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Jean Royere Sofa

Arne Norell curvy Soffa Produced by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, circa 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
perfect condition and is really confortable. The design can be related to famous Jean Royère curvy line
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Beech

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Mid Century Polar Sofa Jean Royere stile
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold the timeless elegance of the Vintage Mid Century Polar Sofa by Jean Royere, now reborn in a
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Champagne Velvet Sofa, in the Manner of Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
This stunning sofa was realized in France, circa 1965, in the manner of Jean Royère. It offers a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Jean Royere Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Royere Style White Sofa
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sofas

Jean Royere Style Sofa
Jean Royere Style Sofa
H 32 in W 91 in D 46 in
Polar Sofa in the style of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polar sofa, most amazing King of sofa in the style of Jean Royère, edition modern 1990s. Ultra
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Late 20th Century French Sofas

Pair of Sofa Ends, model of Jean Royère
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilded iron sofa ends or side tables, model of Jean Royère. Production 1970 - 1980s Very
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Vintage 1970s French Sofa Tables

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Iron

Pair of Sofa Ends, model of Jean Royère
Pair of Sofa Ends, model of Jean Royère
H 23.23 in W 24.02 in D 18.9 in
Curved Sofa, 1960
By Jean Royère
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Curved sofa From 1960 Fabric by Lelièvre.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Curved Sofa, 1960
Curved Sofa, 1960
H 30.71 in W 102.37 in D 35.44 in
French Mid-Century Sofa In the Manner of Jean Royere
Located in Hanover, MA
, dark red velvet upholstery, sofa: 85"w x 48"d x 30"h, very good condition. See separate
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Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Superb Curved Italian Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alplaca, Late 1970s-Early 1980s
By Jean Royère
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb rare Italian curved sofa or organic form, late 1970s-early 1980s, Italy. Newly
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Alpaca

A Three Seat Sofa After A Model Of Jean Royere
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
BUILT IN A the RESPECT OF THE ORIGINAL MODEL.
the frame is in a 3,5 cm beech thick WOOD
fabric :velour pelucheux
DIMENSION: cushion : 74 X 60 cm
back 259...
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20th Century French Sofas

A Three Seat Sofa After A Model Of Jean Royere
A Three Seat Sofa After A Model Of Jean Royere
H 35.04 in W 101.97 in D 36.62 in
Occasional Table Attributed to Jean Royere
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany table with bronzed capped legs. Modernist
design with carved symmetrical top.
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20th Century Sofa Tables

Occasional Table Attributed to Jean Royere
Occasional Table Attributed to Jean Royere
H 27.25 in W 25.75 in D 20 in
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Grey Ultrasuede
By Jean Royère, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Ultrasuede, Beech

Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool
By Jean Royère, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa iwith channeled back. The sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Striped Fabric
By Jean Royère, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Red Wool
By Jean Royère, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Vivai del Sud 1970s Sofa in Bouclé Wool and Rattan
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tropicalist 1970s Italian version of the Ours Polaire sofa by Jean Royère. Magnificent piece with
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

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Wool, Rattan

Vivai del Sud 1970s Sofa in Bouclé Wool and Rattan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tropicalist 1970s Italian version of the Ours Polaire sofa by Jean Royère. Magnificent piece with
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas

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Wool, Rattan

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa Denmark, 1940s in Blue Wool
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

French Brown Wood Art Deco Guéridon Table circa 1930 Coffee or Sofa Table
By Jean Royère
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
the style of Jean Royère furnitures, original mid-20th century design. Original good conditions
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20th Century French Art Deco Gueridon

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Fruitwood

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Style Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Antwerp, BE
sectional sofa, a jean royere style travertine coffee table and a brass cast stool by studio Goldwood.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Bamboo

Paul Frankl Cloud Coffee Table in Natural Cork and Bleached Mahogany Model #5005
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Bayser's internationally published apartment. It will pair well with your Jean Royere Polar Bear sofa! The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany, Cork

Sumptuous and Dramatic Down Cushion Curved Couch in the style of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Ferndale, MI
Jean Royere couch in original fabric . Does show its age ready for clients own textile .
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Down, Upholstery

Large Sofa in the Style of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Large Sofa in the style of Jean Royere, Manufactured circa 1990. It has a new thin and delicate
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

Large Sofa in the Style of Jean Royere
Large Sofa in the Style of Jean Royere
H 29.93 in W 88.59 in D 45.28 in
Jean Royère Style Boule Sofa in Red Mohair, France 1980's
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Custom couch after the "ours" by Jean Royere, upholstered in red mohair about 10 years ago but
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa, Beech
By Jean Royère
Located in London, England
French designer Jean Royere. Reupholstered in Pierre Frey bouclé wool fabric.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool

Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa, Beech
H 28.75 in W 74.02 in D 34.65 in
French Club Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb French club sofa. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, high quality, soft, thick brown / grey
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas

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Alpaca, Wood

Curved Italian Sofa / Loveseat, Newly Upholstered in Alplaca, 1970s/1980s
By Jean Royère
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb rare Italian curved loveseat sofa of organic form, late 1970s-early 1980s, Italy. Newly
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Alpaca

Superb Curved Italian Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alplaca, Late 1970s-Early 1980s
By Jean Royère
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb rare Italian curved sofa or organic form, late 1970s-early 1980s, Italy. Newly
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Alpaca

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa, Jean Royère
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Fast
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa in Original Golden Green Mohair, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green wool fabric. The sofa has springs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Beech

1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Otto Schulz, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a luxurious, high quality 100% Alpaca
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Alpaca, Wood

Two Part French Outdoor Love Seat
By Jean Royère
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice bent tube design two part loveseat or pair of chairs, circa 1960s. Weaved back
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Metal

Two Part French Outdoor Love Seat
Two Part French Outdoor Love Seat
H 30 in W 52 in D 26 in
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Pierre Chareau, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and
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2010s British Art Deco Sofas

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Alpaca, Beech

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
H 29.93 in W 94.1 in D 36.23 in
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Otto Schulz, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Vladimir Kagan, Jean Royère
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium, brown/grey, 100% Alpaca fabric
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Alpaca, Wood

French Brown Wood Art Deco Guéridon Table circa 1930 Coffee or Sofa Table
By Jean Royère
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
style of Jean Royère furnitures, original mid-20th century design. Original good conditions Measures
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20th Century French Art Deco Gueridon

Materials

Fruitwood

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage French Midcentury Faux Bamboo Set of Two Side Chair and a Sofa
By Jacques Adnet, Jean Royère
Located in Stockholm, SE
resembling both Jaques Adnet and Jean Royére. Beautiful set with fantastic patina. The ensemble can be used
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

Giancarlo De Carlo Luciana Armchair in Oatmeal Boucle For Arflex, 1957
By Giancarlo De Carlo
Located in Culver City, CA
alongside a pair of Marco Zanuso lounge chairs also for Arflex, as well as a Jean Royere styled sofa and not
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Large Jean Royere sofa
Located in Newburgh, NY
Beautiful Jean Royere sofa, with very wide armrests, upholstered in hair-on calf it rests on an oak
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20th Century French Sofas

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Oak

Large Jean Royere sofa
Large Jean Royere sofa
H 32 in W 85 in D 36 in
Jean Royere sofa
Located in Newburgh, NY
large sofa by Jean Royere, designed in the 40's for a parisian apartment, all leather on oak legs.
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20th Century French Sofas

Jean Royere sofa
Jean Royere sofa
H 32 in W 94 in D 35 in
Jean Royeré Inspired Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful new sofa based on an original Jean Royeré sofa, manufactured in Paris, France in Pierre
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2010s French Sofas

Jean Royeré Inspired Sofa
Jean Royeré Inspired Sofa
H 31 in W 96 in D 39 in
Ours Polaire Sofa by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an expertly crafted, recent production of the 'Ours Polaire' sofa by Jean Royère created
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Late 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Ours Polaire Sofa by Jean Royère
Ours Polaire Sofa by Jean Royère
H 30 in W 97 in D 55 in
Ours Polaire sofa by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an expertly crafted, recent production of the 'Ours Polaire' sofa by Jean Royère created
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Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Ours Polaire sofa by Jean Royère
Ours Polaire sofa by Jean Royère
H 30 in W 97 in D 55 in
Sofa in the Manner of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This attractive sofa designed in the manner of Jean Royère is incredibly luxurious and plush
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20th Century Unknown Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Sofa in the Manner of Jean Royère
Sofa in the Manner of Jean Royère
H 30 in W 97 in D 55 in
Pair of Jean Royere style mid-century iron sofas
By Jean Royère
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very sharp looking pair of mid-century Iron sofas in the style of Jean Royere. 1950's or 60's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Iron

Jean Royere "croisillon" sofa
Located in Newburgh, NY
rare "croisillon" sofa by Jean Royere, all limed oak construction, note the amazinf lattice work to
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20th Century French Sofas

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Oak, Fabric

Jean Royere "croisillon" sofa
Jean Royere "croisillon" sofa
H 34.25 in W 75 in D 34 in
Jean Royere sectional sofa
Located in Newburgh, NY
beautiful sectional sofa upholstered in shantung, the base is lacquered mahogany
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20th Century French Sofas

V shaped sofa by Jean Royere
Located in Newburgh, NY
sectional sofa by J Royere, upholstered in Shantung on an ebonized mahogany base.
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20th Century French Sofas

V shaped sofa by Jean Royere
V shaped sofa by Jean Royere
H 32.5 in W 88.5 in D 27 in
Sofa In The Manner Of Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This attractive sofa designed in the manner of Jean Royère is incredibly luxurious and plush
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20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Sofa In The Manner Of Jean Royère
Sofa In The Manner Of Jean Royère
H 30 in W 97 in D 55 in
Sofa by In the manner of Jean Royere
Located in Chicago, IL
sofa by In the manner of Jean Royere
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Vintage 1950s French Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Sofa by In the manner of Jean Royere
Sofa by In the manner of Jean Royere
H 33 in W 100 in D 43 in
French Sofa
By Jean Royère
Located in Epagny, FR
a red and grey french sofa
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Vintage 1950s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric

French Sofa
French Sofa
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Curved Italian Mid Century Modern Two Place Sofa, Milano, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Milano, IT
Nice two places curved sofa with very representative design of Italian fifties. The wood legs with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Jean Royere Documented Couch Covered In Teddy Bear Faux Fur Wool
Located in Paris, ile de france
JEAN ROYERE large couch covered in teddy bear faux fur wool material, documented in JEAN ROYERE
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Vintage 1950s French Sofas

Jean Royere "ondulation" Daybed/Settee
Located in Newburgh, NY
exceptional Jean Royere settee, blue "opaline" glass sides, this piece has the three trademark
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20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Oak, Glass

Double backed settee by Jean Royere.
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant and whimsical settee by Jean Royere, wrought iron and bronze frame with a vintage inspired
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20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Double backed settee by Jean Royere.
Double backed settee by Jean Royere.
H 28.5 in W 49.5 in D 25 in
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire Sofa
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire sofa
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Late 20th Century French Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

JEAN ROYERE exceptional pair of curved benches in wrought iron
Located in Paris, ile de france
exceptionnal pair of garden curved bench in white painted metal,no cushions
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Vintage 1950s French Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Jean Royere Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal jean royere sofa for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and wool, every jean royere sofa was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer jean royere sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A jean royere sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Jean Royere Sofa?

Prices for a jean royere sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $13,449, while the average can fetch as much as $7,007.

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