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Pop Missoni Sofa by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop is the modular sofa with double cushion on the seat and armrests, making it soft, enveloping
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pop Missoni Sofa 3 Seats by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop is the modular sofa with double cushion on the seat and armrests, making it soft, enveloping
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Mah Jong 34 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental iconic 20th century Mah Jong sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Shearling Missoni Gravita Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage sofa newly reupholstered in shearling. See in person at our Los Angeles showroom.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Wood
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
New Upholstered Orange Jens Risom Sofa Set with Missoni Fabric
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent set by Jens Risom in fully restored condition. The fabric is an orange yellow Missoni
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Missoni & Kenzo Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eleven piece modular Mah Jong Sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s. This
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Mah-Jong Sofa in Missoni and Kenzo Fabric
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Seattle, WA
A 12 pieces Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in a mix of Missoni and Kenzo
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mah Jong 35 piece sofa by Hans Hopfer in Kenzo / Missoni fabric for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
original fabric by Missoni and Kenzo Takada.
The sofa features 35 pieces:
20 seat cushions
9 backrest (2
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong Roche Bobois 12-piece sofa by H. Hopfer fine Missoni fabrics
By Missoni, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Milano, MI
e prodotto da Missoni (firma impressa sulla stoffa)
Il divano non è mai stato utilizzato quando i
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Satin, Velvet
H 14.18 in W 112.21 in D 74.81 in
Set of 3 Missoni-Style Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 3 Missoni-Style Armchairs, 1970s
A stunning set of three vintage armchairs from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Original Roche Bobois Mah Jong Ecksofa Hans Hopfer Missoni Modul
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 18-teiliges Mah Jong Ecksofa von Missoni für Roche Bobois zum Verkauf
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Stunning XXL Mah Jong 'Missoni Home' fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice XL Mah Jong modular sofa in the Missoni Home fabric with 4 corners! 30 pieces!
Designed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Hive Collection Set by Ego Paris with Missoni and Perennials Outdoor Fabric
By Ego
Located in Boston, MA
Hive collection set includes:
1x Hive one
Measures: W 37 X D 35.8 X H 38 In
Frame finish: FT42 chameleon grey
Cushions included:
(1) Seat fabric: M01 white marine vinyle
(1) ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 38 in W 180 in D 123 in
Vintage Missoni Square Flowers Rug Retro Carpet Floor Bedroom Midcentury Sofa
By Missoni
Located in London, GB
Beautiful flowers square rug by Missoni Home. Cubist roses and other flowers of thick wool weave
Category
1990s European Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton
Vintage Roche Bobois Mah Jong Missoni Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful large vintage Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer in the 1970’s. This set
Category
20th Century European Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mah Jong Composition Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, Italy 2019
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Gardena, CA
Wonderful Mah Jong sofa upholstered in Missoni fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong Composition Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, Italy 2018
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Gardena, CA
Beautiful 2018 Mah Jong sofa upholstered in Missoni fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Gaultier Missoni Seating Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier & Missoni sofa set. John Paul
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Textile
H 20.87 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Early 21st Century Stripe Upholstered Sectional Sofa, Attributed to Missoni
By Missoni Home
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 21st century stripe upholstered sectional sofa, attributed to Missoni
Two tight seat and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mah Jong Sofa by Missoni for Roche Bobois, 2000s Italy
By Missoni, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mah Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. An iconic sofa design made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mah Jong Modular Landscape Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer & Missoni for Roche Bobois
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Mah Jong sofa group was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971.
Large modular sofa
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Silk
H 20.87 in W 149.61 in D 112.21 in
Le Mah Jong Roche Bobois Modular Sofa Square Cushion Set Missoni Silk Corduroy
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular sofa square cushion set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Roche Bobois by Hans Hopfer Mah Jong Missoni Home Sectional Sofa, Set of 5
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Basildon, London
to upholster the sofa, and this set features fabric from the Missoni Home range.
Comprising of
Category
2010s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Fabric
H 20.87 in W 37.8 in L 20.87 in
Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Missoni for Roche Bobois, set of 13 pieces, 2000s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Missoni Home
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the original Mah Jong sofa, adorned with high-quality fabrics
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Sofa Mah Jong by Kenzo & Missoni for Roche Bobois, set of 15 pieces, 2000s
By Kenzo Takada, Missoni Home, Roche Bobois
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the original Mah Jong sofa, adorned with high-quality fabrics
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa, Missoni Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Missoni, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and a textile from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Pair, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Missoni, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and a textile from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Set, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2014
By Roche Bobois, Missoni, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and a textile from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Roche Bobois "Mah Jong" Sofa - In Missoni Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
sofas available today, it being a rare opportunity to acquire a gorgeous "Mah Jong" sofa, consisting of
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Missoni Mah Jong Sofa from Roche Bobois, France, Set of 13
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Missoni Mah Jong sofa from Roche Bobois, France, Set of 13.
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Roche Bobois Mah-Jong Sectional Sofa Missoni Fabric
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Seattle, WA
A substantial 15 pieces Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in Couture Jean
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Giovanni Offredi Onda Wave Sofa with Original Missoni Fabric for Saporiti Italia
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Miami, FL
Rare three seat Onda Wave arm sofa with original Missoni fabric designed by Giovanni Offredi for
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 110 in D 43 in
Saporiti Italia, Wave Sofas in Missoni Linen (Pair of 2), c.1980
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Matching Vintage Pair of 2 x Saporiti Italia Wave Sofas, upholstered in original MISSONI Pale
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
‘Confidential” Sectional Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Missoni Fabric
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Confidential" series sectional sofa in original Missoni fabric. Designed by Alberto Rosselli
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 22 in W 95 in D 95 in
Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Kenzo & Missoni for Roche Bobois, Set of 25 Pieces
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the original Mah Jong sofa, adorned with high-quality fabrics
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Velvet
H 35.83 in W 149.61 in D 112.21 in
Mah Jong Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, Missoni
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
cushions on the floor, or stack them to create a comfortable sofa. The addition of the Missoni fabrics
Category
Vintage 1980s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Kenzo & Missoni for Roche Bobois, set of 25 pieces
By Roche Bobois
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the original Mah Jong sofa, adorned with high-quality fabrics
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Velvet
H 40.95 in W 149.61 in D 112.21 in
Mario Bellini“Le Bambole” Vintage Two-Seat Sofa Missoni Fabric B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare pair of " Le Bambole" in Missoni Fabric settees by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Designed in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 59.06 in
Mah Jong' 11 Piece Living Room Set by Missoni for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Gardena, CA
several sofas that have become iconic pieces in Roche Bobois collections.
In 1971, Hopfer created the Mah
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
H 8.27 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Mah-Jong 24 pieces Sectional Sofa in Missoni Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Seattle, WA
A substantial 24 pieces Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in Missoni Home
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 20 in W 150 in D 111 in
Outdoor Mah Jong Sectional Sofa Upholstered in Missoni by Roche Bobois, Set of 7
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
The Outdoor Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Roche Bobois, upholstered in Missoni fabrics, is a striking
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 69 in W 190 in D 125 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Mah-Jong 18 pieces Sectional Sofa in Missoni Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Seattle, WA
A substantial 18 pieces Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in Missoni Home
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 20 in W 150 in D 75 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Missoni Multi Color Daybed, Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Roche Bobois, Missoni, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and a textile from the house of Missoni
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Missoni Multi Color Lounge Chair Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and a textile from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong Sectional sofa set, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Gaultier & Missoni, Italy. Custom set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7 in W 36 in L 7 in
Mah-Jong 8 Piece Living Room Set by Missoni for Roche Bobois, France
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Kenzō Tange
Located in Gardena, CA
several sofas that have become iconic pieces in Roche Bobois collections.
In 1971, Hopfer created the Mah
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
H 37.41 in W 37.41 in L 37.41 in
Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Tulip Floral Loveseat Set
By Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong Modular sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Tulip Floral loveseat set. Extremely rare in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Textile
H 20.87 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
1960s Pedestal Stool Footstool Midcentury Seat Sofa Armchair Green Missoni Style
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Italian stool in a pleasing M shape and Missoni style fabric on wooden pedestal, a stylish
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni & Gaultier Corner Lounge
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni & Gaultier Corner Lounge. Missoni’s iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Textile
H 53 in W 190 in D 95 in
Mah Jong Modular Composition Missoni Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional Mah Jong modular composition sofa
design by Hans Hopfer
Modular seating by element
Category
2010s European Modern Sectional Sofas
Roche Bobois "Mah Jong" Sofa & Table - In Missoni Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
Composition-Missoni" sofa, consisting of a number of sofa-units capable of making any number of seating
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Roche Bobois by Hans Hopfer Mah Jong Missoni Home Sectional Sofa, Set of 13
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Basildon, London
to upholster the sofa, and this set features fabric from the Missoni Home range.
Comprising of
Category
2010s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
H 8.27 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Pair, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and a textile from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Set, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and a textile from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Set, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2014
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and a textile from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Regency Chippendale Camelback Sofa in Missoni Inspired Upholstery
By Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Chippendale style camelback sofa with gorgeous Missoni inspired zig-zag fabric upholstery.
A
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Revival Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Mah Jong Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Kenzo Missoni 21 Piece Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Takada and Missoni fabric. The mid-century sofa was designed in France and consists of 21 pieces and one
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa with Missoni Fabric by Saporiti Italia, 1980s
By Saporiti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century 3 seat sofa with Missoni fabric by Saporiti Italia, 1980s
The sofa upholstered
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 22.84 in W 94.89 in D 35.44 in
Le Mah Jong Roche Bobois Modular Sofa Missoni Square Cushion Set, Teal & Orange
By Hans Hopfer, Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular square sofa cushion set (c 2015) by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the missoni couch you’re looking for. A missoni couch — often made from fabric, velvet and silk — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage missoni couch now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a missoni couch — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A missoni couch is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer and Missoni each produced at least one beautiful missoni couch that is worth considering.
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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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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.
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