Rosewood & Laburnum Sofa Table
Sold|$18,000
Rosewood & Laburnum Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
UNUSUAL ROSEWOOD & LABURNAM SOFA TABLE
Sold|$18,000
Rosewood & Laburnum Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
UNUSUAL ROSEWOOD & LABURNAM SOFA TABLE
Sold|$3,695
Swedish Gustavian Hallway Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a rare Swedish Gustavian hallway sofa, its unusual because of its depth. It’s been restored
Maple
Pair of Vintage Italian Sofas, 1970s, Vintage Lacquered Sofas, Hollywood Regen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of unusual vintage italian sofas with their original upholstery and black lacquered and brass
Brass
Sold|$3,363
Napoleon III Metamorphic Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
unusual Napoleon III sofa with comfy round bolster cushions for arms. This sofa is a striking design
Upholstery
Sold|$2,387
1960s 4-Seat Dutch Sofa
Located in London, Lambeth
1960s Dutch sofa with oak wooden frame and reupholstered woven cushions Restored webbing. Unusual
Oak
Sold|$8,840
20th Century Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very unusual Gustavian style tub sofa with decorative carved decor. With superb hoofed feet
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$8,868
20th Century Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Very unusual Gustavian style tub sofa with decorative carved decor. With superb hoofed feet
Wood
Sold|$11,800
19th Century Swedish Provincial Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 19th century provincial Gustavian sofa with an unusual curved back rest in its original finish
Pine
Sold|$8,049
19th Century Regency Rosewood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
, unusual casters. This impressive sofa frame has been fully prepared, stripped and is ready for
Rosewood
Unusual Suite of Bamboo with Lacquered Panels
Located in Westwood, NJ
Unusual Suite of Bamboo with lacquered panels consisting of one Settee and two Sidechairs
Sold|$6,958
18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning Italian 18th century walnut sofa with unusual double scroll carving on the arms. Having
Walnut
Sold|$3,015
Napoleon III Kidney shaped sofa
Located in Malton, GB
elegant unusual shaped Napoleon III sofa. It has a curved kidney design that is very attractive and makes
Upholstery
Chesterfield sofa in chartreuse green leather
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Wonderful mid century Chesterfield sofa in unusual chartreuse green color with nailhead detail
Leather
Sold|$2,994 / set
Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set circa 1940. Rustic piece of swedish wood work
Birch, Pine, Paint
Sold|$3,200
Harvey Probber Drop Leaf Sofa Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Very Unusual Drop Leaf Sofa Table by Harvey Probber in Walnut. Works as a large low game table
Walnut
Sold|$6,800
Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Located in North Miami, FL
a rare and unusual 6 part sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt. This piece has incredible form and shape
Metal
Sold|$7,725
Late Biedermeier Sofa, Germany, 1840-1850
Located in Greding, DE
Unusual late Biedermeier sofa with a wavy backrest and S-shaped armrests with rocaille decor. The
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$7,087
20th Century English Scalloped Back Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a truly exceptional early 20th century English sofa with unusual scalloped design. The size
Beech
Sold|$3,200
Eames For Herman Miller Compact Sofa
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Palisades home. Unusual high back sofa offers visual comfort as well as sitting comfort for three with
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$5,136
Georgian Period Sofa with Angled Sides
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality Georgian period sofa with unusual angled arm design. The curved front
Beech
Retro Argentinian Leather Sofa, Vintage 1960s
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and unusual vintage leather sofa, this was made in Argentina and dates from around
Leather
Sold|$1,875
A Very Unusual Art s Nouveau Styled Settee.
Located in Bellport, NY
Probably Custom made,with some very fine craftsmanship,the piece has very unusual form ,the
Sold|$2,800
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Palisades home. Unusual high back sofa offers Visual Comfort as well as sitting comfort for three with the
Other
Sold|$5,859
1960s Italian Sofa in Green Cotton Velvet
Located in London, London
Unusual shaped sofa. New Designers guild cotton velvet. Brass legs. Refurbished. 1960s
Brass
Sold|$7,885
1970s Woven Cord Sofa by Mario Cecchi
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Exceptional quality, huge and unusual Italian 1970s three seat sofa by Marzio Cecchi for Studio
Steel
Swedish Leather Chesterfield-Style Corner Sofa Banquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual corner sofa in the button-tufted Chesterfield style. Upper/tufted portion covered in a
Wood, Leather
Sold|$4,072
Early 20th century curvy country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant two seater sofa with a great shaped frame. The curvy nature of the sofa is
Beech
Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) Revival Settee Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual Karl Johan (Biedermeier) Revival Sofa with side cabinets and shelves on dark birch fluted
Sold|$4,600
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa that Charles and Ray Eames designed for the living room of their Pacific Palisades home. Unusual
Chrome
Sold|$1,782
A Morris chair for two double Sofa recliner
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very unusual to see a sofa in this Morris recliner lounge chair 1920s-1930s. Solid mahogany
Leather
Yummy Distressed Leather Vintage Mustache Back French Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous unusual antique French Mustache leather sofa bought in Avignon, France. Leather is
Leather
Gorgeous Italian Five Pieces Sectional "Gooseneck Sofa, " 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Sectional five pieces sofa, made in Italy in 1970. Collo d'oca "gooseneck sofa" for the unusual
Cotton, Leather, Silk, Wood
Italian Olive Green Felt Modular Original Sofa, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian olive green felt modular original sofa, 1970s Unusual modular sofa from the 1970s. Arrange
Felt
A Rare and Unusual Portuguese Colonial Carved Rosewood Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and unusual Portuguese colonial carved rosewood settee; the paneled back with wide scrolled
Sold|$2,585
19th Century French Roll Top Open Armed Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is an extremely elegant 19th century French open armed sofa with unusual roll top which give
Beech
Hold Vintage Sofa London Combination Geoffrey Harcourt Artifort
Located in Atlanta, GA
Impressive and unusual Artifort sofa called London Combination has six opposite seats built
Chrome, Steel
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Fully Refurbished Large Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
the famed Gondola sofa and it is quite large; see dimensions below. It is unusual to find a Pearsall
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Fully Refurbished Large Gondola Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
the famed Gondola sofa and it is quite large; see dimensions below. It is unusual to find a Pearsall
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Regency Bird's Eye maple Sofa Table, ca 1810
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare and Unusual Bird's Eye Maple Sofa Table with Round Leaf and Rosewood Banding
Midcentury 1940s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Mustard Bouclé
Located in London, London
Three-seat sofa Unusual wooden cone shaped legs New bouclé upholstery - Kirkby Design Profile
20th Century Duncan Phyfe/Empire/Neoclassical/Victorian Style Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Chicago, IL
and crafted out of a light blonde wood making this sofa a more unusual find. dimensions are as
Stunning Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons Four-Seat Sofa
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons four-seat sofa, unusual step down back profile, turned walnut
Fabric, Walnut
Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa Model 2193 Fredericia Denmark 1965
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
feel. This unusual large sized sofa has a very nice high back, super comfortable especially for tall
Leather, Teak
Exceptional Harvey Probber 1960s Long Tuxedo Sofa in Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
raised on a walnut plinth base with feather back pillows. Unusual for a Tuxedo Style sofa in that it has
Velvet, Walnut
Danish 1940s Sofa Bench by Master Carpenter, Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The piece has the Maker's mark underneath. The dimensions of the sofa are bit unusual as it is quite
Mohair, Mahogany
Antique English Tufted Original Leather Chesterfield Sofa Thoroughly Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
rich blend of all three. Lastly, what makes this Antique English Chesterfield Sofa so unusual, is the
Leather, Upholstery
Sold|$1,978 / set
Vintage Retro Ivory Leather Italian Sofa Bed
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An unusual vintage Italian leather, wood and chrome sofa bed dating from the 1980s. This
Leather, Wenge
Blackened Organic Teak Root Sofa Table/ Brutalism Coffee Table, 2021
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual massive organic teak root sofa table colored by the artist in a very unique way. This
Teak
Sold|$8,117 / set
19th Century Carved Hardwood Pair of Anglo Indian Sofas in Suede
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century unusual, Anglo Indian sofas upholstered in suede, circa 1900.
Suede, Hardwood
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Sofa in Painted Finish, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful Classic Louis XVI style sofa in polychrome finish, circa 1870 with well-articulated
Upholstery, Canvas, Cotton, Jute
19th Century C Hindley and Sons, London Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Benington, Herts
Well proportioned 19th century Victorian Chesterfield sofa having unusual reeded tapering front
Velvet
Antique Bow Fronted 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Parchment Leather
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points. This is a very smart 19thC Chesterfield sofa with unusual and
Leather
19th Century Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered in a Green Velvet C Hindley
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Benington, Herts
Well proportioned 19th century Victorian Chesterfield sofa having unusual reeded tapering front
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold|$8,800 / set
Postmodern Italian Tufted Sectional Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tufted sectional sofa in the style of Mario Bellini's Camaleonda Postmodern modular couch which
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Signed Sofa Model 2000-S
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
faded with no rips or tears. What makes the sofa unusual is the length which is shorter than the normal
Fabric, Walnut
Unusual Sculptural Cast Bronze Two-Seat Coach in the Style of Felix Agostini
By Felix Agostini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Sculptural bronze sofa.
Bronze
Milo Baughman Designed Sofa Style #825 by Thayer Coggin with Rare Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual round sofa set in two sections with a rare matching ottoman included. All the pieces
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