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Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris in Mohair Velvet, 1970s

About the Item

Rare croissant sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris made in the mid 1970s. The sofa has been fully restored and newly upholstered with a beautiful light Teddy caramel mohair velvet fabric from Italian editor Dedar - A Soft Place reference, for a comfy yet elegant feel. As Dedar describes the fabric, soft, high-pile velvet that combines the textural nature of pure virgin wool with the luminosity of viscose, to create the shimmering appearance of fur. This sofa exudes a stylized 1970s allure, with a warm, cosy energy that will gently diffuse into your space, anchoring in mid-century modernity.
  • Creator:
    Maison Honoré (Manufacturer),Raphael Raffel (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 114.18 in (290 cm)Depth: 66.93 in (170 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Newly upholstered with a Teddy caramel mohair velvet fabric from Italian editor Dedar - A Soft Place reference.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3020328759742
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