Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms
Located in Southampton, NJ
A classic French Empire Style curved back settee with distinct Neoclassical design elements in the carved gold dolphin arms & carved Klismos legs. Newly upholstered in gorgeous Medi...
Silk, Walnut
Daciano da Costa - Collector Penta Sofa in Grey
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 Coral
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 Curry
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
Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Tentazione sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s. Sofa has been reupholstered in a navy crushed velvet. Retains original Cassina label underneath.
Velvet
Emerald Velvet Settee by Pols Potten, Mid-Century Modern, France
By Pols Potten
Located in Austin, TX
Settee or small sofa by PolsPotten completely upholstered in a lush emerald green velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Griffin Details, Newly Upholstered
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered, circa 1900. Exquisite carved detail. The seat f...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Bench - Small sofa Fermob - SIXTIES Bench - Red Ochre
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 - Cotton White
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 - Maya Blue
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
19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Serpentine Front Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning 19th-Century Victorian Brown Leather Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa This exceptional and rare 19th-century Victorian three seater serpentine Chesterfield sofa, circa 1880, ...
Leather
20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration in the 1959 sharing numerous important projects, in particular in the supply sector, establishing themselves as exponents o...
Metal
Christian Liaigre Bouddha Sofa in Light Yellow Mohair, Modern Design
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this sensational Liaigre petite sofa. It's an oversized chair but can seat two people comfortably. Retail price for this sofa is around $20,000. Upholste...
Mohair
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED SOFA
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small sofa in poplar wood, painted in lean tempera in the two-tone of white and dove gray-blue. The sofa has truncated pyramid legs and curved armrests that enhance its elega...
Fabric, Poplar, Paint
Audrey Contemporary and Customizable Sofa by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Sofa in velvet (Lelievre Upholstery in Images) Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings. All RAL colors available. (Mate / Half Gloss / Gloss)
Velvet
Børge Mogensen Model 2223 Three-Seat Sofa, Wool, Denmark, 1963
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful three-seat sofa model no. 2223, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original mustard green wool with white/beige stripes o...
Wool, Wood
Daciano da Costa - Collector Penta Sofa in Midnight Blue
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 Navy Blue
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
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat Sofa with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Rolling Casters.
Mahogany
Modern French Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Painted Sofa - Customisable
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A modern interpretation of the French Louis XV sofa, with contemporary proportions, a low back, deep seat, and feather-and-down-filled cushions for generous comfort. The hand-carved ...
Upholstery, Wood
Prototype "FerroTipi" Serie Sofa with Corded Plastic Seat, Malacrida & Resmini
Located in Milano, IT
This sofa belongs to the experimental FerroTipi series (1968), designed by Gianantonio Malacrida in collaboration with Paolo Resmini, and represents a rare prototype within the broad...
Iron
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe Sofa in Red Patinated Leather
By Jorgen Hoj, Vitsoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, settee, model '202', leather, aluminum, Denmark, circa 1960 Exclusive leather sofa designed by Jorgen Hoj who worked in the same atelier together with P...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern yellow divano, designed most likely by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The seat backrest has a floating back with gently outstretched arms. The large Ital...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Danish Mustard Mohair Velvet Sofa in the style of Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Fall River, MA
This True Vintage Settee features soft mustard mohair upholstery and a curved, compact shape that adds charm to any space. The clean lines and tapered wooden legs give it a classic, ...
Mohair, Wood
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago, the cushions are original in goose down.
Velvet, Beech
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...
Wool, Teak
19th Century Louis Philippe Period French Mahogany Sofa ca. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
The tailored yet graceful lines of the Louis Philippe period have transcended time, as evidenced by this 19th century Louis Philippe sofa, handcrafted from exotic imported mahogany a...
Fabric, Mahogany
Gustavian Settle Sofa Underseat Storage Later White Paint, 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual late 1800s Gustavian settle with sunrise marquetry motif, curved arms and a fully sprung box seat with huge under seat storage and later paint. The sunrise motif is beautifu...
Pine
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Two Seater Sofa 'FK 6720', 1960
By Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Kill International, two seater sofa model ‘FK 6720’, in original black leather and steel, designed in 1965.
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Piero Lissoni, circa 1970
By Piero Lissoni
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic Italian Mid-Century Sofa / Settee / Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni in a sleek, contemporary, low, square form circa 1970-1975.
Plastic, Rubber
Mario Bellini Bambole Bibambola LBA2 leather Sofa with ottoman for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Skokie, IL
Mario Bellini Bambole leather Sofa for B&B Italia circa 2017. Bibambola designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia is a sofa made with flexible cold polyurethane foam padding w...
Steel
$9,520
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unlike many of the great Danish designers, Frits Henningsen also ran his own cabinet-making shop. He cared deeply about quality of materials, and was uncompromising in the constructi...
Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood
Located in Wichita, KS
Original 18th century bench or settee from a private estate in Tuscany wearing original paint and giltwood.
Wood, Paint
Two-Seat Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Another classic piece by Mourgue, this one a two seat sofa, completely reupholstered including foam webbing and fabric, and the fabric used is top quality 'Stretch' by Knoll.
Upholstery
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...
Wool, Teak
Mid-century three-seat sofa produced in Italy during the 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
he sofa is upholstered in cognac leather and features deep tufted cushions, generous padding and sculptural armrests that create an exceptionally comfortable seating experience. Its ...
Leather, Wood
Lavender Ultra Suede Cloud Sofa Chaise Lounge by Weiman
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lavender Ultra Suede Cloud Sofa Chaise Lounge by Weiman Kagan decor.
Upholstery
Florence Knoll two-seater sofa in mustard yellow leather, 1970
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Bring timeless elegance into your interior with this iconic vintage two-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1954. Manufactured in the early 1970s under ...
Chrome
Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
By George Nelson, Irving Harper, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office therefore attributed to George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller and signed who...
Aluminum, Steel
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period cut-out settle, sofa, or bench By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstery. Measu...
Leather, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Three-Seat Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Buffalo, NY
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Three-Seat Sofa,, made in Denmark,,1960. Re-upholsterd (long time ago) in a wonderful / colorful poppy flower fabric, Jack Lenor Larson St...
Fabric, Teak
Italian Two Seater Sofa in Spring Green by Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in London, GB
Elegant and inviting, this Italian two-seat sofa showcases the refined proportions and understated sophistication characteristic of Mid-Century Modern design. Upholstered in a vibran...
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A superb example of antique French Empire craftsmanship, this early 19th-century carved flame mahogany sofa showcases the strong, symbolic design language of the period. The shaped b...
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century, Giuseppe Pagano and Gino Maggioni Sofa mod. Lamellare
By Gino Maggioni, Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Turin, Turin
Giuseppe Pagano was an Italian architect and designer, notable for his involvement in the movement of rationalist architecture in Italy up to the end of the Second World War. He desi...
Rope, Wood
$7,531Sale Price / item|20% Off
Our Signature Deb Lounging Sofa finished with Linen Loose Cover
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
Possibly the ultimate for lounging! Our Deb lounging sofa is perfect for long lazy weekends in all seasons. The linen really comes into its own during long summers. The loose cove...
Linen
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955
By Jens Risom
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern American two seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed and produced by Jens Risom Design, Model U-151, in good condition.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Postmodern Curved 2 Piece Sectional Sofa By Carsons Newly Reupholstered
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Curved 2 Piece Sectional Sofa By Carsons Newly Reupholstered in Champagne Velvet Circa 1980s-1990s DIMENSIONS W 104” D 106” H 31” SEAT INTERIOR DEPTH: 22” SEAT HEIGHT:...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Fine French Carved Walnut Gold Shipped Upholstery Fabric Sofa MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine French Carved Walnut Gold Shipped Upholstery Fabric Sofa MINT!
Upholstery, Walnut
19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day including a selection of our own ...
Leather
Salon Set in Giltwood Comprising Four Armchairs and One Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent louis XVI style living room in gilded wood including four armchairs and one sofa.Execptional model after jean batpiste sene famous cabinet maker specialist in seats ...
Giltwood
Italian Modern Bentwood Sofa in the Style of Marco Zanuso, Europe 1970s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian Modern two-seat sofa in the style of Marco Zanuso, Europe, 1970s, featuring a sculptural bentwood frame and original upholstery; reupholstery recommended. This sculptural It...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$2,550Sale Price|40% Off
Restored "Triple Triangle" 3-strand Sectional Sectional Settee W/ Loop Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 3-strand Rattan "Triple Triangle" arm sectional settee. This striking two-piece sofa features a unique loop base design and distinctive...
Rattan
Leather Togo 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful authentic midnight black leather Togo Settee designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from the 1970s.
Leather
Corner Sofa Banquette Attributed to Maison Jansen, French Louis XVI Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Luxurious French upholstered Louis XVI style corner settee banquette with one piece seating cushion, and 5 back cushions. A similar Maison Jansen Corner Canapé can be seen in James ...
Wood, Upholstery
$52,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Aubusson Salon set comprising one sofa and six armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Superb and rare Napoleon iiistyle living room in Aubusson tapestry including six armcahairs and a sofa the sofa depicts a picnic scene from this period where the children play and d...
Tapestry, Giltwood
'Molar' Gel-Coated Fiberglass Loveseat Sofa by Wendell Castle, c. 1969
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare early production collectors piece is a circa 1969 'Molar' settee by Wendell Castle (American, 1932-2018) made from gel-coated white fiberglass with molded white rubber foot...
Fiberglass, Rubber
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settee or Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley (signed with branded mark) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered se...
Upholstery, Oak
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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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