Stunning Splayed Walnut Legs Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful sofa with magnificent splayed walnut legs. We love everything about this sofa from its winged back and swooped arms to its original striped velvet upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Italian Modern Curved Sofa on Brass Splayed Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian organic-form sofa with sculptural, winged-arm rests and deeply curved back supported by four brass, splayed legs (ca. 1950s).
Brass
Stunning Paul McCobb Style Bowtie Design Sofa Splayed Leg Midcentury
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Paul Mccobb style bowtie back sofa with splayed legs. Wonderfully designed sofa with gorgeous walnut splayed legs on front and back.
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dunbar Style Low Profile Sofa on Splayed Wood Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Vintage Mid Century Modern sofa in the style of Dunbar, featuring a clean low-profile silhouette, square track arms, and tapered splayed wood legs.
Fabric
Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Thanks to the sinuous, large surfaces, the velour fabric dominates the overall loo, accentuating the round shapes and curves. The short, splayed legs prevent the sofa from looking he...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Velour Two-Seater Sofas with Solid Wood Legs, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Thanks to the sinuous, large surfaces, the velour fabric dominates the overall look, accentuating the round shapes and curves. The short, splayed legs prevent the sofas from looking ...
Wood, Upholstery
Ralph Lauren "Somerville" English Arm Traditional Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The front legs are turned and mounted on patinated brass casters and the rear legs are splayed.
Fabric
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table, Early 19th Century, England, Circa 1810
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality, Early 19th Century, Regency Period Mahogany Sofa Table, Having Well Figured Rectangular Drop Flap Top With Ebonised Inlay Decoration, Over Two Frieze Drawers Opposed ...
American Mahogany
Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Hepplewhite Style Sofa with Pea and Foliate Carving
Located in North Salem, NY
Resting on carved Mahogany front square tapered legs with spade foot and back legs splayed. This sofa exudes elegance and grace!
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Maple
Sofa by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Low Arm Sofa with Splayed Legs.
Sofa by Parzinger Originals at Palumbo
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered Sofa with Splayed Legs of Mahogany.
Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa Velvet
By Federico Munari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed legs.
Metal, Brass
Belgian Table
Located in New York, NY
Belgian table with splayed legs. Great as a sofa table.
Wood
Small Sculptural Sofa with Splayed Legs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Small sculptural sofa upholstered in two-tone gray velvet with splayed wrought-iron legs, Italy 1950's
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H 31 in W 83 in D 36 in
Rare Henry P Glass Sofa in Green Boucle and brass legs mid century modern
By Chase and Co., Henry Glass, Henry P. Glass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
American made with Italian styling and exaggerated splayed legs. This sofa would work well with designs from Gio ponti, Edward Wormley, Vladimir Kagan, or Robsjohn Gibbings.
Brass
Barcelona Styled Sofa in Sunbrella Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This six cushion sofa has splayed legs making for a laid back and comfortable style, manufactured in the 1950s by Da Vinci.
19th Century Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality, Early 19th Century, Regency Period Mahogany Sofa Table, Having Well Figured Rectangular Drop Flap Top With Ebonised Inlay Decoration, Over Two Frieze Drawers Opposed ...
Mahogany
19th Century Karl Johan Swedish Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The clients who flocked to Biedermeier furnishings were well aware of the classical allusions from which the Biedermeier style took its inspiration. As this sofa was designed to be s...
Satinwood
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Brass Legged Sofa
By Marco Zanuso, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Finished with tapered and splayed brushed brass legs. Sofa was upholstered recently in a light blue linen and fabric is in good shape.
French Art Deco Sofa in the Manner of Paul Follot
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco sofa with carved in giltwood frame. The curved back joined to base by reeded tapering vertical elements forming front leg, the back supported by splayed sabre-form ...
Velvet, Giltwood
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H 28 in W 93 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Pencil Splayed Leg 93" 4 Cushion Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
The sofa has very unique lines and is elevated on Splayed pencil legs representing that Mid Century Modern/ Jetsons era.
Fabric
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Jacquard Upholstered Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The ebonized frame with sloop arms, gold stenciled front legs and splayed back legs. The sofa is covered in a neutral jacquard fabric and hard to tell if polyester or silk, not a thi...
Fabric, Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional Grey Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
The beautifully sculpted mahogany wood with walnut finish frames have amazing lines and splayed back legs. The sofas are extremely comfortable and infinitely elegant.
Velvet, Mahogany, Walnut
Midcentury Danish GE 290 Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern three seat sofa boasts a solid blonde oak frame with wide sculpted arm rests and splayed legs.
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
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H 35 in W 79 in D 33 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Tone-on-Tone Jacquard Upholstered Sofa #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The ebonized frame with sloop arms, gold stenciled front legs and splayed back legs. The sofa is covered in a neutral jacquard fabric and hard to tell if polyester or silk, not a thi...
Fabric, Hardwood
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H 35 in W 63 in D 25 in
Very Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Modern Scoop Sofa with Walnut Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Early Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin sofa. Sofa has elegant curved lines which nicely contrast the dramatic splayed teak legs.
Walnut
French Art Deco Settee, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
The settee boasts a beautiful, sinuous silhouette outlined by bent fruitwood railings that flow smoothly from the shell back to the rounded arms to the splayed front legs. The sofa i...
Metal
Round Art Deco Style Mahogany Splay-Leg Sofa Table
Located in Bedford, NY
Crisp looking styled round table with shelf. Three legs with brass shoes. Top is quartered with brass fillet
Mahogany
Limed Oak Continental Sofa
Located in Salisbury, GB
A small limed oak continental sofa on splayed legs with light coloured check fabric cover, circa 1900.
Loveseat Sofa by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage 1950s retro sofa with splayed legs.
Wool, Wood
Loveseat Sofa by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Retro Sofa with Splayed Legs from Norway This Red Sofa is accented with a charcoal fabric on the back and arms.
Striking 1980s Sofa in Blue Velvet by Goodman Charlton
Located in Pasadena, CA
This statement sofa features many design elements of the 1980s, such as exaggerated scroll-shaped arms, a pinched back, and splayed legs.
Upholstery, Velvet
Belgian Splayed Leg Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina and removable splayed legs. Perfect for behind a sofa or as a console table.
Belgian Splayed Leg Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina and removable splayed legs. Perfect for behind a sofa or as a console table.
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H 15.75 in W 72.64 in D 16.54 in
Late 19th Century Rustic Pig Bench or Sofa Table, Splayed Legs, Stained Pine
Located in Totnes, GB
A stained pine rustic pig bench with splayed stick legs with show joints into the planked top. Good dark colour with plenty of age-related wear and character. Late 19th century. D...
Pine
Belgian Table
Located in New York, NY
Belgian table with splayed legs. Great as a sofa table.
Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 94.89 in D 31.5 in
Large Mid-Century Retro Danish Wool and Teak Four-Seat Sofa Couch, 1950s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Upholstered in a heavy and durable cream wool with delicate splayed teak legs. This sofa was purchased in Denmark and is a genuine Mid-Century piece.
Teak, Wool
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5150, fabric, metal, United States, 1950s. The sofa exudes a simple and elegant style, reminiscent of the classic design elements typically a...
Metal
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 89 in D 34 in
Glamorous Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Glamorous Selig sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen style cut velvet fabric. The original fabric is in remarkable condition and is even more fabulous in person. This is a true vintage gem an...
Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
By Jens Risom
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon Jens Risom Model 2516 sofa with a curvaceous back and sculptural walnut base. The sides of the base with subtle bow tie shape, cutouts in the front of the frame lend to the...
Walnut
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 seater sofa with chunky round feet. This is a designer delight in that it needs new upholstery-original is well worn and faded. We love the long low...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 92 wide x 35 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 21 inches All pieces of fur...
Upholstery, Walnut
Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Wool, Teak
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Green Print Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Model 2408-S, or the Gondola sofa, for Craft Associates. Original mid-century printed green velvet wool. Walnut base. One main settee cushion with three back rest cushions and tw...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,900Sale Price|50% Off
H 31.5 in W 81 in D 30 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutral velvet. The sofa features a sli...
Velvet, Mahogany
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
Metal
$10,633
H 29.14 in W 102.37 in D 40.56 in
Illum Wikkelso 3 Seat Curved Sofa Model 450. Circa 1960. New upholstery.
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and rare curved sofa "Model 450" designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus Polstermøbelfabrik in the 1960s. Denmark. This important sofa shows an impressive curved shape perfect...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
$17,603
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 34.26 in
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
A long, low sofa with Pearsall’s characteristic open structure, the iconic model 2408 pairs generous upholstered volumes with a sculptural walnut frame. Its partly open back and angl...
Upholstery, Walnut
$8,400Sale Price|40% Off
H 28 in W 83.25 in D 28.5 in
Three Seat Sofa Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and scarcely seen three-seat sofa with fixed back cushions and flared tapering arms designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. A very comfortable sofa with incredibly clean lines. R...
Upholstery
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 90 in D 35 in
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Swaim, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet Fabric. This magnificent sofa is in remarkable vintage condition with only light s...
Upholstery
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