SOPHIA II Modern dining chair
Located in Frazão, Porto
The SOPHIA II chair emerges from the modern evolution of the Sophia chair from Casa Magna.
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
$7,156 / set
H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1950s Style Italian Lounge Chair Sophia in Orange
Located in London, GB
The Sophia chair was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st century.
Metal, Brass
$7,156 / item
H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Inspired Italian Lounge Chairs in Velvet
Located in London, GB
The Sophia chair was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st century.
Metal, Brass
SOPHIA dining chair with brass tips
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and comfortable, SOPHIA is a chair with a special quilted details on the back.
Brass
$3,578 / item
H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury 1950s Style Italian Lounge Chair Sophia in Orange
Located in London, GB
We developed a lounge chair with the option of producing any number to your fabric specification.
Metal, Brass
$6,850 / set
H 32.75 in W 23.88 in D 33.25 in
Beige Bouclé Sophia Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar - a Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neutral lacquered mahogany model 5000 or Sophia slipper chairs with tufted seat and back. Newly refinished and reupholstered in a light écru off-white, ivory, sand or bone bo...
Mahogany, Fabric
$3,578 / item
H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Inspired Italian Lounge Chair ‘Sophia’ in Ivory Velvet
Located in London, GB
We developed a lounge chair with the option of producing any number to your fabric specification.
Velvet, Wood
$3,578 / item
H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Inspired Italian Lounge Chair ‘Sophia’ in Red Velvet
Located in London, GB
We developed a lounge chair with the option of producing any number to your fabric specification.
Metal, Brass
$8,500 / set
H 32 in W 23.75 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Mahogany and Blue Mohair Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early pair of model 5000 "Sophia" slipper chairs by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar (ca. 1955, Indiana, USA).
Mohair, Mahogany
Chair Sophia, Italy
By VG New Trend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 25.2 in
Set of 10 Sophia Dining Chair with Beautiful Back Details and Brushed Brass Tips
Located in Frazão, Porto
Beyond its undeniable beauty, Sophia dining chair is an elegant and comfortable piece, with sophisticated details on its back.
Brass
Sold
H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 25.2 in
Set of 6 Sophia Dining Chair with Beautiful Back Details and Brushed Brass Tips
Located in Frazão, Porto
Beyond its undeniable beauty, Sophia dining chair is an elegant and comfortable piece, with sophisticated details on its back.
Brass
Downtown Classics Collection Sophia Chair
By Downtown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Downtown Classics Collection Hand Carved Italian Paparazzi Chair.
The Sophia Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
Custom tufted linen and Walnut lounge chairs by Thomas Hayes Studio. The chairs have a solid Walnut base and elegantly tapered legs. The cushions have been upholstered in a high qua...
Walnut, Linen
The Sophia Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
Tufted black leather and Walnut lounge chairs by Thomas Hayes Studio. The chairs have a solid Walnut base and elegantly tapered legs. The cushions have been upholstered in a high qua...
Leather, Walnut
Rose Tarlow Sophia Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic balloon shaped curving back terminatin in small gathered scroll arms hand tied spring seat with extenuating scalloped skirt beautiful upholstered in mocha pony hair
Edward Wormley Model 5000 Slipper Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Cambridge, MA
A "Sophia" slipper chair designed Edward Wormley for Dunbar with tufted seat and back.
Wood, Upholstery
Edward Wormley Model 5000 Slipper Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Cambridge, MA
A "Sophia" slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with tufted seat and back.
Upholstery
$56,550
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo wing chair. The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made upholstered range. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Cop...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$3,387 / item
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Coralina II Nightstand Glossy Lacquered and Antique Brass Handle
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and sophisticated, the bedside table Coralina is characterized by a curved structure in lacquered finish, on which the drawers in are inserted. This bedside table also allow...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,000 / item
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Modern White Oak Dining Chair with Ebony Finish and Upholstered Seat
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A dining chair constructed of white oak with an ebony finish, shown in cut velvet upholstery. The upholstered seat and structured frame provide support suited for dining and hospital...
Oak
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
$2,779 / item
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Invicta Dining Chair in Velvet, Modern Design, Solid Wood, Portugal
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Invicta dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a sophisticated space. Upholstered in fa...
Fabric, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Opinion Ciatti Firenze Sacristy Dome Large Round Rug
By Sebastiano Tosi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The carpet collection Firenze is born from the collaboration between Sebastiano Tosi and Lapo Ciatti, inviting us to look higher and to be inebriated by beauty. In a game of mirrors ...
Velvet
$13,548 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern armchairs feature cream-colored fabric with decorative armrests. The plush upholstery, tufted backrest, and splayed legs add to the midcentury a...
Upholstery
$2,950
H 37.41 in W 37.01 in D 35.04 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Off-White Fabric & Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, fabric, beech, Italy, 1950s Classic pair of lounge chairs being a wonderful example of Italian design from the 1950s. The chairs are bold and curvy, yet very el...
Fabric, Beech
$6,390 / item
H 16.93 in W 18.12 in D 59.06 in
Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$12,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 126.78 in D 87.8 in
Contemporary King Size Bed with Velvet Headboard and Integrated Nightstands
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A timeless upholstered bed designed for contemporary residential, hospitality, and boutique hotel environments. Defined by its architectural proportions and integrated floating night...
Velvet, Wood
Customizable Tacchini Pigreco Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
The Pigreco chair is the first product designed by Tobia Scarpa, conceived in 1959 as a graduation project at the end of his studies in architecture at the University of Venice. The ...
Textile
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige shearling and brass lounge chairs, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s Seat Height (inches): 18" Arm Height (inches): 23.5" All items ship from High Point, North...
Brass
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