Serpentina Daybed Lounger By Burkhard Vogtherr For Rosenthal in BlueFiberglass
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Halle, DE
Rocking Lounger Model “Serpentina”, designed in 1976 by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Einrichtungen. Version in fiberglass plastic.
Fiberglass
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
By Albert Rosenthal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr.
Fabric, Plastic
"Hombre" two-seat sofa by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Furniture, 1970s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Two-seat sofa from the Hombre series, designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, produced as part of the Rosenthal Furniture program.
Leather, Oak
Pair of "Hombre" lounge chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of lounge chairs from the Hombre series, designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, produced as part of the Rosenthal Furniture program.
Leather, Oak
Coffe Table by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio Line, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Rosendahl, DE
"Hombre" coffee table designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for the Rosenthal Studio Line. Three tables with strong wooden frames and green glass top.
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Tropical Lounge Chair by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Rosendahl, DE
"Hombre" lounge chairs designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for the Rosenthal Studio Line. Four chairs with strong wooden frames, high quality down cushions with original tropical fabric.
Fabric, Wood, Down
Three Hombre Armchairs by Burkhardt Vogtherr for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Cologne, DE
Three armchairs from the Hombre series, designed in 1975 by Burkhard Vogtherr, manufactured in Germany by Rosenthal.
Leather, Ash
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H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 31.89 in
Pair of “Hombre” Lounge Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in London, London
Pair of “Hombre” Lounge Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s A striking pair of Hombre lounge chairs designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal in the 1970s.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 9.85 in D 35.04 in
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio Line ‘Vario Pillo’ Modular Sofa, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Extremely rare Vario Pillo modular sofa by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s.
Mohair, Velvet, Fiberglass
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H 26.78 in W 54.34 in D 20.48 in
Rosenthal 'Hombre' sideboard by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal 3
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period stunning multi-functional sideboard designed by Burghardt Vogtherr for Rosenthal in 1970s period, Germany. Sideboard consists of storage space with working...
Ash
Vario Pillo Sectional Sofa Rosenthal
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely rare and important sofa model Vario Pillo by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal. Orange and black velours 28 elements various table settees in an extremely good condition.
Fabric
Sold
H 28.35 in W 82.68 in D 31.89 in
BURKHARD VOGTHERR ROSENTHAL STUDIOLINE „HOMBRE“ ARMCHAIR & 3-SEATER SOFA, 1970s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studioline „Hombre“ set consisting of one armchair with a high, slightly adjustable backrest and a 3-seater sofa in beautifull...
Leather, Wood
Burkhard Vogtherr Sofa Mecum Tecum for Rosenthal, Germany, 1972
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in London, GB
Burkhard Vogtherr (1942-2019) once stated “I would like to become simpler and simpler.
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.56 in W 169.3 in D 35.04 in
Vario Pillo modular Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr 1969 Rosenthal Germany Mid Century
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Munster, NRW
This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr in 1969 for Rosenthal, Germany. A very rare modular sofa consisting of freely arrangeable 12x seating elements.
Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in L 29.53 in
Rare Serpentina chaise by Burghardt Vogtherr for Rosenthal studio
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Only 100 pieces of this ''Serpentina'' garden chaise longue where produced for Rosenthal's very succesful "studio line" which produced limited edition pieces by famous designers a...
Fiberglass
Solid Wood "HOMBRE" Desk by B. Vogtherr for Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Zagreb, HR
Rosenthal Studio Line, a mid 20th Century "Hombre" desk designed by Burkhard Vogtherr Manufactured in the 1970s and the 1980s Massive and sturdy structure, heavy solid wood table...
Leather, Wood
$6,090
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
NEW! DOOQ! MODERN! Milano Console in Marble Travertine Top and Handsmade Tiles
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Born from a collaboration with Theia Tiles, the Milano Table celebrates the beauty of handcrafted design. This fully handmade piece features a hexagonal base clad in terracotta tiles...
Marble
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,704Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Green velvet seventies sectional sofa in the style of COR TRIO, circa 1970
By COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Groovy modular sectional sofa in original green velvet fabric, circa 1970. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Sectional sofa Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturing: ...
Velvet
Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge, teak, aluminium and fabric, The Netherlands, 1990s. This exceptional Dutch chaise longue features a seating area crafted from teak slats, thoughtfully designed to su...
Steel
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Wood
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 59.85 in
Vintage Rattan Chaise Lounge by Carl Öjerstam, Scandinavian Design
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rattan Chaise Lounge from the old Ikea - back when furniture was really made of good materials that could last for many years. Karlskrona is from the 1990s and has a lovely seat com...
Wicker, Rattan
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
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree
By Garnier Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Volute chair, the aim was to create a beautiful piece through finding balance in its design. We wanted it to be undoubtedly new and fresh but also conjure something classica...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Burl
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
Fabric
$14,264 / set
H 24.41 in W 137.8 in D 63 in
COR Trio Sectional Sofa in New Burnt Orange Fabric, Germany / Switzerland, 1972
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
This COR TRIO sofa has been new upholstered in an amazing burnt orange high pole velvet fabric, just like the original orange. The fabric is extremely comfortable and cozy. We have m...
Fabric
Skye Lounge Chair by Tord Bjorklund , Sweden, 1970
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in Praha, CZ
This vintage chaise lounge by Tord Bjorklund, 1970 Sweden, combines comfort and timeless design. The upholstery of the chaise lounge was covered with black fabric and shows a good. A...
Fabric
$20,876
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
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
Vigo Magistretti for Cassina Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, two-seater sofa, model 'Veranda', fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1983. Beautiful esthetically balanced two-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassi...
Aluminum
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