$5,200
H 28.5 in W 100 in D 41 in
Contemporary Modern Four Hands Nolita Reverse Stitch Black Leather Sofa
By Four Hands
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Four Hands "Nolita" black leather sofa. This is a gorgeous black leather sofa featuring a chic reverse stitching design.
Leather
$8,700Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 30 in W 75 in D 38 in
Restored MCM Rattan 4-Strand Reverse Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored living room set features a 4-Strand, 3-seat Reverse Pretzel sofa and a set of two lounge chairs.
Fabric, Rattan
$3,120Sale Price|40% Off
H 28 in W 74 in D 36 in
Restored Mid-century 4-Strand Rattan 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sofa w/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa features a decorative scalloped detail on the base.
Fabric, Rattan
$7,500
H 46 in W 85 in D 48 in
2000s Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph White Leather Royalton Three Seat Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These particular pieces were produced by Driade in Italy in the 2000s. The sofa features curved front legs in polished cast aluminum, and legs of solid beech in reverse.
Aluminum, Steel
2000s Royalton Two-Seater Sofa by Philippe Starck for Driade in Fabric
By Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by hotelier Ian Schraeger to design a line of furniture for a new project he was working on, the Royalton Hotel in New York City. This large-...
Steel, Aluminum
$3,825
H 28 in W 39 in D 12 in
French Midcentury Brass and Reverse Painted Glass Console / Sofa Table, Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A Sober and Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical console attributed to Maison Baguès in solid brass with an inset smoked glass top partially reverse painted to form a wide ...
Brass
$6,777Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 33 in W 77 in D 36 in
Restored Rare 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set includes one lounge chair and a matching three-seat sofa.
Rattan
$2,100Sale Price|40% Off
H 27 in W 50.5 in D 34 in
Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 2-seat rattan sectional settee/loveseat features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end wi...
Rattan
$2,037Sale Price|40% Off
H 32.01 in W 38 in D 36 in
Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa and five-strand lounge chair set both feature a decorative wave detail on the base.
Rattan
An excellent New York Federal inlaid sofa
By Michael Allison
Located in Sharon, MA
The rear four legs have gentle reverse curves. Inlaid Federal sofas of this quality are exceedingly rare.
Mahogany
Retro Reverse Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa retro reverse with solid wood structure, upholstered and covered with black velvet fabric.
Metal
Retro Reverse Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa retro reverse with solid wood structure, upholstered and covered with black velvet fabric.
Metal
George III Mahogany Sofa Table, Diminutive Size, Circa 1800
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Actually they were normally designed to sit a few feet away from the sofa, hence the false drawers on reverse. That said they also look quite happy pushed right up against the back o...
Mahogany
Vintage Reverse Camelback Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning vintage reverse camelback Chesterfield sofa Retailed by Neiman Marcus, Chicago 20th century Tufted charcoal gray leather, with turned mahogany feet.
Leather, Mahogany
Restored Three-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel arm rattan sofa features a decorative wave detail on both sides of the base.
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Restored Mid Century Reverse Pretzel Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa and four strand lounge chair set both featuring a decorative wave detail on the base.
Rattan
Restored 3-Strand 3-Seater 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Three-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel arm 3-seat rattan sofa features a decorative arch along the base.
Rattan
3/4 3-Strand Reverse Round Pretzel Rattan Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel arm rattan lounge chair and 3-seat sofa feature a decorative wave detail on both sides of the base.
Rattan
Sold
H 33 in W 33 in D 38 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Seating Reverse Leather Sofa for Atelier Int.
By Mario Bellini, Atelier International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modular seating designed in Italy by Mario Bellini for Atelier Int. Circa 1970’s. This large modular seating is called “Le Bambole” and maintains its original reversed leather in a b...
Leather
Restored Teal 3/4 Reverse Pretzel 4-Seater Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare teal Three-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel arm 4-seat rattan section sofa features a decorative arch along each base.
Rattan
Modernist Sculptural Sofa in the Westport Manner
Located in New York, NY
This design features wide plank arms with a reverse arched back .This sofa also features a matching chair that is sold seperately.
Modern Le Corbusier forJack Cartwright LC3 Style Black and Chrome Sofa
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Jack Cartwright
Located in Houston, TX
Designed after the LC3 "cushion baskets," this piece reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs by having an externalized frame.
Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani White D70 Armless Sofa for Tecno, Italy 1950's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Towards Lake Leman or the room’s fireplace, Borsani decided you could do both as the sofa can be reversed at the touch of a lever. It also opens flat for a nap...
Faux Leather
Reverse Painting and Collage on Glass Window
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ergo, "East Hampton Couch" is a sofa portrait, painted reverse on a glass vintage window.
Acrylic, Fabric
French Leather Moustache Back Club Sofa Bed
Located in Staffordshire, GB
The reverse of the sofa has been recovered and studded as the original brown cloth material had perished.
Leather
Sold
H 27 in W 36 in D 31 in
Modern Le Corbusier for Jack Cartwright LC3 Style Black and Chrome Armchair
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Jack Cartwright
Located in Houston, TX
Designed after the LC3 "cushion baskets," this piece reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs by having an externalized frame.
Chrome
Sold
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand(Rare color)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand(Rare color)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs.
Stainless Steel
Early Pair LC-2 armchair by Le Corbusier with Black Worn Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Le Corbusier group referred to their LC2 and LC3 collections created in 1928 as "cushion baskets" which they designed as a modernist response to the traditional club chair. These...
Chrome
Unique Modern Le Corbusier LC3 Grand Modele Black Armchair
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Houston, TX
The Le Corbusier group referred to their LC3 collections as "cushion baskets," which they designed as a modernist response to the traditional club chair. These pieces reverse the sta...
Steel
On hold Pair of Black Leather LC-2 Chairs by Le Corbusier
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Le Corbusier group referred to their LC2 and LC3 collections created in 1928 as cushion baskets, which they designed as a modernist response to the traditional club chair. These ...
Chrome
Pair of LC-3 Armchairs in Green Mohair by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Le Corbusier group referred to their LC2 and LC3 collections created in 1928 as "cushion baskets", which they designed as a modernist response to the traditional club chair. Thes...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 23 in W 38.5 in D 28.75 in
Modern 80th Anniversary Edition EdLe Corbusier LC3 Grand Modele Orange Leather
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Houston, TX
Editions are 209 of 500; 323 of 500. These pieces reverse the standard structures of sofas and chairs by having frames that are externalized.
Steel
Sold
H 24.4 in W 39 in D 28.7 in
Cassina LC3 Grand Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC3 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs.
Stainless Steel
Cassina LC3 Grand Modele Armchair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC3 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs.
Stainless Steel
Cassina LC3 Grand Modele Armchair (Down Fill)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC3 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs.
Stainless Steel
Cassina LC3 Grand Modele Armchair (Down Fill)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC3 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs.
Stainless Steel
Le Corbusier LC3 Grand Modele Armchair with Down Cushions, Anthracite
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Le Corbusier group referred to their LC2 and LC3 Collections (1928) as "cushion baskets," which they designed as a modernist response to the traditional club chair. These pieces ...
Leather
Baker Furniture Contemporary Custom Upholstered Reverse Camel Back Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding contemporary custom upholstered reverse camel back sofa By Baker Furniture.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 33 in W 73 in D 36 in
3-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" 2-Seat Sectional Rattan Corner Sofa with Side Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored "Reverse Pretzel" arm rattan 2-seat sectional sofa with stacked loop base.
Rattan
Parcel-Gilt Mahogany Regency Style Sofa in Striped Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A convex veneered frieze below the seat bears a central acanthus detailed tablet and is supported by hairy paw feet with scrolls and foliate brackets. The reverse of the couch is bac...
Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Three-Seat Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in San Francisco, CA
These pieces reverse the standard structures of sofas and chairs by having frames that are externalized.
Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 86 in D 37 in
Nicoletti Salotti Italian Leather Post Modern Sofa, circa 1980 *MOVING SALE*
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The seat sits atop three L shaped bases which are positioned along the reverse of the sofa, providing some elevation to the piece.
Leather
Sold
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs.
Stainless Steel
Modern Black Leather LC3 Corbusier Grand Modele Lounge Chair
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Houston, TX
The Le Corbusier group referred to their LC3 collections as "cushion baskets," which they designed as a modernist response to the traditional club chair. These pieces reverse the sta...
Metal
Sold
H 39 in W 28.7 in D 24.4 in
Le Corbusier LC3 Cassina Leather & Stainless Club Chairs, Italy c.2010
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
The LC3 Collection of 1928 reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 34 in W 89 in D 36 in
1940s English Midcentury Reverse Camelback Chesterfield Three Seat Tufted Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
English reverse camel back tufted brown leather three seat sofa with wonderful, rolled arms with original buttons.
Leather
Space Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic sofa is an in-house design by SPACE107. Upholstery is a black & white tweed using the reverse side which gives the sofa its unique metallic sheen, while the fabric's wool ...
Fabric, Acrylic
1950's Ranch Oak Sofa
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Oakland, CA
Hip and modern 3 seat sofa by A. Brandt Furniture, Fort Worth. This distinctive couch features reverse tapered legs, and the arm, and back all trimmed in pickled oak.
Oak
Gorgeous Cream and Navy Vintage Sofa, Restored
Located in Raleigh, NC
Three pillows accompany the sofa, if you like, and they are navy and cream with reverse cording.
Fabric, Wood
$9,900Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 32 in W 34 in D 36 in
Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...
Fabric, Rattan
$16,200Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 30 in W 79 in D 35 in
Rattan Mid-century Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored, stylish Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand Square Pretzel rattan living room set features an intricate six-strand pretzel arm sofa and lounge chair set with s...
Fabric, Rattan
Philippe Starck "Neoz" Roller Table for Driade, Paris, 1949
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Marbella, ES
Philippe Starck "Neoz" chestnut and marble roller table for Driade, Paris, 1949. Very elegant thanks to it's simple polished lines and the high quality materials.
Marble
$5,800 / set
H 45.7 in W 38.6 in D 39.4 in
1988 Pair of Philippe Starck for Driade Royalton Arm Chairs
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Royalton Armchairs, designed by Philippe Starck, and produced by Driade shortly after the design's introduction in 1988. In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by...
Steel, Aluminum
$3,000
H 37.4 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
1990s Pair of Paramount Arm Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Made in Italy
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Paramount arm chairs, originally designed by Philippe Starck. These examples were produced by Driade in Italy in the 1990s. The chairs are comprised of a wood base ...
Leather, Wood
$15,660Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 77 in D 34 in
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Sofa Livingroom Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco Rattan living-room set includes a matching 3-seat sectional sofa and lounge chair, and a matching stacked coffee table with two side tables. Both l...
Rattan
$7,200Sale Price|40% Off
H 31 in W 99 in D 36 in
Restored Paul Frankl Inspired 5-Strand Square Pretzel4-Seat Sectional Rattn Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan 5-Strand square pretzel 4-Seat Sofa offers spacious seating with a solid, durable base. It blends Paul Frankl's famous style with tropical charm and ...
Fabric, Rattan
$16,500Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 33 in W 78 in D 32 in
Restored MCM Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Table & Seating Livingroom Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored living room set features a classic Paul Frankl-inspired mid-century design and includes one sofa, one lounge chair, one coffee table, and two different side...
Fabric, Rattan
$5,500
H 45.7 in W 38.6 in D 39.4 in
2000s Philippe Starck Driade Aleph Royalton Lounge Chair & Ottoman White Leather
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Royalton chair and ottoman, originally designed by Philippe Starck in 1988. These particular pieces were produced by Driade in Italy in the 2000s. The chair features curved...
Steel, Aluminum
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