$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ercol Spindleback Settee and Lounge Chair Set
By Ercol
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury Ercol, British teak spindle settee. This stylish settee features patterned fabric, and spindle back support of teak material.
Teak
Ercol 2 seater Settee w/Newly Upholstered Cushions
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful Ercol settee has newly upholstered cushions with Lee Industries Calico Khaki fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Retro Ercol Studio Sofa
By Ercol
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality midcentury Retro settee by Ercol. The settee has a "surfboard" back and is in very good condition, being structurally sound, with slight wear commensurate ...
Elm
$1,463Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 31.5 in W 98.43 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Sofa or Chairs
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1960s Retro Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Siesta Four-Seat Sofa A rare and highly sought-after Scandinavian sofa designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway by the renowned West...
Bentwood, Fabric
$11,072 / set
H 29.53 in W 67.72 in D 28.35 in
Italian Bamboo Sofa and Stool with French Bouclé Fabric Early 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful bamboo sofa and stool from the Mid-Century Modern French Riviera era are bursting with nostalgia. The soothing design and naturalistic materials will promote tranquill...
Wool, Bamboo
Kofod Larsen Style Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen Style Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair This chair measures: 29 wide x 37 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 23 and arm height of 16 inches All pieces of fur...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,827
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner, two seat sofa, Model 671, Oak, Coda 2 and Cotton Rope
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner two seat sofa made bended oak veener. Cotton cord in back New upholstered with Coda 2 fabric for kvadrat Model 671, made by GETAMA.
Fabric, Cord, Oak
$1,165Sale Price|44% Off
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Divano in legno vintage anni 60 design Lucian Ercolani per Ercol
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Divano in legno con cuscini in tessuto floreale, disegnato da Lucian Ercolani per Ercol, anni '60. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to time. SIZING: Altezza 76...
Fabric, Wood
Edmond Spence Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edmond Spence mid-century lounge chairs - pair. Each chair measures: 27 wide x 33.5 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 13 (without cushion) and arm height/chair clearance 23 in...
Wood
Arne Norell Mid Century Swedish Ilona Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Norell Mid Century Swedish Ilona Sofa This sofa measures: 89 wide x 32 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 30.5 inches Good Vintage Condition - A...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,995 / set
H 27 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Style Chair With Ottoman Mid Century Modern Seating
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Experience the pinnacle of lounge luxury with this striking Adrian Pearsall style chair and matching ottoman, a definitive example of Mid-Century Modern comfort. Featuring a bold arc...
Wood
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Settee Loveseat Sofa
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Settee Loveseat Sofa This loveseat measures: 50.5 wide x 34 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height of 21.75 i...
Upholstery, Bamboo
$2,633Sale Price|50% Off
H 32.68 in W 49.61 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa has been completely restored with new padding and upholstered in Bouclè fabric, as shown in the photo; the arms and feet are in curved walnut, also restored and polished. ...
Bouclé, Walnut
Lucian Ercolani Longue Chair For ERCOL 1960s
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Čelinac, BA
Lucian Ercolani Windsor Longue Chair for ERCOL 1960s
Wood
Italian Modern Two Seat Sofa, c. 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning two seat settee features sculpted hardwood arms with sleek and delicate legs. Unique vintage fabric adds to the mid-century appeal of this elegant Italian love seat. Ma...
Upholstery
Wicker Scalloped Back Three Seater Sofa 1960’s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scalloped wicker back three seater sofa from the 1960’s. Constructed of black lacquered steel, wicker and orang with gold threads Sunbrella fabric cushions. In great condition. The...
Steel
$4,196
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern Description: A striking and rare example of 1950s French modernism, this teak and cane sofa beautifully complements the mat...
Cane, Teak
$14,500 / set
H 31 in W 32 in D 28 in
New Upholstery Paul Frankl Rattan Living Room Tank Chair Set MINT!
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl Rattan Living Room Tank Chair Set MINT! New custom upholstery included in the listing price, buyer to provide the upholstery fabric.
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Ercol daybed studio sofa
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Mid-century design Ercol Sofa (Studio Couch) designed by Lucian Ercolani around the 1960s. The frame and backrest of the sofa are made of solid elm wood. The backrest is easy to rem...
Fabric, Elm
$1,950
H 31 in W 52 in D 33.5 in
Lucian Randolph Ercolani Designed “Windsor” Setee for Ercol, England, 1950's
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in San Diego, CA
Lucian Randolph Ercolani designed “Windsor” setee for his company Ercol, England, circa 1950’s. Italian born Ercolani moved to the UK where he opened his own furniture company. His ...
Walnut
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