Todd Merrill Custom Sectional Sofa with Schumacher Snow Leopard
By Todd Merrill, Schumacher
Located in Rio Vista, CA
designs of Harvey Probber. The one-off grand custom sofa features a stunning Schumacher safari epingle
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
Wood, Burl
Schumacher Custom Sofa by J & P Custom Upholstery NYC
By J & P Design
Located in New York, NY
Customized Sofa by J & P Custom Upholstery NYC, Down Over Foam Cushions, Hand Tied Springs
Fabric, Foam, Down
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. It is weltless and
Velvet
Settee or Small Sofa Covered in Schumacher Seersucker Fabric
Located in BENSENVILLE, 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
A stunning matched pair of carved wood sofas from the 1930s recovered in a sophisticated Schumacher
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
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
Velvet, Wood
$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
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
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$18,474
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
$7,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,287 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$2,469 / 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
$17,320 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Velvet, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet each main...
Brass
$6,999
H 71.66 in W 71.66 in D 18.12 in
Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
By Colli Torino
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This is a splendid vanity table or petineuse designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in the first half of the 1900s. The attention to detail is remarkable, with a plethora o...
Glass, Mirror, Maple
$7,402Sale Price|20% Off
H 67.13 in W 42.13 in D 22.64 in
Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany Furniture in the Biedermeier style, made of soft wood veneered with mahogany, dated around 1840. The monumental shape...
Mahogany
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Rococo (17th/18th Century) green painted columns with gold swirl carved floral design and Corinthian capitals.
Wood
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