"Cloud" Sofa in Velvet & Walnut, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Wi...
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern chrome sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured by Craft Associates in the United States circa 1970s.
Chrome
Monumental Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa for Craft, 1970s
By Craft, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental Adrian Pearsall sectional sofa for Craft. This sectional sofa can be arranged in multiple configurations, as shown in the images. This is a Mid-Century Modern sofa that ...
Upholstery
$23,160Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, reimagined as an expansive sectional, embodies ultimate comfort and sculptural boldness.
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Wi...
Fabric, Walnut
$11,750Sale Price / set|50% Off
1970s Adrian Pearsall Circular Three Piece Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare sectional you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sectional is statement piece w...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern 1970's PIt Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Sofa Offered is a mid-century modern sofa. The sofa screams 1970, low and long. Featuring a low back that carries around to the arms this sofa...
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Chrome and Boucle Sofa, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is absolutely stunning! Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, this sofa features a polished stainless steel frame that wraps the entirety of the sofa, with bouc...
Stainless Steel
1970s Mohair Sofa Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s elegant mohair sofa, restored and reupholstered attributed to Adrian Pearsall.
Oak, Mohair
Newly Upholstered Adrian Pearsall "Spanish" Sofa, USA, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Adrian Pearsall sofa from the "Strictly Spanish" Collection. Reupholstered in a green velours Jab fabric, walnut base.
Fabric
Sold
H 27.5 in W 84.5 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Chrome Cork Sofa Velvet 1970s Baughman Style
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible sofa, made of cork and trimmed in flat bar chrome, by Adrian Pearsall, circa the 1970s.
Chrome
Sold
H 27.5 in W 84.5 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Chrome Cork Sofa Loveseat End Table Set 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous living room set, including a sofa, loveseat (end table has been sold), by Adrian Pearsall, circa the 1970s.
Cork
Adrian Pearsall Tufted Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By Comfort Design Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall tufted sectional sofa, circa 1970s.
Velvet
Sold
H 24 in W 96 in D 40 in
1970s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa retaining its original Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery, an exceptional textile created by one of America’s most influential fabric desig...
Velvet
1970’s Brown Faux Fur Sofa with Oak Trim
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Mid Century Brown Velour Faux Fur Sofa with wood trim at arms and brass rivet detailing by International Furniture c.1970’s. Soft plush cushions make this sofa perfect for re...
Brass
1970s Pink Striped Floating Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning original 1970s floating frame, newly reupholstered in pink and brown velvet striped fabric. In beautiful, brand new condition ready for another 40 years.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 96.46 in D 33.46 in
1970s Mid Century Modern Red Velvet Three Seater Plinth Base Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Madison, WI
Very exciting and quite rare 1970s three-seater sofa in the manner of Adrian Pearsall for the Strictly Spanish line.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 24 in W 75 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional by Adrian Pearsall 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a mesmerizing, curved serpentine, three piece sofa sectional, by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1970s.
Natural Fiber
Eight Piece Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft
Located in Hamburg, PA
A rare hard-to-find monumental vintage eight-sectional sofa set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft. This 1970s-era sofa would work great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary home.
Chrome
Sold
H 52.5 in W 94 in D 27 in
Brutalist Gothic Boho Style Cathedral Style Sofa after Mont Pearsall c. 1970's
By James Mont, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This example is structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is worn and will need to be replaced. The sofa was made in the USA, circa 1970's, it is reminiscent of the work of...
Upholstery, Wood
Four-Seat Resin Wrapped Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in London, GB
A large Adrian Pearsall designed four-seat resin wrapped chenille upholstered sofa USA, 1970s fully reupholstered by Talisman.
A Four Seater Resin Wrapped Sofa by Adrian Pearsall 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in London, GB
A Four Seater Resin Wrapped Red Velvet Upholstered Sofa by Adrian Pearsall USA 1970s
Resin, Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sofa, with Chrome Frame, Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
I couldn’t resist on this elegant “looks like Chanel suit" and stylish design sofa made of soft material, very comfortable to sit on. White, Gray and Black pattern, with chrome accen...
Chrome
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In usable condition but would look great with updated fabric. We have 2 matching sof...
Fabric
$7,850
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
$1,864 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diame...
Glass, Fiberglass
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$15,112
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘DS-22’ Modular sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1980s This high quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1980s contains three corner element and two regular elements. ...
Leather
$33,712 / set
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features six modules with backrest. High quality Italian azure linen velvet upholstery. ...
Linen, Velvet, Foam
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