$6,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Unusual Pair of Weiman Ruched Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Weiman kidney shaped curved sofas-Vladimir Kagan style. We especially love the original ruched fabric in a soft grey-very KWID indeed!
Upholstery
Blush Ultrasuede 1980s Ruched Arm Sofa with 3 Matching Pillows Palm Springs
By Marge Carson, Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The sofa came out of a very high end 1980s Palm Springs estate.
Fabric
Vintage Italian Ruched Cognac Leather Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful three-part Mid-Century-Modern modular Italian seating set in ruched cognac leather, consisting of two armchairs and one three-seater sofa.
Leather
Ruché Sofa by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 2010 by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset, the elegant Ruché seating series suggests a balance of tradition and modernity.
Steel
Small Table Ruche, in Marble Green Alps, Italy
By Giorgio Ragazzini
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Creative elements that can be easily matched: a series of hexagonal modules that an “adult” logic makes us define as tables, but gladly escape from definitions, moving and “never sta...
Marble
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 23.63 in D 27.25 in
Small Table Ruche, in Galvanized Metal, Shadow Finish, Italy
By Giorgio Ragazzini
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Creative elements that can be easily matched: a series of hexagonal modules that an “adult” logic makes us define as tables, but gladly escape from definitions, moving and “never sta...
Metal
Small Table Ruche, in Marble White New Calacatta, Italy
By Giorgio Ragazzini
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Creative elements that can be easily matched: a series of hexagonal modules that an “adult” logic makes us define as tables, but gladly escape from definitions, moving and “never sta...
Marble
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 36.23 in
Ligne Roset Ruché Leather Lounger Red Sofa Couch Meridienne Chaise Longue
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Ruché leather lounger red sofa couch Meridienne chaise longue.
Leather
Vintage Green Velvet Ruched Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian sofa in original sage green velvet with beautiful ruched detailing.
Velvet, Upholstery
Sold
H 32.68 in W 66.93 in D 36.23 in
Ligne Roset by Inga Sempé Ruché White Velvet and Red Sofa & Footstool
By Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Inga Sempe for Ligne Rose’ Ruche Quilted Settee in white on solid beech structure stained red and footstool Originally designed by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset in 2010, the Ruché sofa...
Beech, Velvet
Modern Ruched Arm Sofa With Matching Pillows in Blush Ultrasuede
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The arms have a unique ruched front detail. # fixed cushions. Sofa comes with three self fabric pillows and one blush and metallic silver fringe decorative pillow.
Fabric
Sold
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 41.34 in
Italian Cognac Ruched Leather Three-Seater Sofa by George Bighinello, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
The leather is ruched with a lot of detail. Very beautiful Italian space age sofa, which is exemplary for Italian 70s design.
Leather
Italian Ruched Leather Sofa in the Style of De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A space age Italian leather sofa in the style or De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi. Rushed camel leather. Three removable upper cushions. Two chairs and one sofa available, sold separately. ...
Leather
"Strips" Sofa In Original Checker Fabric by Cini Boeri, 1960s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Skokie, IL
This low profile sofa has a removable blue checker fabric cover with channels and ruched detailing.
Upholstery
Ruché Yellow Leather Sofa by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset, 2010
By Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset in 2010, the Ruché sofa is a bold and bright piece of design.
Leather, Beech
Ligne Roset Ruché Leather Sofa Red Three-Seater Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Ruché leather sofa red three-seater couch.
Leather
Ligne Roset Ruché Leather Sofa Set Red 1x Three-Seater 1x Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Ruché leather sofa set red 1x three-seater 1x couch.
Leather
Souffle Sofa by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Constructed in delicately hand-ruched lambskin this exquisitely detailed sofa sits on tapered legs of solid patina brass evocative of modernist Italian design.
Brass
Schweiger Rust Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nine piece ruched velvet sectional sofa. Four corner pieces.
$1,862 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
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
$1,250
H 36.42 in W 20.08 in D 20.28 in
Sculptural Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood with Decorative Carvings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Crafted with unparalleled artistry, these dining chairs epitomize exquisite craftsmanship with meticulously carved details that draw ins...
Wood
Modern Mid-Century style sofa with plush velvet upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A mid-century style sofa with a sleek angular silhouette upholstered with plush camel-colored velvet. One-of-a-kind with Mid-Century architectural interest from every angle. It's ind...
Upholstery, Velvet
$2,281Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.38 in W 87.41 in D 29.53 in
Three-Seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Roma, IT
Three-seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo, realized by Mobilgirgi in 1970s. Production Mark. Wood, plastic and padded leather. Good condition.
Wood, Leather, Plastic
$6,985 / set
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 40.56 in
Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather...
Metal
$24,000 / set
H 25.6 in W 54.34 in D 32.68 in
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Blop' Lounge Set in Original Fabric
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, pair of two-seat sofa with pair of lounge chairs and coffee table, model 'Blop', original velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1972 A postmodern desi...
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Sold|$5,588
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-125 Sofa by Gert Lange in cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional and highly sculptural DS-125 sofa by Gert Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1980s. This iconic model exemplifies De Sede’s mastery of leather craftsmanship and arch...
Leather
$5,821 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 36.23 in
Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa or Seating Set in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and production, fully...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 70s brown leatherette sofa
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
3-seater sofa with foam padding and leatherette upholstery.
Plastic
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
Sloane Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Sloane sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1990. Original upholstery
Velvet
$3,408 / item
H 31 in W 72 in D 31 in
Madison Slip Covered Ticking Stripe Linen Sofa with Scallop Skirt Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Madison Slip Covered Sofa Our sofa has been designed with a linen slip cover in a flax with ecorcé (bark/brown) ticking stripe. The fabric is designed and made specially for us! The ...
Linen, Foam, Wood
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