Hans Hopfer "Castell" Sofa for Neue Wiener Werkstätte, Dark Brown Leather, 1972
By Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Hans Hopfer "Castell" sectional sofa for Neue Wiener Werkstätte, dark brown leather, Austria, 1972.
Leather
COR Trio Modular Sofa In Brown Teddy By Team Form AG, 1970s
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The iconic modular sofa COR trio, executed in a stunning original brown teddy fabric.
Upholstery
$9,800
Calamander Sofa Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English sofa table with rounded corner rectangular top in rare calamander wood and edge inlay of calamander and ebony above scrolled front apron with gilt bronze flowers and two d...
Mahogany
George Smith Mohair Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Timeless. Custom mohair chesterfield sofa by George Smith. Highest level of craftsmanship. Beautiful close to new condition.
Mohair
Jasper Morrison for Vitra Chocolate Brown Leather Soft Sectional Modular Sofa
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Chicago, IL
Jasper Morrison for Vitra Chocolate Brown Leather Soft Sectional Modular Sofa (2016) Designed by Jasper Morrison, this low-slung modular sofa features balanced proportions, exception...
Steel
19th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A lovely early 19th Century Swedish Rococo three seater sofa in the style of an earlier 18th Century piece. This model is from Stockholm and is a beautiful model. The paint has love...
Wood
$10,749
Four-Seater Corner Sofa
Located in Roma, RM
Four-Seater Corner Sofa Product details Sofa completely reupholstered in Dedar “Salicornia” fabric, col. 007 Dimensions: 330 L x 78 H x 100 P cm
Fabric, Wood
Large Georgian mahogany framed sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant all original Georgian period sofa. The whole design is fabulous with neat tapered legs, finely carved arm supports and the show wood mahogany frame all around ...
Beech, Mahogany
$6,199
Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, GB
An elegant Louis XVI style canapé capturing the refined symmetry of 18th-century French neoclassicism. The hand-carved oak frame features a gracefully arched back, fluted architectur...
Velvet, Oak
Sheep’s Leather Dutch Sofa
Located in MILL, NL
Sheepskin leather 2-seater sofa / couch. From the Dutch brand Joris. In very good condition, great colour and patina. Dimensions: 167L x 78H x 80D
Leather
19th Century English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century reupholstered English Chesterfield button backed sofa on turned legs with castors. Circa 1880.
Linen, Mahogany
$4,488
Maison regain sofa
By Maison Regain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie canapé par la maison regain en orme massif, très jolie patine. À rétapisser.
Wool, Elm
$2,646Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture. The frame is made of antique wood, gilded, simply wonderful. The supporting legs are 4 and are bea...
Velvet, Wood
Roche Bobois Leather Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
A very chic mid-century Roche Bobois Sofa France. Handsomely crafted in vicuna toned leather with with stitched edges, metal corner details and very comfortable cushion seats.
Leather
Original Bretz Gaudi Sofa Design Couch Recamiere rot samt
By Bretz
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Bretz Gaudi Recamiere in rotem Samt Stoff zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel bietet Sitzmöglichkeiten für bis zu drei Personen und ist ein wahrer Blickfang in jed...
Wood, Fabric
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish. Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung seat and web...
Birch
18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century Italian walnut sofa or settee. This excellent sofa is designed to comfortably seat three people and has a carved show-wood walnut frame. The outscrolling arms and s...
Walnut
Mohair Velvet Sofa, Denmark 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Mohair Velvet Sofa Denmark, 1950 Curved four seat sofa with loose back cushions, rosewood sled bases, and newly upholstered in mohair velvet fabric by BDDW. 99”w x 22”d x 39”h x 1...
Mohair, Velvet, Rosewood
$8,250
Isamu Kenmochi Sofa
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isamu Kenmochi rosewood and leather sofa, for Tendo Mokko, 1967.
Leather, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Bergére Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 20th Century bergére sofa. Solid burr walnut throughout with original bergère cane work in very good condition. Re-upholstered in olive green fabric.
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Czech Halabala Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century two seater sofa attributed to the Czech designer Jindrich Halabala. Like the H269 chair, this sofa has the trademark one piece, bentwood arm which has been ebonised. ...
Ebony
19th Century Hampton & Sons Sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A shapely 19th century 2 seater tub back sofa by Hampton & Sons of Pall Mall - London. Raised on walnut legs and stamped casters. The sofa stands firm and the joints are good ...
Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French walnut sofa or settee of good size. This sofa is a good size and shape, with serpentine seat and head rail. Standing on restrained cabriole legs to the front an...
Upholstery, Walnut
De Sede DS-11 Modular Brown Leather Sectional Sofa Suite, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Nottingham, GB
The suite has been professionally reupholstered in sumptuous soft brown leather by a specialist De Sede upholsterer, preserving the original design while presenting beautifully for c...
Leather
Tortoiseshell Parsons Style Sofa Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Classic laminated parson sofa table with a marbled tortoiseshell finish . Perfect for behind a sofa or use as a lower console table
Laminate, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back. Fine example of the l...
Birch
Leathercraft Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Leathercraft Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 89"W Leathercraft, Inc., Conover, North Carolina manufacture Genuine burgundy leather upholstery Classic Chesterfield design Deep dia...
Leather, Wood
Rose Tarlow Melrose Down Sofa
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning Rose Tarlow sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful down sofa is statement piece...
Upholstery, Wood, Down
$17,052
Cassina Refolo 514 Sofa
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Rochester, England
The Cassina Refolo 514 sofa is a refined example of Italian design, created by the renowned brand Cassina. Its sleek silhouette combines a solid wood frame with generously cushioned ...
Leather, Wood
$7,500 / set
Vintage “Cloud” Sofa with Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine transforming your living space with this stunning vintage cloud sofa, a piece that pays homage to the renowned designer Vladimir Kagan. Its sweeping, sculptural lines and gen...
Fabric, Walnut
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
Regency rosewood sofa table, circa 1815; the frieze drawer to the front with twin turned knob handles, a conforming faux drawer to the back; on twin openwork supports united by a tur...
Rosewood
$12,325
Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Washington, DC
The sofa’s deep, hammock-like seat is supported by a solid hardwood frame and upholstered in synthetic brown leather, exuding warmth and mid-century sophistication.
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Bouclé Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Exemplifying the refined sensibility of Danish Modern design, this circa 1970 sofa brings together clean architectural lines and exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship in a compact, ...
Wood
$21,000
Sofa by Gerald Luss
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Sofa?
Wood
Regency Rosewood Country House Sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A superb quality early 19th century Regency period country house sofa in Rosewood with exquisite carved details throughout. Raised on splayed legs and the original recessed casters u...
Rosewood
18th Century Rococo Period Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Swedish 18th century Rococo period sofa with beautiful carved wood decoration and original paint.
Wood
$3,382
Gustavian Swedish Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Swedish sofa with original paint, 1810. Seat height: 20" (51cm) Dimensions: 84 inches (213 cms) wide 24 inches (61 cms) deep 48 inches (122 cms) high. ...
Oak
Mid-Century French Bamboo Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid-Century French bamboo two seater sofa. Circa 1970.
Bamboo
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English Victorian style camel tufted leather chesterfield sofa with out-scrolled arms on four wooden brown feet.
Leather
Late Regency Original Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A small scale early 19th Century sofa, with its original pained cane seated sofa. In very good, untouched original condition. With slightly later squab cushion, from the estate of ...
Beech, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover the captivating charm of this striking mid-century modern teak sofa, a true gem from Denmark in the 1960s. This piece embodies Scandinavian design principles, blending funct...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, new upholstery
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen new upholstered kupe sofa with black elegance leather. Legs of teak. Model 2292, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
Sofa Greaves Thomas Midcentury Green
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Otley, GB
A rare 1960s Greaves & Thomas sofa, highly prized by collectors for its distinctive organic silhouette. The three seater sofa has beautiful curved sides & deep button tufting on the ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Danish Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau sofa. Birch wood frame. Denmark.
Birch
Green Upholstered Two Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
This elegant mid-century sofa is upholstered in a vibrant moss-green fabric, the piece features deep seat cushions, a tufted backrest, and clean, squared arms that provide both comfo...
Fabric
Reupholstered sofa in textile
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered 'Banana sofa' in 'Teddy' textile (colour: Nude).
Textile, Wood
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, new upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen new upholstered kupe sofa with walnut elegance leather. Legs of oak. Model 2292, made by Fredericia Furniture. Matching three seater, pair of lounge chairs and otto...
Leather, Teak
$11,222
Valabrega sofa - Italy 1940s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Paris, FR
Ernesto Valabrega Sofa - Italy, 1940 Dark wood frame with organic shapes and zoomorphic legs. 3-seater sofa reupholstered in a tan/leopard fabric from Lelièvre Paris.
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
About the sofa: The sofa is many small patches of leather in differents variations of cognac brown.
Leather, Foam, Wood
Tan Leather 3 Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
This tan leather three-seater sofa is a quintessential example of Mid-Century Scandinavian luxury, combining a structured silhouette with inviting, lived-in comfort. The design ...
Leather
18th Century Venetian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 18th Century walnut Venetian sofa in the rococo manner. With outswept arms and raised on cabriole legs recently reupholstered in grey woollen cloth.
Walnut
Architectural Mid-Century Sofa - 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A three-seat mid-century modern sofa from the 1960s, executed in solid wood with black leather upholstery, defined by its architectural framework and grounded proportions. The expose...
Leather, Wood
Rare French Midcentury Sofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare beautiful sofa upholstered in a creme wool bouce from Dedar. Seat and backrest with springs. The sofa is very comfortable. Fully restored.
Brass
$3,900
Ernst Schwadron Sofa
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
Three seat sofa designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc. New York in the 1940's. This design was part of his early collection for Knoll w...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,134 / item
Leather Roche Bobois sofa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Roche Bobois leather 2 seaters sofa from the seventies. Thick buffalo leather, brass corners, feathers cushions, saddle stitching, wooden legs... Great quality and condition for thi...
Leather
Chippendale Camelback Loveseat or Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style camelback upholstered loveseat or sofa with carved mahogany legs and stretchers USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 56.5"W x 34.75"D x 34"H. Seat height: ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Gilded Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Italian sofa with gilded decorative elements. Recently reupholstered in Vanessa Arbuthnott 'Stripe and Dash in Denim' fabric.
Upholstery, Wood
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
$10,500
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber tuxedo sofa . We have upgraded this sofa with complete new set of springs and upholstered it in Pierre Frey's Chenille Saint Germain. Additional information: Material...
Upholstery, Wood
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