Modular Four-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, in Easy Clean Teal Fabric
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Whether you're looking to create a cozy reading nook, a stylish conversation area, or a functional dining bench, Hanabira's modular design and adaptability make it the ideal choice f...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Modular Four-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, in Easy Clean Forest Fabric
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Whether you're looking to create a cozy reading nook, a stylish conversation area, or a functional dining bench, Hanabira's modular design and adaptability make it the ideal choice f...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Modular Four-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, in Easy Clean Coral Fabric
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Whether you're looking to create a cozy reading nook, a stylish conversation area, or a functional dining bench, Hanabira's modular design and adaptability make it the ideal choice f...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Modular Sofa Seating, Gerogen Nelson for Herman Miller, covered in Dedar fabric
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
in 1955 nelson developed the „modular seating system“, including sofas, benches, sideboards and tables, all interchangeable in a very modern “mix and match”-attitude. often used for ...
Steel
Modular 4 seater Hanabira T2 in E.C dark gray fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Whether you're looking to create a cozy reading nook, a stylish conversation area, or a functional dining bench, Hanabira's modular design and adaptability make it the ideal choice f...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark.
Teak
$23,617Sale 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.
Teak, Wool, Rattan
Wall mirror by Sori Yanagi, Japan, 1970s
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Functioning fluidly as a bench, daybed, or low display console, it represents a timeless synthesis of cross-cultural minimalism, structural honesty, and modular versatility.
Wood
$9,945 / item
Meg 2P Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Metal Belts
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Available in two- or three-seater versions, the Meg sofa is part of a wider collection that includes modular sofas, armchairs, benches, poufs and coffee tables.
Metal
Meg 3P Light Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Leather Belts
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Available in two- or three-seater versions, the Meg Light sofa is part of a wider collection that includes modular sofas, armchairs, benches, poufs and coffee tables.
Leather, Fabric
Kai Kristiansen Entre Bedside Table Low by Dagmar in Oak
By Kai Kristiansen, Dagmar
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, Entre Bedside Table, 1950s A key figure in the Danish Modern movement, Kai Kristiansen designed the iconic Entre series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside c...
Oak
Meg P Light Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Leather Belts
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Meg P Light is part of a wider collection that includes modular sofas, armchairs, benches, poufs and coffee tables.
Leather, Fabric
Meg P Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Metal Belts
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Meg P is part of a wider collection that includes modular sofas, armchairs, benches, poufs and coffee tables.
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands - New Edition
By Dagmar, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kristiansen's Entre Series was designed as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches and chests with manufacturing efficiency at the forefront of his mind.
Walnut, Oak
$4,308 / item
Kai Kristiansen Walnut Nightstand - New Edition
By Dagmar, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kristiansen's Entre Series was designed as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches and chests with manufacturing efficiency at the forefront of his mind.
Walnut
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Danish Walnut Nightstands - New Edition
By Dagmar, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kristiansen's Entre Series was designed as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches and chests with manufacturing efficiency at the forefront of his mind.
Walnut
$28,000 / set
"Seven Stacked Benches, after Shelves" by RO/LU
By RO/LU
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular plywood shelving or bench or tables, made by the now defunct Minneapolis-based contemporary design studio RO/LU.
Plywood
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