$9,999 / set
H 17 in W 38 in D 38 in
1st Edition Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois c.1975
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Lutz, FL
Iconic First Edition Mah Jong Modular Sectional Sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Fabric
$25,219 / set
H 37.41 in W 139.77 in D 69.69 in
Rare Vintage Dromadaire Sectional Sofa by Hans hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Hans Hopfer ‘Dromadaire’ Sectional Sofa for Roche Bobois, 1974 Textured Bouclé Modular Seating
Bouclé
Vintage European Sectional Sofa Attributed to Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian sectional sofa from the 1980’s attributed to Roche Bobois. This was sourced in Spain and
Textile, Upholstery
Sold
H 27 in W 120 in D 111 in
Vintage sectional modular sofa in cognac leather by Roche Bobois, late 20th c.
By Roche Bobois
Located in View Park, CA
A modular sectional sofa in cognac leather by Roche Bobois, France late 20th century. This iconic
Leather, Wood
Vintage Roche Bobois Black Leather Post Modern Sectional Sofa
By De Sede, Roche Bobois
Located in Decatur, GA
Post modern Roche Bobois black leather sectional sofa, Purchased new in 1992. Excellent condition
Leather
Vintage Roche Bobois Velvet 8 Piece Modular Sofa with Loveseat
By Roche Bobois
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super luxurious dark midnight blue velvet upholstered vintage modular serpentine sofa by Roche
Velvet
Vintage Roche Bobois Mah Jong Missoni Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful large vintage Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer in the 1970’s. This set
Fabric
Sold
H 20.75 in W 39 in D 25 in
Vintage Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier for Roche Bobois Mahjong Sectional Sofa
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible vintage Italian Contemporary sectional sofa. The legendary Mahjong sofa by Roche
Cotton, Velvet
Vintage Roche Bobois Sectional Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a fabulous four-piece vintage mid-century sectional sofa by Roche Bobois, meticulously
Metal, Chrome
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,827 / item
H 16.54 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Acerbis LOKUM Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,921 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
$29,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Bouclé, Plastic
$2,702 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. These folding chairs are made of very rar...
Aluminum, Chrome
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
Vico Magistretti Silver Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
Cassina “Maralunga” 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti — Fully Restored with Silver Technical Fabric, Italy, circa 1975s. Offered here is an iconic 2-seater “Maralunga” sofa, design...
Acrylic
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Original Fabric, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Original Fabric, 1970s
Fabric
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
$48,036 / set
H 25.6 in W 102.37 in D 84.65 in
Midcentury Safari sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1968
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in HAARLEM, NL
An icon, vintage Safari sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova. A base made of white-coated fibreglass reinforced plastic, integrated seats arranged in the form of a flower, newl...
Fiberglass
$5,404
H 25.2 in W 137.8 in D 33.47 in
Modular Tan Leather "Jeep' Sectional Sofa by Anita Schmidt for Durlet, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning modular Jeep sofa designed by Anita Schmidt for Durlet in Belgium during the 1970s. This piece showcases the dedication to form, function, and ergonomics. This sofa featu...
Leather
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