Jay Spectre Midcentury American White Suede Upholstered Ottoman with Backrest
By Jay Spectre
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury American (1970s) barrel form ottoman with low backrest, upholstered in beige suede, featuring oval shaped, beveled legs extending up the sides. (Jay Spectre).
Leather, Upholstery, Suede, Fabric, Wood
S Shape Light Beige Lamb Sofa with Double Backrest by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Siamese sofa by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 138 x L 83 x H 43-63cm Materials: Lamb and ashwood Also availa...
Bouclé, Wood
$3,913 / item
Yum Yum Small Pouf in Cream Fabric by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is a sum of opposites, and as such, utterly charming. Yum Yum is a pouf with a backrest, precisely a soft padded pouf with a strong wooden backrest.
Fabric
$4,560 / item
Yum Yum Large Pouf in Brown Fabric by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is a sum of opposites, and as such, utterly charming. Yum Yum is a pouf with a backrest, precisely a soft padded pouf with a strong wooden backrest.
Fabric
$6,892 / item
Yum Yum Sofa in Green Nabuk Leather by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is a sum of opposites, and as such, utterly charming. Yum Yum is a pouf with a backrest, precisely a soft padded pouf with a strong wooden backrest.
Leather
21st Century Modern Big Round Pouf for Outdoor Code Made in Italy
By Parisotto + Formenton 1
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Code Out identifies an aesthetic-formal language of simple geometric signs, which compose an alphabet of informal seating: poufs and maxi poufs, enriched with backrests and integrate...
Steel
21st Century Modern Big Triangular Pouf for Outdoor Code Made in Italy
By Parisotto + Formenton 1
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Code Out identifies an aesthetic-formal language of simple geometric signs, which compose an alphabet of informal seating: poufs and maxi poufs, enriched with backrests and integrate...
Steel
21st Century Modern Big Square Pouf for Outdoor Code Made in Italy
By Parisotto + Formenton 1
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Code Out identifies an aesthetic-formal language of simple geometric signs, which compose an alphabet of informal seating: poufs and maxi poufs, enriched with backrests and integrate...
Steel
Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in MIlano, IT
The wood has scattered light scratches. Measurements in cm Pouf 68x60x48h Armchair with fully extended backrest 73x106x90h 46h seat 55h armrest Armchair with raised backrest 73x83x100h
Leather, Wood
$50,166 / item
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat modules can also be used individually as pouf or tatami elements. DIMENSIONS: 4 - seat module with inclined backrest: L100 D100 H74, seat H39 cm; 2 - corner seat module w...
Fabric, Upholstery
$39,717 / item
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat modules can also be used individually as pouf or tatami elements. DIMENSIONS: 3 - seat module with inclined backrest: L100 D100 H74, seat H39 cm; 2 - corner seat module w...
Upholstery, Fabric
$63,270 / item
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat modules can also be used individually as pouf or tatami elements. DIMENSIONS: 4 - seat module with inclined backrest: L100 D100 H74, seat H39 cm; 2 - corner seat module w...
Fabric, Upholstery
$29,268 / item
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat modules can also be used individually as pouf or tatami elements. DIMENSIONS: 2 - seat module with curved backrest: L100 D100 H74, seat H39 cm; 2 - corner seat module wit...
Fabric, Upholstery
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in MIlano, IT
The 3 modules are: a rectangular pouf, a module with a backrest and one with a backrest and armrest.
Leather
Round Breola Pouf, With Backrest, Faux Leather, Made in Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
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...
Faux Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Angolo Modular Pouf w/Backrest in Velvet, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Tato
Located in Gargallo, NO
Small pouf with backrest with velvet upholstery in a wide range of colors.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Sella Low Pouf in Velvet, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Tato
Located in Gargallo, NO
From the pen of Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, TATO recovers this hidden gem designed in 1961, which consists of a trio of cylindrical poufs with backrests. The three different seat he...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in Dm 16.93 in
Sella High Pouf in Felt Wool, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Tato
Located in Gargallo, NO
From the pen of Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, TATO recovers this hidden gem designed in 1961, which consists of a trio of cylindrical poufs with backrests. The three different seat he...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 24.81 in Dm 16.93 in
Sella Medium Pouf in Felt Wool, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Tato
Located in Gargallo, NO
From the pen of Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, TATO recovers this hidden gem designed in 1961, which consists of a trio of cylindrical poufs with backrests. The three different seat he...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pouf Marilen with Backrest, Faux Leather, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
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...
Steel
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Armchairs with Reclining Backrest and Pouf, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Padded wooden structure lined with new velvet fabric. Reclining backrest by lever positioned on the external side.
Velvet, Wood
Spectacular Hollywood Regency Round Plush Pouf
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The show stealer in a room, this rare find offers sitting in the round on a plush "pouf" with central pillar backrest. Upholstery is the finest quality relief cut velvet in soft gree...
Henge Italian Pouf Swivel Stool
By Henge07
Located in Seattle, WA
Henge Italian “Gelly” Pouf Swivel Stool with Backrest A playful yet refined accent, the Gelly pouf stool by Henge brings compact, cylindrical elegance and surprising comfort to any ...
Metal
Henge Italian Pouf Swivel Stool
By Henge07
Located in Seattle, WA
Henge Italian “Gelly” Pouf Swivel Stool with Backrest A playful yet refined accent, the Gelly pouf stool by Henge brings compact, cylindrical elegance and surprising comfort to any ...
Metal
$1,650 / item
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
$4,933 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$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
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$3,024 / item
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 24.41 in
Armchair Play in Boucle – Award-Winning Design Furniture for Home and Living
Located in Kyiv, UA
The PLAY armchair, designed by Dmitriy Kozinenko, is a bold and playful piece that combines geometric artistry with exceptional comfort. Winner of the "Best Residential Lounge Seatin...
Fabric, Plywood
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$20,290 / item
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 62.21 in
Modern Galapinhos Curved Sofa, Cream Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Galapinhos Curbed Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by ...
Bouclé, Oak, Leather, Wool, Linen
$10,928 / item
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti Collezioni 21st Century Le Nuvole Sofà WHITE designer S. Giobbi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Seat and backrest with wooden structure in multilayers and stell- Seat and backrest padding in polyurethane foam of different layers covered with tissue and synthetic fiber for bette...
Foam, Wood
$9,333 / item
H 21.26 in W 29.93 in D 20.48 in
Curved Horn-like Seat Lamb and Ashwood Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Taurus by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 76 x L 52 x H 54 cm Materials: Lamb and ashwood. Available in Bouclé...
Bouclé, Ash
$10,319 / item
H 29.53 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Soft Cloud-like Form Lamb and Wood Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Bling bling chair by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 79 x H 75 cm Materials: Lamb, ashwood Available in Bouclé...
Bouclé, Ash
$16,510 / item
H 27.56 in W 118.12 in D 40.16 in
Contemporary Three-Seater Sofa by Hessentia Upholstered in Grey Bouclé Fabric
By HESSENTIA, Cornelio Cappellini
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Gio sofa is the result of a long design process and a synergistic collaboration between the architect Luca Erba and company Cornelio Cappellini. This sofa amazes for its soft and def...
Fabric, Bouclé
Dip Bed Low, Modern Design in Ewe Black Boucle
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Our modern Dip Bed is the perfect addition to any contemporary bedroom. Crafted from high-quality materials, this bed is not only stylish but also durable and long-lasting. The slee...
Upholstery
$10,458 / item
H 24.81 in Dm 31.11 in
Playful Round Cream Lamb Ottoman with Cylindrical Legs by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Bling Bling ottoman by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 79 x H 43-63 cm Materials: Lamb, ashwood Also available...
Bouclé, Wood
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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