Howard Keith 'Cloud' Sofa Upholstered in Blue Velvet
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Cloud' sofa, velvet, United Kingdom, 1970s Stunning Howard Keith “Cloud” sofa featuring a sculptural organic form. ...
Velvet
French Provincial Bench in Solid Oak Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
A wonderful early 20th century provincial bench in solid oak. Most probably France, 1910-1940. Utilitarian of origin, this bench features a modest yet architectural silhouette with ...
Oak
Stressless Leather Recliner and Ottoman Norway Ekornes Scandinavian Modern
By Ekornes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an stressless leather recliner and ottoman manufactured by the Norwegian brand Ekornes. It features specialized built-in engineering like the Glide-system an...
Leather
Michiel Van Der Kley Orange Isobel Sofa for Artifort, 2000s
By Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Isobel sofa in original Kravdat Tonus 4 orange fabric designed by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort, 2000s. The Isobel sofa is characterized by its retro-futuristic look. Designer v...
Steel
Pair of Spanish Colonial Baroque Bobbin - X-Base Stools with Distressed Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome pair of vintage mid-20th-century benches featuring sculptural turned wood X-frame bases and beautifully upholstered leather seats. The warm brown leather is in pristine co...
Leather, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather and Ebonized Wood Slipper Chairs for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather & Ebonized Wood Slipper Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb, a vintage gem exuding timeless grace. Crafted in the 1950s in the United States, t...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, metal studs, the Netherlands, 1930s A striking pair of Dutch Art Deco lounge chairs in the expressive style of the Amsterdamse School. Crafted...
Metal
Pair of 1970's German Brutalist sling lounge chairs - modular sofa
By Carl Straub
Located in Liberty, NY
Great pair of mid century 1970's Brutalist sling lounge chairs, similar to some Carl Straub designs., I believe made in Germany or Belgium. The dark stained angular pine frames have ...
Fabric, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Hexagon Oak Stool with Lambswool Seat & Bobbin Legs, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant stool is a refined example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The piece is distinguished by its hexagonal seat and softly sh...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Walnut, Burgundy Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, set of twelve dining chairs, model '765', walnut, burgundy red leather, designed in 1934, production in 1970s These well-proportioned chairs were designed ...
Leather, Walnut
Wonderful Lounge Chair in Pink Velvet Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
A fantastic late 19th century lounge chair in pink velvet. Most probably from The Netherlands. This is a highly elegant and sophisticated Victorian lounge chair in a lovely pink vel...
Velvet, Wood
French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s This is a super handsome chair with its iconic moustache back and desirable Cuban cigar arms. It has a ...
Leather
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chairs for Christiansen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spectacular shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen, and manufactured by Christensen & Larsen A/S in the 1950’s. Kofod Larsen’s versa...
Wood, Beech, Teak
Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, White and Green Art Deco Jacquard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing velvet fabric by Dedar - one of the best Italian premium fabric company. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kur...
Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Original Patinated Cognac Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, teak, patinated cognac leather, brass, Denmark, 1950s Lovely set of four dining chairs made by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker, crafted from teak and uphol...
Brass
$3,998 / item
Marion Linen Slipcovered Sofa – Fawn Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Relaxed elegance meets everyday comfort in the Marion Linen Slipcovered Sofa. Upholstered in a warm linen with soft plum brown undertones, this timeles...
Linen
Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Mahogany and Leather Desk Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century French Restauration period mahogany armchair or bergere features a curved back with scrolled armrests and two turned front legs. The back legs sweep bac...
Leather, Mahogany
Guillerme & Chambron Curved Sofa Set with Table in Oak and Ceramic
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, curved sofa, solid oak and fabric, France, 1960s. This sculptural seating ensemble by Guillerme and Chambron features two curved sofas connec...
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Tan Leather loveseat sofa with Patina
By Georg Thams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern brown Faded worn Leather sofa in by Georg Thams. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square wood legs. Good vintage worn conditio...
Leather, Wood
COR Style Mid-Century Modular Sectional Sofa in Green Velvet
By COR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seven-piece modular sectional sofa in the COR style, upholstered in the original green velvet. The configuration includes two arm pieces at 29.5 inches wide, two single units at 24.7...
Upholstery, Velvet
Greek Klismos Bench with Woven Rope Seat in the style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Troy, MI
Klismos bench attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings USA circa 1960's Black lacquered wood frame with dramatic saber legs and exposed pegged joinery Handwoven rope seat with wrapped d...
Rope, Wood, Lacquer
Pair Taylor-King Queen Anne Camelback Sofa Loveseat Floral Blue White Stripe
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a very sweet and comfy pair of sofas or loveseats with stylish blue and white floral striped upholstery, classic humpbacks or camelbacks and rolled arms. The upholstery has m...
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Pair of Lounge Chairs Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo (ABV), pair of lounge chairs, walnut, reupholstered in mohair Pierre Frey “Bold Celadon”, Italy, first half of the 1930s These rare l...
Mohair, Walnut
Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, 'L09', oak and fabric, France, 1960s This piece is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and construction...
Fabric, Elm
1970s Italian Space Age Cloud Sofa in the Style of Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century three-seat sofa from the 1970s, designed in the Space Age Cloud style associated with Adriano Piazzesi. Upholstered throughout in original amber-gold velvet, the ...
Upholstery, Velvet
1970s Adriano Piazzesi-Style Space Age Yellow Velvet Cloud Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century lounge chairs in the style of Adriano Piazzesi, dating to the 1970s. Fully upholstered in original golden amber velvet, the chairs feature an emphatically organic...
Upholstery, Velvet
$14,700 / item
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chairs in Beige Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chairs, sheepskin, wood, Denmark, 1960s An exquisitely designed easy chair upholstered in sheepskin by esteemed Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø, this 'Ox ...
Sheepskin, Wood
German Art Deco armchair with its original cushions
Located in grand Lancy, CH
German Art Deco armchair with its original cushions; one has a tear on the backrest—see photo
Fabric, Wood
Vintage set of 6 Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A set of six oak dining chairs from the 1960s, with a strong Scandinavian brutalist character in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. The chairs have a warm and slightly rustic presence. ...
Oak
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise longue designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame is made of walnut, with a beautiful curved shape, and upholstered in white loop pile. The chaise longue has bee...
Bouclé, Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Nakashima-Style Organic Edge Side Table or Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century side table or low stool from the 1950s, built in the manner of George Nakashima's organic approach to woodworking. The top is a solid wood slab with a naturally und...
Wood, Lacquer
Bauhaus D41 Cantilever Chair in Black by Tecta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cantilever side chair in the style of Marcel Breuer's D41 design, produced by Tecta. The chair features a black painted tubular steel sled frame with a continuous curved profile and ...
Steel, Chrome
OPALA Scalloped Ottoman in Blue and Sand velvet deluxe
Located in Viseu, PT
Designed to bring softness and flow into a space, OPALA scalloped cotton velvet ottoman plays with form and texture. Handmade in Portugal in small quantities, each piece reflects a ...
Bouclé
Art Deco Round Ottoman in Wood and Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, green patterned fabric, steel studs, beech, Europe, 1940s An elegant Art Deco ottoman from 1940s Europe, featuring a solid beech base and textured velvet upholster...
Fabric, Beech
2 John Risley 1960s Sculptural Welded Steel Mr. & Mrs Figural Peoples Chairs MCM
By John Risley
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Iconic John Risley anthropomorphic chairs, part of a series created by John Risley in the 1960s, known as the People chairs. These brutalist style chairs are constructed fr...
Iron
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six 'Cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1976 Beautiful set of 'Cab' dining chairs in luxurious reddish brown leather ...
Leather, Plastic
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige checkered lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to the wo...
Fabric, Wood
An Exceptional Pair of French Leather Club Chairs Cuban Round Models Circa 1950
Located in Hastings, GB
An Exceptional Pair of French Leather Club Chairs Cuban Round Models Circa 1950’s This is such a beautiful pair of chairs, stylish and expressive with a generous and comfortable sea...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, cherry wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s This wingback chair pairs sculptural elegance with outstanding comfort. Upholstered in a beautifully textured neutral-toned fabric a...
Fabric, Cherry
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, 'Snake' sectional sofa, model 'DS-600', leather, Switzerland, 1970 Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Ped...
Leather
19th century French rush seated hall bench
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very attractive all original 19th century French rush seated hall bench. The design is fabulous with the elegant arms and unusual geometric carved front stretchers. The rus...
Cherry
Pair of Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s
By Fratelli Marelli, Paolo Buffa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally elegant pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa during the 1940s, crafted from solid cherrywood and distinguished by their fluid frames, architectural ...
Fabric, Cotton, Foam, Wood, Cherry
Odyssey Bench Series 48 in Espresso Walnut by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Odyssey Bench Available in four standard sizes: Series 48, Series 60, Series 72, and Series 96, with custom sizing also available. The Odyssey Bench is a sculptural study in moveme...
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Zanotta 2062 Castiglia Chairs - Achille Castiglioni & Marcello Minale, 1968
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Bern, BE
Pair of Zanotta model: 2062 Castiglia chairs - by Achille Castiglioni & Marcello Minale, 1968 Chromed tubular steel frame with thick, nicely patinated leather seat and backrest....
Steel, Chrome
Fritz Hansen 1950s Wingback Chair Model 8023 in Teak Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic Danish midcentury wingback chair model 8023 designed by Fritz Hansen and first seen in Fritz Hansen's 1951 catalog. Very elegant design with a slim silhouette and a strong ...
Wool, Teak
Danish FDB Møbler Three-Seat Sofa in Solid Oak with Reupholstered Cushions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
FDB Møbler, sofa, solid oak, reupholstered velvet cushions, Denmark, 1950s Crafted by the Danish furniture company FDB Møbler, this sofa reminds of the Shaker-line by Børge Mogensen...
Velvet, Oak
Set of Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Rust Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Vintage Set of Four Slim Oak Dining Chairs with Upholstered Backs, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A set of four slim oak dining chairs from the mid-20th century. These chairs have a light and elegant presence, with narrow frames and a tall upholstered back that gives them a dist...
Oak
$1,890 / item
Mid-Century Swivel Lounge Chair – Cafe Noir Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This mid-century modern swivel chair combines iconic retro styling with irresistible comfort. Wrapped in a linen fabric, it offers a soft, cozy texture that invites you to sink in an...
Linen
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Confidential Corner Sofa in Burgundy Leather
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, sectional sofa, model 'Confidential', leather, Italy, 1972 In 1972, Italian architect and furniture designer Alberto Rosselli designed a distinctive s...
Leather
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Robert Guillerme
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. In good vintage condition, with visibl...
Fabric, Oak
$1,638 / set
Complete living room set with sofa and armchairs designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti in the 1960s
By Gigi Radice
Located in taranto, IT
This extraordinary living room set, designed by the brilliant Gigi Radice in the 1960s for the prestigious Italian company Minotti, perfectly embodies the sophisticated spirit and fo...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric
Located in Palermo, IT
A stunning pair of vintage modernist armchairs, dating primarily from the 1960s and featuring a solid wooden frame and fabric upholstery with floral and damask patterns. This design ...
Fabric, Wood
Niels Otto Moller Model 77 & 56 Teak Dining Chairs Set Of 10
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 10 1960's Teak and Italian leather dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller, 8 side chairs model 77 and 2 armchairs model 56, fully restored and newly re-upholstered in Ital...
Leather, Teak
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut & Velvet Wingback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Walnut, Velvet Upholstery This Victorian Rococo Revival wingback chair from the 1950s is crafted from richly carved walnut ...
Velvet, Walnut
Large Orleans Ottoman, Tapiserrie XVII, West Haddon Hall Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Large Orleans ottoman upholstered in Arjumand's World Tapisserie XVII Velvet, which references old Western European tapestries of another time. Artful seaming and pattern placeme...
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Set of Four 1950s Italian Dark Stained Exotic Wood Dining Chairs
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
This set of four dining chairs was produced in Italy during the 1950s and reflects the clean, sculptural lines typical of Italian mid-century design. The chairs are crafted from dark...
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair 19th Century Belgian Walnut Benches with A-Frame Legs
Located in Mckinney, TX
Pair of 19th-century Belgian walnut benches crafted with long, narrow plank seats supported by sturdy A-frame legs joined with traditional mortise-and-tenon construction. Their restr...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
This elegant set of six 19th-century French Louis XVI dining chairs showcases the timeless neoclassical style with fluted legs, carved rosette details, and gracefully shaped backs. F...
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Paint
Round Brown Leather Teak Ottoman Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a cushioned circular top elevated by tapered legs, this stool offers a minimal organic profile. Its clean form brings classic Scandinavian warmth and charm. A fine piece of...
Teak
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