$2,750
H 30 in W 90 in D 34 in
1980s Italian Salotti Natuzzi Post Modern Beige Modular 3Pieces Sectional
By Natuzzi Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
modular three pieces sectional. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and refinement
Leather, Wood
Grey Velvet Natuzzi Sectional Sofa
Located in North York, ON
This modern sectional sofa is wholly pristine. It has an extended chaise section and sofa section
Metal
Sold
H 33 in W 116 in D 64 in
Contemporary Modern Natuzzi Black Leather 4-Seat Sectional Sofa with 2 Chaises
By Natuzzi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a Natuzzi, black leather, two-seat sectional sofa, with a pair of
Leather
1980s Red Leather Sectional Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Natuzzi
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Vintage red leather sectional sofa. 8 ft wide with extra long 9 ft + chaise lounge. Quilted or
Leather
Natuzzi Plaza Large Sectional Sofa
By Natuzzi
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Plaza Large Sectional Sofa by Natuzzi, a stunning addition to any living space
Suede
Italian Natuzzi Black Leather Sectional Sofa
By Natuzzi
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Natuzzi black leather sectional sofa or couch, "made in Italy" label to underside. 30" H x
Leather
$2,904 / set
H 26.78 in W 133.86 in D 33.47 in
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s. The sofa consists of four seating elements, 2 two-seats and 2 one-seats. The elements can be attached to each other with...
Leather
$1,028
H 25.6 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Vanity dressing table by Raymond Loewy by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dressing table - Raymond Loewy - model "DF2000" - Doubinsky Frères - 1960s Wear Consistent with age And Use : See Photos Compagnie de L’Esthétique Industrielle (CEI) was a design co...
Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood
$2,290
H 24.02 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Italian 1970s Erasmo Sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Manner Living Room
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
This stunning and amazingly comfortable sofa in the manner of the iconic Erasmo sofa from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia , is a beautiful example of 1970s Italian design. Curren...
Wood, Fabric
1970s MOD Yellow Velvet Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of petite swivel lounge chairs designed in the style of Milo Baughman. We just had them professionally reupholstered in a canary yellow velvet. Like new condition ready to be ...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Brown German 3-seat Modular Design Sofa Boucle, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage modular sofa was made around the 1970s in Germany. It features 3 elements covered in brown boucle fabric. It is very comfortable with only minimal signs of wear, as show...
Fabric
Mario Bellini Amanta Longue Chair Italy 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mario Bellini Amanta Longue Chair For BB Italia 1972
Fabric, Plastic
$3,390
H 31 in W 88 in D 45 in
Vintage Postmodern Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Cloud Sofa For Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Cloud Sofa for Upholstery The Vintage Postmodern Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Cloud Sofa is a striking piece that embodies mid-cent...
Upholstery
$1,694 / item
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 in
Giancarlo Piretti Iconic Alki Lounge Chair in Original Blue Upholstery Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Giancarlo Piretti Alky chairs in original blue upholstery, Italy, 1969 Giancarlo Piretti designed these Alky chairs for Castelli in 1969. Sculptural, fantastic modern design in th...
Aluminum
Post Modern Modular Seating Group
Located in Raleigh, NC
This is a vintage seating group fully restored in a sturdy woven fabric. These have a unique curved structure with a sculptural look that seem to float. Each element measures 31" wid...
Upholstery
$3,181Sale Price|10% Off
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Meccano Metal Desk - Headboard, Collectible Italian Furniture, Spinzi Milano
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Spinzi Meccano - Bedroom Desk - Headboard Writing Table Headboard-Desk from Spinzi's Meccano collection, designed to be placed behind a queen size double bed to provide a comfortabl...
Metal
Modular Orbis Armchair by Luigi Colani, for Cor, 1970's
By Luigi Colani
Located in Uccle, BE
Modular Orbis Armchairs or sofa by Luigi Colani, for Cor, 1970's
Fabric, Wood
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