Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
These increasingly sought after period designed sofas have a great presence about them with alluring low swung very organic lines.
Wool, Beech
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period cut-out settle, sofa, or bench By Charles P.
Leather, Oak
De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
No smoke, no animals. The sofa features 6 pieces: – 1 wood frames – 1 seat cushions – 4 back cushions Designer: De Sede design team Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Mode...
Leather, Wood
Mid-century three-seat sofa produced in Italy during the 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Its elegant proportions and warm leather tone are characteristic of high-quality Italian lounge furniture from the period. The sofa is constructed with a solid wooden internal frame ...
Leather, Wood
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa or Bench
By Charles Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa or bench By Charles Stickley (branded signature on back of sofa) USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with bla...
Leather, Oak
De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofas in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
No smoke, no animals. The sofas features 12 pieces: – 2 wood frames – 2 seat cushions – 8 back cushions Designer: De Sede design team Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Mo...
Leather, Wood
2x De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofas in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
No smoke, no animals. The sofas features 12 pieces: – 2 wood frames – 2 seat cushions – 8 back cushions Designer: De Sede design team Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Mo...
Leather, Wood
Italian Modern Bentwood Sofa in the Style of Marco Zanuso, Europe 1970s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Almelo, NL
This sculptural Italian Modern two-seat sofa in the style of Marco Zanuso, produced in Europe during the 1970s, exemplifies the expressive modernist language and ergonomic sensibilit...
Upholstery, Bentwood
J. M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench or Settle Sofa
By J. M. Young and Sons, Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In the manner of Gustav Stickley By J.M.
Leather, Oak
Sofa/Side Table In Rosewood By Henry Kjærnulf For Vejle Møbelfabrik From 1960s
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Lejre, DK
— Designer: Henry Kjærnulf — Manufacturer: Vejle Møbelfabrik — Material: Rosewood — Period: 1960s — Type: Sofa/side table — Dimensions: H: 51 cm, W: 69 cm, D: 69 cm — Quantity: 2 p...
Rosewood
Rare 18th century Swedish Rococo Period Long Bench 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite, large and rare 18th century period Rococo sofa bench with hand-carved and richly decorated in scrolling carvings to three sides, Scraped to original cream white finish ...
Paint, Wood, Linen
Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood with floral carving, black and white striped
Located in Valladolid, ES
Technical Data Piece: Sofa Period: Napoleon III Measurements: 104 x 195 x 64 Condition: Good condition for its age and use
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
$2,653Sale Price / set|20% Off
ORCHID Modular Sofa & Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Made in France, 1970's period. Sectional sofa with 3 seperate seats that are held together with metal clamps (included) and 1 high back arm chair / lounge chair.
Fabric, Fiberglass, Polyester
Pair of De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofas in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
No smoke, no animals. The sofas features 12 pieces: – 2 wood frames – 2 seat cushions – 8 back cushions Designer: De Sede design team Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Mo...
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A period example of this sofa was sold by Christies New York 7th June 2013 Lot 345 achieving $75,000.
Walnut
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
These increasingly sought after late deco period designed sofas are great anchor pieces for the living room or bedroom with alluring low swung very organic lines.
Wool, Beech
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Wrought Iron Daybed Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The large daybed measures over 8 feet wide and is crafted in a French Directoire period Neoclassical style. The sofa features an architectural black-painted iron frame, a large recta...
Iron
Vintage Living Room Set by Svante Skogh, Teak & Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Svante Skogh, Asko
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage seating area armchair sofa Svante Skogh period 1950s design Svante Skogh Asko Finland condition good light signs of use size sofa 73.5 x 172 x 90 (hxwxd) size armc...
Fabric, Teak
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo Big Black Nightstand, Oak and Poplar
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Perfect for next to a bed or a sofa! specs Period/Model: New; Mid Century Modern Inspired Specs: Oak, Poplar, Commercial grade finish Customizable: Yes!
Oak, Poplar
Cristal Art Illuminated Patinated Brass & Glass Side Table, Italy, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The company's furnishings are often associated with the sophisticated aesthetic of postwar Italian interiors and are admired alongside the work of leading Italian modern manufacturer...
Brass
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench , Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In the manner of Stickley Brothers By The Lee Chair Co., Oneida, NY USA, Circa 1900...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Two-Seater Settee in mahogany, England 1900s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a mahogany & marquetry inlaid Edwardian Period antique settee/sofa. The back having a shaped padded support above three vase shaped splats with fine...
Mahogany
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench or Settee, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Louis XV style living room with gilded wood frame. Circa 1880.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Parisian work from the Napoleon III period, circa 1800. Dimensions: Sofa: H 112 x W 152 x D 61 cm; Seat height: 40 cm Armchair: H 105 x W 75.5 x D 58 cm; Seat height: 40 cm Possi...
Wood
$1,850 / item
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo Modern Oak Nightstand
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Perfect for next to a bed or a sofa! specs Period/Model: New; Mid Century Modern Inspired Specs: Oak, Poplar, Commercial grade finish Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor Customizable: Yes!
Wood, Oak
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Stamford, CT
Each example features an organic form upper with soft lines and curves sitting on four slightly tilted brass legs original from the mid-century time period. A matching sofa is availa...
Brass
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Late 19th Century Vintage French Napoleon III Settee Reupholstered White Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Period French Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood, with decorative brass filet (strip) and turned and fluted front legs resting on brass rings, with 100% white linen upholstered seat ...
Wood
$10,102Sale Price / item|20% Off
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Outdoor Collection by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The same device is adopted for all the other pieces in the collection, from the armchair with an arm-rest on one side only or on both, to the two- or three seater sofas. Over a perio...
Steel
Kennedy Collection Customizable Leather Lodge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(We also have a complete set in stock to include a sofa). Period: Contemporary Origin: Ciscos Size: 39" x 42" x 39" H Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exc...
Leather
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form.
Satin, Silk, Walnut
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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