Timothy Oulton Soho Tufted U-Shaped Sectional Chaise Sofa 16 Ft.
By Timothy Oulton, Restoration Hardware
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hardware measuring over 16 feet long. The Soho sofa features all-over button tufting in an English
Fabric, Hardwood
Restoration Hardware 9' Soho Tufted Sofa
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Boston, MA
Gorgeous Restoration Hardware Soho Tufted Sofa, massive size at 9 ft in length, circa 2018
Linen
Restoration Hardware Chesterfield Soho Upholstered Sofa Nine Feet
By Restoration Hardware
Located in West Hartford, CT
Large nine foot RH Soho fully tufted chesterfield sofa. Very good condition save for one on the
Textile, Linen, Wood
Sold
H 29 in W 90 in D 29 in
Leather Restoration Hardware Soho Large Modular Tufted Sectional Contemporary
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
over button tufted in a soft brown-black leather. Squared off arms give this fantastic seating a
Leather
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
$5,300
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$2,691 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. These folding chairs are made of very rar...
Aluminum, Chrome
$270,066
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Velvet, Wood
$32,300Sale Price|40% Off
H 31.89 in W 85.04 in D 49.22 in
Unique Isabelle Richard Faure Oxidized Brass Velvet Sofa Bed, 1970s
By Maison Honoré, Richard Faure, Isabelle Masson-Faure
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique sofa bed was created by Isabelle and Richard Faure for Parisian design firm Maison Honore in the late 1970s. Entirely covered by decorated oxidized and patinated brass al...
Brass
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'SPACE MISSION' pinball machine from 1976. 4 players can play. Made by Williams Electronics. In excellent working condition, recently restored. Great visuals and sounds. Extr...
Metal
$10,395 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 37.41 in
Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 arms in amethyst-green-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme. Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$69,439
H 29.53 in W 141.74 in D 159.85 in
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's. Newly Restored and upholstered in Italy.
Fabric
Morphogen Double Lounging Sofa by John Brevard
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Experience luxury with this contemporary, handmade Italian double lounging sofa by John Brevard. Custom-made to order, each piece can be tailored in various finishes and sizes with...
Sheepskin
Drapè Sofa
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning three-seat from the Drapè collection combines unique design, exquisite craftsmanship, and extra comfort. The metal structure is linear and yet welcoming, thanks to the ...
Metal
$4,495 / item
H 32 in W 39 in D 109 in
Four-Seater Sofa Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Four Pillows, Bowed Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Bowed four-seater sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with ivory fabric and four pillows. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Bowed sofa is a sculptural mast...
Fabric, Upholstery
$19,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 96.46 in D 15.75 in
Extra Deep Sectional Sofa Made to Order in Performance Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics. Shown with salmon cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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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