Jay Spectre Midcentury American White Suede Upholstered Ottoman with Backrest
By Jay Spectre
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury American (1970s) barrel form ottoman with low backrest, upholstered in beige suede, featuring oval shaped, beveled legs extending up the sides. (Jay Spectre).
Leather, Upholstery, Suede, Fabric, Wood
S Shape Light Beige Lamb Sofa with Double Backrest by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Siamese sofa by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 138 x L 83 x H 43-63cm Materials: Lamb and ashwood Also availa...
Bouclé, Wood
$3,913 / item
Yum Yum Small Pouf in Cream Fabric by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is a sum of opposites, and as such, utterly charming. Yum Yum is a pouf with a backrest, precisely a soft padded pouf with a strong wooden backrest.
Fabric
$4,560 / item
Yum Yum Large Pouf in Brown Fabric by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is a sum of opposites, and as such, utterly charming. Yum Yum is a pouf with a backrest, precisely a soft padded pouf with a strong wooden backrest.
Fabric
$6,892 / item
Yum Yum Sofa in Green Nabuk Leather by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is a sum of opposites, and as such, utterly charming. Yum Yum is a pouf with a backrest, precisely a soft padded pouf with a strong wooden backrest.
Leather
21st Century Modern Big Round Pouf for Outdoor Code Made in Italy
By Parisotto + Formenton 1
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Code Out identifies an aesthetic-formal language of simple geometric signs, which compose an alphabet of informal seating: poufs and maxi poufs, enriched with backrests and integrate...
Steel
21st Century Modern Big Triangular Pouf for Outdoor Code Made in Italy
By Parisotto + Formenton 1
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Code Out identifies an aesthetic-formal language of simple geometric signs, which compose an alphabet of informal seating: poufs and maxi poufs, enriched with backrests and integrate...
Steel
21st Century Modern Big Square Pouf for Outdoor Code Made in Italy
By Parisotto + Formenton 1
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Code Out identifies an aesthetic-formal language of simple geometric signs, which compose an alphabet of informal seating: poufs and maxi poufs, enriched with backrests and integrate...
Steel
Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in MIlano, IT
The wood has scattered light scratches. Measurements in cm Pouf 68x60x48h Armchair with fully extended backrest 73x106x90h 46h seat 55h armrest Armchair with raised backrest 73x83x100h
Leather, Wood
$50,166 / item
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat modules can also be used individually as pouf or tatami elements. DIMENSIONS: 4 - seat module with inclined backrest: L100 D100 H74, seat H39 cm; 2 - corner seat module w...
Fabric, Upholstery
$39,717 / item
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat modules can also be used individually as pouf or tatami elements. DIMENSIONS: 3 - seat module with inclined backrest: L100 D100 H74, seat H39 cm; 2 - corner seat module w...
Upholstery, Fabric
$63,270 / item
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat modules can also be used individually as pouf or tatami elements. DIMENSIONS: 4 - seat module with inclined backrest: L100 D100 H74, seat H39 cm; 2 - corner seat module w...
Fabric, Upholstery
$29,268 / item
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat modules can also be used individually as pouf or tatami elements. DIMENSIONS: 2 - seat module with curved backrest: L100 D100 H74, seat H39 cm; 2 - corner seat module wit...
Fabric, Upholstery
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in MIlano, IT
The 3 modules are: a rectangular pouf, a module with a backrest and one with a backrest and armrest.
Leather
Round Breola Pouf, With Backrest, Faux Leather, Made in Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Faux Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Angolo Modular Pouf w/Backrest in Velvet, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Tato
Located in Gargallo, NO
Small pouf with backrest with velvet upholstery in a wide range of colors.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Sella Low Pouf in Velvet, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Tato
Located in Gargallo, NO
From the pen of Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, TATO recovers this hidden gem designed in 1961, which consists of a trio of cylindrical poufs with backrests. The three different seat he...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in Dm 16.93 in
Sella High Pouf in Felt Wool, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Tato
Located in Gargallo, NO
From the pen of Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, TATO recovers this hidden gem designed in 1961, which consists of a trio of cylindrical poufs with backrests. The three different seat he...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 24.81 in Dm 16.93 in
Sella Medium Pouf in Felt Wool, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Tato
Located in Gargallo, NO
From the pen of Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, TATO recovers this hidden gem designed in 1961, which consists of a trio of cylindrical poufs with backrests. The three different seat he...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pouf Marilen with Backrest, Faux Leather, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Steel
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Armchairs with Reclining Backrest and Pouf, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Padded wooden structure lined with new velvet fabric. Reclining backrest by lever positioned on the external side.
Velvet, Wood
Spectacular Hollywood Regency Round Plush Pouf
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The show stealer in a room, this rare find offers sitting in the round on a plush "pouf" with central pillar backrest. Upholstery is the finest quality relief cut velvet in soft gree...
Henge Italian Pouf Swivel Stool
By Henge07
Located in Seattle, WA
Henge Italian “Gelly” Pouf Swivel Stool with Backrest A playful yet refined accent, the Gelly pouf stool by Henge brings compact, cylindrical elegance and surprising comfort to any ...
Metal
Henge Italian Pouf Swivel Stool
By Henge07
Located in Seattle, WA
Henge Italian “Gelly” Pouf Swivel Stool with Backrest A playful yet refined accent, the Gelly pouf stool by Henge brings compact, cylindrical elegance and surprising comfort to any ...
Metal
"Bold" Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A natural stone side table that redefines minimalistic elegance. Crafted from premium travertine, the BOLD side table features elegant lines and a clean design, making it a versatile...
Travertine
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$4,180 / item
H 17 in Dm 18 in
Contemporary Modern Hygge Stool in Boucle Fabric &Travertino Marble by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Hygge Collection is inspired by contemporary architecture in Portugal that Speaks of its Romanesque past by honoring the antiques geometris, such as the arch and the column. Saccal D...
Travertine
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$5,036 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$2,128 / item
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Accent Dining Chair Gropius CS1 by NOOM, Upholstered Wool, Bauhaus Style, Beige
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Felt, Cotton, Velvet, Acrylic, Ash
$5,243 / item
H 61.03 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Henry Holland Studio Handmade Brown and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres echo silhouettes already found in the tableware, each is handmade in our signature Ne...
Earthenware, Linen, Oak
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Handcrafted Coffee Table by J.M. Szymanski, Modern Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$8,640 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$3,024 / item
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 24.41 in
Play Armchair in White Bouclé by Dmytro Kozinenko, Best of Year Award Winner
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
The Play armchair in soft white bouclé is exactly what its name promises: an invitation to play. Designer Dmytro Kozinenko assembled the chair from several simple geometric elements,...
Fabric, Plywood
$8,350 / set
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
"Organic 3" Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Organic 3" Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one "XL": 68" x 50" x 15"H Table two "L": 56" x 33" x 12.5"H If not in s...
Hardwood, Walnut
$22,487 / item
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 62.21 in
Modern Galapinhos Curved Sofa, Cream Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Galapinhos Curbed Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by ...
Travertine
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