Handsome Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Style Chesterfield Tufted Party Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Dunbar style tufted Chesterfield party sofa. We love the thick squarish rolled arms and back with ebonized black plinth base-re-upholstery is recommended.
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Camelback Sofa w/Multicolored Patchwork Fabric & Tight Back by Rowe
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage camelback sofa with multicolored patchwork fabric and tight back by Rowe Furniture composed of rolled arms, two loose, zippered foam filled seat cushions, two accent...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s Leather Chesterfield Loveseat Sofa Tufted Brown Leather Couch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless vintage 1970s Chesterfield loveseat, beautifully upholstered in rich brown leather with classic deep button tufting and generous rolled arms. This piece embodies the endur...
Leather
1970s Style Velvet Sofa with Rolled Arms and Tight Seat
Located in Compton, CA
We call this our studio 54 sofa, inspired by the NYC discos and nightlife of the 1970s. This swanky sofa features clean lines and unique shape, a showstopper for your space. It featu...
Velvet
Vintage Roll Arm Tufted Hollywood Regency Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency style sofa with button tufted back and rolled arms, comes with matching tailored arm rest covers. Previously professionally reupholstered by original owner ...
Fabric, Wood
1970s Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Sacramento, CA
With its deep button-tufted leather upholstery, rolled arms, and distinctive trim, this sofa exudes a sophisticated and masculine charm that has made it a staple in many homes and of...
Leather
Classic Ralph Lauren Mid-Century Modern Style Saddle Leather Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Gorgeous vintage Ralph Lauren caramel brown leather sofa with a classic roll arm shape and raised wood ...
Leather
Milo Baughman Style Even Arm Sofa by Selig of Monroe
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Milo Baughman- style mid-century modern made by Selig of Monroe. Newly reupholstered in a soft, low pile taupe velvet that looks very luxurious coupled with the chrome. Po...
Chrome
Sold
H 29.93 in W 85.83 in D 29.14 in
De Sede DS-31 Three-Seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland, c.1970s
By De Sede
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This example features rolled arms, wide seat cushions, and a subtly arched backrest across three sections, all stitched and tailored with De Sede’s signature craftsmanship.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.5 in W 87.5 in D 39 in
Modern Henredon Sofa with Down Pillow Back Cushions & Floral Patchwork Fabric
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
This vintage 1970 -1980’s Modern Henredon sofa checks ALL the boxes!
Fabric, Foam, Feathers
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H 29 in W 86 in D 35 in
1970 Modern Orange Chenille Tuxedo Sofa Rolled Arms Stratford Division Futorian
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage original orange chenille tuxedo sofa with rolled arms by Stratford designs a division of Futorian Manufacturing Company.
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Sold
H 37 in W 67 in D 39 in
1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this beauty! Bright and vibr...
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Neoclassical Style Greek Key Bench or Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Attractive custom-made ebonized and parcel-gilt bench with rolled arms, circa 1970s, upholstered and tufted in silk, elegant Greek key carving on the apron, raised on four urn form d...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 76 in D 32 in
Chippendale Style Camelback Settee Sofa with Cabriole Legs & Ball & Claw Feet
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Topeka, KS
The company spiked in popularity between the 1930’s & 1970’s as people recognized the quality in their lines and admired the classic and traditional styles.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$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 Los Angeles, 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
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Caramel Mustard Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Caramel Mustard tone. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with cl...
Cotton, Velvet, Oak, Down
$13,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 164 in D 86 in
Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Sofa Sectional Plinth
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circular 2 piece sofa. Of course this will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60 year old fabric anyway! We imagine this done in an ul...
Upholstery, Walnut
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$4,995
H 29 in W 94.5 in D 35 in
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully upholstered frame including three loose seat & three loose back cushions wearing the o...
Metal
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...
Upholstery
Jack Fhillips Custom Upholstered Blue And White Three Seat Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large, sumptuous and very comfortable three seat Sofa custom designed by Jack Fhillips. A stylish meandering vine motif in white on blue ground. With three loose seat cushions and t...
Fabric, Wood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
Custom Upholstered Sofa By Anthony Lawrence In Lee Jofa Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and colorful Blue upholstered Hollywood Regency style Sofa with rolled arms loose upholstered seat cushions with rope turned trim and fringed base. Dimensions: 87” wide ...
Velvet, Wood
$2,096Sale Price|30% Off
H 32 in W 88 in D 30 in
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and brass legs. Fabric sample available upon request.
Brass
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