1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tentazione two-seater sofa, model 685, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1973. Its frame is made of steel, and the seat and back are formed from pliant mo...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Z Sofa / Settee by Bengt Ruda, Boucle, Swedish, 1960's
By Bengt Ruda, Nordiska Kompaniet, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Z sofa by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960's. Mid-Century 'Z' sofa from the Triva-series for Nordiska Kompaniet by Swedish artist and designer Bengt Rud...
Bouclé, Beech
Early 20th- C Regency Style Carved and Hand Painted Sofa / Settee Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is a large scale Regency style carved and hand painted sofa. The custom upholstery is in very good condition with a Swiss dot in yellow checks. There are ...
Upholstery, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
$3,151Sale Price|40% Off
Gorgeous Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
A cosy organic design i never saw before. Very low and comfortable seating.
Fabric
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown vinyl settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s.
Faux Leather, Wood
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and pink fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s.
Fabric, Wood
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood and beige fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s.
Fabric, Wood
Very Nice Upholstered Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good cream plush upholstered two seater couch with a mahogany frame, with curved arms and standing on small cabriole legs. In overall very nice condition. 36" high 57" wide ...
Mahogany
$6,069Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Sofa, Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
18th Century Baroque Sofa, Germany This exquisite Baroque sofa from Germany, circa 1750, features a finely hand-carved walnut frame with intricate details typical of the 18th century...
Walnut
C. 1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Three-Seater Sofa/Settee w/ New Webbing
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a three-seater settee, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates in 1941. The piece has a frame constructed of pine (or possibly birch), and has newly re-done webbed straps...
Copper
Nelo Kroken Sofa Åke Fribytter Designer Ledersofa Designersofa Couch in schwarz
By Nelo
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Nelo Kroken Sofa 2x passende Sessel mit Hockern vorhanden Designer: Åke Fribytter Farbe: schwarz Zustand ist sehr gut. Normale Gebrauchsspuren Nichtrauchermöbel Keine ...
Leather, Wood
2008 Knoll Divina Two Seat Sofa/Settee by Piero Lissoni in Volo Leather Model 68
By Knoll, Piero Lissoni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Divina Two-Seater Settee, designed by Piero Lissoni for Knoll in 2001.
Steel
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, dark-stained wood and floral-printed settee or sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Iron
Jacques Quinet, Settee, Leather, Hide, Metal, France, 1970s
By Jacques Quinet
Located in High Point, NC
A white leather, metal and leopard-printed hide settee or sofa designed and produced by Jacques Quinet, France, c. 1970.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Settee, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$13,200
1960s Wingback Sofa
By Bovenkamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Only active in the 1950s and 1960s, the Dutch furniture company Bovenkamp left its mark with its furniture's solid, hardwood construction and clean, sculptural lines, clearly influen...
Wood
Gervasoni Udine, Settee, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-grey floral-embroidered fabric, bamboo and rattan settee or sofa produced by Gervasoni Udine, Italy, c. 1960s.
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Matteo Grassi Sofa Designersofa Italian Design Ledersofa Vintage Couch #0387
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Matteo Grassi Designersofa Guter Zustand. Minimale Gebrauchsspuren am Holzrahmen Nichtraucherhaushalt Keine Haustiere Leder ist im tadellosen Zustand. Abmessungen: Breite...
Leather, Wood
$14,700
Inlaid Anglo Indian Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved inlaid Anglo Indian sofa.
Bone, Wood, Ebony
Period English 1790-1820s era Mahogany Regency Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 74.5 wide x 38.25 tall x 24 deep x seat height 19 Keywords: English Regency settee, 18th century mahogany sofa, antique Regency bench, Georgian neoclassical furniture, Engl...
Mahogany
Palecek Art Deco Style Rattan Pencil Reed Settee
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pencil reed pole rattan sofa settee featuring an ebonized lacquered finish crafted by artisans at Palecek.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
$3,268Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Damask Fabric Capitonnè Sofa
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous Italian made sofa from the 1950's. The Italian sofa has been upholstered in a fine capitonné damask fabric in shades of ivory. The soft and rounded seat is very comfortabl...
Brass
$19,500 / set
Pair of James Mont Sofa's
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful James Mont Sofa's. The elegant Lattice framed Sofa's have been Newly reupholstered in an ivory colored fabric and each sofa has two separate throw pillows. The Sofa's are f...
Upholstery, Wood
Todd Hase Designed Chloe Sofa
By Todd Hase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Modern details with fabulous curved shapes designed by Todd Hase. Add some modern elements to your living space. This classic sofa will work well with many styles of interior...
Textile
Todd Hase Designed Hollywood Sofa
By Todd Hase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern details with old Hollywood Glam designed by Todd Hase. Add some modern elements to your living space. This Classic sofa will work well with many styles of interiors an...
Textile
$15,406 / item
Embryo Sofa by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Embryo sofa by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 200 x D 320 x H 78 cm (seat height 43 cm). Materials: Wood, Macro Plush Fabric. Evolved from the symbiotic design of its low t...
Fabric, Wood
Howard & Sons double wingback sofa armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Tetbury, GB
19th Century Howard & Sons upholstered to calico Double wingback Sofa armchair, with cabriole front legs and kick out back legs with turned stretchers along each side and across the ...
Calico
rare george nelson steel frame sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munich, DE
nice sofa from the steel frame series. an icon of modern design. shows signes of previous use, but has no defects and the white leather has nice patina.
Metal
Danish Sofa in Cherry and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, cherry, Denmark, 1950s. This elegant, curved settee features a waved, butterfly back and four tapered wooden legs.
Fabric, Cherry
Carl-Johan Boman, Settee, Beige Linen, Wood, Finland, 1950s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa or Settee, Beige Linen, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1950s A rare shell back two seater sofa designed by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy...
Linen
$1,756Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Carved Creme Paint Decorated Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34in W: 51 3/4in D: 29in SH: 18 3/4in This vintage Louis XV Style Creme Paint Decorated sofa settee is made of the highest quality! If you look at the photos provid...
Upholstery, Wood
English Wicker Garden Settee Bench or Seat by Lloyd Loom
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Lloyd Loom settee or seating bench sofa, synonymous with classic English style, featuring a settee of woven wicker and wire over a wood frame stretcher.
Wire
Vintage Nienkämper Tuxedo High-Back Privacy Booth Sofa
By Nienkamper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional Nienkämper Tuxedo High Back two-seater sofa, blending functional design with a distinct mid-century aesthetic.
Chrome
English William and Mary Baroque Style Camel Hump Back Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant country English camel or hump back sofa settee crafted in the William and Mary Baroque taste.
Fabric, Walnut
$24,200
Finn Juhl Sofa BO 46 Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pawtucket, RI
The perfect Finn Juhl settee manufactured by Bovirke in 1946. Reupholstered with new Hallingdal fabric. Iconic Danish design in perfect restored condition.
Wool
Mid 18th Century Luis XV Sofa
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined sofa in carved and gilded wood with everted side backrests. The sofa comes without a central backrest and with a padded seat. The legs are arched, while on the seat you can s...
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Inlay Marquetry Top Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
In good antique condition with some signs of wear appropriate with wear and use. The settee / small sofa measures 50 inches length x 42 1/2 inches high.
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen "Lotus" Settee, Denmark 1970
By Niels Bendtsen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Chicago, IL
Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen "Lotus" Settee, Denmark 1970. Sofa and chair sold in separate listing.
Upholstery
Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine settee featuring a contemporary taking design cues from the iconic French Directoire style. Impeccably upholstered in a natural taupe woven fabric and framed in striking cerus...
Fabric, Oak
Antique sofa by royal metal company
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice 1950 sofa by royal metal company, it has the original fabric, and it is in very good condition, the sofa has the style of Warren MC Arthur, we have the matching chair if ...
Metal
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Douglas Levine For Bright Furniture Sofa
By Bright Furniture, Douglas Levine
Located in Pasadena, TX
A high back Bernie sofa designed by Douglas Levine and made by Bright Furniture which is known for its eco-friendly production. Upholstered in a camel colored microfiber with walnut...
Fabric, Walnut
Bench - Small sofa Fermob - SIXTIES Bench - Cactus
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
Fermob - SIXTIES Bench Design: Frédéric Sofia The Sixties Bench is a lounge piece that embodies the spirit of the 1960s, designed by Frédéric Sofia, creator of the iconic Luxembourg...
Aluminum
Bench - Small sofa Fermob - SIXTIES Bench - Liquorice
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
Fermob - SIXTIES Bench Design: Frédéric Sofia The Sixties Bench is a lounge piece that embodies the spirit of the 1960s, designed by Frédéric Sofia, creator of the iconic Luxembourg...
Aluminum
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' Sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Almelo, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' sofa, Italy, 1940s. Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this 'Bocconi' sofa in curved wood. Two large squares form it in cu...
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
Postmodern Settee in Stained Birdseye Maple by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small, faceted sofa/settee designed by Michael Graves composed of a stained Birdseye Maple frame with ebony inlaid triangles and applied ebonized cylindrical decorations at the feet ...
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
20th Century, Josef Hoffmann Wooden and Velvet Sofa
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Turin, Turin
Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) was an influential Austrian architect and designer, known for his leadership in the Viennese Art Nouveau movement and for being one of the founders of the ...
Fabric, Wood
Daciano da Costa - Collector Penta Sofa in Skyblue
By Daciano da Costa
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Penta Sofa, created for the hotel’s common areas, exemplifies Daciano’s approach to functional design, combining simple lines and ergonomic considerations
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Daciano da Costa - Collector Penta Sofa in Acquamarine
By Daciano da Costa
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Penta Sofa, created for the hotel’s common areas, exemplifies Daciano’s approach to functional design, combining simple lines and ergonomic considerations
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Daciano da Costa - Collector Penta Sofa in Brick
By Daciano da Costa
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Penta Sofa, created for the hotel’s common areas, exemplifies Daciano’s approach to functional design, combining simple lines and ergonomic considerations
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
French Louis XIV Three-Seat Walnut Sofa
Located in Troy, NY
A settee of small size, elegant lines and understated details, triple-arch-back, open scrolling arms, the seat supported by four turned front legs connected by turned center stretche...
Upholstery, Walnut
A 19th CENTURY EBONISED AND CANE REGENCY SOFA
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820 A fine early nineteenth century Regency two-seater ebonised sofa with caned sides and back, the top rail and frieze decorated with gilt-painted Greek Key borders...
Cane
Large Vintage Tan Leather Contemporary Designer Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Vintage Tan Leather Contemporary Designer Sofa. The sofa is very comfortable and can easily sit 3 to 4 people. The leather this...
Leather
19th Century Upholstered Sofa With Musical Motifs, France
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Late 19th Century Upholstered Sofa With Musical Motifs. This sofa embodies the opulent Rococo style, known for its flowing curves, ornate carvings, and asymmetrical, yet ha...
Gold Leaf
Two seater sofa in wool fabric, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Two seater sofa in wool fabric, Denmark 1960
Wool, Wood
$24,000 / set
Pair of Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt mohair.
Mohair
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