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Four Band Pretzel Living Room Set Sofa Settee Coffee End Tables Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A vintage five piece rattan living room set after Paul Frankl consisting of a three seat sofa, a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Glass
Poltrona Frau Ouverture 7-Seat Sofa
Marble Table Suite In Black "Soul" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
-seat sofa with 2-arms (which, in reality, seats 3 in comfort), a two-seat sofa with 1-arm and side
Category
2010s Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
$38,165 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 1890s English High Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Traditional Love Seat with Chaise
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our serif love seat is a Traditional design that is built for the purpose of comfort. The sofa
Category
2010s American Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$8,025 / item
Sofa Settee 3-Seat Pair of Ottoman Leather Kelim Country House, 1980s
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
ergonomic design supporting the back and the spaciousness of the sofa.
- Perfect for easing stress
Category
Vintage 1980s English Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Space Age Vintage Red Coral Pink Lounge Chairs Sofa Table Yrö Kukkapuro 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Vienna, AT
Finland 1960s and a circular red pink sofa table by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s.
A rare joyful and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 lovely restored vintage Victorian club sofas
This
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Michael Taylor for Baker
Far East
Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
back. Michael Taylor designed sofa for the Baker Far East collection. Ebonized lattice back and frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in
1969, thanks to an intuitive vision
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$10,332 / item
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puf For Cassina
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in
1969, thanks to an intuitive vision
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$6,805 / item
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in
1969, thanks to an intuitive vision
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$13,397 / item
Le Corbusier LC15 Table de Conférence For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
furniture of the Equipement intérieur de l’habitation (tables, chairs, armchairs, sofas) designed for the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut
$10,879 / item
Philippe Starck Volage Ex-S Night Armchair For Cassina
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Volage Ex-S Night Armchair For Cassina
A design sofa by Philippe Starck for the
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$16,805 / item
Le Corbusier LC15 Table de Conférence For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
furniture of the Equipement intérieur de l’habitation (tables, chairs, armchairs, sofas) designed for the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut
$12,470 / item
Soriana Armchair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision by Afra and Tobia
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$10,095 / item
Soriana Armchair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision by Afra and Tobia
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$10,095 / item
Soriana Armchair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision by Afra and Tobia
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$10,095 / item
Michael Taylor Far East Collection Settee for Baker
By Michael Taylor
Located in Pasadena, TX
Michael Taylor Far East Collection settee for baker
Michael Taylor designed sofa for the Baker
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Brigadier
Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two exceptional sofas from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Michel Ducaroy Brigantin Leather Ottoman or Footstool for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage gray leather ottoman or footstool or pouf for the Brigantin sofa series by Michel Ducaroy
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$937 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Prototype for Upon Unikat-Wandgarderobe by Stefan Diez
By Stefan Diez
Located in NYC, NY
best award” for the product „COUCH” by Elmar Flötotto,
„Red Dot” Award for the product „COUCH” by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Industrial Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Kai 2 wall sconces designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah 1980s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Arezzo, Italy
collaboration and deep friendship. Before returning home, Kazuhide Takahama designs the Naeko sofa for Gavina
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Kai wall sconce designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah 1980s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Naeko sofa for Gavina (Takahama’s first design put into series production and commercialised). During
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plastic
Minimal Taste for a Vintage Honey Colour Moroccan Rug
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
------It's a beautiful carpet, with a special rare color: put on the sofa for a new idea !
It may be placed
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,900 Sale Price
34% Off
Rare Pair of Svend Skipper Carved Teak
Plaid Armchairs for Skipper Mobler
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
get back up. Includes a total of 5 cushions, 2 for the seats, 2 for the backs, and one matching sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Swedish Leather Armchair Brown Leather Armchair in the Style of Arne Norell
Located in Rochester, NY
a sofa suite, please see my other listing or DM me for the matching sofa couch.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bastiano Style Lounge Chair In The Manner of Afra
Tobia Scarpa.
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
for the three seat sofa also available.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, Argilla Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
.
Designed in 1972, the “Pianura” sofa embodies the refined minimalism and architectural clarity of Mario
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Cognac Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
By Stendig Co., Robert and Trix Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Atlanta, GA
sofa from the same estate.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of George Bighinello in Ivory Boucle, Italy
Located in New York, NY
for immediate purchase at The Gallery at 200 Lex, New York Design Center. ** For the matching sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Coffe Plates For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, sofas) designed for the Salon d’Automne, 1928, with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and “Casiers
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Dinner Plates For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, sofas) designed for the Salon d’Automne, 1928, with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and “Casiers
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Soup Plates For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, sofas) designed for the Salon d’Automne, 1928, with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and “Casiers
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Dessert Plates For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, sofas) designed for the Salon d’Automne, 1928, with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and “Casiers
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Ueli Berger for De Sede Leather Upholstered Lounge Chair #DS-80
By Ueli Berger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'snake' sofa, Berger also designed a series of chairs for the Swiss manufacturer, which originally began
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Three Turkish Kilim Strips or Flatwave also for Coating or Pillows
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
strips for the upholstery of a sofa or for cushions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Adjustable Loveseat Turquoise Leather by Walter Leeman for Sormani, Italy
By Walter Leeman, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
, designed in 1988 by Walter Leeman for Sormani, Arosio, Italy.
The sofa takes up some eight-ten positions
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Vintage Camaleonda in its original fabric by Mario Bellini for B
B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
& B Italia.
The “Camaleonda” sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
Black Leather Mirror Pair of Trix
Robert Haussmann for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, DE
spaciousness in their surroundings.
We also have a sofa of the same series available. The Mirror Sofa and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mirror
$21,758 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Superb Restored Pair of Loveseats by Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent sofa frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Moooi Pooof Small Pouf in the Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa in the Moooi collection. Pooof comes with the aesthetics and tactility of different removable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
"Piaffe
White or Light Grey Coffee Table by L. and R. Palomba for Driade
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and outdoor use.
DIMENSIONS:
D. 48", W. 35.4", H. 13.3"
An outdoor sofa designed for the old and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
"Plie
" White or Light Grey Armchair Designed by L. and R. Palomba for Driade
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
outdoor use.
DIMENSIONS:
D. 30.3", W. 35.4", H. 48.4", Seat H. 17.7"
An outdoor sofa designed for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century White Metal Jucker Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
an important Italian designer famous for the Soriana sofa, the africa chairs and more iconic lamps
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Swivel Bilboa Chairs in Silk and Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of post-modern elegance with the Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa. This exquisite
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of DS47 armchairs, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
leather has created some wonderful sofas.
These are no exception and the beautiful, thick Neck leather is
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$2,316 / set
Pair of DS47 armchairs, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
leather has created some wonderful sofas.
These are no exception and the beautiful, thick Neck leather is
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$2,969 / set
Pillow x KASSL, Muller Van Severen, Lacquered Cotton, Individual
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS for KASSL
Category
2010s Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Drinks Side Table / Gueridon in Wrought Iron, Parcel-Silvered, Hammered, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
table, cocktails table, smokers table or occasional table for parties around the sofa and display it
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal
014 Commune Bed - King - Mohair
Located in Westlake Village, CA
complete the Commune bed. A reimagination of Galerie Solis’s signature sofa for the bedroom, it is fully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Wood
014 Commune Bed - Queen - Mohair
Located in Westlake Village, CA
complete the Commune bed. A reimagination of Galerie Solis’s signature sofa for the bedroom, it is fully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Mohair
$13,000 / item
014 Commune Bed - King - Linen or Velvet
Located in Westlake Village, CA
complete the Commune bed. A reimagination of Galerie Solis’s signature sofa for the bedroom, it is fully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Wood, Cotton
014 Commune Bed - Queen - Linen or Velvet
Located in Westlake Village, CA
complete the Commune bed. A reimagination of Galerie Solis’s signature sofa for the bedroom, it is fully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Wood, Cotton
$10,000 / item
“Florida” Bench by Ebbe Wigells, Sweden 1950s
By AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called ‘stick’ sofa has been around throughout the history of the popular “stick chair” and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Trompe L
Oeil Draped Wicker Console Table
Located in North Miami, FL
entry way console. Also the perfect size/shape for behind the sofa. Back is also finished so the table
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wicker
Arik Levy x Ligne Roset Square „Smoke“ Ashtray, Polished Aluminium, France, 2003
By Arik Levy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
French furniture and contemporary design. Known for the Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy, the Ploum by Ronan
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Aluminum
Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Iron with Filigree Brass Top, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
around the sofa. It is also beautiful used as candle stand, end table or side table and it can be
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Metal, Iron, Brass
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- What is a Nelson sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024A Nelson sofa is a sofa designed by George Nelson. Introduced in 1968, it features an exposed wooden frame and button-tufted cushions outlined by piping. The American industrial designer created the piece for Herman Miller, and the company continues to manufacture and sell it today. Explore a variety of George Nelson sofas from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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- What is boucle sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bouclé sofa is a sofa that’s made from the heavy textile known as boucle. Bouclé is known for its fuzziness and soft texture, and designers often use it on rounded and asymmetrical furniture. Shop a collection of boucle sofas and other furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
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- What is a Corbusier sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Corbusier sofa is a sofa designed by Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier. He was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades. With the help of Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier created a number of designs for seating, including the famous LC2 and LC3. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design and is engineered using ergonomic principles to complement the contours of the human form. Find a variety of vintage Le Corbusier sofas on 1stDibs.
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- What is smaller than a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A loveseat is a piece of upholstered furniture that is smaller than a sofa. Most sofas can accommodate three or more people, while a loveseat generally seats two. Single-seat furniture like accent chairs and armchairs are also smaller than sofas. Shop a collection of living room furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Togo sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Togo sofa is a piece of furniture designed by Michel Ducaroy. The sofa features an ergonomic design with a simple square back, a plush seat and open arm-less sides. Upholstery shows off pleats or button tufting. Shop a range of Togo sofas on 1stDibs.
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- What sofas are the most durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The sofas that are the most durable are those made of premium materials using techniques that maximize sturdiness and strength. Some long-lasting upholstery options include full- and top-grain leather and tight-weave fabrics. Durable sofas often feature kiln-dried hardwood frames, hand-tied suspension systems and high-resilience foam padding. Shop a diverse assortment of sofas on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called a sofa is due to the history of the term. Sofa originated from the Arabic word soffa, which describes a low seat covered with plush pillows. French makers began producing their own versions of these furnishings in the 17th century, and by the 18th century, they had spread to other areas in Europe and were being referred to as sofas. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
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The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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