Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's What stands out most in this low corner bench are the recesses in the framework and the 9 straight, tapered, squared stiletto le...
Fabric, Wood
Italian 'Teorema' Corner Bench in Sienna Velvet by Guido Faleschini
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare 'Teorema' corner bench by Italian designer Guido Faleschini emanates 1970s radical design. Originally created for i4Mariani in 1974, the piece comprises three interlocking ...
Leather, Velvet
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H 32.68 in W 74.41 in D 57.09 in
Danish Beech Wood Corner Bench with Woven Paper cord Seat, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century corner bench is a stunning example of the famous practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers that defined mid-20th century modern seating.
Papercord, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Walnut Corner Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian corner bench 1750s. Made of solid walnut wood. The bench is made up of two pieces. The length of the two pieces is 170 cm on one side and 117 cm on the other side. The b...
Walnut
Gorgeous Mid-Century Wicker and Beech Corner Bench
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Very stylish and presentable mid-century French corner bench, that would create a sophisticated ambiance in any room.
Wicker, Beech
20th Century Danish Wooden Corner Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This original corner bench was crafted in 20th-century Denmark. The smart design of this outdoor seater combines space-saving functionality with stylish accents, such as smoothly rou...
Wood
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H 25.99 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
1950s Pair of Corner Benches with Turned Structure and Wicker Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of corner chairs with a spindle-shaped turned wooden frame and framed backrest. The seats are made of traditional hand-woven wicker, offering a warm and natural contrast to the ...
Rope, Wood
Elegant Mid-Century Modernist Greek Key Corner Bench by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
With its classically inspired details, clean lines, and luxurious materials, this corner bench would be a fantastic addition to virtually any style of interior from quintessentially ...
Gold
Square Corner Waterfall Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Many examples of Chinese furniture have a very modern aesthetic. This mid-19th century elmwood bench is exemplary: the solid, clean lines, and elegant dovetail joints might confuse i...
Elm
Corner Bench, France, Circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Corner bench France Circa 1950 Curved bench with oak frame, lattice back, and tapered legs. Measures: 70” W x 41” D x 39” H x 14.5”seat.
Oak
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H 33.08 in W 66.15 in D 18.51 in
French Design, Pierre Chapo, S35 Corner Bench in French Elm, Set of Two
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Pierre Chapo S35 “Banc à dos droit” or Straight-back bench executed in French elm. As with all furniture by Chapo, this piece shows excellent craftsmanship, is constructed...
Elm
Vintage Modern Corner Dining Banquette in Plaid Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Corner Dining Banquette in Plaid Fabric The Vintage Modern Corner Dining Banquette in Plaid Fabric is a chic and versatile piece of furniture that combines the class...
Metal
Vintage Togo Ligne Roset Corner Piece Dark Grey, 1970, France
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Togo Ligne Roset corner piece dark grey,1970 France This iconic relax Togo by Ligne Roset, a design by Michel Ducaroy is never out of fashion! The comfortable design class...
Fabric
Rainer Daumiller Dining Set with 2 Corner Benches and 3 Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Rainer Daumiller carved pine dining set consisting of two benches that clip together, two side chairs, an armchair and an impressive dining table. A solid, sturdy set with b...
Pine
Mid-Century Curved Oak Greaves and Thomas Inspired Windsor Corner Bench
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Oak curved spindle back corner bench inspired by Greaves & Thomas, likely manufactured in Germany.
Oak
Arno Lambrecht Mid Century Corner Bench
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
This exquisitely crafted corner bench by German architect Arno Lambrecht is a real gem from the mid-century.
Rush, Beech
1950s Mahogany and Iron Corner L-Shaped Slat Table or Bench
Located in San Diego, CA
L-shaped corner table or bench from the 1950s. Constructed with Philippine mahogany and iron. Great original condition.
Iron
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H 33.47 in W 68.9 in D 49.22 in
Beech and Cane Corner Bench by German Architect Arno Lambrecht, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A midcentury corner bench by German architect Arno Lambrecht. The sofa is made of beech with a spindle backrest and a woven cane seating in a perfect condition. Its simplicity and...
Cane, Beech
Midcentury Corner Wood Bench Slat Bench, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Nice corner bench in wood. Very good restored condition.
Wood
$4,400Sale Price|50% Off
H 34 in W 207 in D 68 in
Hans Weiss King Bed Headboard with Nightstands, Walnut & Brass, 1960
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upper West Side apartment...
Brass
$2,526 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$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
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Velvet
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
$4,900 / set
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 47.25 in
Set of 2 Beds by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of two beds in Teak and Rattan by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960’s. Beds: we all need them! We spend important hours in them. Why not sleep in a Børge Moge...
Rattan, Teak
Italian Designer, Console Table, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. With original patina present such as scratches and staining. Dimensions: 34.4” H x 33.6” W x 13” D
Teak
1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and brass legs. Fabric sample available upon request.
Brass
Custom Cassaro Corner Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
Custom showroom corner banquette with Zebrawood veneer in Cassaro fabric from Italy. Also available C.O.M. Each bench measures 28" in depth, 56" in length and 34.5" high with a 19...
Zebra Wood
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Beech Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In good original condition wit...
Wool, Beech
$55,000
H 22.5 in W 175.5 in D 87.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Bed and Nightstands by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This famous 'Tucroma' bed design, as seen in the Lenny Kravitz Architectural Digest magazine photoshoot, was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Ital...
Chrome
$12,800
H 70.5 in Dm 21.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Rotating Wardrobe by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Tucroma' leather rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Italy). Custom colors and finishes are available. The Tucroma ro...
Chrome
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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.
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.
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