French 19th Century Painted Sofa
Sold|$2,379
French 19th Century Painted Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Unusual, French late 19th century sofa with serpentine front and original paint. Measures: Seat
Sold|$2,379
French 19th Century Painted Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Unusual, French late 19th century sofa with serpentine front and original paint. Measures: Seat
Sold|$4,500
custom 1940s sofa in original upholstery
Located in Hudson, NY
unusual formed sofa with curved front and bolstered backrest.
Sold|$14,500
Vladimir Kagin Free Form Curved Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Authentic Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa in two tone Jim Thompson fabric. An unusual opportunity
Cast Aluminum "Antler" 3-seat Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual 3-seat sofa frame of cast aluminum with painted finish, in the form of antlers. To be
Sold|$68,000
An Unusual Regency Ironwood And Ebonised Table
Located in New York, NY
Mounted with ebonised roundels throughout; the rectangular top over a frieze drawer to one side opposed by a simulated drawerfront; raised on stylized lyre-form end supports joined b...
Brushed steel and upholstered sofa by Formanova
By Forma Nova
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Modernist sofa with brushed steel base and stud detail reupholstered in chocolate brown
Early 19th Century English Regency Gondola Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusual Regency 2-seat sofa/love seat of the sweetest proportions. The sweeping Gondola shape of
Wood
American Vintage Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa / Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
foot across the arm and down the back of the sofa to the other arm. The paint is a soft brown and is
Reed, Paint, Wood
Danish Refurbished Midcentury Curved Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Haverhill, Suffolk
Meet our dine sofa, an unusual, elegant frame, she is a large three/four seater with a wonderful
Wool
Unusual Black Laquered Corner Bench by Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
L Shaped Corner Bench
Wood
Regency Period Rosewood Sofa Table with Line Inlay
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An elegant Regency period rosewood sofa table, the unusual high supports under a well turned
Rosewood
Sold|$4,200
Art Deco Linen Sofa with Carved Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sofa with Unusual Channel Back and Scallop Motif Linen Upholstery
Sold|$2,850
Teak High Back Danish Modern Sofa by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual high-back Danish Modern sofa / loveseat by Komfort. Leather straps hold headrest cushions
Sycamore, Fabric, Teak
French 70's Leather and Aluminum Couch/Daybed
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual tufted black leather couch that instantly converts into a flat day bed. Superbly
Aluminum
Regency Period Mahogany Sofa Table of Shallow Proportions
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An unusual Regency period mahogany sofa table of shallow proportions, the finely figured timbers
Mahogany
GRAPHIC ART DECO PERIOD CONSOLE OR SOFA TABLE
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual graphic oval console or sofa table in ebonized mahogany (solid and veneer), with geometric
Mahogany
Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Sofa Compact 1954
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
hopsack. Unusual high back sofa offers visual comfort as well as sitting comfort with the rare chance to
19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Six Legged Sofa
Located in Tadcaster, GB
supportive and comfy. The shape is so elegant with the curved back and unusual shaped seat. The sofa is also
French 18th Century Walnut Sofa in Vintage French Hemp
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
A fantastic example of a French 18th century walnut sofa, an unusual model with ten legs. It is
Hemp, Walnut
Unusual Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Tall Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hudson, NY
Great Pearsall stand, not seen very often. Base is medium to light walnut color with glass top. The glass has some scuffs and scratches, but no chips.
Glass, Walnut
Florence Knoll 2 piece sectional sofa in Holland & Sherry fabric
Located in New York, NY
Classic Florence Knoll 2 piece sectional sofa on stainless steel frame. It is an unusual
Sold|$22,431
Siège De Duvet Sofa by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very unusual Georgian revival sofa by Howard and Sons with mahogany show wood and box strung
Fabric, Mahogany
Italian 1970s Three-Seat Sofa by Marzio Cecchi in Woven Cord
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Exceptional quality, huge and unusual Italian 1970s three-seat sofa by Marzio Cecchi for Studio
Steel
Rudolf B Glatzel, Kill International, Rosewood and Leather Sofa, circa 1960
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in London, GB
Designed by Rudolf B Glatzel and produced by Kill International, W Germany, circa 1960. This sofa
Leather, Palisander, Rosewood
Large Vintage Italian ISA Bergamo Curved Sofa Original Brass Feet, circa 1950
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Houston, TX
the unusual curved profile of the sofa with its dynamic shift in profile. The large scale of the sofa
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Painted Sofas Burlap and Cream Calico Fabric
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Unusual, French late 19th century sofas with serpentine front and original paint. Measures: Seat
Ligne Roset 'Ploum' Three-Seater Sofa in Grey by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a 'Ploum' sofa, an unusual design created by brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne
Fabric, Foam
'SeeJo So II' hand-made sofa in soft Nuno felt by Ayala Serfaty
By Ayala Serfaty
Located in Paris, FR
well as a rocky surface. This unusual and sculptural sofa questions and defies the usual sensory
Silk, Foam
Two-Piece Sectional, Unusual Ebonized Frame, circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
Two-piece sectional sofa with tufted back cushions, new upholstery and ebonized black frame
Fabric, Wood
Exceptional Hollywood Tufted Sectional Sofa/Banquette in Metallic Boucle
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The sofa has an unusual and sophisticatd "U" shape design as shown. The three sections are armless and
Sold|$7,115
Rare 1960s Glass Console
Located in Paris, FR
Rare console or sofa table, unusual design with bronze and glass. In style of Quinet's productions
Sold|$5,500
1930s Wing Arm Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite Sofa with Unusual Wing at the Front of the Arm. Camelback. Newly Upholstered in a Polished
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$2,400
Unusual Folding Sanitary Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An interesting Gleason Sanitary Couch, or cooling table, originally used for funeral viewing
Brass
Sold|$5,999 / set
Unusual Curve Vintage Chesterfield Leather Sofa and Chair on Wheels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage chesterfield leather sofa and chair on wheels.
Leather
Sold|$1,495
Vintage Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage sofa with unusual wood details and original upholstery.
Wood, Upholstery
Unusual Two Piece Oval-Armed Stick Wicker Set
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual Oval-Armed Stick Wicker sofa and chair fully restored with new foam cushions covered in
English Mahogany Edwardian Sofa Bench with Satinwood
Located in Bridport, CT
2. Beautiful unusual style English Mahogany Edwardian sofa Bench with satinwood inlay – place of
Satinwood
Sold|$1,835 / set
Pair of 1900s Georgian Style Sofa End Tables in Mahogany
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Unusual pair of Georgian style sofa end tables or side tables in solid mahogany and reeded columns
Mahogany
Fantastic Rare Art Deco French 3 piece Streamline Sofa Suite
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Oakland, CA
We are so excited to present this very unusual and rare 3 piece sofa suite. Of French origin, this
Leather, Wood, Foam
Sold|$3,900
ART CONSOLE TABLE
Located in Miami, FL
Very unusual narrow console or sofa table in Parsons style. The top is made of metal plates etched
Sold|$5,800
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Settee for Widdicomb
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual loveseat or small-scaled sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Elegant form rests on
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$1,800
Pair of French Table Lamps 1930
Located in New York, NY
, beautifully wrote brass base, great on a console, mantel or sofa table, unusual, hard to find.
Brass
Sold|$4,650
Three-Piece Stick Wicker Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three-piece Stick Wicker set in natural stained finish: sofa, armchair & ottoman. Unusual Art Deco
Rattan
Sold|$11,500 / set
Stick Rattan Porch Set with Chevron Skirt
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
piece for easy placement. An unusual design in stick wicker. Sofa measures 70" wide, 29.5" tall, 32
Hardwood, Rattan
Sold|$5,438
Unusual, Vintage Sofa 1940s, Italian
Located in London, GB
This unusual sofa in very extraordinary shape reupholstered in purple velvet, on the gilt wooden
Rare Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual sofa by Adrian Pearsall evokes sensibilities of Vladimir Kagan with a touch of Royère
Upholstery
Sold|$4,758
Unusual 1950's Italian sofa
Located in London, GB
50's Italian sofa, buttoned back and upholstered in red satin on brass feet.
Sold|$3,200
Edwardian Sofa Table
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unusual table has many uses: sofa table, console, or library table/desk. The back is finished
Mahogany
Sold|$23,719
Italian Curved Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in Brussels, BE
Unusual Italian curved sofa with brass legs. Bought in its original state, the sofa has been
Brass
Sold|$5,098
Carved Oak Small Sofa from Skibo Castle
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Unusual carved oak, neat sized sofa with Indian or Burmese influences from Skibo Castle. It is
Oak
Privat Lampe Des Kunstlers II Floor Lamp by Franz West
By Franz West
Located in Brooklyn, NY
viewing his art by means of unusual yet comfortable couches, chairs and lighting. “Privat Lampe Des
Steel
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