$14,720
H 33 in W 77 in D 27.5 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Day Bed in Painted Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian-style day bed/ Sofa bench in painted pinewood, in good condition.
Pine
$5,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Pink Upholstery, circa 1940s–1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The proportions are compact yet inviting, making them ideal as accent seating or as a complementary pair to a matching sofa. Presented in good vintage condition, with some wear and ...
Fabric
$1,060
H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 11.42 in
Canterbury or Newspaper Rack in Mahogany from the Edwardian Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
It is narrower and higher which can be interesting next to a sofa Beautiful patina and in very good condition.
Mahogany
Danish Modern Square Coffee Table in Teak by BRDR Furbo
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The table has a square measure that could fits in the corner between the Sofas. In very good condition.
Teak
$1,366
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Retro German Plant Stand/ Flower Table or side Table by Opal in 1950s
By Opal
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Used for displaying plants & placing drinks as side table next to lounge chair / sofa', fully restored In very good vintage condition, with some normal traces of use and wear.
Wood
$2,375
H 22.45 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Magazine Rack in Patinated Cognac Leather, Brass and Metal, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Tilburg, NL
Timeless and elegant, this magazine holder will be a stunning piece next to your lounge chair or sofa. In good vintage condition with a desirable patination on the leather and br...
Metal, Brass
Napoleon III Upholstered Living Room
Located in Charmes, FR
Upholstered living room, Napoleon III period in blackened wood and floral fabric includes 1 sofa and 4 armchairs overall in good condition, shows minimal signs of wear and use, uphol...
Wood
'Built to Resist' stool by Quinze & Milan for Eastpak 10/10
By Quinze and Milan
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This sofa is in very good condition. It became already a collector’s item, it is out of production.
Polyester, Nylon, Foam
$4,241 / set
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Modernist Arm Chair set by Francis Jourdain, France 1940's
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
The cushions are made in a cognac leather which is recovered from a 1960's sofa. They both come in very good condition. The wood and woven rush backs have clear signs of wear from th...
Leather, Rush, Oak
$9,800 / set
H 28 in W 16.5 in D 24.5 in
A Pair of Italian Mid Century Mahogany End Tables with Griffins and Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
They are long and narrow making them ideal to fit next to a sofa or bed. They are in good condition but we did not have the tables refinished so they have a nice older patina and so...
Mirror, Mahogany, Pine
Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
We just love the simple yet very refined elegant design of this settee, which will work very well in combination with any modern furniture and helps bring a strong design statement t...
Wool, Beech
Travertine Gilt Brass Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Hollywood Regency coffee or sofa table is in very good vintage condition. Measures: Width 121 cm.
Travertine, Metal, Brass
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Settee Loveseat Bench by Salterini
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron garden, patio, poolside loveseat, bench, sofa by Salterini. The sofa is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent wit...
Wrought Iron
$1,837Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Design Low Side Chair Set, Italy, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Nice low lounge side chairs which can be placed in the sitting area aside your sofa. They both are in very good condition. Each measures 75cm x 52cm x 60cm.
Metal
$1,331
H 29.14 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Antique Regency 19th Cent Octagonal Rosewood Wine Table, English, 1820
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Great colour and patina a beautiful table which would well work as a side or sofa table. English, 1820 Condition: In good antique condition, cleaned and waxed Dimensions:...
Rosewood
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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