$23,612 / item
'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
Falstaff Leather Armchair, by Stefan Diez from Dante
By Stefan Diez
Located in Vancouver, BC
A leather dressed armchair with metal structure. The unconventional way the seat is fixed to the tubular frame is carefully studied in all details. The opulent seat is a result of ex...
Leather
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$2,750 / item
H 21.5 in W 24 in D 14.5 in
Undulating 'Méandre' Verdigris Iron and Glass Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' verdigris iron and glass side table by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Iron
Carl Auböck Model #5275 'Hand Zumbusch' Brass Sculpture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5275 'Zumbusch Hand' Brass Sculpture Designed in the 1950s, as an homage to German sculptor Kaspar von Zumbusch, this incredibly refined and sculptural bejeweled ...
Brass
$3,200 / set
H 11.4 in W 18.5 in D 4.7 in
Figurative Leg Sculpture in Resin and Stone – Le Gambe by Marcela Cure
Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico
Our Le Gambe sculpture is composed of two individual legs which can be set in different ways creating striking poses. This collection is inspired by the seducing form of the human...
Stone
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
$2,200 / set
H 8.4 in W 13.9 in D 2.3 in
Figurative Leg Sculpture in Resin and Stone – Le Gambe Small by Marcela Cure
Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico
Our Le Gambe sculpture is composed of two individual legs which can be set in different ways creating striking poses. This collection is inspired by the seducing form of the human...
Stone
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
cc-tapis Double Slinkie Handmade Rug by Patricia Urquiola
By cc-tapis, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual kno...
Wool, Cotton
CC-Tapis Visioni Himalayan Wool Rug in A-Standard by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, cc-tapis
Located in Vancouver, BC
An unprecedented synthesis between an age-old technique and abstract graphics. This rug designed by Patricia Urquiola for CC Tapis has been produced solely by hand with colors and ma...
Wool
$15,232Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 111.38 in D 50.75 in
Angular Boucle Fabric Gio Sofa by Luca Erba for Hessentia, Made in Italy
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy. Gio is a sofa with sinuous shapes and strong lines, that express a vigorous appearance. Gio has been designed to transform a living area into a young and welcoming pl...
Other
Anna Karlin Slump Chair
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made to work from every viewpoint, this wonderfully comfortable armchair combines maple burl with soft lines. Materials: Maple Burl, Boucle Dimensions: W – 24?, H – 40?, D – 40...
Bouclé, Maple, Burl
$6,444Sale Price|25% Off
W 74.81 in L 118.12 in
cc-tapis Visioni A Faded color Rug by Patricia Urquiola in STOCK
By cc-tapis
Located in New York, NY
VISIONI A - faded color version size 190 x 300 cm - 6,2’ x 9,9’ materials cotton weave, himalayan wool pile quality A (125.000 knots/sqm approx.) Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Visi...
Wool
$10,352 / item
H 28.75 in W 87.41 in D 35.44 in
21st Century Matteo Cibic Table Lacquered MDF Extraclear Glass Scapin Collezioni
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
O dining table, design by Matteo Cibic, product by Scapin Collezioni The shaded lacquering technique gives the thin legs of the table a striking geometric lightness and makes it i...
Wood, Glass
$8,663 / item
W 300 in L 160 in
Gesture cc-tapis Stroke 1.0 Handmade Lilla Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stroke by Sabine Marcelis the Stroke collection was really about creating a singular gesture as a rug. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship of woven...
Wool
Orange Luna Storage Cabinet by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange luna storage cabinet by Patricia Urquiola Materials: Walnut veneer on medium, or orange lacquer on medium. 2 sliding doors in two-tone lacquered hemispheres or in varnished wa...
Walnut, Lacquer
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