Børge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the spoke back sofa in 1945 as a daybed and chaise lounge hybrid, with a hinged
Oak
Borge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the spoke back sofa in 1945 as a daybed and chaise lounge hybrid, with a hinged
Oak
Borge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa, Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the spoke back sofa in 1945 as a daybed and chaise lounge hybrid, with a hinged
Oak
$24,037
H 33.47 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa, 1947
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A very rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa in mahogany and
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
$8,052
H 33.86 in W 63 in D 29.93 in
Børge Mogensen "Spoke-back" Sofa by Fritz Hansen, 1963, Danish Modern
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early production "Spoke-Back" sofa by Børge Mogensen. This example manufactured in 1963, the first
Beech
Borge Mogensen Spokeback Sofa 1970's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This spoke-back sofa is one of the most representative pieces in the collection of the master
Leather, Beech
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1930s black bentwood, oak Set of six Side Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Kare Klints Church Chair, Hans Wegner's China Chair and Spoke Back Sofa by Børge Mogensen were created.
Oak, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 41.74 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Wilnis, UT
Hansen, and Søborg Møbelfabrik, among others. Notable projects include Spoke back Sofa (1945), and
Leather, Wood
Danish modern Børge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in København K, DK
The iconic tremmesofa or spoke-back sofa in beech designed by Børge Mogensen in 1945 and produced
Leather, Fabric, Beech
"Spoke-Back" Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
"Spoke-Back" Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen dated 1984.
"Spoke-Back" Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Spoke-Back" sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. Beech, cushions with wool upholstery. Fine
Beech, Wool, Upholstery
"Spoke-Back" Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Spoke-Back" sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. Beech, new cushions with vegetable-tanned
Beech
Sold
H 33.86 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Børge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa 1789 by Fritz Hansen with Kvadrat Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen spoke back sofa model 1789 made of solid beech with lacquer and
Fabric, Beech
Børge Mogensen Style Three-Seat Spoke-Back Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great Danish modern sofa in the tradition of Børge Mogensen's famous spoke back sofa. It is an
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 31 in W 78 in D 31.75 in
Borge Mogensen Style Three-Seat Spoke-Back Sofa in Oak and Off-White Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great Danish modern sofa in the tradition of Borge Mogensen's famous spoke back sofa. It is an
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century "Tremme Sofa" in Beech by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen, 1985
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish mid century spoke back sofa "Tremme sofa" by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen, designed 1945
Leather, Beech
Børge Mogensen Spokeback Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This spoke-back sofa is one of the most representative pieces in the collection of the master
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 34.26 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
Hans J. Wegner Easy Chair No 1788 of Beech by Fritz Hansen with Kvadrat Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
) manufactured by Fritz Hansen A/S in 1986 The chair, which is designed to match Børge Mogensen's spoke back
Beech, Wool
Sold
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 in
Hans J. Wegner Easy Chair 1788 of Beech by Fritz Hansen with New Kvadrat Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Hansen A/S in 1996. The chair is designed to match Børge Mogensen's spoke back sofa model no 1789 and
Wool, Beech
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Spoke Back Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rare 1942s spoke back lounge chair in cherry-stained beechwood and newly upholstered in white linen
Linen, Beech
Borge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Borge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa FH1789 Fritz Hansen New cushions in black leather frame in
Børge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa, Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1945
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Børge Mogensen sofa, modell 1789, designed in 1945. Made by Fritz Hansen. Beechwood lacquered
Foam, Wood, Fabric
1960s Borge Mogensen Beech Spoke-Back Daybed Sofa, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
. First designed in 1945 Mogensen’s spoke-back sofa (model no. 1789) would not actually go into production
Beech, Wool
Tremmesofa by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hudson, NY
Original Fritz Hansen production of the spoke back two-seat sofa with adjustable drop down side
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$17,066 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Steel
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$23,200
H 35.83 in W 52.37 in D 35.83 in
Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, Bed or Daybed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It's made out of basic e...
Steel
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$21,634
H 31.11 in W 62.21 in D 31.5 in
Exceptional Curved Cesare Lacca Sofa in Fadini Borghi Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By La Maison Pierre Frey, Cesare Lacca
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional two-seater sofa was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy in the early 1950s. The elegant, rounded lines of the backrest and curved seat create a sophistica...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Rare ‘2045’ ceiling light by Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce, 1962
By Studio BBPR, Arteluce
Located in Sittard, LI
Rare '2045' ceiling light, designed by Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce, Italy, 1962. This highly collectible piece remains in its original condition, beautifully preserved, with wear an...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
Oak, Teak
$99,500
H 27.17 in W 116.93 in D 51.19 in
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
Fabric, Walnut
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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