Vintage Imbuia Sofa by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This Imbuia sofa reupholstered in a stunning velvet was manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization.
Velvet, Imbuia
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric.
Fabric, Wood
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful sofa has been reupholstered in linen. It is in good used condition.
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 2-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in The Hague, NL
We have reupholstered this sofa in boucle offwhite mixed with dark green colour fabric.
Fabric, Bouclé
1970s Pair of Mid Century Chrome Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The previous owner has reupholstered the sofas, ensuring they look and feel as good as new.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The sofa has been reupholstered. Stained elm, back with ribs, loose back cushions and upholstered seat, covered in grey fabric.
Elm
Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric.
Fabric, Wood
European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a light, premium wool blend fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
We have reupholstered this sofa in linnen like fabric off white with a little bit of green in it, the fabric is called toffee.
Fabric, Bouclé
Brazilian Modern Sofa Mp-41 Designed by Percival Lafer in black leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Diego, CA
We have just reupholstered this gorgeous sofa with super soft black leather.
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Our atelier carefully restored and reupholstered the sofa in ivory bouclé. Slight signs of use and time.
Bouclé
Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered in faux shearling. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice.
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Sofa with Sculptural Legs, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric.
Fabric, Wood
William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan
By William Armbruster, Edgewood Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with expert craftsmanship, this grand sofa is reupholstered in wool boucle with a chrome-plated base, measuring 144” in length with a seat height of 18.50”.
Chrome
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, salmon pink furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15-20 years ago.
Velvet, Oak
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin.
Sheepskin, Wood
$2,598Sale Price|30% Off
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, furniture wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa. Partly new reupholstered by craftsman in quality furniture wool (charcoal grey back/side).
Wool, Beech
Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Sofa for Ab Record, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered in a premium wool blend fabric.
Wool, Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Sofa with Structural Legs, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The sofa has been reupholstered recently in premium fabric.
Fabric, Wood
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
Spectacular Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber even arm Tuxedo sofa. This sofa was reupholstered by the original owners in this sensational tropical abstract fabric probably in the 80's-has been well ca...
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman.
Velvet, Ash
Ingvar Stockum "Monte Carlo" Three-Seater Sofa for Futura Möbler, Sweden 1960s
By Futura Möbler, Ingvar Stockum
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric.
Upholstery, Wood
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Velvet, 1973
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Our atelier restored and reupholstered the sofa. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request.
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Dark Gray Leather
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley's iconic party sofa for Dunbar. Reupholstered in dark gray leather.
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Blue 3-Seat Sofa on Wood Base
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa on a wooden base with three seat cushions. The cushioning is in good condition, but needs to be reupholstered.
Fabric, Wood
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, beige/brown furniture fabric, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago.
Fabric, Oak
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banan" sofa, black-white fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 10 years ago.
Fabric, Beech
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood legs.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago.
Velvet, Beech
Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy
Located in Stamford, CT
Restored and reupholstered 1940s pencil rattan sofa, pair of armchairs, and glass top coffee table.
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
Percival Lafer Sofa, Re-upholstered in Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This model is one of his less commonly seen designs, distinguished by its solid wooden frame and softly suspended leather cushions. The sofa has been reupholstered by the previous o...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century MP-211 Leather and Rosewood Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
We reinforced the original foam and reupholstered the sofa in black leather to remain true to the original design.
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam, Rosewood
European Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa in Red Mohair, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium mohair fabric.
Metal
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Our atelier restored and reupholstered the sofa. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request.
Velvet, Plastic
Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
In 1979, Bellini was awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro for this revolutionary design, which distinguishes itself through its sculptural form and unparalleled comfort. The sofa ...
Fabric
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Curved Erwin Lambeth Sled Leg Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Erwin Lambeth curved back sled leg sofa. This sofa was reupholstered long ago in this wonderful sapphire blue crushed velvet and still looks great-only minor signs of age.
Upholstery, Walnut
Three-Seater Sofa with Carved Oak Frame, Denmark ca 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric.
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Vintage Brutalist “Staccato” Walnut Nightstands by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail i...
Walnut
De Puydt Three-Seater Sofa with Upholstered Cushions, Belgium 1970s
By De Puydt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric.
Wood
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, 1965, Set of 5
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Our atelier restored and reupholstered the sofa. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request.
Velvet, Foam
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dunbar Style Low Profile Sofa on Splayed Wood Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
This classic design embodies the timeless simplicity and sophistication that made mid-century furniture so enduringly popular. The sofa was professionally reupholstered by a previou...
Fabric
Vintage GE265 Oak Sofa by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
The soft oak frame, with its organic grain and smoothly curved shape, contrasts beautifully with the cushions' firm, square expression. The sofa does need reupholstering, as the fab...
Oak
$7,200 / set
Vintage Italian Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail i...
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium linen fabric.
Fabric, Wood, Linen
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Paradise Model Sofa in Light Gray Boucle Danish Modern
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Atlanta, GA
This "Paradise" Model Sofa has been reupholstered at some point in a light gray boucle.
Upholstery, Beech
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Two-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Velvet, 1973
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Our atelier restored and reupholstered the sofa. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request.
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Vintage Lucite and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail i...
Steel
Vintage Boucle and Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail i...
Leather, Bouclé, Wood, Ebony
Mid-Century Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman Styled After Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail i...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century "Irwin Collection" Travertine Credenza by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail i...
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Expanding Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail i...
Brass
Vintage Mahogany "Irwin Collection" Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail i...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Angular Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Some minor scratches on the wood. This sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric.
Oak, Fabric
Mid Century Modern "Cube" loveseat Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail i...
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
"Orion" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Some marks on the wood. The sofa has been reupholstered by a previous owner.
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly and professionally reupholstered Post Modern Nautilus sofa in ivory white bouclé by acclaimed designer Vladimir Kagan and made by Directional circa 1990.
Bouclé, Upholstery
$5,299 / set
Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail i...
Fabric, Walnut
Leif Hansen "Model 62" Sofa for Kronen Møbelfabrikken, Denmark, 1960s
By Leif Hansen, Kronen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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