$3,000
H 36 in W 119 in D 58.25 in
Postmodern Curved Back Queen Sleeper Retro Patterned Upholstered Sectional Sofa
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Sculptural Curved Back Queen Sleeper Retro Patterned Upholstered Sectional Sofa by
Upholstery
Mid Century Scandinavian Red Sleeper Sectional
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Scandinavian Red Sleeper Sectional Above average vintage condition and structurally
Upholstery, Teak
De Sede DS 76 Black Leather 5 Piece Sectional Sleeper Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome De Sede DS 76 black leather 5 piece sectional sleeper sofa with deep zip-on cushions that
Leather
Modular Leather Sleeper Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modular Leather Sleeper Sofa by De Sede. Three piece sofa composed of a central section and two
Modern Leather Sleeper Sectional Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Dark Green and Saddle Leather Upholstered Sleeper Sofa, with three back and three seat cushions
Leather
Sold
H 27 in W 116 in D 83 in
Mid-Century Modern Ligne Roset Nomad ii Adjustable Sectional Sleeper Sofa Bed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dayton, OH
"Ligne Roset Nomade II convertible sofa. Ligne Roset is a family business known for its unabashedly
Upholstery, Hardwood
Juan Montoya Custom Dualoy Leather Sleeper Sofa Sectional
By Juan Montoya
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE (3/18) This three piece sectional sofa with channeled back stitching and distinctive
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 32 in
Spectacular Milo Baughman Style Eight-Piece Sectional Sofa Sleeper Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Milo Baughman style eight-piece sectional sofa with sleeper sofa. The double seat piece
Upholstery
De Sede Style Natural Leather Patchwork Sleeper Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century De Sede style sleeper sofa in natural leather patchwork. In very original condition
Leather
Sold
H 27.5 in W 37 in D 40 in
De Sede DS-76 Modular Sleeper Sofa Brown Leather De Sede Sectional Sofa Couch
By De Sede
Located in Rochester, NY
beauty has been rarely used and well cared for. This modular sofa couch set includes the following
Leather
Brown leather sectional sleeper sofa by De Sede
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A sectional sofa in dark brown leather that folds out to form a bed by De Sede. Seat depth is 26
Leather
Sold
H 24 in Dm 80 in
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Round Sleeper Sofa/ Chaise/ Lounger with Bolsters
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern circular / round sleeper sofa / chaise / lounger with two half
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$27,500
H 33 in W 112 in D 43 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Serpentine Three Pieces Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Marvelous vintage serpentine sectional sofa manufactured for Thayer Coggin in the 1988. It was designed by Milo Baughman, it has the label of authenticity in the bottom, ( you can se...
Chrome
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
Venfield Modern Sofa /Daybed
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Modern sofa with 6 back pillows and low, wide arms. This sofa's deep single seat cushion is perfectly sized to serve as a daybed or single bed for the occasional overnight gu...
Steel
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 124.5 in D 63.25 in
1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly fun and inviting 1970s De Sede style green tufted leather modular sectional sofa. This versatile piece offers exceptional flexibility in arranging a lounge space, composed of...
Leather
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
Chrome
1970s Olive Green Modular Sectional Sofa by Doimo Salotti
By Doimo Salotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Doimo Salotti attributed sectional sofa commands attention with its rich olive green faux suede upholstery and distinctive modular design. Four-piece L-shaped configuration features ...
Fabric, Foam
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 96 in D 35 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric. Dimensions: 96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and brass legs. Fabric sample available upon request.
Brass
$7,800
H 28 in W 142 in D 110 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Fabric
$2,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 132 in D 82 in
Vintage Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, for Custom Reupholstery
By Bernhardt
Located in Denver, CO
1980s sectional by Bernhardt. Custom reupholstery labor of sectional included in the price (labor and materials, except for fabric). COM or MENO can advise and order fabrics. Fabric...
Fabric, Upholstery
Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A rare "boomerang" sofa having a recently polished frame supporting a freshly upholstered back and seat done in a grey boucle fabric.
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$4,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 125 in D 100 in
German Space Age Modular Sectional Sofa & Ottoman in Green Mohair, c. 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTE: Dimensions provided refer to the assembled sofa as a whole. Each armless section measures 25.75" wide; each one-arm section measures 29.5" wide. The corner section measures W 5...
Metal
$6,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 137 in D 68 in
Wonderful Curved Serpentine Two-Piece Adrian Pearsall Style Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful curved serpentine two-piece Adrian Pearsall style sofa sectional. There are no words to describe how fabulous this sofa sectional is with its unusual biscuit tufting and cu...
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Floral Organic Rattan Modular Sectional Sofa, set of 6
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite modular, floral cotton linen blend, 6 pieces organic sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes ...
Upholstery, Rattan
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 92 in D 36 in
Spectacular Hollywood Regency Tufted Curved Kidney Sofa
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Hollywood Regency kidney shaped tufted sofa. This piece is a true vintage gem from the 1970s upholstered in a gorgeous emerald green velvet. The fabric is still in fabulo...
Upholstery
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 130 in D 28 in
Outstanding Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 5 Seat Sectional Sofa Walnut Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman walnut platform 5 seat L-shaped sofa sectional. This very unusual set consist of 2 walnut platform base tables with 5 movable seat components. This set ca...
Upholstery, Walnut
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