$5,753 / set
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
COR Orbis Modular Sofa In Corduroy By Luigi Colani, 1970s
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful modular sofa model Orbis, in original salmon/light pink corduroy, white lacquered wooden
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2 COR Orbis Midcentury Couchtische Luigi Colani Space Age 1960
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne Couch-/ Beistelltische von COR aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an
Plywood
$2,948
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 31.89 in
4er Set COR Orbis Midcentury Sofa Module Luigi Colani Space Age
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten vier wunderschöne Vintage Sofa Module von COR aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das
Plywood
$8,881
H 27.56 in W 151.58 in D 31.5 in
Luigi Colani Modular Orbis Sofa Table 1969 COR Germany Orange Velvet Space Age
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in Munster, NRW
Luigi Colani, 1969 for COR, Germany - modular Orbis sofa with original orange-red needle velvet
Plywood
Luigi Colani Space Age Orbis Longue Chair for COR 1960S
By Luigi Colani
Located in Čelinac, BA
Luigi Colani Orbis Longue Chair for COR 1960s
Fabric
$1,601 / set
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Space age Orbis lounge chairs by Luigi Colani for Cor, 1960s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare pair of space age 'orbis' lounge chairs designed by Luigi Colani and produced by Cor in the
Fabric, Wood
$3,470 / set
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Set Of Two Luigi Colani Modular Longue Chair Orbis For COR 1960s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Čelinac, BA
Luigi Colani Orbis Longue Chairs For COR Germany 1960s
Fabric, Plywood
Modular Orbis Armchair by Luigi Colani, for Cor, 1970's
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Brussels , BE
products such as pens, televisions, tableware and pianos." This armchair model "Orbis" is simple and
Fabric
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
COR Orbis modular sofa by Luigi Colani, 1970s
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Colani for COR. The sofa consists of 5 elements which can be easily moved around on wheels. This
Metal
COR Orbis modular sofa in corduroy by Luigi Colani, 1970s
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of four COR Orbis elements by Luigi Colani, 1970s. This set is in very good condition
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COR Orbis Modular Sofa In Beige Corduroy By Luigi Colani, 1970s
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
frame and chrome wheels, which was created in 1973 by Luigi Colani for COR. The sofa consists of five
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
COR Orbis Modular Sofa In olive green Corduroy By Luigi Colani, 1970s
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful modular sofa model Orbis, in original olive green corduroy, white lacquered wooden frame
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 151.58 in D 31.5 in
Luigi Colani Modular Orbis Sofa Table 1969 for COR Germany Orange Velvet
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Munster, NRW
Luigi Colani, 1969 for COR, Germany - modular Orbis sofa with original orange-red needle velvet
Plywood
Orbis modular sofa set by Luigi Colani for Cor Germany 1970
By Luigi Colani
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Orbis Modular Sofa Set by Luigi Colani for COR, Germany, ca. 1970 This striking Orbis modular sofa
Foam, Wood
Rare “Orbis” Modular Set from Luigi Colani by COR, Germany 70s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare “Orbis” modular set from Luigi Colani by Cor, Germany 70s. 2 x two seater, 1 x one seater and
Leather, Bouclé, Plywood
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
1970s Lounge Chair "Orbis" designed by Luigi Colani for COR, Germany
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Lounge chair ' Orbis' designed by Luigi Colani for Cor Germany. Upholstered in cognac leather with
Leather, Plywood
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H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Modulair "Orbis" Seating Units by Luigi Colani for COR Germany, 1970
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This pair of 'Orbis' Spage Age seating units was designed by flamboyant Industrial designer Luigi
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1969 Executive Armchairs Leather & Fiberglass Shell, Lübke
By Lübke, Eero Saarinen, Konrad Schäfer, Joe Colombo
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
popular Orbis line for COR during the 1970s. In 2000, the Arthe sofa by Wulf Schneider was awarded the
Metal
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,842
H 41.74 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
DF2000 trolley bar cabinet by Raymond Loewy for the Doubinsky Frères 1968
By Doubinsky Freres, Raymond Loewy
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
Metal
$4,995
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This bold highboy dresser from the 1970s pushes the boundaries of mid-century design. Crafted under the “Chapter One” collection by Broyhill, the piece channels the visionary aesthet...
Plastic, Hardwood
$3,315
H 19.1 in Dm 24.41 in
Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or sofa table Rotobar by Curver from plastic in orange color circa 1971, Netherlands. A bold and joyful new arrival, the wheel supported bar cart with 4 ( ...
Metal
1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
By Milo Baughman, Steelcase, Thayer Coggin
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
Upholstery
$1,898 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$7,616
H 23.63 in W 112.21 in D 49.22 in
Kwok Hoi Chan 'Chromatic' modular sofa in orange, yellow and cream
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in amstelveen, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970 This seamless seating system consists of three elements, which allow the creation of different con...
Fabric
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 34 in D 37 in
Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Very cool and rare swivel tilt lounge chair Space Age style, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This example is in untouched, original condition, showing only light cosmeti...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century cylindrical sofa, a masterpiece from Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. The sofa features a unique hammock-like structure crafted from connected wooden slats, supp...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$6,995Sale Price|41% Off
H 31 in W 112 in D 33.88 in
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Soaring like a streamlined icon of mid-century modern design, the Adrian Pearsall–style 1709-S platform daybed is a rare marriage of architectural line and functional elegance. With ...
Metal
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Sofa
By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this eye-catching modular sofa made a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets th...
Metal
$5,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.75 in
Large Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Gentlemans Chest Armoire
By Ettore Sottsass, Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This model is nearly impossible to find. Moreover, yellow is the most sought after option. Combined with the fact that we've restored this piece to outstanding condition, we're cer...
Plastic, Hardwood
$591
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Rare Side or Serving Table, Space Age Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical - rare type
Chrome
$4,612
H 19.63 in W 39.38 in D 19.63 in
Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Console, Rosewood & Chrome, 1970s Vintage Design
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Proudly display your turntable and receiver on this compact console. Mount your flat-screen TV above to complete your setup. The restoration team pulled no punches on this authenti...
Chrome
Vintage Modular Sofa, 80s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant corner modular sofa entirely restored and reupholstered. 5 modules Italy, 1980s.
Fabric, Wood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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