$4,035Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 78 in D 7 in
Standard King Size Ligne Roset Bed with COCO-MAT Matres by Christian Werner
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Standard King Size Ligne Roset Bed with Taylored Look Designed by Christian Werner, Detachable
Aluminum
$4,304Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 78 in D 7 in
Standard King Size Ligne Roset Bed with COCO-MAT Matres by Christian Werner
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Standard King Size Ligne Roset Bed with Taylored Look Design by Christian Werner, Detachable
Metal, Aluminum
$4,475
H 41.5 in W 139 in D 24 in
1980s Postmodern Leather Headboard Nightstands & Lamps King Or Queen Size
By Ligne Roset
Located in San Diego, CA
frosted glass moves it can be used for a king or queen bed the base is plywood with veneer in teak finish
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 45.28 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Gray Couch Function Sofa Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Multy fabric sofa gray couch function sofa bed. Product
Fabric
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 64.97 in D 45.28 in
Ligne Roset Multy Two-Seater Couch Sofa Bed Function New Cover
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ligne Roset Multy two-seater couch sofa bed function new cover. Product
Fabric
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 90.56 in D 44.49 in
Ligne Roset Smala Fabric Sofa Three-Seater Sofa Bed Red Rosé
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Smala fabric sofa three-seater sofa bed red rosé. Product
Fabric
Ligne Roset Sofa Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
The Downtown Sofa by Ligne Roset has been defined as "a platform for living". The options are
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Ligne Roset Uzume King Size Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dallas, TX
Unused and like new. From a closed showroom. The bed is out of production. Fabric is a beautiful
Metal
Sleek Ligne Roset Blue Leather Queen Size Bed Frame
By Ligne Roset
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning sleek dark blue leather queen size bed by top notch manufacturer Ligne Roset. 4 pieces
Leather
Ligne Roset Custom Dauphin Beige Leather Nador Sleep Platform Queen Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ligne Roset custom dauphin beige leather nador sleep platform queen bed Drawing inspiration from
Leather
Ligne Roset Peter Maly Modern Wood European Queen Size Platform Bed
By Peter Maly, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the original iconic platform bed created by German designer Peter Maly for Ligne Roset
Wood
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H 34 in W 80 in D 40 in
Contemporary Modern Ligne Roset Prado Adjustable Daybed Sofa by Christian Werner
By Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Prado sofa by Christian Werner for Ligne Roset. This is a beautiful contemporary sofa with a
Metal
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H 29.93 in W 62.6 in D 90.56 in
Original green velvet Togo bed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lyon, FR
Stunning Togo bed designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, in a gorgeous green apple velvet
Wool, Velvet, Foam
Ligne Roset Velvet Sofa Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the ultimate combination of style and functionality - the Sofa Bed by Ligne Roset
Metal
Janus Sofa Bed by Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Janus Sofa Bed by Ligne Roset, a stunning addition to any modern home. This
Metal
Contemporary Modern Ligne Roset Futon Sofabed by Didier Gomez
By Didier Gomez, Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe too is this beautiful futon sofa bed from Ligne Roset designed by Didier Gomez. It
Fabric
Ligne Roset Nomade Express Sofa Bed
By Didier Gomez
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Nomade Express Sofa Bed by Ligne Roset, the perfect blend of style and
Aluminum
Nomade Express Red Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset
By Didier Gomez, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Gomez for Linge Roset. Comprising of a steel frame and a single cushion, the sofa bed is upholstered
Fabric
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H 37.41 in W 79.93 in L 37.41 in
Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset
By Didier Gomez, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Didier Gomez for Linge Roset. Comprising of a steel frame and a single cushion, the sofa bed is
Fabric
Ligne Roset “Smala” Large Sofa-Bed in Natural Green & Brown Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb Ligne Roset “Smala” Sofa-Bed, dressed in a peerless top-grade
Wool
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H 35 in W 75 in D 90.75 in
Ligne Roset Parallele Postmodern Platform Bed Attributed to Peter Maly
By Ligne Roset, Peter Maly
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Ligne Roset Parallele Postmodern European King size (77 x 63 x 6) platform bed attributed
Aluminum
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H 27 in W 116 in D 83 in
Mid-Century Modern Ligne Roset Nomad ii Adjustable Sectional Sleeper Sofa Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dayton, OH
"Ligne Roset Nomade II convertible sofa. Ligne Roset is a family business known for its unabashedly
Upholstery, Hardwood
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H 37.41 in W 79.93 in D 29.93 in
Linge Roset by Didier Gomez Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed
By Didier Gomez, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Didier Gomez for Linge Roset. Comprising of a steel frame and a single cushion, the sofa bed is
Fabric
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H 30.32 in W 85.83 in D 99.61 in
Ligne Roset Wood Futon Double Bed Bed Incl. Slatted Frame Incl. 2x
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset wood futon double bed 160 x 200 cm bed incl. slatted frame incl. 2x
Wood
Ligne Roset Queen Bed Set
By Ligne Roset
Located in Pasadena, CA
Contemporary maple wood platform bed set from French company Ligne Roset, with two side pieces on
Maple
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa-Bed Brown Two-Seat
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ligne Roset multy fabric sofa-bed brown two-seat.
Leather
Ligne Roset Multy Designer Fabric Bed-Sofa Yellow Two-Seat
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
An Ligne Roset Multy designer fabric bed-sofa yellow two-seat.
Leather
Ligne Roset Multi Designer Fabric Bed-Sofa Blue Two-Seat
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ligne Roset multi designer fabric bed-sofa blue two-seat.
Leather
Ligne Roset Multi Designer Fabric Bed-Sofa Grey Two-Seat
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ligne Roset multi designer fabric bed-sofa grey two-seat.
Fabric
Ligne Roset Multi Designer Fabric Bed-Sofa Blue Two-Seat
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ligne Roset multi designer fabric bed-sofa blue two-seat.
Leather
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Cream Two-Seater Sofa Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa cream two-seater sofa bed. Product
Fabric
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Cream Two-Seat Sofa Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a ligne roset multy fabric sofa cream two-seat sofa bed. Product
Fabric
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Red Sofa Sleep Function Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset multy fabric sofa bed red sofa sleep function couch
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 64.97 in L 31.89 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Anthracite Sofa Sleeping Function Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa bed anthracite sofa sleeping function couch
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 65.36 in D 39.77 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Blue Sleep Function Sofa Bed Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa blue sleep function sofa bed couch
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 64.97 in L 31.89 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Blue Sofa Bed Sleep Function Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset multy fabric sofa blue sofa bed sleep function function couch
Fabric
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H 36.23 in W 91.34 in L 36.23 in
Ligne Roset Smala Fabric Sofa Bed Cream Three-Seat Sleep Function
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset smala fabric sofa bed cream three-seat sleep function. Product
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 65.36 in D 39.77 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Purple Sofa Sleep Function Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ligne Roset multi fabric sofa bed purple sofa sleep function function couch
Fabric
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H 33.47 in W 63 in D 39.38 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa-Bed Red Two-Seat Couch Sleep Function
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa-bed red two-seat couch sleep function.
Fabric
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H 33.47 in W 63 in D 39.38 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa-Bed Grey Two-Seat Couch Sleep Function
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa-bed red two-seat couch sleep function.
Fabric
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H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa-Bed Orange Two-Seat Couch Sleep Function
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa-bed orange two-seat couch sleep function.
Fabric
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H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa-Bed Grey Two-Seat Couch Sleep Function
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa-bed red two-seat couch sleep function.
Fabric
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H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Blue Two-Seat Sofa Function Sleeping
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa bed blue two-seat sofa function sleeping
Fabric
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H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Armchair Gray Sleep Function Daybed Function Sofa Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Multy fabric armchair gray sleep function daybed function sofa bed
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 64.97 in D 39.77 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Red Sofa Bed Sleep Function Function Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset multy fabric sofa red sofa bed sleep function function couch
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 64.97 in D 39.77 in
Ligne Roset Multi Fabric Sofa Terracotta Two-Seat Sofa Bed Sleep Function
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset multi fabric sofa terracotta two-seat sofa bed sleep function
Fabric
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H 35.44 in W 79.14 in D 42.13 in
Ligne Roset Smala Fabric Sofa Pink Three-Seat Sofa Bed Function Sleep
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a ligne roset Smala fabric sofa pink three-seat sofa bed function sleep
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 64.97 in D 39.77 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Orange Sofa Two-Seat Sleep Function
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset multy fabric sofa bed orange sofa two-seat sleep function
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 65.36 in L 31.89 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Red Sofa Three-Seater Function Sleeping
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Multy fabric sofa bed red sofa three-seater function sleeping
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 65.36 in L 31.89 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Beige Two-Seat Sofa Function Sleeping
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa bed beige two-seat sofa function sleeping
Fabric
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H 31.5 in W 75.6 in L 31.5 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Red Two-Seater Sleeping Function Sofa Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa red two-seater sleeping function sofa bed
Fabric
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H 19.69 in W 65.36 in D 41.34 in
ligne roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Black Purple Two Seater Function Sleep
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a ligne roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Black Purple Two Seater Function Sleep. SKU
Fabric
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H 36.23 in W 95.28 in D 46.46 in
Ligne Roset Smala Leather Sofa Eggplant Two-Seat Sofa Bed Function Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset smala leather sofa eggplant two-seat sofa bed function couch
Leather
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H 31.5 in W 75.6 in L 31.5 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Red Sofa Function Sleep Function Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ligne Roset multy fabric sofa bed red sofa function sleep function couch
Fabric
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H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 46.07 in
Ligne Roset Smala Microfiber Fabric Sofa Bed Beige Three-Seat Sofa Sleep
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Smala microfiber fabric sofa bed beige three-seat sofa sleep
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H 31.5 in W 74.81 in L 31.5 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed White Sofa Function Sleep Function Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a ligne roset multy fabric sofa bed white sofa function sleep function couch
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 63.78 in L 31.89 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Red Two-Seat Sofa Sleep Function Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset multy fabric sofa bed red two-seat sofa sleep function couch
Fabric
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H 31.89 in W 65.36 in L 31.89 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Yellow Two-Seat Sofa Sleep Function Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa bed yellow two-seat sofa sleep function couch
Fabric
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H 32.29 in W 50.01 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Bed Anthracite Gray Sofa 1.5-Seat Two-Seat
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset Multy fabric sofa bed anthracite gray sofa 1.5-seat two-seat
Fabric
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H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Multy Fabric Sofa Purple Two-Seater Sofa Bed Function Sleep Function
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Multy fabric sofa purple two-seater sofa bed function sleep
Fabric
$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
$3,936Sale Price|50% Off
H 70.87 in W 75.6 in D 23.63 in
Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970
By MB Italy
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics. In white lacquered wood, with a black marble effect fiberglass top. Large circular m...
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$1,880 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
$4,950
H 62.75 in W 51.75 in D 2 in
French Renaissance Revival Folding Three-Panel Screen with Hand-Painted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Renaissance Revival folding three-panel screen with hand-painted Grotesque motifs and inset glass from the 19th century. Reminding us of motifs that one would see on the cei...
Glass, Wood, Canvas
$3,250
H 15.75 in W 81.5 in D 74.5 in
Ate Van Apeldoorn King Size Pine Platform Bed Frame, 1960s Design
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Ate Van Apeldoorn European King size platform pine bed frame with matching wood legs. Support slats needed if foregoing box springs and are not included. Suitable for custom...
Pine
Large Massive King Size Black Lacquer Cerused Oak Bed Headboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very heavy rock solid cerused oak bed headboard with frame and footboard. The back made out of stacked solid oak blocks to form lattice like pattern featuring 3 dimensions look.
Oak
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 81 in D 88 in
Vintage German Modern King size teak bed frame with springs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage German Modern King size teak veneer bed Frame with springs headboard and footboard. Just add a Mattress. Fits King size mattress does not need a box spring. Located in Brookl...
Steel
$1,692Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 97.25 in
Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time to the glamorous 1970s with this exquisite Italian double bed designed by the talented Lucino Frigerio and proudly marked by the same illustrious manufacturer. Its ...
Brass
Noura Bed, Queen or King Bamboo Platform Bed
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Noura Bed is a platform bed designed around curved geometry to bring both functionality and calmness to the bedroom. The curved detailing extends from the headboard and footboard...
Bamboo
$11,750
H 37.41 in W 80.71 in D 92.52 in
Paolo Piva Double Bed King-Size Brass and Steel "Adia" by B&B, 1980s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Fabulous Adia adjustable platform bed designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the 1980s. The bed is made of cast steel and textured slate gray powder coated with brushed brass feet....
Brass, Steel
$1,590 / set
H 17 in W 24 in D 17 in
Unusual Modernist Space Age Nightstands, Melamine Rosewood and Aluminum
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Space Age Nightstands, Melamine Rosewood and Aluminum.Elegance blended with Space Age design.Most unusual rosewood melamine laminate and aluminum. Pair 2-drawer nig...
Aluminum
Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge or ball chair, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1960s This pop-cultural lounge chair features a concave-shaped seat perched atop a conical base. The base securely supports a hemis...
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage Italian Cocktail Bar by Osvaldo Borsani, Circa 1940-1960
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large vintage Mid-Century modern Italian cocktail bar with a counter made of hand crafted polished Mahogany and Rosewood, designed most likely by Osvaldo Borsani, in good condition...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Roche Bobois "Onda" King Size Bed
By Roche Bobois, Sacha Lakic
Located in Dallas, TX
The "Onda" bed was designed by Sacha Lakic as his first-ever piece for Roche-Bobois. Inspired by the mythology of a flying carpet, this king sized bed sits on an undulating platform ...
Wood
With enduring designs like the immensely plush, Pop art–inspired Togo lounge chair and sofa, Ligne Roset has become synonymous with radical luxury furniture. However, when Antoine Roset (1841–93) started the company in 1860 in the small French town of Oussiat, its focus was on wooden umbrella handles.
In 1892, Ligne Roset’s founder expanded with a property in Montagnieu where he set up a wood-processing factory, eventually expanding into manufacturing chairs. After his death, his wife, Marie-Victorine, took over before his son, Emile Roset, began leading the company in the 1910s.
It wasn’t until after World War II that Antoine’s grandson, Jean Roset, would recognize the need for furniture in settings like schools, hospitals and retirement homes and take inspiration from Scandinavian modern design for functional pieces made primarily from affordable beech.
Under Jean, Ligne Roset supplied quite a few European institutions with beautiful wood furnishings. In the 1970s, he shifted the company’s focus again, this time looking to domestic and residential markets. Around this time, Jean’s two sons, Pierre and Michel, joined the company.
Ligne Roset opened its first store in 1973 with one of the most popular collections being designer Michel Ducaroy’s Togo modular sofa and chairs — classics of contemporary French design that look like oversize bent pillows.
After the success of this initial designer collaboration, Ligne Roset brought on more guest designers over the following decades, including Didier Gomez, Pascal Mourgue, Peter Maly, Pierre Paulin, Inga Sempé and Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. Paulin’s Elysée sofa and Pumpkin chair — designed in 1971 for Elysée Palace — are among the brand’s most popular pieces. In 1975, the company introduced its Cinna brand, known to collectors for the Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus and other alluring seating.
Ligne Roset continues to be run by the Roset family who works on revolutionary furniture in partnership with a variety of collaborators. It has operated in Briord since 1973 where it produces its iconically sleek and innovative pieces.
Find new and vintage Ligne Roset sofas, lounge chairs, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.