Elegant Pair of Custom Armless Sofas in Greek Key Velvet, 1990s

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY A striking and unique vintage sofa from France, dating to the late 1980s or early 1990s. While the maker ...

Elsa Schiaparelli was born in 1890 in the Corsini palace in Rome. With a father who was the director of the Lincei Library and a professor of Oriental literature, an astronomer uncle and a mother descended from the Medici's, she grew up in a family of aristocrats and intellectuals. She studied philosophy, even though her dream was to become an actress. In 1911 she published a collection of overtly sensual poems, Arethusa. When her parents learned about it, she was sent to a convent in Switzerland, where she left again after going on a hunger strike. 1913 marked the year of her emancipation. She set off for London. this city proved to be the beginning of freedom. She met count Wilhelm Wendt de Kerlor, and they married in 1914. They left London for New York in 1916. In 1922 she moved to Paris. During the day, Elsa worked at an antique dealers. In the evening she frequented the famous restaurant, Le Boef su le Toit, which attracted the Paris smart set. Her circle of artist friends grew. After meeting Paul Poiret, the greatest couturier of the time, she tried on a few designs, but could not afford such pieces. The experience of couture, luxury, quality, design, colors, materials, embroidery and shapes lit a spark in Elsa, that would prove to be one of the turning points of her life. She surrounded herself with the best creative talents: Elsa Triolet, Alberto Giacometti, Jean Schlumberger, Meret Oppenheim, Jean-Michel Frank Jean Dunand, Jean Clement and Raymond Peyent. All influenced her designs. In the 1950's Elsa designed the iconic Schiaparelli sofa...

A sculptural statement piece that feels as fresh today as it did in the '90s. This beautiful Preview organic form sofa has been newly reupholstered in a rich 100% cotton velvet by Ro...

The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...

A very beautifully upholstered curve back sofa with wide flat panel arms, skirted with four custom toss pillows. The fabric is a deceptively simple yet intricate quilted type with t...

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, curved sofas you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best,...

Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics. Shown with taupe cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring ...

Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics. Shown with taupe cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring ...

Refined set of modular seating produced by Saporiti Italia in the 1980s, characterized by geometric lines and bold colors. The sturdy polycarbonate frame combines with vibrant fuchsi...

This modern sofa is made to order. Coated in a deep black fabric, it sits atop tapered satin black and tapered dark finished legs. Although the blue is luxurious. A perfect fit for a...