1930s Bauhaus Tubular Steel Sofa with Chestnut Brown Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
This tubular steel sofa from the 1930s reflects the clear design principles of Classical Modernism.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Tubular Leather Couch
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s. A form referring to the design of the Bauhaus school, where the aim was to combine creative imagination, art and technology with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brutalist Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus White Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa, Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus white leather sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Maker: Robert Slezák.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
$11,315Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s. A form referring to the design of the Bauhaus school, where the aim was to combine creative imagination, art and technology with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brutalist Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Fully Restored Red Bauhaus Sofa, High-Quality Leather, Tubular Chrome, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Fully restored red Bauhaus sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: high-quality leather, chrome-plated steel The ch...
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Ivory Tubular Chrom Sofa, Mücke-Melder, 1930s, High Quality Leather
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Mücke-Melder in the 1930s.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Fully Restored Bauhaus Yellow Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa, Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Number of seats: 3 The sofa is upholstered with high-quality leather.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Fully Restored Bauhaus White Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Fully Restored Bauhaus White Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Rare Pieff & Co. Art Deco Design Leather & Chromium Tubular Steel Frame Sofa
By Pieff and Co.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Pieff & Co Art Deco Design Black Leather & Chromium Plated Tubular Steel Framed Three Seater Sofa 1970's Designed by Mark Lawson Extra images of original sketches, no...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
An iconic artifact of interwar functionalism, this rare Bauhaus tubular steel sofa was produced by Hynek Gottwald in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Tubular Steel Couch, Plated Metal, Fabric/ Leather Upholstery, ca. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original tubular steel couch/daybed in Art Deco-Streamline design is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time between 8-10 weeks.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Fully Restored, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus White Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Czech Bauhaus Black Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame. Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Sour...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Czech Bauhaus Black Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame. Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Sour...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Czech Bauhaus Red Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame. Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Sour...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Czech Bauhaus Ivory Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame. Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Sour...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time between 8-10 weeks.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Canapes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery, circa 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time c. 12 weeks.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Canapes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Couch / Daybed by Rudolf Slezák, Czechoslovakia, ca. 1934
By Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
This Bauhaus tubular steel couch was produced circa 1934 by the Czechoslovak manufacturer Rudolf Slezák as a company design.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Daybeds
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
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LS 22 Couch designed 1931 by Anton Lorenz, Tubular Steel/Leather made by Thonet
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 82.68 in D 29.14 in
LS 22 Couch designed 1931 by Anton Lorenz, Tubular Steel/Leather made by Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
LS 22 couch / chaise designed 1931 by Anton Lorenz. Tubular steel and leather made by Thonet.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Minimalist Leather Tubular Sofa by Pethrus Lindlöf for Lindlöfs Möbler
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H 25.6 in W 72.84 in D 34.65 in
Bauhaus Minimalist Leather Tubular Sofa by Pethrus Lindlöf for Lindlöfs Möbler
By Lindlöfs möbler
Located in Warsaw, PL
The frame is made from tubular chromed steel. Removable cushions were upholstered in genuine black leather with natural patina.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Bauhaus Canapes
Materials
Steel
Shiro Kuramata Sofa With Arms in Chromed Tubular Metal for Cappellini
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+ 18 moreH 25.79 in W 24.41 in D 36.23 in
Shiro Kuramata Sofa With Arms in Chromed Tubular Metal for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
Located in New York, NY
An homage to the masters of early 20th century modernism, the sofa with arms armchair by Shiro Kuramata has a structure made of chromed tubular metal, padded with polyurethane foam a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sleek Tubular Chrome & Aubergine Leather Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Tubular chrome and aubergine leather sofa circa early 1970's.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Metal
Red Leather Sofa Daybed with Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa daybed, leather and chromed metal, Europe, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Bauhaus tubular sofa
By Kem Weber
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The chrome frame has only a few flaking and the leather has no cracks. The sofa has been reupholstered later with black leather (perhaps around the 70s), and is newly polished.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer F40 Nickeled Tubular Cantilever Black Leather Sofa Settee
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H 33 in W 56.5 in D 32 in
Marcel Breuer F40 Nickeled Tubular Cantilever Black Leather Sofa Settee
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Designed by Marcel Breuer in his last year of work with tubular designs, the F40 sofa was released in 1931 with inspiration from the lightweight tubular frame of the bicycle.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Fully Restored Bauhaus Black Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, 1930s
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H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
Fully Restored Bauhaus Black Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Fully Restored Bauhaus Black Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, 1930s
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H 29.93 in W 75.6 in D 34.26 in
Fully Restored Bauhaus Black Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The sofa is upholstered with high-quality black leather.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Le Corbusier Black Leather Sofa with Tubular Steel Frame by Gordon International
By Le Corbusier
Located in Houston, TX
Gordon International featured Le Corbusier collection. Black aniline dyed black leather with a tubular frame chrome-plated steel. Provenance available.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage German Minimalist Tubular Steel Beige Suede Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1960s
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H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in
Vintage German Minimalist Tubular Steel Beige Suede Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was produced during the 1960s. The geometric frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Steel
Leather & Chrome Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White leather sofa with tubular chrome frame.
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Bauhaus White Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
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H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
Bauhaus White Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame.
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury 1970s Three-Seat Sofa in Tubular Chrome, Brian Kane for Metropolitan
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H 28.5 in W 81 in D 26 in
Midcentury 1970s Three-Seat Sofa in Tubular Chrome, Brian Kane for Metropolitan
By Metropolitan, Brian Kane
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are presenting: Midcentury 1970s three-seat sofa in Tubular chrome by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Metro Furniture Series 10 Brian Kane Metropolitan luxe tubular 3-seat sofa ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Stendig Chrome & Leather Sling Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Tubular chrome and white leather sling sofa made by Stendig circa early 1970's.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Gerard Van Den Berg High Back Natural Leather Sofa for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Gerard Van Den Berg high back natural leather sofa with tubular metal legs and wood foot caps and 3 matching pillows.
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930
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H 26.78 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time between 6-8 weeks.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Canapes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Leather Daybed Sofa with Tubular Steel Frame
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H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Leather Daybed Sofa with Tubular Steel Frame
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The wide seat with three pillows is upholstered with black natural leather. The linear frame are made of chrome-plated tubular steel.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Minimalist Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Tubular Leather Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic midcentury style loveseat with a mix of Industrial steel tubing and natural leather. Great style for a fraction of the designer price! Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Italian Tubular Two Seat Sofa in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, metal, leather, Italy, 1960s. Elegant, tubular two seat sofa.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Red Leather Sofa or Double Bed with Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or fold out bed, leather and chromed metal, Europe, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Design Tubular Steel & Leather 3 Seat Sofa, Germany 1950's
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H 27.96 in W 82.68 in D 33.08 in
Bauhaus Design Tubular Steel & Leather 3 Seat Sofa, Germany 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Bauhaus Style Design Tubular Steel & Leather 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Germany, early 1950's period.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel
Model "T3" sofa in black leather with chrome-plated tubular steel frame
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H 27.56 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Model "T3" sofa in black leather with chrome-plated tubular steel frame
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Madrid, España
Model "T3" sofa in black leather with chrome-plated tubular steel frame - Rodney Kinsman - to OMK - UK - c. 1960 Chinchas in mint condition, with original upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s British Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1930s Streamline Chrome Tubular Sofa by Royal Metal Co, USA
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Dronten, NL
This is a great vintage example of 1930s modernism in the USA. The design is inspired by the designs of the prime movers behind streamline design; Raymond Loewy, Walter Dorwin Teague...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Sofas
Materials
Steel
Czech Bauhaus Red Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
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H 29.53 in W 75.6 in D 33.08 in
Czech Bauhaus Red Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame. Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Sour...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1970s Black Leather And Chrome Two Seater Sofa Two Available
Located in London, London
Black leather sofa Tubular chrome frame Good quality leather Probably Italian 1970s Two available.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco P.E.L Tubular Chrome and Leather Sofa Settee
By PEL
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco settee from the 1930s made by PEL Practical Equipment Limited of England. Bent tubular chrome frame with brown leather detached cushions. As shown in the last image, we h...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Settees
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Tubular Framed Three-Seat Sofa by Johann Bertil Häggström for Ikea Sweden
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H 27.56 in W 86.62 in
Chrome Tubular Framed Three-Seat Sofa by Johann Bertil Häggström for Ikea Sweden
By IKEA
Located in Bucharest, RO
Swedish, 1970s tubular metal framed lounge sofa with original brown tufted cushion and armrests. Produced by Ikea, model Troligen, designed by Johan Bertil Häggström.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1970s Johan Bertil Häggström Leather Chrome Sofa
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Swedish brown tufted leather and chrome tubular framed sofa, two-seat, produced by Ikea, 1970s, designed by Johan Bertil Häggström.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Tubular Chrome and Leather Sofa & Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous three piece tubular chrome and stamped crocodile looking cowhide upholstered set. Two chairs and a sofa, all completely restored to perfection. Designed by KEM Doug Webber. ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Leather and Chrome Sofa
Located in Millwood, VA
Buttoned leather sofa with tubular chrome legs and two matching cushions.
Category
Early 2000s Great Britain (UK) Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Chrome
Vintage Heinz Meier Stendig Hausmann Sofa
By Heinz Meier, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern sofa made by Landes Furniture Mfg. Co. with a chrome rod and wood frame. Detachable cushions newly upholstered in white fabric. Lounge chairs also available.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Tito Agnoli Black Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau
$7,075Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Tito Agnoli Black Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing Timeless Luxury: Tito Agnoli's 1980s Italian Two-Seater Black Leather Sofa by Poltrona Frau Experience the epitome of sophistication with this Italian two-seater black l...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
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Leather
Restored Black Bauhaus Sofa, High-Quality Leather, Chrome-Plated Steel, 1930s
$4,479
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 34.26 in
Restored Black Bauhaus Sofa, High-Quality Leather, Chrome-Plated Steel, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored black Bauhaus sofa. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Number of Seats: 3 Material: Chrome-plated steel, High-quality leather It has been fully rest...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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Tubular Leather Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic tubular leather couch available at 1stDibs. Each tubular leather couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and fabric. If you’re shopping for a tubular leather couch, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tubular leather couch — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tubular leather couch, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one tubular leather couch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Robert Slezák, Marcel Breuer and Brian Kane produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Tubular Leather Couch?
Prices for a tubular leather couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,372 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $4,170.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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