$4,690
H 31 in W 72 in D 34 in
Sculptural Sofa in New Chic Silver Grey Metallic Leopard Jacquard Fabric
By Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful, newly upholstered revision! We took an amazing 1980s sofa by Directional and found a
Fabric
$8,156
H 38.19 in W 44.89 in D 44.89 in
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SiLVER METAL WRAP TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, ornately hand carved, Antique Italian “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch with silver metal foil
Upholstery
$1,302
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 34.65 in
Handmade Black & Silver Upholstered Sofa Light Hardwood Frame One of Two Pieces
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
England Art Deco style three seat sofa which is part of a suite Please note the delivery fee listed is
Upholstery
$1,850
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 34.65 in
HAND MADE BLACK & SiLVER UPHOLSTERED SOFA LIGHT HARDWOOD FRAME ONE OF TWO PIECES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
England Art Deco style three seat sofa which is part of a suite Please note the delivery fee listed is
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,165
H 32.29 in W 65.95 in D 34.26 in
Handmade Black and Silver Upholstered Sofa Light Hardwood Frame Part of a Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Art Deco style two-seat sofa
Upholstery
Midcentury Roche Bobois Style Denim Platform Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic mid-century modern style denim sofa in the manner of Roche Bobois. The sofa features a case or
Steel
Unique Sofa from the personal estate of Marilyn Monroe
Located in Budapest, Budapest
. Crafted with care, the sofa's mahogany frame is adorned with delicate cut decors, reflecting Marilyn's
Brass
$7,500
H 30.25 in W 84.5 in D 36.5 in
Modern Metallic Silver and Gold Leather Chaise Lounge Custom Made
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular, glamorous, high end, piece of one of a kind furniture! Custom made modern sofa made
Leather
Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Silver'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
create a modular sofa. Rankin practices at the intersection of fine art, design and culture, exploring
Metal
$11,388
H 37.41 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
French Neoclassical Talha Real Sofa Jacquard Silver Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Talha Real Sofa, Neoclassical Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Talha
Silver Leaf
Outdoor 2 Seater Braided Sofa in Silver White Wicker
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa creates a floating feeling of lightness with its rounded silhouette. The elaborate
Fabric, Rope
Unavailable
H 30 in W 101 in D 38 in
Elegant Modern Sofa Upholstered in Handwoven Dove Grey Linen/Silk on Chrome Legs
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
anchor to the room. Handcrafted in the U.S. as part of the Mar Silver furniture line, the sofa
Chrome
Unavailable
H 28 in W 84 in D 30 in
Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Weathered Gray, Cast Silver
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for
Teak
Unavailable
H 28 in W 84 in D 30 in
Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A' Wire Brushed Natural Wood, Cast Silver
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton Sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for
Teak
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 45.28 in D 78.35 in
Living-Edge Sofa B Table by Laura Bergsøe in Danish Walnut and Brass
By Laura Bergsøe
Located in Hørsholm, 84
Eccentrically shaped out-branching living-edge table from Laura Bergsøe, In Danish walnut, with brass details and brass signature spike. The frame are in iron, and table legs are in ...
Sterling Silver, Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 92.52 in D 40.16 in
High-End Gilded Two Seater Beige Sofa by Modenese Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bright up and indulge your living space with this beige & gold bespoke sofa of two seats. A classic
Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Unavailable
H 49.22 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Two Seater Blue Damask Sofa in Gold Leaf Carving by Modenese Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
True essence of the artisanal work is shown through this luxurious classic two seater sofa. A
Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Milo Baughman Long Slipper Sofa in Tufted Silver Satin Vinyl, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Long slipper sofa in box tufted silver satin hernatite vinyl with chrome base by Milo Baughman for
Chrome
Custom Made Modern Metallic silver and Gold Leather Sofa/Chaise
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular, glamorous, high end, piece of one of a kind furniture! Custom made modern sofa made
Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 65.95 in D 34.26 in
Handmade Black & Silver Upholstered Sofa Light Mahogany Frame Part of a Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Art Deco style two seat sofa
Upholstery
Sold
H 44.1 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Luxury Compact George Smith Ryan High Back Two Seater Sofa in Soft Blue/Silver
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
/silver two seater sofa on solid wood legs. With its high and stylish camel back, this sofa offers you
Upholstery
Sold
H 40 in W 150 in D 24 in
Royal Anglo-Indian Silver Sofa Set, Collection Nawab of Bahawalpur, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The grand royal silver furniture sofa set from the prestigious collection of the Palaces of the
Silver
Sold
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
Lovely Pair of Large Silver Scatter Cushions from Fendi Sofa Luxury Silky Finish
By Fendi Casa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
casa sofa This cushion is part of a suite, they all came with one of two lovely Fendi sofas which
Fabric
Sold
H 29 in W 60.5 in D 34 in
Upholstered High Point Button Back Decorator Sofa by Silver Craft, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An upholstered High Point decorator sofa by Silver Craft offers barrel button back and arms in
Upholstery
$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
$101,900
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
Wicker
wardrobes known as "du Ried" Alsace 1814
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Grenoble, FR
This 18th century piece of furniture, made of fir and with a central separation, is typical of the wardrobes known as "du Ried" (region around Sélestat in Bas-Rhin) and Colmar (Haut-...
Wood
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
Upholstery
$3,850
H 33 in W 92 in D 36.5 in
Elegant English Rolled Arm Sofa in a Bold Striped Tone-on-Tone Fabric
Located in Bronx, NY
The loose seat, tight back sofa offers excellent comfort and look at the same time.
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Style 3 Cushion Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar style sofa 85" Offered is a Mid-Century Modern sofa with tapered legs. Has 3 removable seat cushions and 3 back cushions. It is in great structurally sou...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,865 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed. Sculptural black iron frames with black ball ends. Woven rattan seats. Set of four chair...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco French Sunray inlaid Double Bec
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are absolutely delighted to be able to offer this stunning French Art Deco period Double Bed. It is an absolutely fabulous example of exotic timbers and craftsmanship. This fabulo...
Walnut
A Reupholstered Antique English Victorian Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian late 19th century Library chair, newly re upholstered in Velvet. The new fabric copying the original fabric design on the chair with two different tones in Green, P...
Velvet
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.5 in W 97.5 in D 37 in
Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style low profile velvet sofa on a plinth base. The turquoise crushed velvet is original and still has some life left in it! If your looking for a very comfort...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,054
H 12.6 in W 80.71 in D 32.68 in
1940s Jindřich Halabala Sofa or Bed for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - The fabric upholstery has some signs of use - Confortable.
Fabric, Wood
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 75 in D 38 in
Vintage French Knole Style Silk Down Filled High Arm Loveseat Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silk down filled loveseat / settee / sofa or couch featuring a formal tapered chaise lounge design with high rolled arms and arched back over skirted base. Includes bolster ...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Girandoles
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This dazzling pair of French girandoles or table chandeliers are in wonderful antique condition. Each fixture is centered with a gilt bronze Louis XVI style candelabra base with six ...
Crystal, Brass
Antique Louis XV Style French Sofa Canapé
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Antique Louis XV style French sofa canapé. This is a perfect piece to restyle by maybe gilding or painting the gorgeous carved frame and reupholstering.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage English Silver Mfg Corp Large Silver Plated Etched Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Silver Mfg Corp Large Silver Plated Etched Platter Tray. Item features ornate floral scrollwork etching, raised on feet, fancy twin handles, original hallmark. Circa ...
Silver Plate
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