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Contemporary Velvet Sofa with High Back and Long Seat
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A sofa with a high back and long seat that is designed for talking, for lounging, for sharing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Bracket Back Sofa, Upholstered
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Bracket Back Sofa, Upholstered This Lawrence Peabody Bracket Back
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Modern Large Sofa with Large Pull Out Table and Metal Details on Wood Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Irving sofa is where form meets function - this sofa has loose back and seat cushions made of
Category

2010s American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Mohair Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Customizable Tacchini Chill-Out Sofa designed by Gordon Guillaumier
By Gordon Guillaumier, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Chill-Out is a system of sofas and armchairs that can stand alone or create a vast range of
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
comfortable and good looking sofa, it has a high back so you can rest your whole back including head. The
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Early 19th Century Swedish Sofa Bench with Nicely Arched Back on Bracket Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish sofa bench from the early 19th century. This antique Swedish wood sofa bench features a
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Interior Crafts Tuxedo Pillow Back Sofas in Chenille
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
upholstered Interior Crafts tuxedo / pillow back sofa, masterfully reimagined by VERN + VERA in a modern style
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Down

Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs & Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
this but I think this lovely sofa needs to be recovered. The measurement to the where the arms turn
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Sofa with Wing Shaped Back, Normina A/S, Denmark, 1930s
By Normina, Ernst Kühn
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seat sofa was designed by Ernst Kühn for the Wivex restaurant in
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Beech

Vitra Alcove High Back Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec 2008
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in West Hartford, CT
just a piece of furniture. This is especially true of the Alcove Highback sofa, whose side and back
Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vitra Coveted Alcove High Back Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec 2008
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in West Hartford, CT
just a piece of furniture. This is especially true of the Alcove Highback sofa, whose side and back
Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

LOVELY GEORGE SMITH FULL SCROLL ARM CUSHiON BACK BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By George Smith
Located in GB
RRP £19,140 George Smith Chelsea Signature full scroll arm, cushion back brown leather sofa Please
Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Moustache Back Brown Leather Sofa
Located in GB
Victorian gentleman’s club sofa with coil sprung base and rare Moustache back This is one of the best
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Velvet Sofa with Curvy Silhouette
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
elegance. The sleek curvy lines, superb and cozy high back and perfectly proportioned seat, make this sofa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Velvet Sofa with Curvy Silhouette
Contemporary Velvet Sofa with Curvy Silhouette
H 28.75 in W 110.24 in D 38.59 in
Ekornes Stressless Teak and Slate Gray Leather Buckingham Low Back Sofa Norway
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sleek and sophisticated sofa was made by Ekornes for their Stressless brand. It features solid
Category

Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Ligne Roset Ploum 3 Seater High Back Sofa in Moby/FR rock fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an great newer Ploum Three Seater High Back sofa with some light wear on the fabric: one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

RESTORED WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 CHESTERFiELD REGENCY BLUE LEATHER HUMP BACK SOFA
Located in GB
restored Regency Blue, William IV hump back sofa with burr elm turned legs Please note the delivery fee
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Sofas

Materials

Leather, Elm

1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH FULL SCROLL ARM CUSHiON BACK BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By George Smith
Located in GB
RRP £19,140 George Smith Chelsea Signature full scroll arm, cushion back brown leather sofa Please
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Velvet Sofa with Oversized Curvy Arms
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa has an impactful silhouette. The oversized softly curved arms and back work in either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Lacquer, Velvet

Curved 3 Seater Sofa with Rounded Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Made to order sofa with deep curved chaise offered in a selection of luxurious performance soft
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Curved 3 Seater Sofa with Rounded Chaise
Curved 3 Seater Sofa with Rounded Chaise
H 29.73 in W 137.8 in D 70.87 in
Robin Day For Hille 1958 ‘Cane Back’ Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro
By Robin Day
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Robin Day For Hille 1958 ‘Cane Back’ Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Cane, Foam, Mahogany

Ligne Roset Ploum 3 Seater High Back Sofa in Off-White/Cream Wool Fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Seattle, WA
arms. This is an great newer Ploum Three Seater High Back sofa with some light wear on the fabric: one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Hand Tailored Sofa with Round Edges
Located in New York, NY
construction. Advanced comfort spring suspension. Fixed seat cushion and back with premium polyurethane foam
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Hand Tailored Sofa with Round Edges
Contemporary Hand Tailored Sofa with Round Edges
H 29.73 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
a pattern fabric Beautiful back with cross & finely turned sticks in the sides. The sofa is pull
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand
Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Pine

Modern Art Deco Inspired Sofa with Walnut Trim
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern art deco inspired sofa was hand built at out studio in Norwalk, Connecticut. The sofa
Category

2010s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
achieve, but this sofa exudes it. This is the result of the gently rounded back and arms, the soft
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Sofa with Pullout Bed
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Sofa with Pullout Bed Retro Chic Furniture Set with Newly
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Handcrafted Sofa with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Three Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
evidence of how traditional Danish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. The sofa’s curving back and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Custom Hand-Made Sofa in Any Dimension with Brass Lion Paw Feet with Horsehair
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa was copied from our 13' Vintage French non-tufted back Sofa we found in a Monaco Hotel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

Swedish Karl Johan Period 1820s Painted Sofa with Carved Lyres
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Karl Johan period painted wood sofa from circa 1820 with carved lyres, out-scrolling arms
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mulberry Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic camelback sofa with a dramatic, swept-out, flared arm and a flared solid oak leg. The
Category

2010s North American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Foam, Oak

Mulberry Sofa
Mulberry Sofa
H 33 in W 84 in D 40 in
EXQUISITE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY TWO SEAT SOFA WiTH STAMPED CASTORS
By David Linley
Located in GB
David Linley large two seat sofa with Walnut Satinwood inlaid legs that are finished with solid Chrome
Category

20th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood, Walnut

Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian
Category

Antique 1810s Dutch Empire Sofas

Materials

Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood

Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
solutions to create pieces like this sofa. The defining feature of this sofa is its peculiar back shape
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Stained Wood Sofa with Cuffed Armrests, France, ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, who was convinced of the power of good design. This sofa helps to understand Perriand’s words, as it
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Corner Sofa with Faience Table, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
of French mid-century design history. This brilliant corner sofa with faïence designed by world
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in Miami, FL
. Sofa back was upholstered after reinforcement. Fabric is a Robert Allen 100% cotton twill. All original
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Sofas

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Regency Sofa/ Writing Table in Mahogany with Ormolu & Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine English Regency sofa table on trestle base with drop leaves, in mahogany with line inlays
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

3-Seater Sofa With Solid Natural Walnut Feet Offered In COM
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The 3-seater sofa offers the perfect reception for your guests, whether it's in the heart of your
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian 1750s Walnut Tripled Arched Sofa from Lombardy with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut sofa from the mid-18th century, with triple arched back, out-scrolling arms and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Beige Linen & Pink Fabric Custom Made “Fashionista” Sofa with Matching Pillows
Located in Palm Springs, CA
listing. The pillows are large and cover the back of the sofa nicely but also looks great and more
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Sofa with Ebonzied Wood details, Early 1900s
Located in Southampton, NY
Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Sofa with Ebonzied Wood details, Early 1900s. Simplified
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Wood, Birch

European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Bouclé Cushions, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
traditional design is evident in this sofa. The back and base are comprised of vertical slats, creating an
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Vintage Spanish Revival Gold Textured Fabric Sofa Turned with Spindle Sides
Located in Topeka, KS
the three-poly filled loose seat and back cushions, which also have zippers. The sofa is held by two
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Sofas

Materials

Brass

Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designer of this sofa evidently attached great and equal importance to form and function. With
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design created during the 20th century. As this elegant three-seater sofa shows, the style is
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jacob Azure Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
A statement piece in a modern or Classic living room, this elegant sofa will be a dynamic seating
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Jacob Azure Sofa
Jacob Azure Sofa
H 33.86 in W 88.59 in D 34.65 in
European Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modernism. This sumptuous curved sofa features the immediately recognizable touches of Modernism: exquisite
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture. The frame is
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Velvet Sofa
Antique Velvet Sofa
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
highest quality, and of course the revered Italian craftsmanship. With its curved arms and back, this sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and young functionalist architects. This can be easily seen in this sofa with its gentle curviness and
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery
By George Smith
Located in GB
dimensions Complete sofa dimensions Height:- 81cm frame only, to the top of the back cushion 93cm
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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