$8,262 / set
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 31.5 in
ILLUM WIKKELSØ, a sofa 'Australia Modell 50-4' for Søren Willadsen, with ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, IDF
Much of Wikkelso's work was inspired by nature, perhaps the vast open landscapes of Australia inspired this rare and impressive sofa.
Fabric, Rosewood
$8,498
H 27.96 in W 105.12 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern "Australia Model 50-4" Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Australia Model 50-4" Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
$3,479Sale Price / item|66% Off
H 32.5 in W 71 in D 36 in
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Percival Lafer, TESSA Furniture Co, Fred Lowen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Lowen retired from Tessa in the mid-1980s. T4 Sofa: 32.5"H x 36"D x 71"W Sofa Seat: 22.25"D x 66.25"W 17.5"H.
Leather, Teak
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa
By Wittmann
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 80 wide x 36 deep x 26 inches high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furniture can be had...
Leather, Wood
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa
By Wittmann
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 160 wide x 36 deep x 26 inches high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Leather, Wood
$8,474Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 71.26 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive set of sofa and two armchairs was designed and produced by the Australian company Parker Furniture in 1956.
Fabric, Teak
Optical Parquetry Naturalistic Occasional Table
Located in South Yarra, AU
A unique and charming naturalistic occasional table with optical parquetry top, Australian circa 1970 Measures: 56cm high 84cm diameter designed to look like a tree trunk base.
Wood
Authentic Featherston Uniroyal Numero VII
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title: Authentic Featherston Uniroyal Numero VII suite Product Description Full: A highly collectable Numero VII set currently as is upholstered. These were mou...
Foam
Pacific Green Leather Sofa, Australia, Circa 1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pacific Green furniture sofa features a beautiful rich texture, a warm tone, and natural materials made of palm wood and leather, Australia, circa 1990s.
Leather, Palmwood
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat Sofa Model Australia
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frame in teak. Model 50-3 Australia.
Leather, Wool, Teak
Pacific Green Cognac Leather & Palmwood Navajo Sofa, 1990's
By Pacific Green
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pacific green Cognac leather & palmwood Navajo sofa, 1990's. Original condition with a beautiful patina to the leather.
Leather, Palmwood
Danish Modern "Anita" Leather Wingback Sofa by Danish De Luxe
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century modern sofa designed and manufactured by Danish De Luxe in Australia circa 1960’s.
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Leather and Palmwood Three-Seat Sofa by Pacific Green, c1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the charm of this Pacific Green vintage 'Messina" sofa from the 1990s crafted in Australia. This exceptional piece features a robust palmwood frame, the natural...
Leather, Palmwood, Rope
Vintage Leather and Palmwood Loveseat Sofa by Pacific Green, c1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the charm of this Pacific Green vintage 'Messina' sofa from the 1990s crafted in Australia. This exceptional piece features a robust palm wood frame, the natural...
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of off White Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This came out of the embassy of Australia. The sofa is also available. Measurements: 30” wide, 30” deep, 31” high, 21.5” arm height and 16” seat.
Stainless Steel
Pacific Green Leather Sofa, Australia, Circa 1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pacific Green furniture sofa features a beautiful rich texture, a warm tone, and natural materials made of palm wood and leather, Australia, circa 1990s.
Leather, Palmwood
Cognac Leather and Palmwood Sofa by Pacific Green, 1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Culver City, CA
One look at this sofa and it's obvious that it's special. Designed by Pacific Green Furniture, this cognac leather clad sofa features palm wood ribs / boning throughout the frame and...
Leather, Palmwood
Leather and Palmwood Sofa by Pacific Green, circa 1980
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible lightly distressed leather and palmwood sofa by Pacific Green is the perfect designer piece that can both stand out in a space and feel right at home. It's unique win...
Leather, Palmwood
Leather and Palmwood Three-Seat Sofa by Pacific Green, circa 1990
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This intriguing leather and palmwood three-seat sofa by Pacific Green is the perfect designer piece that can both stand out in a space and feel right at home. It's unique multi-layer...
Leather, Palmwood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 62 in D 34 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Banana Sofa, Beige Shearling, Beech, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Settee or Loveseat, Beige Shearling, Beech, Denmark, 1950s This mid-20th century Danish "Banana" sofa features brand new beige Australian she...
Sheepskin, Beech
Teak Mid-Century Sofa by Parker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak Mid-Century sofa by Parker Furniture.
Teak
Pacific Green Sofa in Leather and Palmwood, 1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A leather and palmwood sofa with rope detailing made by Pacific Green in the 1990s. In overall good condition with wear and patina to the leather. Matching settee also available.
Leather, Rope, Palmwood
Midcentury Chocolate Brown Velvet Buttoned Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW
Absolutely immaculate chocolate brown velvet three-seat sofa with an abundance of buttoned pillows, cord striped arms and tasseled at the base.
Velvet
$1,888 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We currently have many different Cado pieces in stock and can customize your order to incl...
Teak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$220 / item
H 12 in Dm 4 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...
Ceramic, Cotton
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
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
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$19,950 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Striking Art Deco Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A unusual reclaimed Art Deco fire mantel, veneered in Sapele wood to striking effect. This impressive reclaimed fireplace is a statement piece for any 1920s inspired interior with it...
Wood
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