William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan
By Edgewood Furniture, William Armbruster
Located in Chicago, IL
The William Armbruster Custom Designed Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offices, Embodies luxury and sophistication.
Chrome
William Armbruster Monumental Five-Seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offic
By William Armbruster
Located in Chicago, IL
William Armbruster Monumental five-seat sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offices.
Upholstery
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC
By Edgewood Furniture, William Armbruster
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC Armbruster included in MoMA's Good Design exhibits in the early 50's and lauded by such figures as George...
Stainless Steel
1970s Czechoslovak Modular Leather Five-Seat Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
This versatile system consists of five individual lounge modules that can be arranged into a long sofa or used separately as low lounge chairs.
Leather
Marzio Cecchi Custom Floating Five Seater Sofa in Mustard Yellow Velvet
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
One of one custom piece. Museum piece This extraordinary Marzio Cecchi sofa and lounge chair set embodies the daring creativity of 1970s Italian modernist design. A master of form a...
Metal
Madison Modular Semi-Circular Italian Sofa in Velvet by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Available in made-to-measure shapes and sizes and standard versions, from two-seat to five-seat sofas, as well as an armchair and a version that can be dismantled as required. 100% h...
Upholstery
Italian Modular Sofa By Claudio Vagnoni, Five-Seat Configuration, 1970s
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural modular sofa by Claudio Vagnoni, from Italy dates to the 1970s and reflects the decade’s expressive approach to comfort and form. Composed of five individual sections...
Fabric
$4,440Sale Price|40% Off
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand Paul Frankl-inspired square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa.
Wicker, Rattan
18th Century Five Seat Chair Back Sofa, Carved Walnut, Red Silk Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
A large five-seat quintuple 18th century Spanish Carlos III chair back sofa, with hand-carved walnut wood furniture and silk fabric upholstery.
Silk, Walnut
Grande 320 Five Seater Dark Bronze And Diablo Upholstery Sofa by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Grande 320 Five Seater Dark Bronze And Diablo Upholstery Sofa by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 100 x W 320 x H 85 cm.
Other
$4,560Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Vintage 1940's Five-Strand Square Pretzel Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-strand square pretzel style, Four-seat sectional sofa.
Rattan
Sectional Sofa, Five-Seat, Two-Piece, Even Arm, off White, Restored, Excellent
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Sectional sofa in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Even arm, elegant design. Expertly restored and reupholstered in an off white HBF Textiles Merci bouclé. As you see in the p...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Five seats in original blue velvet
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Amanta 5 seater modular sofa by Mario Bellini. Original blue velvet fabric, well preserved. If you are looking for a great modular sofa this is a real gem; elegant and a mo...
Velvet
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa/ Five Seats, Italy 1970s Looking for a grand and comfortable sofa that can accommodate your entire family?
Fabric, Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 139.77 in D 27.56 in
Josef Frank, Five Seated Sofa, Velvet, Seven Shades Velvet
By Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank, five seated sofa in seven shades Material: Base of nozag feathers, padded with cold foam / polyether and synthetic batting.
Velvet
EMU Steel Cannolè Five-Seat Corner Sofa
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
The Cannolè seating system by Anton Cristell and Emanuel Gargano has a fully welded structure made up of internally and externally galvanized steel tubes. Seat composed of a galvaniz...
Steel
Unavailable
H 23.23 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
Modular Low Seat Vintage Sofa Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1960s Retro Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of five low seat armchairs or modular sofa. They would benefit new upholstery and webbing.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 79.53 in D 35.44 in
Torsten Johansson Three-Seat Sofa with Mahogany Legs Made by A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Torsten Johansson
Located in Vejle, DK
A rare three-seat sofa with five mahogany legs, sides, back and loose cushions with light wool.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 31 in W 90 in D 90 in
Truss Five-Seat Sectional in Mixed-Media Midnight and Bayou by TRNK
By TRNK
Located in South El Monte, CA
The Truss five-seat sectional combines an elegant, yet practical design with a lean, refined profile that spares no expense to comfort. Pictured above in our mixed-media offering of ...
Leather, Fabric
Print Sofa Designed by Marcel Wanders for Moroso
By Moroso, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Denton, MD
Rare three-seat sofa with five cushions in Wander's designed textile.
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Danish Lambswool Loveseat, Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Freestanding curved two-seater sofa with five legs of stained beech. Sides, back and seat upholstered with lambswool.
Lambskin
Sold
H 27.6 in W 133.9 in D 35.4 in
Danish Modern Freestanding Five-Seater Sofa in Pine with New Upholstery, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern freestanding five-seater sofa in pine with new upholstery, 1970s.
Pine
Sold
H 30.71 in W 131.5 in D 33.47 in
Five-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very confortable.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 110.24 in D 59.06 in
Brown Leather Five-Seat Modular Sofa, in the Style of Desede, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Late 20th century five-seat sofa in brown leather, in the style of Desede in the 1970s.
Leather
Restored Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sofa, Rare
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Also available in any quantity are matching Lounge Chair ($6,000) Ottoman ($900) Settee ($9,000) Three-seat sofa ($12,000) Four-seat sofa ($15,000) Three-seat sofa + Loun...
Rattan
Restored Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored just for you Also available in any quantity are matching Lounge Chair ($4,200) Ottoman ($400) Three-seat sofa ($9475) Four-seat sofa ($11250) Five-seat sofa (Call) Six-seat...
Rattan
Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harvey Schwartz was the original supplier of the rattan living room set used in all seven seasons of The "Golden Girl". 1930, United States Sofa: 33in. H x 77in. W x 36in. D. Also...
Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Rattan Five-Seat Curved Sectional Sofa
By Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel curved rattan sectional sofa. This sofa features a stacked rattan base with six strand square pretzel arms and is divided into three sectionals, two end pie...
Rattan
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa.
Wicker, Rattan
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Art Deco era five-strand square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa.
Wicker, Rattan
Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Five-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco six-strand square pretzel style, five-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally designed by P...
Rattan
Sold
H 30 in W 79 in D 30 in
Restored Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored just for you Also available in any quantity are matching Lounge Chair ($4,200) Ottoman ($400) Three-seat sofa ($9475) Four-seat sofa ($11250) Five-sea...
Rattan
Sold
H 33 in W 144 in D 36 in
Restored Paul Frankl Style Six Strand Rattan Five-Seat Curved Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six strand square pretzel curved rattan sectional sofa designed in the style of Paul Frankl. This sofa features a stacked rattan base with six strand square pretzel arms and is divid...
Naugahyde, Rattan
Italian Modern Grey-Blue Velvet Five Module Sofa, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern grey-blue velvet five module sofa, 1970s Five-module sofa with seat made up of four twin-shaped modules without armrests and the fifth angular-shaped module that acts...
Velvet
Sold
H 32.992 in W 77 in D 36 in
"Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm 3-Seat Sofa Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Also available in any quantity are matching Lounge Chair ($6,000) Ottoman ($900) Settee ($9,000) Three-seat sofa ($12,000) Four-seat sofa ($15,000) Three-seat sofa + Lounge Chair ($1...
Rattan
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These qualities perfectly describe this amazing sofa, standing on no less than five legs. This four-seater sofa has a welcoming presence that exudes high quality craftsmanship and de...
Fabric, Wood
Rolf Heide Vintage Sofa for ICF in Pink Bouclé
By ICF Group
Located in Milano, IT
It’s a five-seater modular sofa with a supporting structure in black painted wood.
Bouclé, Wood, Down
Mid-Century Modernist Channel Back Sofa by Pace in Gunmetal Mohair
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
It has a deep seat and can easily seat five people. The sofa has sleek lines and is also very comfortable.
Mohair
Giovannetti Modular Black Eco Leather Sofa
By Giovannetti
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary five-seat modular sofa designed by Alessandro Mazzoni Delle Stelle and Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Giovannetti in 1976.
Steel, Other
Sold
H 33.86 in W 34.45 in D 35.44 in
Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Armchair Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Bordeaux leather gentleman’s club armchair part of a large suite with a great history This piece is part of a suite...
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 96.46 in D 96.46 in
Chocolate Buffalo Leather Five-Seat Modular Sofa, in the Style of DeSede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Late 20th century five-seat sofa in chocolate brown bull hide designed by Swiss manufacturer and design house, in the style of DeSede in the 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 25.4 in W 38.19 in D 29.93 in
Vintage 1960's Elm Danish Modular Sofa & Armchair Suite Must See Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The suite is fully modular, as such you can run it as a normal three piece suite, two armchairs and one three seat sofa, the arms to the armchairs pop off and then you have a four or...
Elm
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