$1,950
H 16.93 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
Chest of drawers in solid pine, by Swed-Form Skillingaryd, Swedish brutalism
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers in solid pine, by Swed-Form Skillingaryd, Swedish brutalist 1970s. With two
Pine
$8,500 / set
H 30 in W 62 in D 36 in
Mid Century Modern Sofa & Armchair Set By Johan Bertil Häggström For Swed Form
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Weehawken, NJ
This vintage sofa and lounge chair, designed by Johan Bertil Häggström for Swed-Form, is an iconic
Chrome
$7,104 / set
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Postmodern Lounge Chairs designed by Johan Bertil Häggström for Swed Form, 1973
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Beograd, RS
for Swed Form. The chair features a Bauhaus-style tubular chrome frame with a fluffy, large seat
Chrome
$5,204Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Scandinavian Leather Black Sofa by John-Bertil Häggström for Swed-Form
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant, quilted sofa designed by John-Bertil Häggström for the Swedish manufacture Swed-Form
Metal
$3,450
H 30.25 in W 44.5 in D 32.5 in
1970's "Corset" Lounge Chair by Johan Bertil Häggström in Natural Canvas
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bertil Häggström for the Swed-Form company in 1970. This invitingly shaped piece is a sleek, almost
Steel
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 31.11 in
skandinavisches Ledersofa von Johan-Bertil Häggström für Swed-Form, 1970er
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
schwedische Manufaktur Swed-Form in Skillingaryd entworfen. Das Sofa ist mit braunem Naturleder gepolstert und
Leather
Johan Bertil Häggström Corset Lounge Chair for Swed-Form
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Johan Bertil Häggström for Swed-Form c.1970s, Sweden. The chair features a
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Postmodern Lounge Chair designed by Johan Bertil Häggström for Swed Form
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Toronto, ON
Postmodern Lounge Chair designed by Johan Bertil Häggström for Swed Form. Made in Sweden in 1970s
Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Postmodern Lounge Chairs designed by Johan Bertil Häggström for Swed Form, 1970s
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Beograd, RS
Swed Form. The chair features a Bauhaus-style tubular chrome frame with a fluffy, large seat made of
Chrome
Yossi Swed Partial Gilt Silver Ship-Form Menorah 4/65 1992-1993
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A magnificent square-rigged ship-form Hanukkah menorah with elaborate mechanical workings, turning
Silver
Swed Form Longue Chair 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Swed Form Longue Chair 1970s
Fabric, Plywood
Johan Bertil Corset Lounge Chair Swed-Form Sweden 1970
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
example currently available. A stunning and very comfortable 'Corset' lounge chair made in Sweden by Swed
Chrome
Three-Seater Sofa by Johan-Bertil Häggström
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Three-Seater Sofa by John-Bertil Häggström for the Swedish manufacture Swed-Form, Skillingaryd
Chrome
Upholstered Armchair by Swed Form, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Chesham, GB
A pair of upholstered 1970s armchairs by Swed Form. The chair is suspended on a chromed tube base.
Metal
Sold
H 30.71 in W 36.62 in D 32.29 in
Lounge Chair from Swed Form, 1970s, Attributed to Johan Bertil Häggström
By Johan Bertil Häggström, Swed Furn
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally comfortable lounge chair manufactured in the 1970s by Swed Form Design attributed
Chrome
Sold
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
John-Bertil Häggström Swed-Form Yellow Mustard Tan Leather Three Seater Sofa
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century John-Bertil Häggström Swed-Form Yellow Mustard Tan Leather Three Seater
Leather, Canvas, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 60.63 in D 31.5 in
John-Bertil Häggström Swed-Form Yellow Mustard Tan Leather Two Seater Sofa
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century John-Bertil Häggström Swed-Form Yellow Mustard Tan Leather Two Seater Sofa
Leather, Canvas, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
2-Seater Sofa, Lounge Chair, Swed Form, Sweden 1970s, by Johan Bertil Häggström
By Swed Furn, Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally comfortable 2-seater lounge sofa/love-seat manufactured in the 1970s by Swed Form
Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 37.8 in D 39.38 in
Lounge Chair from Swed Form, Sweden 1970s, Designed by Johan Bertil Häggström
By Swed Furn, Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally comfortable lounge chair manufactured in the 1970s by Swed Form Design by Johan
Chrome
$12,400Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Percival Lafer MP-75 Lounge Chairs w Rosewood Buckles, 1970 Brazil, Set of Four
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These very rare and documented set of Percival Lafer 'MP-75' lounge chairs, designed and produced in the 1970s. This rare set of four (4) lounge chairs which feature Brazilian Rosewo...
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Vigo Magistretti for Cassina Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, two-seater sofa, model 'Veranda', fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1983. Beautiful esthetically balanced two-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassi...
Aluminum
$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
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
$3,220Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 85.04 in D 33.86 in
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.
Iron
$13,000 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it w...
Leather, Plastic
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
Wood, Giltwood
$28,400 / set
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Roche Bobois, Missoni, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current customized mix of textiles from Sonia Rykiel and the house of Missoni. Features multiple ...
Silk, Velvet
$11,366Sale Price|26% Off
H 23.23 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa cognac leather bed model Morna for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa - bed frame in cognac-colored leather - composed of headboard with integrated bedside tables and mattress base. Model "Morna" Molteni Italy 1972 Restored - wood ...
Leather
Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' Sofa By Saporiti, Italy 1970’s #2
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Crafted with industrial steel frames with the two seat upholstered loveseat mounted atop the frame. The sofa has affixed upholstered seat and seat back cushions. Very comfortable. ...
Steel
$9,945
H 26.78 in W 63 in D 38.59 in
Rare vintage Sandra sofa in original leather - Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France
By Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional SANDRA lounge sofa in its original vintage cream/beige leather. Designed by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France. French designer Annie Hieronimus created the Sandra almos...
Leather
$5,683 / set
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Erasmo black leather sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1960s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Erasmo leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1960s Modular sofa model Erasmo, consisting of two armchairs. Upholstered in black leather, signs of time are highlighted in the p...
Metal
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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