Todd Merrill Custom Sectional Sofa with Schumacher Snow Leopard
By Todd Merrill, Schumacher
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The one-off grand custom sofa features a stunning Schumacher safari epingle snow leopard fabric.
Brass
19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns, urn finials, with two hidden drawers, all newly upholstered in Schumacher abstract ...
Wood, Burl
$9,758
H 16 in W 77 in D 35 in
Orla Sofa by Cappellini, Upholstered in Schumacher's Orley Jacquard Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in our sophisticated Orley jacquard, this elegant sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini offers a breathtaking and unexpected combination of traditional and modern design...
Upholstery
Schumacher Mohair Three-Seat Sofa , 2 available
By Schumacher
Located in Chicago, IL
Schumacher Mohair three-seat sofa, 2 available Transitional three-seat sofa in brown Mohair two available Schumacher fabric #51531 "Bark" No skirt with tapered legs 50/50 down...
Mohair, Wood, Down
21st Century Jonas Sofa Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 21st Century Jonas Sofa is newly upholstered in Schumacher Ketley Performance Stripe Fabric (77562).
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Italian Zanotta Sofa Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 21st Century Italian Zanotta Sofa is upholstered in Schumacher Montisi Linen Damask Fabric (66620).
Fabric
Vintage Boho Custom Down Filled Schumacher Glencheck Plaid Sofa
By Schumacher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage custom built sofa. Beautiful wool Glencheck plaid in, rich browns. Totally down filled with gorgeous twisted brown fringe. Perfect in every way. Acquired from ...
Wool
Sold
H 35 in W 93.5 in D 29 in
Schumacher 18th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Wood Carving
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Wood Carving, Late 18th Century, Newly Upholstered Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with st...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Banquette Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Very Special 19th Century Banquette from France. Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Ipala Hand Woven Stripe (78833) fabric. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned compa...
Fabric, Wood
18th C Style Carved Walnut Schumacher Blue Damask Curved Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Carved Walnut Schumacher Blue Damask Curved Sofa Settee
Textile, Walnut
Schumacher Wave Sofa Upholstered in Palermo Mohair Velvet Fabric- Sample
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary wave sofa is fully upholstered in Palermo Mohair Velvet.
Velvet
Settee or Small Sofa Covered in Schumacher Seersucker Fabric
Located in Highwood, IL
Schumacher seersucker fabric over a modern settee or small sofa.
Fabric
Antique Mahogany Louis XVI Sofa Settee W Schumacher Jacobean Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Mahogany Louis XVI sofa settee W Schumacher Jacobean Fabric.
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.25 in W 52 in D 33 in
French Style Carved Wood Sofas Recovered in a Schumacher Fabric Circa 1930
Located in Richmond, VA
Wonderful detailing throughout. The sofas were featured in Schumacher advertisements and fabric sample catalogs.
Wood, Silk
Moroccan style modern sectional sofa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant sectional sofa in original Schumacher fabric. Down filled cushions and refinished white feet.
19th Century Swedish Sofa with Gilt and Rich Blue Schumacher Velvet
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning white and gilt 19th century Gustavian Swedish sofa has all the details. Was sold to me as Ephraim Stahl but is not signed.
Velvet, Wood
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
$9,103 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,336Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Brass
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,421 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$33,847
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$4,551
H 17.52 in W 34.06 in D 3.94 in
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide AB
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...
Wrought Iron
$163,402
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$6,087
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
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
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