$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 90 in D 35 in
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Swaim, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet
Upholstery
1950s Frank Kyle Floating Mahogany Sofa End Tables Mexico City
By Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Sensational mahogany sofa designed by Frank Kyle Mexico City Asian
Brass, Bronze
$13,339
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
50s Sofa Black Tubular Frame Red Upholstery design by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in London, GB
Iconic mid century Italian design at its best. A sensational three seater sofa with red original
Metal
$2,246Sale Price|25% Off
H 32 in W 80 in D 41 in
Vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau Pink Channeled Back Sofa Walnut Arms Frame only
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau pink channeled back sofa with walnut arms, frame only
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 56 in D 14.5 in
Sensational Brass Aluminum Console Sofa Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational aluminium, brass and glass console or sofa table, great quality and exceptional
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable
H 36 in W 55 in D 20 in
Sensational Burgundy Italian Settee or Couch in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A sensational Italian, button tufted, burgundy, settee or couch with brass legs in the manner of
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 90.5 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lucite and Fabric Sofas Selig Baughman Style, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a pair of sensational sofas, with Lucite sides, in the Baughman, Selig
Fabric, Lucite
Sensational Tufted Leather Elegant Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Absolutely delectable distressed caramel leather tufted Chesterfield with sumptuous curvy back and arms that spay outward. Gorgeous from every angle. Mahogany turned feet on brass ca...
Leather
Sensational Mahogany and Animal Print Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sophisticated curvy tailored sofa having mahogany frame, carved wood on the legs, and fabulous
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Boho Biomorphic Velvet Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational vintage Boho sofa. A chic biomorphic shape in a pale apricot velvet. Custom built and
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Fiftyish' Wingback Sofa, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Fiftyish". The large dramatic wings of this sofa are sensational. Upholstered in its original peachy
Aluminum
Flexform "Groundpiece" Sofa in Brown "Pelle De Lux" Leather
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a fabulously-presented example of the most sensationally-proportioned
Leather
Roche Bobois 3-Seat Sofa - In Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
piece in question is a gorgeous, sensationally-proportioned large 3-Seat Sofa from the world renown
Leather
Dramatic Serpentine Sofa, Vladimir Kagan style, Blush Velvet and Brass
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely sensational biomorphic sofa by Directional Furniture and in the style of Vladimir Kagan
Brass
Sold
H 25.5 in W 89.5 in D 32 in
Nissen & Gehl Scandinavian Suede Sofa Warm Taupe on Floating Teak 1970s Denmark
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s sensational Scandinavian sofa warm taupe suede on a floating support of teak wood. Stamped
Suede, Teak
Sold
H 23.63 in W 122.84 in D 39.38 in
Flexform “Resort” Large Three-Seat Sofa in White Woven-Linen Fabric
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a huge, sensationally-proportioned “Resort” three-seat ” Sofa from the
Linen
Sold
H 29 in W 126 in D 98 in
Sensational 3 Piece Milo Baughman style Sectional Sofa Century Furniture Co.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational 3 piece Milo Baughman style sectional sofa made by Century Furniture Company. The
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.5 in W 151 in D 107 in
Sensational Milo Baughman 4 Piece Sectional Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 4 piece sectional sofa. This is the holy grail of Milo
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 32.68 in
Walter Knoll, Hollywood Lounge 4 Seater Sectional Sofa, 1972 for Knoll, Olive
By Walter Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
iridescent olive green is simply sensational. The sofa is provided with the Walter Knoll Collection flag
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30.5 in W 67 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Short White Sofas, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sensational pair of Milo Baughman sofas, for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s
Upholstery
Sensational Lucite Sofa Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dramatic in style with 2 scalloped aprons that resemble ice formations. May also be used as a room divider as it is finished on both sides. (The top is glass).
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 145.67 in D 86.62 in
Sensational Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Series Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in London, GB
A Sensational Vladimir Kagan designed Tight Seat Upholstered Sectional Sofa on Lucite Plank Legs
Sold
H 28.75 in W 120.08 in D 120.08 in
Sensational Three Part Velvet Upholstered Sectional Sofa, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A Sensational Three Part Cotton Velvet Upholstered Sectional Sofa on Floating Polished Steel Base
Burled Elm Sofa / Cabinet Unit by Maison Desny
Located in North Hollywood, CA
burled elm wood, with sensational figured grain patterns. The sofa is in an original velvet, although we
Velvet, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern French Steel Bench
Located in Woodbury, CT
automotive lacquer. The result? A sensational and SUPER comfortable steel sofa that can be used indoors or
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 123 in D 60 in
A Sensational Pair of Custom "Serpentine" Sofas in the Manner of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sensational pair of custom built, mohair upholstered "Serpentine" sofas in the manner of Vladimir
Mohair
$7,591
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 49.22 in
Curved Four-Seat Italian Sofa with Brass Legs and Ivory - White Bouclé
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Crafted in Italy, this curved four-seat sofa features a solid wooden frame with brass legs and is upholstered in white bouclé wool. Designed for both durability and modern aesthetic ...
Brass
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$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
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Frank Kyle Dry Bar
By Frank Kyle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, spectacular bar from the early 1950s by sculptor and designer Frank B. Kayle. For more detailed photographs of the piece, just request them, it will be a ple...
Brass
Chalmont Sofa (Blue)
By Michael Bagley
Located in Bronx, NY
Small elegant sofa ( featured here in rich blue velvet for ref only ) Price is COM - The Chalmont is part of the Francophile a custom furniture and Design created by WSD company ...
Velvet
$3,200Sale Price|28% Off
H 50.01 in W 61.42 in D 29.93 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...
Iron
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$711Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and mokka latina aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernis...
Oak
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Velvet, Birch
$6,500
H 36 in W 127 in D 21 in
Frank Kyle King Headboard & Nightstands Pepe Mendoza Pulls Mexican Modernism
By Pepe Mendoza, Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a king bed headboard with nightstands. Made in Mexico circa the 1950s. Mexican Modernist Frank Kyle King Size Headboard with Nightstands features Pepe Mendoza ...
Bronze
$13,639Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 94.49 in D 24.41 in
Large Italian Deco/Modernist Vellum Sideboard
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A very large and striking ebonised Italian sideboard with vellum clad doors. Beautifully constructed with three lockable compartments, each with one interior shelf. Believed to...
Parchment Paper
$4,639 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Hide, Maple
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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