Mid Century Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional and rare 20th century three-part wall mounted sofa in brushed chrome plated steel, canvas and original patinated Niger leather upholstery. Designed in 1956 by Poul Kjærho...
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK 26 Wall Mounted Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm PK 26 wall mounted module from 1957
PK 26, Wall-mounted sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 26, Wall-mounted sofa consisting of two modules in steel and red leather. Designed in 1956.
PK 26 Wall Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare wall-mounted chair with a satin-chromed steel frame and button-tufted black leather cushions, designed by Poul Kjaerholm. Additional two (2) available in natural leather.
Steel
PK 26 Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1988.
Poul Kjærholm "PK 26, " Four Wall-Mounted Sofa Sections
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"PK 26", four wall-mounted sofa sections with chromed steel frame. Loose cushions in seat and back upholstered with original leather, fitted with buttons. Designed 1956. Manufactured...
Steel
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
Chrome
Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Wool, Teak
1950s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare and elegant sofa by Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, showcasing the refined proportions and architectural clarity that define his early Danish modern work. The sculptural frame, angled ...
Wood
$2,600Sale Price|60% Off
H 29 in W 71 in D 35 in
Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century slipper sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen of Denmark. Companion piece to the FD 172 slipper chairs, this sofa is a rare find. Ve...
Wood
Mid-Century Sofa by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
By Carl Straub
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century three seater sofa designed by Carl Straub in black leather and teak. Beautifully shaped metal base. Good overall condition with normal age related wear. No holes or...
Chrome
A mid century modern Danish, Ib Kofoed-Larsen Sofa, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning Mid-Century Modern vintage sofa from Ib Kofoed Larsen. The model `Kandidaten` stands out as a perfect piece of vintage Danish Design history.
Leather
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on walnut legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with natural tanned leather. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture in 1974.
Leather, Walnut
1960ties Illum Wikkelsoe , 2-Seat Sofa by Holger Christensen
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø 1919-1999. Two-seat sofa, freestanding, upholstered in brown leather, loose cushions with down filling, oak legs, 1960s 1970s. Produced by Holger Kristiansen,
Leather, Oak
$6,119
H 31.5 in W 79.93 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Denmark, 1950s Original leather.
Leather, Wood
Frits Henningsen sofa and executed in Denmark 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hammarö, SE
An exceptional Danish sofa designed by Frits Henningsen and executed in Denmark in the 1930s. This piece embodies Henningsen’s refined approach to cabinetmaking—where traditional cr...
Leather, Mahogany
Sofa (EJ315) by Erik Ole Jorgensen (1925-2002)
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red leather sofa with tufted seat and back, and a wood base.
Wood, Leather
Scandinavian 2-Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian two-seat sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak structure with black leatherette upholstered seat and cushions. This vintage sofa can be ...
Faux Leather, Teak
$40,795
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Steel
Illum Wikkelso ML90 sofa Mikael Lauersen Denmark 1956
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
ML90 sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Mikael Lauersen in Denmark, 1956. This remarkable piece of Danish modern design embodies the refined balance between sculptur...
Fabric, Oak
$7,950
H 29 in W 94 in D 30.5 in
Danish Modern Sofa by Pi Langlos Fabrikker / style Illum Wikkelso Hans Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful and early P.I. Langlos Fabrikker, Stranda sofa design. I believe Rosewood legs and detailing. Design in the style of Illum Wikkelso. Original early paper tag still attache...
Rosewood
$2,843
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 29.93 in
Original Arne Wahl Iversen Midcentury Sofa Couch Komfort Vintage
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönen Vintage Dreisitzer vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller "Komfort" zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa wurde von Arne Wahl Iversen, einem der größten skandinavischen Mö...
Leather, Teak
$27,973 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$2,200 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Table Lamps with Spherical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s features a clean, modern design built around a compact, geometric composition. Each lamp is structured as a solid brass cylinder risin...
Brass
$120,000 / set
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of Twelve Africa Walnut Dining Chairs 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto extraordinary set of twelve dining chairs model 'Africa' with sculptural frames in walnut including ebony with seats in saddle or cogn...
Brass
$6,060
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
$99,500
H 27.17 in W 116.93 in D 51.19 in
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
Fabric, Walnut
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Paavo Tynell custom wall lamp. circa 1950. Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremly rare custom made wall lamp design by Paavo Tynell and made in solid brass with pierces holes. Drawing by the artist available on demand. the wall lamp can be used upon a des...
Brass
Jim Sofa by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Jim Sofa XL Size By Proisy Studio. Numbered Edition. The Jim sofa stands as the centerpiece of Proisy Studio’s Modern Cowboy collection, a sculptural oversized curved sofa, 3 to 5-...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
$67,200Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.2 in W 93.31 in D 31.5 in
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Leather, Hardwood
$115,448
H 61.82 in W 38.59 in D 22.05 in
17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet On French Giltwood Regence Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
An Extremely Fine and Very Important 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on French Giltwood Stand of Regence Period circa 1680-1690 Provenance Likely acquired by Herman Willem ...
Giltwood, Lacquer
$116,000 / set
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 32 in
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Chairs, Teak & Cowhide, Art Deco, 1955-56
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Chairs, Taupe hide
Cowhide, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Vintage Fireside Sofa, Suede & Teak, India, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede with Leather Piping
Suede, Teak
Danke Studio table lamp in brass with silk shade
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This lamp was designed in our studio to expand the range of table lamps already available on our site. Particular attention was paid to the details of the finish, the patina of the b...
Brass
$48,000
H 23.63 in W 60.24 in D 30.32 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-B Bench Seat / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The sofa is a one-of-a-kind piece - unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quali...
Cane, Wood
The Ditchley Park Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A MAGNIFICENT BRASS-MOUNTED PIETRA DURA, EBONY AND EBONISED CABINET-ON-STAND, DUTCH, CIRCA 1650-80, THE PIETRA DURA PANELS FLORENTINE, MID 17TH CENTURY. Inset overall with paired Fl...
Alabaster, Limestone, Marble, Breccia Marble, Brass
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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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