Movable Island
Fantasy Islands Movable Sofa, Sofa Bed by Kurt Beier, circa 1980s. FINAL SALE!
By Kurt Beier
Located in Schagen, NL
Large and rare sculptural piece from the 1980s,-1990s which can be easily turned into an 'island
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 137.8 in D 49.22 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 0.02 in
De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 88.59 in D 38.59 in
De Sede DS-164 Stool in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-164 Armchair in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 98.43 in D 59.85 in
De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 88.59 in D 38.59 in
De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 98.43 in D 59.85 in
De Sede DS-164 Armchair in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 98.43 in D 59.85 in
De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 98.43 in D 59.85 in
De Sede DS-164 Stool in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
island where it's at the best of use, having task light and movable arms and shades.
It would be great
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
People Also Browsed
Antique Meissen Gold Ming Court Dragon Chinoiserie Tea Cup & Saucer Swords
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Meissen scalloped porcelain demitasse cup and saucer, numbered B117 with gold and red dot Chinese Court dragons.
Measures: Saucer - 4.75” x 4.5” x 1.125” / Teacup - 3.5” x...
Category
Early 20th Century Ming Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.125 in W 4.5 in D 4.75 in
Nagono by Studio Dellarobbia Sectional Sofa
By DellaRobbia
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nagono by Studio Dellarobbia Sectional Sofa
Versatile sectional consisting of four pieces; (1) armless lounge chair, (1) corner piece, (1) chaise with right facing arm and one lo...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a b...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
H 29.625 in W 76 in D 33.625 in
Paulo en Costume d'Arlequin, Lithograph, Abstract Faces, African Mask, Stripes
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Union City, NJ
Artist: Pablo Picasso, After, Spanish (1881 - 1973)
Title: Paulo en Costume d'Arlequin (Paulo in Harlequin Costume)
Year of Original Artwork: 1926
Medium: Lithograph on Coventry Pape...
Category
1980s Abstract Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Rare Blue-Grey Leather Sofa by Saporiti, 1980s
By Saporiti
Located in Schagen, NL
Striking anthracite / Dark Blue / Grey Leather sofa manufactured by Saporiti circa1980s. Its design is definitely inspired by designs of the Memphis Group. The sofa remains in fair c...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Corner Sofa Smooth Velvet Feet Wood Brass Modular Italy 60s Turquoise
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant corner sofa in smooth velvet turquoise color composed of two elements, one curved and one two-seater with conical wooden feet and brass cups. A large round pouf is added to t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 122.05 in D 82.68 in
Vintage Modular Sectional Brandy Cognac Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa is manufactured in Germany.
It is a high quality manufactured seating group.
The producer is yet unknown.
It is a pure 70ties design w...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood
H 26.38 in W 112.21 in D 60.24 in
Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 19th Century Bamboo in Moonlight
Located in Kyoto, JP
Bamboo in moonlight
Gamo Rakan (1784-1866)
Hanging scroll, ink on silk.
Dimensions:
Scroll: 201 cm x 58 cm
Image: 137 cm x 45 cm
In this early 19th century work by ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 0.02 in
Accumulation of African Masks - Original Handsigned Collage
By Arman
Located in Paris, FR
Arman (Arman Fernandez, called)
Accumulation of African Masks
Original sticking / collage of lithographic elements
Handsigned in pencil
On board 78 x 61 cm (c. 31 x 24 in)
In 1998, ...
Category
1990s Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Modular Brown 1970s Sofa Living Room Suite, Germany
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Beautiful vintage brown 1970s modular sofa from Germany.
The fabric is a brown velours in good condition.
It consists 6 elements.
6 Seating elements
1 corner cushions
4 normal c...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Thayer Coggin Pair of Slipper Sofas or Loveseats by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great vintage pair of Hollywood Palm Beach Regency Thayer Coggin by Milo Baughman (tagged) slipper style loveseats, couches, sofa. Fabric is in found condition and has wear/spots. Re...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede Dark Brown Patchwork Patinated Leather DS88 Modular Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Geneva, CH
DS88 dark brown patchwork patinated leather modular sofa produced by De Sede Switzerland circa 1970s
4 square sections of 90 x 90 cm can be placed in various combinations
Very good c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Tibetan Thangka with polychrome pigments on cloth, circa mid to late 19th century. It depicts Yamantaka, also known as Vajrabhairava, who is a wrathful manifestation of Ma...
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Textile
Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and feature a mix of human and animal figures. They also feature ceremonial tribal designs on...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 61.03 in W 10.24 in D 1.38 in
Recent Sales
19th Century Pastry Table with Movable Top
Located in Pasadena, CA
From the 1800s lovely pastry. Original finish. Would make a great kitchen island. Measures: 31" H x
Category
Antique Early 1800s Farm Tables
Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850
Located in Madison, WI
Impressive 12.5' long kitchen island from country store counter out of an 1850s farm in central
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
French Medical Cart on Wheels as Movable Bar Cart Ice Bowl and Accessories Tray
Located in Madison, WI
Island getaway, this slender, elegant conveyance converted to a mobile bar cart may indeed seem like
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 17.25 in
Primitive Industrial Farmhouse Style White Painted Rolling Work Table Island
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful primitive white painted rolling work table or kitchen island in a farmhouse or industrial
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Parisian Dessert Cooker, Kitchen Island or Vanity
Located in Chicago, IL
could also set a butcher block, or stone on top and use it was a movable kitchen island, or next to your
Category
Vintage 1910s French Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Copper
Three Elephant Shooting Gallery Targets on Contemporary Mount
Located in Sheffield, MA
by William F. Mangels & Son, West 8th Street, Coney Island, New York. These elephants would have
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Stainless Steel Low Table Designed by Joe D'urso for Knoll International
By Knoll, Joseph D'Urso
Located in Providence, RI
easily movable. Build quality is absolutely amazing.
Joe D'Urso has confirmed that this is in fact his
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Movable Island", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Movable Island For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the movable island you’re looking for. A movable island — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage movable island now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a movable island — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A movable island is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter and Silvio Piattelli each produced at least one beautiful movable island that is worth considering.
How Much is a Movable Island?
Prices for a movable island start at $436 and top out at $20,235 with the average selling for $3,462.
More Ways To Browse
Extra Long Sideboard
Used Restaurant Counters
Antique Wood Shelving Unit
Sideboard Wheels
Asian Puppet
Antique Make Up Vanity
Extra Long Sideboard Cabinet
Stilnovo Balance
De Sede 86
Swiss Leather Chaise Longues
Kitchen Island Stone
White Modern Armchairs
Antique Reception Desks
Antique Reception Desk
Dutch Chaise Lounge
Used Restaurant Counter
3 Rotating Arms
Towel Bar Shelf