Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This chair has been reupholstered by Cover & Couch with a beautiful orange fabric and is provided with new foam.
Fabric
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 16
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Our atelier restored and reupholstered the sofa. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request.
Leather
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 14
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Our atelier restored and reupholstered the sofa. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request.
Leather
$5,100 / item
Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed with comfort in mind, this chic and extremely comfortable piece is a true representation of the glamorous design period of 1970s Italy, making it a captivating addition to a...
Wool, Bouclé
$5,100 / item
Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed with comfort in mind, this chic and extremely comfortable piece is a true representation of the glamorous design period of 1970s Italy, making it a captivating addition to a...
Wool, Bouclé
$5,100 / item
Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed with comfort in mind, this chic and extremely comfortable piece is a true representation of the glamorous design period of 1970s Italy, making it a captivating addition to a...
Wool, Bouclé
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Our atelier restored and reupholstered the sofa. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request.
Leather
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Our atelier restored and reupholstered the sofa. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request.
Steel
Camaleonda Three-Seater in Boucle Wool with 2 Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sofa has been reupholstered in bouclé wool and has armrests on both sides.
Wool, Foam
Vintage Gobelin Upholstery Fabric in Various Blue & Red Colors, Late 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
Here a similar fabric shown reupholstered on a Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti.
Cotton
Vintage Gobelin Upholstery Fabric in Various Green & Orange Colors, Late 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
Here a similar fabric shown reupholstered on a Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti.
Cotton
Very Rare Living Room Set by Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk, 1950's
By Rudolf Wolf, Elsrijk
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a very rare and hard to find set of 1 chair, a two-seater sofa and a coffee table. We have completely reupholstered the 2-seater sofa and chair in a high quality green Rander...
Metal
Green Leather Camaleonda by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
This lounge sofa has been reupholstered in green leather. We have several of these unique camaleonda elements available, priced per piece.
Leather
Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Round Cushions, Indonesia 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric.
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$2,870 / set
Four Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Echt, NL
Designed by Joseph Andre Motte in the 1950s The chairs can be used separately but can also be combined to form a four-seat sofa. They are reupholstered in a grey woolen Divina Mel...
Metal, Chrome
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Easy Chair, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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