$4,704
H 52.76 in W 80.71 in D 66.93 in
Tatlin Centerpiece Spiral Sofa Bench by M. Cananzi & R. Semprini for Edra Italy
By Mario Cananzi & Roberto Semprini, Edra
Located in Izegem, VWV
The "Edra Tatlin" is a spiral sofa designed by Mario Cananzi and Roberto Semprini for the Italian
Chrome
$22,485 / item
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 55.12 in
Organic Modern Fibonacci Spiral Sofa, Beige Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fibonacci sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Fibonacci
Velvet, Beech
19th Century Civil Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck
Located in Atlanta, GA
, with couched gold thread forming the decorative spirals in the background. Couching is a technique that
Silk
Set of two armchairs and a sofa Ettore Zaccari
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Ramillies, BE
ending in a stylized acorn. The wood is stamped and stained green with arabesque and spiral ornamentation
Oak
Italian "Red Tatlin" Spiral Sofa by Cananzi & Semprini For Edra
By Edra
Located in North Miami, FL
of this very comfortable and iconic Tatlin tower sofa. Only 12 of these were made in Milan in 1989
Stainless Steel
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Sofa Tables with Spiral Columns
Located in Lisboa, PT
A refined and highly decorative pair of 19th century mahogany sofa tables in the Regency taste
Mahogany
Late nineteenth century French LXVI five piece salon set
Located in New York City, NY
executed detail on gilt carving with acanthus leaves,ribbon motif,twisted spiral and scroll arms. couch
19th Century Italian Sofa with Hand Painted Detailing
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
sofa is formed of elegant curves, with the sides tapering to tight spirals. The sofa is finished with
Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Iconic Large Three-seater Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
embedded in the characteristic quilted sofa, and spiral springs improve comfort during use and relaxation
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 52.76 in W 82.68 in D 68.9 in
Edra Tatlin Sofa Loveseat by Mario Cananzi + Roberto Semprini, Red Velvet ITALY
By Mario Cananzi & Roberto Semprini, Edra
Located in Basel, BS
Edra Loveseat Sofa in Red Velvet--This is an Incredibly spectacular Spiral / Fibonacci Shaped Sofa
Steel
Rare Restored "Spiral" Arm Rattan Lounge & Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
" arm and includes two lounge chairs, with matching Ottomans and a matching three-seat sofa. The "Spiral
Rattan
Tatlin Spiral Sofa by Mario Cananzi
By Mario Cananzi & Roberto Semprini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sofa Tatlin by Mario Cananzi & Roberto Semprini for Edra, Italy, 1989. Reupholstered in beautiful
Metal
3 CUSHION SOFA BY JANSEN
Located in New York, NY
JANSEN MID-CENTURY FRENCH 3 CUSHION SOFA WITH SPIRAL CARVED WHITEWASHED LEGS
French Modern Neoclassical Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A French Modern Neoclassical Style Upholstered Sofa with Spiral Fluted Legs, Designed by Maison
Embroidered Text Pillow, Anaconda
By Daniel Pontius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
corner, there is a spiral text motif in a couching stitch embroidered with vintage cotton thread. The
Cotton, Linen
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Chinese Dragon, Framed Silk Textile Surcoat Embroidery
Located in Soquel, CA
Late 19th century Chinese silk embroidery rank badge textile, with a finely detailed dragon along with other various symbols embroidered with light yellow, tan, rust orange, and ligh...
Silk
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$4,500 / set
H 6.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Pair Chinese Dragon Fish Glazed Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of Chinese molded and glazed biscuit porcelain vases with leaping dragon fish or makara, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. The vases of baluster form, each molded in h...
Porcelain
$1,025
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
$2,700
H 0.25 in W 36 in D 36 in
1920s Red Foo Dogs Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery 3' x 3' Wool Woven Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' x 3' x 92 x 92 ) Antique Textile Small Scatter Size Wool Red Rug, Circa Date: 1925. This exceptional piece, though titled as a wool r...
Silk
$51,597 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy 70s, White Bouclé Reupholstered
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for C&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 4 large modular seats with backrest, 3 small modular seats with backrest, 1 small module ...
Bouclé, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
Late 19th century English chinoiserie decorated display cabinet. The hinged top opens to reveal a remote document storage.
Glass, Wood
$2,900
H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...
Brass
$399Sale Price|30% Off
H 16 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
Framed Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidery 24LP126
Located in Pomona, CA
Originally purchased from Hong Kong, this Chinese antique embroidery presented in a museum quality. This textile was a roundel design likely from the center front of a noble woman's...
Silk
Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed
Located in Bradenton, FL
This tall Chinese silk embroidery depicts Asian figures and scenes of boats, bridges and Asian landscapes. Features red, green, salmon and white colors on a beautiful serene blue bac...
Silk
$10,650
H 33.08 in W 139.77 in D 65.36 in
Francesco Binfaré Flap Sofa or Daybed in White Leather by Edra 2000s Italy
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A beautiful flap sofa designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra upholstered in white leather with nine reclinable parts. The sofa presents a steel structure and mechanisms padding in e...
Metal
$1,085Sale Price|30% Off
H 18 in W 22 in D 17 in
Chinese Hongmu Carved Side Table Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Hongmu Carved Side Table Qing Dynasty 19th century. Rare 19th century hand carved Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu hardwood side table. The top of the table has a wonderful rou...
Hardwood
$13,609 / item
H 23.63 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
$21,192
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
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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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