Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
, Denmark. The Swan Sofa is a unique and sought after piece for any mid century aficionado. This piece is in
Mid-20th Century Benches
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
, Denmark. The Swan Sofa is a unique and sought after piece for any mid century aficionado. This piece is in
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$8,468 / item
Jorge Zalszupin Oxford sofa l'Atelier Brazil 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice so called 'Oxford' sofa designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company
Chrome
$2,880Sale Price / set|46% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa and Two Chairs, Neoclassical Upholstery Set
Located in Brentwood, TN
Swedish Gustavian style painted sofa and matching pair of side chairs, mid-20th century, featuring
Upholstery, Wood
$2,131Sale Price|50% Off
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
Three-Seater Sofa by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, Italy 1957
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oirlo, LI
short and ceased in the 1960s. This mid-century design premiered at the “Seconda Mostra Selettiva e
Leather, Wood
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
Fabric, Wood
$4,266Sale Price|20% Off
Small Italian Art Decò Purple Satin Sofa with Roll Cushion
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing an elegant 20th-century Italian bench or settee, entirely crafted with purple satin
Silk, Wood
Italian Contemporary Warm White Chenille and Wood Curved Conversation Sofa
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful curved conversation sofa with 4 seats with warm white chenille, designed and handcrafted
Chenille, Wood
Extreme Rare Wim Rietveld Oase Ahrend 2-Seat Sofa Midcentury Design
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
The "Oase" sofa, designed by the legendary Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, is a piece of mid
Steel
Durlet 9-Piece Modular Sofa in Luxe Green De Ploeg Fabric 1970
By Durlet
Located in Oirlo, LI
Elevate your living space with this exceptional 9-piece modular sofa by Durlet, upholstered in
Fabric
$2,029Sale Price|30% Off
Mid 20th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Long Bench, Sofa
Located in Pomona, CA
This gorgeous Vintage Chinese Rosewood Carved Long Bench, Sofa has about 70 years history and still
Rosewood
Metal Mid Century Garden Poolside Sofa bench by Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Probably the most sought after form made by Homecrest, this settee if from the Chiquita series circa 1960's. This example is in very good, original estate condition, showing only the...
Steel
Red Mid-Century Modern Sofa/Bench by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
Red Mid-Century Modern sofa/bench by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy 1960s Gastone Rinaldi designed
Fabric
Mid Century c1970s Faux Bamboo Console Sofa Table & Pair Nesting Benches MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century c1970s Faux Bamboo Console Sofa Table & Pair Nesting Benches on Wheels MINT! Benches
Hardwood
French Rattan DayBed Two Tone Mid Century Modern Wicker Bench Sofa c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
French mid century rattan daybed in a two tone finish, circa 1960, featuring sculptural woven
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Louis 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Superb bench in native wood of Louis XIII style. Twisted columns decorated with spinning tops on
Palisander
Faux Bamboo Carved Walnut Wood Rails Decorative Daybed Sofa Bench Frame MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Carved Walnut Wood Rails Decorative Daybed Sofa Bench Frame MINT!
Walnut
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Nesting Sofa & Coffee Tables + Pair Benches
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
his most exclusive items, rosewood. At perfect heights to be sofa + coffee tables, they tables overlap
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage Post Modern Karl Springer Chrome Daybed Chaise Sofa Bench by Selig
By Paul Tuttle, Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Ultra modern Chaise lounge / daybed / bench by Selig in the manner of Paul Tuttle. Style of Milo
Chrome
Pair 1970s Nesting Benches Matching Burl Console Sofa Table New Upholstery MINT!
By Heritage Furniture, Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair 1970s Nesting Benches Matching Burl Console Sofa Table New Upholstery MINT! 17" x 22" x 17
Upholstery, Burl, Lacquer
$4,656Sale Price / set|20% Off
Danish Midcentury Børge Mogensen 4 Seater Oak Bench Sofa and Two Armchairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A Danish midcentury 1950s oak and blue fabric lounge set featuring a 4 seater model 2219 bench sofa
Fabric, Oak
Minimalist Daybed /Sofa/Bench L 09H by Pierre Chapo in Elm, France
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Berlin, DE
A minimalist daybed L 09 by Pierre Chapo, crafted in solid elm with beautifully pronounced grain. Three loose seat cushions upholstered in textured Kvadrat Raf Simons fabric add a ...
Upholstery, Elm
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two
Teak
$24,556Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The
Teak, Wool, Rattan
Unavailable|$3,600
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bench, Sofa Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, circa 1970s Rosewood and chromed
Steel
Unavailable|$499
Harvey Probber Attributed Rolling Bench, Sofa Table
Located in Bronx, NY
Parsons design rolling bench sofa or cocktail table attributed to Harvey Probber.
Rosewood
Unavailable|$4,920
19th Century Brass and Wood Sofa or Bench from British Raj Period
Located in Savannah, GA
Indian sofa of wood with brass inlay and studs and brass and iron decoration. Purchased in Udaipur
Brass, Iron
Unavailable|$2,000
Kurt Ostervig Sofa Bench
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Ottawa, ON
Sofa bench by Kurt Ostervig in oak with Alcantara artificial suede upholstery developed by Miyoshi
Oak
Unavailable|$3,500
Monumental Stainless Steel Bench or Sofa
Located in Southfield, MI
Massively scaled stainless steel bench or sofa, intended for indoor use, and dating to the early
Unavailable|$8,216
Superb and Comfortable Pair of 1960s Spanish Leather Sofas/ Benches
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very stylish pair of circa 1960s Spanish three-seat leather sofas / benches retaining the
Leather
Unavailable|$17,174
Important 19th Century Historismn German Spessart Oak 'Cardinal Sofa'
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This is the absolutely rarest Version of a sofa, which is called in Germany usage as” Cardinals
Oak
Unavailable|$3,553
Upholstered Bench in Gray Boucle Attr. Oswald Haerdtl, Austria, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern upholstered bench in gray boucle attr. Oswald Haerdtl, Austria 1950s.
Bentwood
Unavailable|$9,179
Sofa, De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
De Sede DS-85, sofa and daybed.
Leather
Unavailable|$17,766
Midcentury Sofa Tendo Mokko
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This 3-seats and table bench has been made in the 1960s. It was part of a limited edition designed
Wood, Beech
Unavailable|$4,500
Rush Seated Directoire Style Cherry Sofa
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rush seated French antique bench with Directoire era design elements, specifically the turning in
Rush, Cherry
Unavailable|$5,400
French Antique Directoire Cherry Sofa, Rush Seat
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rush seated French antique bench with Directoire era design elements, specifically the shaped
Cherry
Unavailable|$27,389
Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ010704 Kangourou Sofa Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
every sense of the word. Summary: Status: Original Era mid century Origin: India Area: Chandigarh
Cane, Teak
Unavailable|$9,356
Beautiful Guillerme et Chambron Reupholstered sofa, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful Guillerme et Chambron reupholstered sofa, circa 1960. Excellent condition.
Unavailable|$9,356
Beautiful Guillerme et Chambron Reupholstered sofa, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful Guillerme et Chambron sofa. Reupholstered in a sheep fur.
Unavailable|$7,200
Swan Sofa, Arne Jacobsen Manufacture Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Swan sofa, Arne Jacobsen Manufacture Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1970 Black leather alu base
Leather
Unavailable|$9,356
Beautiful Italian sofa by Gugliermo Ulrich, reupholstered in a Sheep Fur
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful Italian sofa by Gugliermo Ulrich, reupholstered in a Sheep Fur. Excellent condition.
Unavailable|$1,539 / item
Two-Seat Faux Black Leather Sofa by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967
By Friso Kramer, Wilkhahn
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Re-upholstered two-seat sofa by Dutch Industrial designer Friso Kramer for Wilkhahn Germany in 1967
Aluminum
Mid Century Sofa Bench in Pink Naugahyde by California Furniture 1974
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a statement piece! Designed by California Furniture of Los Angeles. Tag states, upholstered in "shocking pink naug." and dated 6/15/74 Exceptional quality piece of furnitur...
Upholstery
Swedish Karl Johan Style Sofa Bench from the Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Karl Johan sofa bench with upholstered seat from the mid-19th century. This antique
Upholstery, Wood
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Three Seat Sofa Bench
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arthur Umanoff mid century walnut and stainless three seat sofa bench Sofa measures: 71 wide x 26
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Borge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa Bench, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid Century bentwood oak frame two-seat bench by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
Oak, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa or Bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern organic teak sofa or bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s. Re-upholstered in
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sofa or Bench by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Frõscher, 1970s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Fröscher Sitform
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern sofa or bench. Design by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Frõscher KG
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa or Bench by Arne Norell for Coja, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Coja Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern sofa or bench. Design by Arne Norell for Coja Culemborg. Striking
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century Swedish Birch Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning antique high back sofa is of Swedish design, with beautiful inlaid wood details and
Mid Century Pine Bench Sofa Table by Roland Wilhelmsson Produced in Sweden 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century bench / coffee sofa table in solid pine by Roland Wilhelmsson dated March 1970. In
Pine
Sold|$8,500
Paul Laszlo Caned Sofa Bench
By Paul Laszlo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Paul Laszlo caned sofa bench.
Cane, Walnut
Sold|$1,195
Danish Modern Three Seat Bench or Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Trenton, NJ
works in both modern and traditional settings. Whether you're aiming for a mid-century modern vibe or
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$7,500
Mid-Century Bench Ca.1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
High quality bench in teak wood with a small table on the right and set of two drawers on the left
Linen, Formica, Teak
Mid-Century, Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbler Modular Sofa Bench
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Rare sofa bench designed by Hans Olsen for Brahmin Møbler circa 1960s. Solid teak base with two
Suede, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Ming Style Carved Wooden Sofa/Bench With Arm Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the artistry of Asian design with this Ming Style Carved Wooden Sofa and armchair set
Wood
Sold|$5,450
Florence Knoll Bench Sofa Model 578
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll Bench Style Sofa, model 578. Perfect to use as a guest bed when people stay over
Metal
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