Pair of Nathan Anthony “Haus” Custom Sofas. U.S.A. 21st Century
By Nathan Anthony
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly customized pair of Nathan Anthony “Haus” sofas, showcasing the designer’s signature architectural patchwork detailing and refined contemporary form.
Fabric
Nathan Anthony Modern Kinetic Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Showroom New. Nathan Anthony is known for their award winning furniture designs.
Fabric, Wood
Nathan Anthony Modern Evok Sofa and Evok Bumper Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Showroom New. The Nathan Anthony Evok Sofa is a striking Euro-inspired Modular Design with Ample Seating, Playful Cushioning and Accent Pillow Arrangements.
Fabric, Wood
Baron Rothschild Group Portrait Oil Painting Circa 1890
Located in New York, US
Since Sir Anthony had no male heirs, the baronetcy passed on his death by special remainder to his nephew Nathan.
Canvas
Nathan Anthony Chess Chairs in Orange Upholstery
By Nathan Anthony
Located in San Diego, CA
Nathan Anthony Chess swivel chairs feature a rear view open area with a slight pitch for enhanced comfort and as attractive silhouette.
Cotton
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa Sectional consist of 6 pieces plus two ottomans. Multiple sections of sofa retain Craft Assoc. labels. Each ottoman measures- 3...
Upholstery
Classic Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa Ca' 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic three seat sofa by Jens Risom, ca' 1960's. Sculpted and recessed walnut base, model #2516. Freshly reupholstered and ready to be enjoyed for many years. The cushions are re...
Upholstery, Walnut
$16,750 / item
H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 40.16 in
Custom Sofa with Wooden Base and Velvet Upholstery, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
This sofa is a stylish and versatile piece that blends contemporary design with a vintage touch. It features a wooden base and convex edges, providing both comfort and a sleek aesthe...
Stainless Steel
$26,509 / item
H 28.35 in W 157.49 in D 40.16 in
Patricia Urquiola Mon-Cloud Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Fabric, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
Fabric
$24,000 / item
H 84 in W 138 in D 180 in
Modern Square Arm Sectional Sofa with Chaise, Fabric & Wood, USA Made
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A low-profile sectional defined by its broad proportions and clean, squared lines. The generous arms and deep seating create a relaxed, tailored silhouette designed for comfort and l...
Fabric, Wood
Todd Hase Designed Hollywood Sofa
By Todd Hase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern details with old Hollywood Glam designed by Todd Hase. Add some modern elements to your living space. This Classic sofa will work well with many styles of interiors an...
Textile
Vintage Custom Geometric Sectional Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage custom geometric sectional sofa is a striking embodiment of mid-century modern design, blending bold visual impact with refined craftsmanship. Upholstered in a light-ton...
Fabric, Wood
$5,676 / item
H 33.86 in W 137.8 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern 3 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units 2 Seats - D 100 x W 250 x H 86 cm 3 Seats - D 100 x W 350 x H 86 cm With Chaise Longue - D 195 x W 350 x H 86 cm Available in other configurations. The S...
Textile, Wood
$27,178 / set
H 27.56 in W 114.18 in D 49.22 in
Settee, Sofa, Pair of 6-Seat, Custom Made, Terence Conran, Sutton Place
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This massive pair of 6-seat sofas were commissioned as part of Stanley J Seeger’s remodeling and grand redecoration of Sutton Place. They are upholstered in two-tone brown and blue c...
Cord
Larry Laslo for Directional Down Sofa, Pair Available
By Directional, Larry Laslo
Located in New York, NY
Modernist sofa designed by Larry Laslo for Directional featuring new Italian Ivory Boucle fabric. Back and seat feature cushions which are foam wrapped down and are extremely comfort...
Upholstery, Wood, Down
$8,500 / set
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 35.83 in
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats
By Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats An exceptional example of Italian mid-century design, this 1970s modular lounge sofa set combines timeless...
Upholstery, Beech
$16,400 / item
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 78.75 in
Custom Made Modular Sofa – Exceptional Comfort with Exaggerated Proportions
Located in New York, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics. Shown with taupe cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring ...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Upholstery
$9,850 / item
H 31.5 in W 113.78 in D 39.38 in
Extra Deep Fully Upholstered Sofa With Minimalist Design & Ergonomic Proportions
Located in New York, NY
This extra deep sofa explores proportion through mass, softness, and continuous curvature. The design is defined by its monolithic silhouette, gently rounded arms, and oversized seat...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Custom Warren Sofa by MC Home, Hand-Crafted, Wool Fabric, USA
Located in New York, NY
New to the MC Home custom collection is the Warren sofa, shown here. Featuring clean lines and low profile, the contemporary sofa is made with solid wood frame, feather wrap foam be...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$10,700 / item
H 31.5 in W 113.78 in D 39.38 in
Extra Deep Fully Upholstered Sofa With Minimalist Design & Ergonomic Proportions
Located in New York, NY
This extra deep sofa explores proportion through mass, softness, and continuous curvature. The design is defined by its monolithic silhouette, gently rounded arms, and oversized seat...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$5,301 / item
H 33.86 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Style 2 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units 2 Seats - D 100 x W 250 x H 86 cm 3 Seats - D 100 x W 350 x H 86 cm With Chaise Longue - D 195 x W 350 x H 86 cm Available in other configurations. The Sublime co...
Textile, Wood
$2,173 / item
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Fox Bar Stool in Dedar Tiger Mountain Fabric — Statement Seating for Home Bars
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
The Fox bar stool wears its Dedar Tiger Mountain fabric like a trophy coat. Designer Dmytro Kozinenko gave the stool one unforgettable feature — a soft back leg that curves like a fo...
Metal
$22,000 / set
H 36 in W 69 in D 53 in
Two Way Two Part "C" Shape Striped Upholstery Custom Sofa Couch w/ Tassels MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Measured individually. Offers long or short rectangle set up wrap around design sofa. Long set up measures 138" and the short set up is 106" long. Phenomenal mid century modern desi...
Upholstery
$6,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
ClassiCon Set of 3 Bow Coffee Table by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
N° 3 70 x 70 x 31 cm N° 5 100 x 100 x 25 cm N° 4 100 x 100 x 19 cm Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres pr...
Brass
$9,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 74.5 in D 34.5 in
Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Love Seats Sofas Jack Lenor Larsen
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar love seat sofas. They retain their original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric in close to excellent condition. All the cushions are...
Upholstery, Walnut
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, ...
Upholstery
$3,000 / item
H 19 in W 62 in D 18 in
Jana Entry Bench, Upholstered Cushion Version - Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Jana entry bench is an original design, rooted in my love of all things modern, mid century, and Scandanavian. It's lovingly hand-built by me and my team from solid walnut (other...
Walnut
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available. USA, circa 1944. From an important estate. Silk over oak frame. Measures: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in. 224 W x 68.5 D x 83.8 H cm. Featured in...
Silk, Wood
$25,000
H 13 in Dm 48 in
Modern Plump Round Coffee Table in Bold Blue, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump Coffee Table by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid Resin H 13" x D 48" A continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. The shapes play upon the effect that resin has as...
Resin
$32,000 / set
H 27.25 in W 80.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Mahogany Sofas / Daybeds by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of mahogany framed sofas / daybeds designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in Zink / Sappheo / Cypress.
Mahogany
$2,221 / item
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
WESTMINSTER - Sculptural handmade bench in exotic veneer Bubinga Pomele
Located in Kraków, Województwo małopolskie
A bench that speaks through silence. Crafted from rare bubinga pomelé veneer, this sculptural seating piece merges bold geometry with refined craftsmanship. The smooth, low wave deta...
Wood, Bubinga, Plywood, Lacquer
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