20th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century Swedish sofa is a stunning example of Gustavian Revival design, blending timeless elegance with neoclassical sophistication. Its hand-painted frame features a soft ...
Pine
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Brown Leather Modular Sofa, Set of Five
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
Leather
$42,000
Even Arm Sofa, 2000
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A custom even arm sofa with lathe turned, patinated brass legs, and loose back cushions. Upholstery is available tufted, grid stitch or plain. Made to order.
Upholstery
French Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW
A two-seater sofa produced in the 1950s–70s, characterized by its elegant and flowing silhouette. The curved backrest and outward-flared armrests echo the refined lines of the Louis ...
Fabric
Swedish Gustavian Sofa, circa 1790
Located in Huntington, NY
A stunning Swedish Gustavian sofa. A rectangular frame with decorative hand-carved Guilloché scroll along the top of the back and sides. Detailed finials sit atop fleurons and an ele...
Wood, Paint
$30,934
Osvaldo Borsani Boucle Sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Very rare Osvaldo Borsani sofa in walnut and white bouclé fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
Sapporo sofa by Mobil Girgi
Located in BE
These luxurious 1970s Italian leather upholstered sofa, designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, is a stunning example of bold vintage elegance and comfort. Upholstered in burgundy red, ...
Leather
$4,423
Mid-Century Italian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely Mid-Century Italian grey sofa from the 1950s. Three seater, newly reupholstered with a soft grey bouclet.
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
18th century Italian walnut sofa
Located in Augusta, GA
Beautiful walnut sofa with exceptional movement
Wood
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extandable head rest and adjustable back rest. The sofa has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in beige....
Cherry
19th Century Swedish Classical Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An unusual period Gustavian sofa with classical plaster decoration. With rare lions paw feet and scraped to original paint. Newly upholstered in linen.
Linen, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A solid oak sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron in the 1970s. The sofa features the duo’s signature bold design and has been newly reupholstered in wool fabric, combining durabili...
Wool, Oak
Vintage Carved Canape Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite French Louis XVI style canapé is a masterclass in Neoclassical elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. The piece features a gracefully curved, wrap-around backrest that ...
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
Birch
Vintage Ralph Lauren Leather Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage brown Ralph Lauren four-seater model in distressed calf leather.
Leather
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted birch figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish. The sofa is approx 200cm long. It has swooping l...
Birch
$4,700
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Gorgeous Dunbar bracket back sofa in cream silk fabric with walnut legs and back supports. 73" long x 31" deep x 28" high. Seat depth 21", seat height 17". Structurally sound with so...
Silk, Walnut
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish smaller curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s. The legs are made of dark stained wood and the sofa is upholstered with green velour/velvet with floral pa...
Fabric, Wood
$4,800
Svante Skogh "Bodö" Sofa
By Svante Skogh
Located in Bozeman, MT
Svante Skogh "Bodö" Sofa upholstered in an new white boucle. Ca 1960s Sweden.
Leather, Wood
$3,950
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French sofa is a masterfully crafted piece that reflects timeless design and superior artistry. The walnut frame features intricate carvings along the arms ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak sofa was designed and manufactured in Denmark circa 1960s. This beautiful sofa is covered in blue fabric upholstery on a teak frame that provides optimal comfort a...
Fabric, Teak
$8,000
1930s Art Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely crafted Art Deco sofa from the 1930s. The woven fabric, in a dark green shade, is the original upholstery. Sleek lines and full, rounded forms characterize the sofa's ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,950
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant late 19th-century Louis XVI-style sofa is crafted from beech wood, painted in a soft antique finish that highlights its delicate carved details. Resting on four tapered,...
Velvet, Beech
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A superb Quality Rosewood sofa table. 19th Century Standing on cast brass castors with a swept leg with carved knees and ring turned supports. This piece features 2 x Mahogany lin...
Rosewood
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa new upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern stunning, beautiful, high-quality long gondola walnut framed sofa Adrian Pearsall style. In new upholstery fabric and high-density foam. An exceptional sofa both f...
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
A fine and authentic early 19th-century Swedish Gustavian trag sofa, circa 1800. Structurally sturdy and in very good antique condition, the frame retains its wonderful, original Gus...
Wood
White sofa by Medea , Italy
By Medea 1905
Located in Miami, FL
White Sofa by Medea , Italy
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
Birch
Mid-Century Danish Minimalist Teak Sofa Couch by Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree teak sofa from France & Daverkosen or France & Søn after a design by Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. A minimalist design. Distinctive in this design are the large-scale upholstery. ...
Teak
$1,125
Sofa Table, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Montclair, NJ
A sofa table with beech top and legs in Ash wood from 1984.
Ash, Beech
$4,200
Mid-Century 6' Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century sofa in original blue upholstery. Sculpted walnut frame with bottom runner support. The cushioned arms rest over the wood frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Fabric, Walnut
$5,130 / set
Space Age Sofa by Interlübke, 1970s
By Interlübke
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Ultra rare sofa set by Interlübke with brown fabric seats and white wooden bases.
Fabric
Antique Regency Period Sofa Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Regency period sofa table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1810-1820 period. It is of outstanding quality, the wood has gorgeous grain patterns...
Wood
$3,950
20th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French sofa exemplifies the Louis XVI style, combining neoclassical design elements with timeless sophistication. The solid beech wood frame is hand-carved ...
Upholstery, Beech
Sofa Couch France & Søn Ole Gjerlov Knudson Torben Lind Teak
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Teakholzsofa von France & Son aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Zweisitzer wurde von Ole Gjerlov Knudson und Torben Lind entworfen un...
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Sculpted Scandinavian Tufted Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring timeless Nordic elegance into your home with this vintage sculpted Scandinavian tufted sofa. Showcasing the hallmark elements of Mid-Century Modern design, this piece blends cl...
Wood
Danish Modern Cognac Leather Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
A three-seater leather sofa with a geometric silhouette softened by shaped arm panels, with separate seat and back cushions. The cognac colored leather upholstery is shiny, stiffly c...
Leather
$9,750
James Mont Style Sofa
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Theatrical 1950's Hollywood Regency sofa in the Orientalist modern taste with sculpted greek key arms, shaped back cushions, black lacquered wood trim and Asian style upswept armrest...
Upholstery, Walnut
Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Burgundy
Located in Dekalb, IL
Classic tufted Chesterfield sofa upholstered in oxblood red leather with deep buttoned cushioning, rolled arms, and brass nailhead trim. The piece rests on turned wood feet and displ...
Leather
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Pianura Modular Sofa for Cassina, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
The set is composed of a three seater sofa. It features a brown velvet upholstery and a solid walnut structure.
Velvet, Foam, Walnut
Vintage Custom Geometric Sectional Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage custom geometric sectional sofa is a striking embodiment of mid-century modern design, blending bold visual impact with refined craftsmanship. Upholstered in a light-ton...
Fabric, Wood
$5,943 / set
De Sede Ds47 Sofa Set, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of gorgeous chocolate brown neck leather DS47 sofas from De Sede. De Sede, renowned for using the best quality leather has created some wonderful sofas.
Leather
$5,354
Ralph Lauren Zebra Couch
Located in Munich, DE
Make a bold statement with the Ralph Lauren Zebra Couch. Featuring a striking zebra print, this luxurious piece combines timeless elegance with modern flair, perfect for adding a tou...
Fabric, Wood
$2,973 / set
Vintage sofa set by Durlet, 1980s
By Durlet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful camel brown leather sofa set by Durlet. Consisting of two armchairs and a two seater sofa.
Leather
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency rosewood sofa table, the rosewood top with banded edge and two drop leaves, with a central stretcher uniting two legs raised on brass castors. This...
Rosewood
Original Rolf Benz Ecksofa Dono 6100 Couch Design Sofa Leder rot
By Rolf Benz, DONÓ Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Rolf Benz Dono 6100 Ecksofa mit rotem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa zeichnet sich aus durch seine moderne und praktische Rückenlehne/ Ablage aus Ho...
Leather, Wood
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Federal mahogany inlaid sofa with an arched camel back, with scroll arms on six legs, the beautifully upholstered cushion backrest, seat, and arms are in wonderful, clean, rea...
Mahogany
Vintage High Back Sofa, Inspired by Gio Ponti Sofa, Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1960. This piece features a gracefully curved backrest extending into full, winged armrests, all resting...
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-Century Walnut Italian Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Mid-century Italian walnut sofa upholstered in off-white linen.
Steel
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Hickory "Charlotte" Contemporary Sofa
By HBF
Located in Pasadena, TX
88? Hickory "Charlotte" contemporary sofa With a nod to 1940's Parisian designer Charlotte Perriand, the Charlotte Lounge Series stresses purity of line and perfection of detail. ...
Wood
Biedermeyer Style Sofa In Leopard Trim
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
A Biedermeier-style sofa with a leopard print combines the elegance of early 19th-century European design with a bold, modern twist. The Biedermeier style is known for its clean line...
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Sofa Versailles Style
Located in Cantù, IT
Sofa made in Italy with the finest prices, brass and velvet. it was created taking inspiration from Admiral Nelson's one-of-a-kind pieces. Created and made by Mice di Domenico Rug...
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Swedish Baroque three seater sofa in beech. Scraped back to its original rich blue patinas, with elegant legs and carvings. Recently re-upholstered in a neutral Belgian...
Beech
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Sofa
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather sofa designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1980. All original and in great vintage condition. Arms are removable.
Leather
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Great Barrington, MA
The highest level of craftsmanship. Dunbar. It's all in the subtleness of this sofa. The curved frame. The lines. The proportions.
Linen
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa.
Fabric, Wood
$6,543 / set
Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan sofa with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage. Please note: matching table + chairs also available.
Metal
French Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French carved walnut sofa. 1890. Seat height is 17". Dimensions 57 inches (145 cms) Wide 30 inches (76 cms) Deep 38 inches (97 cms) High.
Walnut
Danish Cabinet Maker Sofa
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Danish Cabinet maker sofa. Carved oak frame. Nail head details. More recent micro suede upholstery. 1970’s, Denmark Delivery to NYC Area $550. Please inquire.
Upholstery, Oak
Modern Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This statement leather sofa reinvents MCM designs with fine materials and a neutral palette. The low sofa is upholstered in a lush Napa leather with pale taupe color and a wonderfull...
Leather, Wood
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