Phillip Lloyd Powell Living Room Suite, 1979
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Chicago, IL
Phillip Lloyd Powell Living Room Suite, 1979 Hand-carved walnut with butterfly joinery and sculpted horned vertical details. Includes a large removable wood lap surface with adjustab...
Wool, Rosewood, Walnut, Wenge, Oak
Canapé modulaire de Jean Prévost pour Ormavyl
By Jean Prevost
Located in Rouen, FR
Canapé modulaire dessiné par Jean Prévost et édité par Ormavyl dans les années 1970, composé de trois chauffeuses, un module d’angle et un ottoman. Modulable à volonté, cet ensemble ...
Fabric
$11,969 / set
H 31.11 in W 30.71 in D 27.17 in
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Five seats in original blue velvet
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Amanta 5 seater modular sofa by Mario Bellini. Original blue velvet fabric, well preserved. If you are looking for a great modular sofa this is a real gem; elegant and a mo...
Velvet
$1,992Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 36.62 in W 82.68 in D 37.8 in
1970s chenille lounge set with decorative fringe
Located in Manzano, IT
Elegant living room set dating from the 1970s, consisting of a three-seater sofa and two matching armchairs. The entire set is upholstered in soft caramel-colored velvet chenille, a ...
Chenille, Wood
$2,975Sale Price|25% Off
H 26.38 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Bern, CH
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, Italy in the late 1980's. Based on the Maralunga Sofa with fold down back rest. Adjustable three seater des...
Metal, Steel
$19,331
H 23.23 in W 118.9 in D 98.82 in
Original Lara Sofa by Pamio, Toso and Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1960s
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood, Mario Bellini, Pierre Paulin
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Lara sofa by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood, Italy 1950s/1960s. Newly reupholstered in a premium, pure Alpaca wool fabric. Ships worldwide.
Foam
$5,755 / set
H 25.99 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Space Age Vintage Green Modular Freestanding Sofa Wittmann Rhombos 1970s Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage freestanding modular sectional sofa elements model Rhombos from stitched corduroy
Metal
Vintage Brown Element Sofa in Suede Camel, 1980s
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
Gorgeous and elegant vintage element sofa, reupholstered in Suede Camel fabric. In absolute perfect condition. This sofa was originaly bought in a Bowlingroom in the North of Franc...
Suede
$4,680Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 30 in W 74 in D 35 in
Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Round Pretzel Sofa & Side Table Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
style and vintage charm with modern comfort. The 3-strand full-round pretzel 3-seater sectional sofa
Fabric, Rattan
$19,818 / set
H 26.78 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Black Leather Togo Modular 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 confi...
Leather, Foam
$14,768 / set
H 26.78 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Black Leather Togo Modular Sofas, Set of Three
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 three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
Leather
$14,961 / set
H 28.75 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Large De Sede 'DS-46' Modular Sofa with armchair, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A sculptural and flexible seating system by Swiss house De Sede, made in the 1970s. The DS-46 is composed of six independent modules, each with a deep bucket-style seat and generous ...
Leather
$16,039Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 34 in W 81 in D 36 in
Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl style rattan living room set including a matching three-seat sectional sofa, lounge
Rattan
$3,770Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 37.41 in
1970s Complete Living Room Set - ICONICO Vintage Style
Located in Manzano, IT
A magnificent complete living room set in Vintage 70s style, combining the comfort of rounded shapes with the elegance of modern design. This imposing and visually striking set is t...
Aluminum, Chrome
Leather Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi leather Sofa for Zanotta, Italy 1968 Unique style, wonderful rich saddle leather with great patina throughout. Newly restored.
Leather
$50,000
H 48 in W 110 in D 110 in
MEMPHIS "TAWARAYA" Boxing Ring Installation Seating Pod / Masanori Umeda (Japan)
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The TAWARAYA Ring by Masanori Umeda for MEMPHIS srl is one of that design movements most famous & critically-discussed pieces from the inaugural MEMPHIS exhibition of 1981. The ...
Laminate, Wood
Giancarlo Piretti “Sistema 61" Modular Sofa
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, Italy - fully restored in wool hopsack. It can be arranged in any way, as each piece connects and disconnects using u-hooks that connect beneath the sofa. This piece is in ...
Wool
$8,993 / set
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Italian Space Age Living Room Set in Cognac Leather and Chrome, 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Zagreb, HR
A stunning vintage Italian space age seating set composed of a three-seater sofa, armchair and coffee table in lovely cognac leather. Teardrop-shaped chromed steel outlines the profi...
Metal
$4,496 / set
H 25.6 in W 24.02 in D 27.17 in
Mid-Century Seven-Piece Modular Seating Set by Loschi & Malavasi, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Tasteful vintage modular seating set composed of seven modules in plaid beige upholstery. Recognizable 1970s Mid-century Italian design. Intricate woven upholstery. Produced in Italy...
Upholstery, Foam
Scarce MP 123 sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très tare canapé modulable par Pericval Lafer.
Stainless Steel
$16,158 / set
H 14.18 in W 112.21 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong Roche Bobois 8-piece sofa by H. Hopfer fine Missoni fabrics
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Missoni
Located in Milano, MI
gorgeous Mah Jong model modular seating set from Roche Bobois. This set produced in the early 2000s comes from prestigious residence and has never been used. the fabrics used are of ...
Cotton, Satin, Velvet
$7,650Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 80 in D 34 in
Restored MCM 6-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa w/ Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pretzel rattan 3-seater sectional sofa with Paul Frankl-inspired design featuring 6 strand rattan arms and
Rattan
$7,650Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 80 in D 34 in
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa W/ Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pretzel rattan 3 seater sectional sofa with Paul Frankl inspired design featuring 6 strand rattan arms and
Rattan
Modular Mississippi sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Mississippi Sofa (1965), designed by French master Pierre Paulin for Artifort, is a true design classic. Its modular, undulating form captures the rhythm of a meandering river, t...
Wool
$9,575
H 27.96 in W 145.67 in D 35.44 in
Modular 4-seater Fiandra sofa in cream fabric by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fiandra sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1975 This elegant and understated sofa was designed by renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920–2006) for Cassina. Comprising four m...
Wool, Cotton, Linen, Jute
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
wonderful sectional. Each one measures 31.5" W x 32.5" D x 29" H.
Chrome
Missoni modular sofa, 1970s, set of 2
By Missoni
Located in Manzano, IT
Missoni Style Corner Sofa - Italy, 1970s Charming vintage corner sofa from the 1970s, upholstered in fabric with typical Missoni-style zig-zag pattern, featuring an elegant and comf...
Fabric, Wood
$30,880
H 24.02 in W 118.12 in D 116.15 in
Ennio Chiggio Envorin one sofa by Nikol International Italy 1970
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Environ One Sofa, designed by renowned Italian designer Ennio Chiggio and manufactured by Nikol International in 1970, stands as a rare and remarkable example of Mid-Century Mode...
Velvet
$18,552 / set
H 25.6 in W 35.04 in D 35.44 in
Set of 5 Stropiccio Armhairs by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio, 1970
By Frigerio Di Desio, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary modular Stropiccio sofa by Luciano Frigerio, an authentic rarity of 1970s Italian design, published in Domus in 1975, perfectly embodying the visionary and sculptural s...
Suede
$16,158 / set
H 26.19 in W 87.01 in D 33.47 in
Rare 'Elefante' modular sofas by Roberto Pamio for Stilwood, 1973
By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio
Located in Sittard, LI
simple elements that can be combined together to make up a full range of sectionals, all covered with
Fabric
$10,660
H 27.56 in W 139.38 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa in Elmwood and Bouclé, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo, Maison Regain
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa in Elmwood and Bouclé, France, 1970s Striking modular sofa ensemble from 1970s France, composed of three individual elements: a large armless bench, ...
Upholstery, Elm
$12,500
H 27.56 in W 147.64 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Italian Modular Lounge Sofa in New Bouclé, 1970s, Set of 5 Elements
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Italian Modular Lounge Sofa in New Bouclé, 1970s, Set of 5 Elements A stunning example of Italian mid-century modern design, this five-piece modular lounge sofa from the...
Upholstery, Beech
$8,500 / set
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 35.83 in
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats
By Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats An exceptional example of Italian mid-century design, this 1970s modular lounge sofa set combines timeless...
Upholstery, Beech
$22,023
H 27.17 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 in
Vintage modular sofa Novemila 9000 by Tito Agnoli for Ligne JF Mur - France
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Modular Sofa, in the Style of Tito Agnoli, Ligne J.F. Mur, France, 1970s Natural Italian Leather Modular Sofa with Sculpted Aero Backrest and Curved Corners This rare modular sofa w...
Leather
Alberto Rosselli "Confidential" Sofa
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alberto Rosseli "Confidential" leather sofa for Saporiti, Italy 1970's Wonderful rich saddle leather with great patina throughout. Matching armchair availably - sold separately
Leather
Frau modular leather sofa, 1970, set of 5
By Paltrona Frau
Located in Manzano, IT
Fascinating original Frau modular sofa, made in Italy in the 1970s. This rare set of 5 freestanding orange leather modules is an iconic piece of vintage Italian design. Modules can b...
Animal Skin, Wood
Swiss Grand Modular Sofa in Brown Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, wood, Switzerland, 1960s This generous modular sofa from 1960s Switzerland is composed of eleven individual elements, allowing for versatile configurations to ...
Fabric
$2,423Sale Price|55% Off
H 31.5 in W 196.86 in D 36.62 in
Bogo leather and suede sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi Di Albizzate
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Manzano, IT
Rare "Bogo" modular sofa designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, part of the prestigious Safari 2 Line. Made of smooth leather and suede with an internal structure in wood ...
Animal Skin, Wood
Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Seven Salotti modular sofa, plastic, leather, Italy, 1970s This modular sofa by Italian maker Seven Salotti dates from the 1970s and showcases the era’s relaxed and sculptural appro...
Leather, Plastic
Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and light-grey fabric corner sofa or bench designed and produced by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker, c. 1940s. Light discoloration present throughout wooden frame. Reupholst...
Fabric, Wood, Elm
$17,355 / set
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa C&B Italia 1970s set of 3 Green Kiwi Velvet
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vigevano, PV
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' Sofa, C&B Italia, 1970s, set of 3. Iconic and very elegant modular sofa. This set of 3 pieces of this sofa have been completely redone. We have chosen thi...
Metal
Modular De Sede Sofa DS-12 in Cognac Leather, 70s
By De Sede
Located in Halle, DE
Modular De Sede sofa from the 70s. Model DS-12, Switzerland. Covered in the original brown/cognac buffalo leather with a great patina. The modules are held together with screws and t...
Leather
Flabello, sofa design Ugo La Pietra, 1986
By Ugo La Pietra
Located in Misinto, IT
Designed by Ugo La Pietra in 1986, the Flabello sofa represents a decisive break from the traditional linear scheme of living room furniture. With its innovative shape and modular co...
Copper
Large High Back Ploum Sofa by Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great Ploum Sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. This ultra coveted sofa is the epitome of comfort. Form and function. Sofa is pre-owned and in fair condition. The...
Fabric
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
$4,682 / set
H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 30.71 in
Saporiti Modular Sofa George Nelson Herman Miller style 1950s Italy
By Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofa set with black coffee table and light green two-seater sofa, the small one measures height cm.74, width cm.140, depth cm.78, seat height cm.38.
Fabric, Walnut
Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Misinto, IT
Camaleonda, designed by Mario Bellini in 1970, is the sofa that defined the interior design aesthetic of an entire era, becoming an icon of Italian design. Camaleonda achieved succe...
Chenille, Rubber
$10,772 / set
H 27.17 in W 125.99 in D 33.47 in
AMANTA Modular Sofa Set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design "AMANTA" Modular Sofa / Lounge Chair set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia / C&B Italia. Made in Italy, 1970's period. Marked with original lab...
Leather, Plastic
$5,500 / set
H 29 in W 113 in D 39 in
Italian Modern Domino Modular White Leather Sofa by Gamma Arredamenti
By Gamma Arredamenti
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Modern Domino modular three pieces white leather sofa by Gamma Arredamenti. Its hallmark is a pristine high-end modern design, modular-seating system, effortlessly delivers s...
Steel, Chrome
$23,579 / set
H 15.75 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in Red Corduroy - Early B&B Italia ed.
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in Red Corduroy – Early B&B Italia Edition (1973) A rare and historically significant early B&B Italia production of the iconic “Camaleonda”...
Velvet
$5,206Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Pair of 1968 Ciprea Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina (1968), Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina, Tito Agnoli, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Beautiful and chic pair of Ciprea armchairs by the legendary Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Made in Italy in 1968, covered with original burnt orange velvet. A predecessor to the...
Velvet, Plywood
$20,108Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 124.02 in D 98.43 in
Lara modular sofa designed by Pamio, Toso and Massari for Stilwood 1968
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Noti Massari
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare modular sofa model Lara designed by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari in 1968 for Stilwood. Polyurethane rubber frame, cotton bouclé fabric, restored, excellent condit...
Cotton, Rubber
$3,500 / set
H 39 in W 102 in D 33 in
Mid Century Modern Blue Three Seat Veranda Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Blue Three Seat Veranda Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina - Pair This beautiful original deep blue adjustable 3-seat "Veranda" sofa designed by Vico Magistrett...
Upholstery
$23,983 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Iconic ‘Camaleonda’ Seating Set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, C&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic six-piece seating set designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia (B&B Italia), comprising of three first-edition Camaleonda modules and three ‘Gli Scacchi’ side tabl...
Metal
$13,400
H 27.56 in W 181.11 in D 74.81 in
Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova Sofa Model ´Nuvolone´ in Brown Leather
By Mimo Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RImo Maturi for Mimo Padova, ´Nuvolone´ sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s Stunning modular sofa by Italian designer Rimo Maturii for manufacturer Mimo Padova. The 'Nuvulone', meaning 'cl...
Leather
$10,800 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, two elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa de...
Bouclé, Plastic
$12,306 / set
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Blue Modular Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy, Set of Three
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 three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be con...
Fabric
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