$10,190
H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 44.1 in
Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
$11,748 / item
H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 44.1 in
Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
$10,190
H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 44.1 in
Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 41.75 in W 75.57 in D 33.5 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
carved lotus flower rosettes. The back is unfinished. This sofa would work well at the end of a bed, or
Linen, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 43.32 in W 76.75 in D 23.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
accented with carved rosettes and ball finials. The back is unfinished. This sofa would work well at the
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Day Bed Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
fluted, round caps. The back is unfinished. This sofa would work well in a front entry, hallway, sitting
Textile, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
back is unfinished. This sofa would work well at the end of a bed, or in a front entry, hallway, or
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
posts. The front legs are adorned with lotus flowers. The back is unfinished. This sofa would work well
Linen, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 38.5 in W 75.25 in D 27.5 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa of Cherry in Black Horsehair Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The back of the sofa remains unfinished and the fabric is a black linen. The sofa measures 38.5
Upholstery, Cherry
Sold
H 45.88 in W 71.5 in D 24.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Trundle Bed Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish sofa with pull-out trundle bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint
Linen, Wood, Paint
$5,154 / set
H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Contemporary Italian wall sconce "Tile" in alabaster and bronze
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Tile wall light, with its clean and simple lines, has a very contemporary flavor that is in strong contrast with the more traditional materials that make it up, such as veined al...
Alabaster, Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$7,073 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
On Hold|$9,590
H 33.47 in W 94.49 in D 30.71 in
Large curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large and beautiful curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italian manufacture, 1950s This impressive curved sofa, crafted in Italy during the 1950s, is a true centerpiece for a...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,995 / item
H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The design continuum continues to evolve in this artistic luxury piece. The iconic kidney shape first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th ...
Burl
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
$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
$5,694 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
$5,500 / item
H 16 in W 72 in D 24 in
Bertu Benches, Suelo Big Modern Sheepskin Fur Bench, Sheepskin with Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Fur Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid maple in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a very thick sheepskin cushion. The Suel...
Sheepskin, Maple
$3,917Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 72.84 in W 37.41 in D 7.88 in
MARLENE Wall Mirror, by Philippe Starck with S. Schito for Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Philippe Starck, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MAR03 Marlene wall mirror is shown here in the white back finish. A collection of elegant wall mirrors, created by bending a slab of extralight 6 mm. glass, molded and shiny ground p...
Mirror
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$4,670
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Leopard Velvet With Champagne Ostrich Feather Trim Ottoman by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This gorgeous Leopard velvet ottoman is a harmonious play on materials that results in sophisticated statement piece. The ottoman is trimmed with a genuine champagne colored ostrich...
Feathers, Velvet
$68,000
H 27 in W 34 in D 10 in
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Pottery
$659 / item
H 11 in W 6 in D 6 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mini Wall Sconce, Organic Modern "Bubble Lamp 02" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Bubble Lamp is a sculptural ceramic lamp - sconce. The Bubble Lamp stands out for its unique sculptural form and practical features. Crafted from ceramic, its organic shape and abstr...
Ceramic
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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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