$24,004 / item
H 27.56 in W 159.85 in D 157.49 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, Beige
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: setup 8 modules : 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 2 curve, 1 corner, 1 ottoman, 2 armrest) Measures: W. 406 ...
Foam
Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa; having a shell carved crest rail above a padded back and a stuff-over seat, raised on cabriole legs, 19th Century. Re-upholstery is...
Wood
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H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 30.32 in
Rare Danish Sofa from the 40's Curved Beige Fabric Scandinavian Armchair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian two seater sofa from the 60's with very nice curved forms in the spirit of Gio Ponti's work at that time. The sofa has been refurbished with a beige bouclette fabric fro...
Wool, Wood
Danish Curved Sofa, 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Danish curved sofa from 1940 Fabric by Maison Lelièvre.
Fabric
Gustavian Salon Suite Sofa and Two Chairs Sweden, circa 1930
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Gustavian salon suite sofa and two chairs, Sweden, circa 1930 Gustavian salon suite sofa and two chairs, Sweden, circa 1930, the two-seat sofa with striped silk fabric with two ma...
Silk
Gustavian Salon Suite Sofa and Two Chairs, Sweden, circa 1930
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Gustavian Salon Suite sofa and two chairs, Sweden, circa 1930 Gustavian Salon Suite sofa and two chairs, Sweden, circa 1930, the two seater sofa with striped silk fabric with two ...
Silk
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H 14.18 in W 30.12 in D 14.18 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Wood Upholstered Sofa with Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish period Gustavian painted wood sofa from the late 18th century features a slightly slanted linen upholstered back with a delicately carved crest with partially upholstere...
Sofa from DUX, Beige Lambskin Upholstery
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rosheim, FR
Sofa from DUX Third quarter of the 20th century Newly upholtsered with beige lambskin Solid beech.
Lambskin, Beech
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat Curved Sofa, 1958
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Long and curved three-seat sofa model N°450 designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1958 and produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik, Denmark. The sofa have been fully restored and newly uph...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Canapé by Carl Cederholm, Firma Stil & Form, Sweden, 1940s-1950s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A daybed/canapé designed by Carl Cederholm for Firma Stil & Form. Stockholm, 1940s-1950s. Original metal sign.
Sofa in Beige Mohair Velvet Fabric, Swedish Design, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sofa with refine design was designed during the 1950s by a Swedish designer. It is composed of 4 feet in solid beech and a structure covered with a very nice beige mohair velvet...
Beech
1920s Cane and Mahogany Sofa
Located in London, GB
A cane and mahogany two-seat sofa Sweden, circa 1920.
Sold
H 42 in W 64.25 in D 24 in
Swedish 1880s Neoclassical Style Painted Sofa with Carved Rail and Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood Neoclassical style sofa from the late 19th century with original paint, carved crest and new upholstery. This Swedish painted sofa features a slightly slanted ...
Upholstery, Wood
Gorgeous Curved Danish Sofa from the 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Paris, FR
One of our favorite piece. A very large (220 cm W) and well shaped three-seat curved sofa with three round wooden feet on the front. Very soft and comfortable seat. Perfect c...
Wood, Wool
Curved Sofa by Elias Svedberg, Sweden, 1940
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful curved canapé by Swedish designer, Elias Svedberg. Originally designed in Mongolian fur and redone by original owner within the last ten years.
Beech, Fur
Large Cognac Leather Danish Corner Sofa, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Large corner modular sofa in three parts with a very nice cognac leather patina. Possibility of removing the central part to make a four-seat sofa. Danish manufacturing, circa 19...
Leather
Scandinavian Two-Seater Leather Sofa, 1960
By Georg Thams
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Scandinavian Two-Seater Sofa. Danish manufacturing from the 60's. Rosewood feet. The natural clear leather is very strong, we can note some stains. A nice piece For patina...
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Louis XVI Gilt Wood Canape
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptionally proportioned Danish Louis XVI Gilt Wood canape
Giltwood, Upholstery
$18,450
H 93 in W 65.63 in D 88 in
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved 'Baroque Revival' Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs. The tall ornately pierced carved headboard, crowned with an allegorical pair of che...
Silk, Giltwood
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
Artefacto LS 16 Floor Lamp by Lørdag & Søndag
Located in Geneve, CH
Artefacto LS 16 Floor Lamp by Lørdag & Søndag Dimensions: D 46 x W 46 x H 130 cm. Materials: Wicker. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it ...
Wicker
$3,869
H 36.62 in W 65.95 in D 24.41 in
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parl...
Giltwood
$6,976
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in
Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
Louis XVI Settee or Sofa, Golden Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XVI style sofa. Golden wood. Upholstery to restore or replace. Sofa on turned stipe legs and waist with dice with flowers, repeating the decoration of the legs in columns on ...
Other
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$4,729 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$128,999 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
$16,769
H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in
19th C. Neo Classic Large Bed With Gilt Work & Painted "Boucher" Style Cherubs
Located in London, Park Royal
This bed isn’t just fit for a king—it was actually made for royalty! Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned a member of Eu...
Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This wonderfully curved sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting back and wrap around arms. It also features a curved seat and has been totally refurbish...
Sheepskin, Oak
Odyssey Bench in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Artfully balanced and handcrafted, this bench pairs a lightweight aesthetic with solid construction. The rectangular cushion rests atop a sculptural wood base with elegant, sloping c...
Velvet, Walnut
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750
By Joseph Aronson
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chinese Chippendale mahogany sofa with carved corner fret works, serpentine back, scrolled arms, and terminating on squared legs with connecting stretchers. Mid-18th century....
$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
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa. With gently curved back and gilded scroll details to each arm. Of walnut construction with hand carved details to each leg,...
Upholstery, Walnut
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