Striped Wave Sofa c. 1960
$38,500
Striped Wave Sofa c. 1960
Located in Long Island City, NY
Striped wave sofa c. 1960 newly reupholstered in Dedar Milano Belmondo #12 fabric.
1960s Used Brown Couch
Cotton, Linen, Wood
$38,500
Striped Wave Sofa c. 1960
Located in Long Island City, NY
Striped wave sofa c. 1960 newly reupholstered in Dedar Milano Belmondo #12 fabric.
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A serpentine / cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and upholstered in Latimer Alexander / Nevada / Cinnamon mohair. Matching pair available.
Mohair
Monumental 18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive and extraordinary size 18th Century Italian walnut sofa or settee with original flame stitch upholstery. This sofa or settee is of huge scale, measuring more than eight ...
Walnut
Outstanding Camel Backed Mahogany Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb three seater mahogany camel backed sofa, eagle head legs, wonderful outswept arms, feather filled cushions and expremely comfortable, in excellent original condition. 35" h...
Mahogany
Sculptural Vintage Cloud Sofa
Located in Denton, TX
Cloud freeform sofa in black microfiber fabric.
Upholstery, Wood
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A serpentine / cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and upholstered in Latimer Alexander / Nevada / Cinnamon mohair. Matching pair available.
Mohair
Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
Leather Chesterfield Style sofa
Leather
Vintage Monumental Leopard Velvet Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold, high-octane statement with this monumental vintage leopard print velvet sofa. A quintessential example of 1970s Hollywood Regency glamour, this three-seat couch is uphol...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking red leather sofa is a timeless statement piece, showcasing classic craftsmanship and bold character. Upholstered in rich, supple red leather, the sofa features deep but...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stately vintage Chesterfield sofa captures the timeless elegance of a classic English library or a sophisticated private study. Upholstered in a rich oxblood leather, the piece ...
Brass
Biedermeier Satinwood Sofa Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome Biedermeier satinwood sofa table with drop leaves and ebonized detail.
Satinwood
$8,400
Louis XIV Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style sofa. Sofa has a painted black and gold frame, caned sides and back with linen upholstery. Has a loose cushioned seat. Back cushions are attached.
Linen, Wood
Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, floral upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1930s. This voluptuous sofa is upholstered in a floral fabric and rests on wooden legs. Its high, curved backrest seamlessly transitio...
Fabric, Wood
$2,800
Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Milo Baughman's tapered leg sofa, adorned with a fresh Herman Miller, Alexander Girard fabric and new foam, exudes timeless sophistication. The sleek, tapered legs provide a modern t...
Upholstery, Wood
Large 19th Century French Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century French giltwood sofa. Of large scale, this sofa is gilded throughout and stands on seven turned and carved legs with toupie feet. The show frame on the back and ...
Giltwood
Antique Leather Hump Back Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique leather hump back sofa in the Chippendale style, made in England and likely dating from around the 1920’s period. It is of exceptional quality, it is very comfort...
Leather, Wood
1950s Sofa with Houndstooth Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
This wonderful sofa has a design reminiscent of Edward Wormley's work for Dunbar, and a quality construction to match. The clean lines and subtle details allow the form to be the per...
Upholstery, Wood
Illum Wikkelso Teak & Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An Illum Wikkelso teak sofa for Soren Willadsen. Model no. 50-4. A four-seat sofa with a solid teak frame raised on six tapered cylindrical legs. Reupholstered in new velvet fabri...
Velvet, Wood, Teak
Elaborate Victorian Shaped Walnut Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An elaborate Victorian shaped walnut sofa, the deep-buttoned back with an arched cresting rail and upswept corners curving down to scrolling arms continuing into cabriole legs with b...
Walnut
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience timeless elegance with the Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa, an iconic piece designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. This beautifully crafted sofa has...
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage Italian Distressed Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage rustic, rich, Italian distressed leather sofa will be a comfy addition to your living room. This three-seat sofa is beautifully designed with high-quality stitching and ...
Leather
Danish 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Scallop Sofa, c1940s A uniquely shaped love-seat sofa designed and made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Sheepskin, Beech
$2,855Sale Price|20% Off
Borge Morgensen Sofa, Denmark, 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Borge Morgensen Sofa, Denmark, 1960 Additional information: Country of Manufacture – Denmark Design Period – 1960 Production Period – 1960 Style – Midcentury / Danish design Materia...
Oak
Gilt Chinoiserie Sofa Couch Loveseat by Broyhill and Lenoir Chair Company
By Broyhill
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous Chinoiserie sofa in Broyhill fabric by the Lenoir Chair Company. This sofa will make a statement in any room. It is upholstered in a stunning chinoiserie fabric from top t...
Fabric, Wood
Arne Wahl Iversen Open Arm Sofa
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Wahl Iversen Open Arm Sofa. In nice shape! Fabric might be 5-10 years old and still looks good! Nice size and scale! Only 72" wide but seats 3 comfortably! Solid Teak Frame...
Upholstery, Teak
$1,665
Sofa, Historismus, 1880s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Wooden parts has some signs use - Good, original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Torbjørn Afdal — Model “Winston” Sofa
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
An exceptional and rare Winston sofa designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor and produced by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, circa 1960. Crafted in beautifully grained ...
Leather, Rosewood
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Located in Brussels, BE
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Fabric, Wood
French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice French two seat gilded and carved couch, recently upholstered in Italian silk fabric, in overall very good condition. 37" high 46" wide 21" seat depth 18" seat height Y...
Giltwood
$2,000
Curved Back Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This long and low vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa is fitted with soft bright colored fabric and sleek walnut legs. The modern design is what gives the sofa its distinctive look. Plea...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 19th Century French mahogany Empire period sofa. With sweeping scroll ends and a traditionally sprung seat. Newly upholstered in 'Linwood Wiggle' fabric, colourway - avocado.
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s. Striped wool upholstery with teak details on...
Wool, Oak
Antique Leather Wing Back Sofa
Located in London, GB
It is very supportive and has down filled cushions. The brown leather has a gorgeous colour tone and patina, the sofa sits on solid cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carving at the kn...
Leather, Wood
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa
By Märta Blomstedt, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, reupholstered in the recent past in red and white striped fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany sofa table, having two drawers to the front, and two faux drawers on the opposing side, supported by turned columns united by a turned str...
Mahogany
Large 19th Century Open Arm sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A large 19th century country house open arm sofa. Constructed in Oak and raised on thick turned front legs with splayed rear legs and all with the original casters. The back raised o...
Leather, Oak
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
Birch
Sofa or Couch with wickerwork backrest by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in München, Bavaria
Maße: ca. 180 × 74 × 74 × 43 cm (Breite × Tiefe × Höhe × Sitzhöhe) Außergewöhnlich formschönes und ausgesprochen seltenes Sofa aus der 400er-Reihe, entworfen von Hartmut Lohmeyer fü...
Upholstery, Wicker, Teak, Cane
$10,113
Sofa Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Steel
$1,500
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This attractive vintage modern sofa boasts a single overstuffed cushion covered in a plush royal blue upholstery. The unique drum shaped legs add to the allure. A straight line midce...
Wood
Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tuxedo 3 seater sofa by Harvey Probber. Down feather back cushions. Recently reupholstered in Kvadrat Maharam fabric. Labeled.
Wood
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo Sofas, Set of Five
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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 config...
Leather, Foam
Early 19th Century Scottish Upholstered Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Scottish upholstered sofa. Circa 1800.
Upholstery, Wood
Large Mid-Century Danish Curved Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large four seater sofa with ski legs and a gently curving form. Would be great free standing or against a wall. Pale oak show wood has been repolished and the sofa has been reup...
Upholstery, Oak
Large 19th Century French Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century French giltwood sofa. Of large size and with great presence, this sofa has wonderful patinated giltwood throughout with carved embellishments in the Louis XVI Ne...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$2,400Sale Price|36% Off
Mid Century Bamboo Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" sofa reminiscent of the designs of Paul Frankl. A bent bamboo frame with floral print upholstery.
Fabric, Bamboo
Art Deco sheep’s leather sofa
Located in MILL, NL
Dazzlingly beautiful sheepskin 3/3.5 seater sofa. Custom made by the Dutch brand Lounge Atelier. Fantastically beautiful in terms of color and patina. Sofa is in very good condition!...
Leather
George Bullock painted regency sofa
By George Bullock
Located in Stroud, GB
Regency sofa covered in crisp black linen with ruched border horse hair squab seat. Painted faux botanical marquetry of English hops and ivy by George Bullock as seen in the Thomas...
Beech
$4,700
Walnut and Fabric Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s sofa with a walnut leg frame. The sofa has been newly recovered, the frame is in original condition and it has minor chips on the back legs (see detail photos). Me...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,045
DS-83 Sofa, de Sede
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic DS-83 sofa from the 1970s by de Sede with the striking original cover made of brown leather with beautiful patina and coarse stitching.
Leather
Midcentury Adjustable Sofa, 1965s
Located in Praha, CZ
This sofa was made in the 1965's by HIKOR Písek company in the former Czechoslovakia. It's made of oak and fabric. It's in good vintage condition- Made in Czechoslovalia.
Fabric, Wood
$1,600
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eye-catching patterned seats and backs are complemented by a rich wooden frame in this vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa. Perfect for adding a unique look to any living room. Please co...
Wood
Betty Cobonpue Rattan Reed Sculptural Sofa
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, reeded rattan two pieces sectional sofa you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Firm cushioning ...
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
Diminutive Cocuswood Sofa Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare, fine and diminutive cocuswood sofa table, ex collection of Doris Duke, the top with ebony string inlay and purpleheart cross banding, having two flap leaves and single drawer a...
Hardwood
$7,437Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Martin Borenstein Platform Sofa
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful sofa by Martin Borenstein. Vintage piece in good condition. Upholstery appears original and has been cleaned. Teak frame and surface is good with some age appropriate wear ...
Upholstery, Teak
Price Upon Request
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Rare sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro. Preserves traces of manufacture's label on the back.
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Sapporo Sofa
By Sapporo
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely mid-20th Century Italian Sapporo three seater sofa. In oak and reupholstered in light grey bouclet with soft comfortable cushions. Circa 1970.
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Brighton Rattan High Back Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handcrafted in heavy bent rattan with leather-wrapped corner bindings, this mid-century three-seat sofa captures the grand proportions and architectural detail of the Brighton Pavili...
Rattan
19th Century Walnut Sofa or Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century walnut chair back sofa or settee, possibly Portuguese. Carved in the Baroque manner, with three splat backs that are of the same basic design, the central one with a h...
Leather, Walnut
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