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Artifort Sofa in Beige Wool
By Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, sofa model '905', chrome-plated metal, wool, The Netherlands, 1964 The Artifort sofa
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Artifort Sofa in Beige Wool
Artifort Sofa in Beige Wool
H 31.11 in W 90.95 in D 32.29 in
Artifort Sofas in Beige Wool
By Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, sofas model '905', chrome-plated metal, wool, The Netherlands, 1964 The Artifort sofa
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Artifort Sofas in Beige Wool
Artifort Sofas in Beige Wool
H 31.11 in W 90.95 in D 32.29 in
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, in original black and white fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1950s
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric, Wood

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Black Fabric
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa ', in black fabric and steel, the Netherlands, 1962. This
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Steel

Vintage Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Black Fabric
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Black Fabric
H 25.99 in W 57.88 in D 34.26 in
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Black Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa model '442/3', fabric, steel, The Netherlands, 1962. A sofa
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Steel

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Blue Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa model '442/3', fabric upholstery, chromed steel, The Netherlands
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Steel

Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Sofas in Black Upholstery
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, sofas model 'C683', fabric, coated steel, The Netherlands, design 1968
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Steel

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Beige Corduroy Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1970.  A Dutch settee in beige
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric, Wood

Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Sofa in Light Brown Wool
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, sofa model 'C683', wool, metal, The Netherlands, design 1968 A classic
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery
By Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, 1970. A Dutch two-seat
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Steel

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Yellow and Black Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, wood, Netherlands 1970.  A Dutch settee in a two-toned
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofas Model '115' in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa model '115', fabric, wood, Netherlands, 1950s Dutch settees by Theo
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa 109 in bouclé and oak, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful and rare model 109 Sofa in bouclé and oak by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
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1940s Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Wool, Oak

Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
By Michael McCoy
Located in Weesp, NL
tables, seating and accessories. Artifort: Original Vintage rare 1980s Artifort model 960 Quadrio sofa
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1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 32.29 in
Artifort F780 sofa set by Pierre Paulin, 1980s
By Artifort
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pierre Paulin sofa set and table model F780 by Artifort. This model was made in the 1980s. This
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric

Artifort F780 sofa set by Pierre Paulin, 1980s
Artifort F780 sofa set by Pierre Paulin, 1980s
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Artifort Cubic Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, sofa, leather, metal, The Netherlands, 1970s This cubic sofa features clear lines that
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Artifort Cubic Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Artifort Cubic Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 33.08 in
2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in the 70's. This extremely rare
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Bouclé

2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970's
2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970's
H 26.38 in W 77.56 in D 41.74 in
Model 691 2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in 1987. It is a very solid
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Steel

Model 691 2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1980s
Model 691 2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1980s
H 27.56 in W 60.63 in D 34.65 in
Model 691 2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in 1987. It is a very solid sofa
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Steel

Model 691 2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1980s
Model 691 2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1980s
H 27.56 in W 60.63 in D 34.65 in
Rare Artifort 700 Setsu Sofa
By Artifort, Wolfgang Mueller Deisig
Located in Dronten, NL
Versatile space-age sofa designed in 1972 by Wolfgang Muller for Artifort. With the armrests
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Aluminum

Rare Artifort 700 Setsu Sofa
Rare Artifort 700 Setsu Sofa
H 27.17 in W 87.41 in D 32.29 in
Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail Sofa, Netherlands, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Artifort cocktail sofa, designed by Theo Ruth in the early fifties. The sofa is in unique
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Upholstery, Beech

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'Mississippi' Sectional Sofa
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sectional sofa 'Mississippi', Belgium, 1978 French designer Pierre
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1970s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric, Upholstery

Theo Ruth Mid Century Sofa for Artifort 1956
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a wonderful sofa designed by Theo Ruth for Wagemans & van Tuinen / Artifort, made in 1956
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth Mid Century Sofa for Artifort 1956
Theo Ruth Mid Century Sofa for Artifort 1956
H 32.29 in W 51.58 in D 27.56 in
Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Sofa 'Congo' by Theo Ruth for Artifort, newly upholstered with Luxury Siberian long pile faux fur
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Beech

Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 30.71 in
Pierre Paulin sofa 442/3 Artifort Netherlands 1962
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice minimalistic model 442/3 sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Steel

Theo Ruth f815 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F815 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This is are rare, amazing and
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Theo Ruth f115 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F115 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are rare pieces; amazing and
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Kho Liang Ie C684 Sofa for Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artifort Tufted Sofa by Kho Liang Ie with new red upholstery and Black enameled Metal Frame with
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Kho Liang Ie C684 Sofa for Artifort
Kho Liang Ie C684 Sofa for Artifort
H 26 in W 71.5 in D 36 in
1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare set of 3 armchairs and bench designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort made from leather and oak
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1940s Dutch Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Leather, Oak

1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
H 32.68 in W 63 in D 21.26 in
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Red Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Velvet

Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Velvet

Pierre Paulin, Rare Sofa Model 442 for Artifort, 1962
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Here is the two-seat model sofa from the 442 series designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Chrome, Steel

Kho Liang Ie Model 662 Sofa for Artifort
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing, Mid-Century, low and stealthy, decoratively tufted three seat sofa designed by Kho Liang
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

ABCD 3-Seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Toronto, ON
The ABCD sofa, a design by Pierre Paulin from 1968, stands as a testament to his innovative and
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Late 20th Century Dutch Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Angora, Mohair, Goat Hair

Theo Ruth for Artifort 3 piece Sectional Sofa
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three Piece Sectional Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Perfect to use in many ways! Loveseat with
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Aluminum

Mid Century 2-Seat Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern 2-seat sofa, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 50s. This
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Model 442 Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Pierre Paulin "442" Sofa for Artifort, designed in the 1960s. This lovely 3-seat sofa is
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Steel

Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural two-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
the ABCD series, which was designed in 1968 for Artifort. These sofas, manufactured in the early
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1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam

ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that
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20th Century Dutch Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric

ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that
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20th Century Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric

3-Seater Sofa C610 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful design classic sofa with cognac leather upholstery. The sofa is in vintage condition, the
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Leather

Very Long "Mississippi" Lounge Sofa by Pierre Paulin For Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exclusive "Mississippi" sofa model 100. This very comfortable sofa was designed and
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1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Leather, Fabric, Foam

Kho Liang Ie for Artifort C683 sofa, The Netherlands 1968
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort C683 sofa, The Netherlands 1968 Silver frame and new upholstered frame
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Kho Liang Ie 416/3 Sofa for Artifort Holland, 1959
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Artifort, Holland 1959. This sofa was one of the nicest designs by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, and very
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Midcentury 2-Seat Model 442 Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Pierre Paulin "442" Sofa for Artifort, designed in the 1960s. This lovely sofa is
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Steel

Midcentury 2-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie. Manufactured by Artifort in the
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Rare Dutch Design sofa by Theo Ruth F109 for Artifort 1950 Mid-Century Modern
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very rare mid-century modern design sofa model: F109 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950. High end
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern C683 Sofa by Kho Liang Le for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern C683 sofa or bench. Design by Kho Liang Le for Artifort. Striking
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

Materials

Metal

Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Comfortabele 2-seater sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie. Manufactured by Artifort in the 60's. In
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Kho Liang Le for Artifort Mid-Century Modern C683 Two-Seater Sofa, 1968
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern C683 two-seater sofa or settee. Design by Kho Liang Le for Artifort
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Metal

Orbit Sofa Designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Orbit sofa designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s The Orbit sofa has round, supple
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Late 20th Century Dutch Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Aluminum

Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Bijenkorf Three-Seat Sofa Steel and Grey Upholstery
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Bijenkorf Three-seat sofa steel and fabric, The Netherlands
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

Materials

Steel

Theo Ruth Sofa, Model 115 in Dedar Bouclé and Beech, Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Dedar, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking sofa was designed by Theo Ruth in 1958. This model numbered 115 was produced by
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Bijenkorf Two-Seat Sofa Steel and Grey Upholstery
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Bijenkorf Three-seat sofa steel and fabric The Netherlands
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

Materials

Steel

Vintage Orbit C341/3 Sofa by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning vintage sofa or bench. Design by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort. Striking Dutch design
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1990s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Aluminum

Kho Liang Ie Model 070 Corner Sofa Set with Marble Side Table for Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome 'Model 070' corner sofa set with daybed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s. Kho Liang Ie
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

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Marble, Metal

2, 5-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1962, with New De Ploeg Fabric
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare and very stunning 2,5-seat sofa was designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort in 1962. This
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

Materials

Metal

German Chesterfield Style Mid-Century Green Leather Tufted Sofa on Front Wheels
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Artifort style green tufted leather sofa. A Mid-Century Chesterfield! Green leather frame
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

Materials

Leather

Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, two-seat sofa from the ABCD series, fabric Kvadrat Hallingdal 65
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Sofa

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Artifort Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage artifort sofa for your home. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wood, every vintage artifort sofa was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage artifort sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage artifort sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage artifort sofa over the years, but those crafted by Artifort, Pierre Paulin and Theo Ruth are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Artifort Sofa?

A vintage artifort sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,644, while the lowest priced sells for $676 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.

Finding the Right seating for You

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.