iron plated Kurado, wabi sabi Storehouse door 1870s-1900s
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
A Japanese antique Kurado, a large, thick iron-plated wooden door for the entrance of Kura (a traditional storehouse), made of solid Keyaki Zelkova. It was manufactured in the 1870s–...
Iron
$440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.4 in Dm 11.03 in
Mont Blanc, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Inspired by the highest mountain of the Alps, the Mont Blanc, this collection of plates is a photography of the changing seasons. Winter is here and all the animals of the woods are ...
Porcelain
$4,500 / item
H 30 in Dm 60 in
"Elysées" Travertine and Cerused French Oak Dining Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Elysées Round Dining Table combines a honed travertine top with an angular cerused European oak base, creating a minimalist form defined by material depth and balance. An open ce...
Travertine
$11,423
H 23.75 in W 21.46 in D 57.37 in
Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$2,200 / item
H 12.6 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Legless floor chair in the Japanese modern style. In tradition Japanese style, floor chair is set on traditional Tatami Igusa floor along with table. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a...
Wood
$126Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.6 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Mont Blanc, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Tray Design by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This 28x38cm oval tray is part of Mont Blanc collection by Grand Tour by Vito Nesta. The classic and versatile shape is a must-have inside any home to embellish a table or beautify a...
Porcelain
In his illustrious career, the French designer Christian Liaigre created furniture and private interiors with a minimalist and restrained sensibility that would become his trademark, but never at the cost of luxury. When he began designing furniture in the 1980s, Liaigre’s clean lines and no-frills approach caused a stir and was considered unusual for the era. But what Liaigre knew best was creating elegant, exquisite designs that would stand the test of time.
Liaigre studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. He initially began as a furniture designer, opening his studio in 1985 before he would move toward interiors. His bold, timeless pieces were made in France using luxurious materials such as marble and cashmere in a soothing palette of neutral tones that look fresh to this day. Later, Liaigre began to design private interiors — from homes of influential figures like Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld to holiday homes, offices and the cabins of private yachts. He designed the interiors of the Art Deco–era Hotel Montalembert in Paris and became known in the United States for his design of the Mercer Hotel in New York City, which opened in 1997. Soon afterward, he found himself working for hotelier Ian Schrager.
To each of his interior design projects Liaigre brought his minimalist touch, which was born from his ability to distill a broad range of inspirations — from Brancusi sculptures and African art to Art Deco furniture — into simple, balanced forms. The modest beauty of his popular Nagato stool, a small and sculptural piece of seating designed in oak in 1986, represents this vision clearly and points to some more of Liaigre’s influences: the stillness found in Donald Judd’s minimalist art and many aspects of Japanese culture.
Liaigre, who earned comparisons to celebrated French designers Jean-Michel Frank and Jean Royère, was also known for his visionary use of natural and unconventional materials and is considered to be one of the first to use wenge, an African hardwood, in combination with traditional timber such as oak in his furnishings. Liaigre’s creative foresight has ensured that today he is one of the most influential and widely imitated designers of the 20th century.
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Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
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