$17,301 / item
Colorful Red Marshmallow Sofa "Royal Stranger"
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful red marshmallow sofa "Royal Stranger" Dimensions: 88 x 210 x 70 cm Materials: Mint velvet with polished brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal r...
Brass
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Jack Larsen Colorful Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, colorful, Dubar x Larsen textile sofa you could hope to find.
Upholstery, Wood
Memphis 'Lido' Sofa by Michele De Lucchi, Colorful Design, 1982
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1982, this superb object of functional decor will offer a comfortable seat to an eclectic interior, while also being a magnificent colorful accent to...
Steel
IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Colorful Striped Fabric
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, sectional sofa, fabric, steel, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sectional sofa by IPE Cavalli, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a true masterpiece of design and comfo...
Steel
Unique Danish coffee table with colorful tiles and lacquered black steel legs
By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in DK
This large colourful coffee table was designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Andersen (1921-2006) in the 1950s. Executed by Aasbjerg & Ørtoft by special commission in 1965. The table has ...
Steel
$7,500
"Figure on Aqua Couch" - Colorful Modern Fauvist Inspired Figurative Painting
By Maura Petersen
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Figure on Aqua Couch" 2025 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. "Figure on Aqua Couch" is a str...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Colorful Couches with Flowers, Modernist Interior in Watercolor on Paper, Signed
By Lucile Marie Johnston
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful Couches with Flowers, Modernist Interior in Watercolor on Paper, Signed A vibrant watercolor interior by California artist, Lucile Marie Johnston (1907-1994, American.) A c...
Paper, Watercolor, Pen
Italian Dark Sofa Table with Colorful Hand Painted Motives on Table Top, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa table was designed in the 1950s. The table frame is made of lacquered iron and brass, the angular table top is hand-painted. Various strong colours were chosen for the moti...
Metal, Brass
Mykonos Colorful Velvet Sofa Creation by May Arratia
By May Arratia
Located in Logrono, ES
"According to Greek mythology the slender hero Mykono, son of Apollo, was one of the most feared and mysterious gods of Olympus. It is believed that the Greek island Mykonos symboliz...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 49.61 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Pierre Picoud Colorful Silk and Velvet Double Side Sofa, 1988
Located in Lisbon, IT
Colourful double side sofa. Signed "Pierre Picoud 1988". A piece from the 1980s. The centre piece has four silk cushions in red, blue, green and yellow. The sitting part is made of b...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Colorful Sofa Italy, 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reupholstered with a original printed velvet fabric whose colorful and abstract pattern evokes the lively charm of the 1980s, this stunning sofa boasts a unique silhouette to match a...
Velvet, Wood
Colorful Scandinavian modern pine 3 seat sofa made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colorful Scandinavian modern pine 3 seat sofa or daybed made in Sweden.
Upholstery, Pine
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Colorful Modular Sofa for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
The Camaleonda sofa is a unique design piece that represents an Italian icon. The Camaleonda was first designed in 1970 by the magnificent Italian designer Mario Bellini, who created...
Velvet
Sold
H 27 in W 117 in D 32 in
1970s Sherrill Furniture Co Milo Baughman Style Colorful 3 Piece Sofa Sectional
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Sherrill Furniture Co 1970s sofa sectional. This beautiful sofa sectional features a robust mid century modern design straight out of the 1970s. This piece is very reminiscent of M...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 88 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen Pautian Lounge sofa Colorful Stripes
By Johannes Foersom, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This Modern sofa has satin-finished aluminum legs and a very colorful striped twill fabric.
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in W 81.89 in D 32.68 in
Eccentric Italian Sofa in Turquoise Leatherette and Colorful Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, turquoise leatherette, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s. This remarkable sofa shows traits of the design by the Italian designer Veronesi. The sofa is elegant yet bulky and is com...
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Colorful Mah Jong sofa in Kenzo fabrics by Gobbo Salotti
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the Mah Jong sofa by Gobbo Salotti in the manor of Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Beautiful and colorful fabrics by Kenzo. Where Innovation Meets Iconic Comfort! It conta...
Fabric, Velvet
IPE Cavalli Italian Lounge Chairs in Colorful Striped Fabric
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, lounge chairs, fabric, steel, Italy, 1970s These exceptional lounge chairs by IPE Cavalli, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, are true masterpieces of design and comfor...
Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 55.12 in
Modern Circular Sectional Colorful Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: this Comet sectional sofa consist of five elements and is made of layers of differing density foam over wooden frames. “People enjoy it because you can pl...
Sold
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 55.12 in
Circular Sectional colorful Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois Slip Covers
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam this Comet sectional sofa consist of five elements and is made of layers of differing density foam over wooden frames. “People enjoy it because you can pla...
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Blue Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Blue 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 “a...
Textile
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 114.5 in D 71.5 in
Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super sexy Jack Lenor Larsen abstract red velvet sofa sectional. This is one of a kind masterpiece is attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional. The unusual Larsen velvet fabric is...
Upholstery
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$10,245
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 117 in D 83 in
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s
Located in New York, NY
Incredible sumptuous Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, midcentury sectional sofa, newly reupholstered in gray/green mohair. The sofa consists of three sections, two straight pieces, each ...
Metal
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Yellow Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Yellow Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. New for 2025, this yellow edition of the Plissé brings a pop of color and geometry to any space. This uniqu...
Textile
$1,269
H 16.93 in Dm 11.03 in
Blue Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp with New Liberty London Floral Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Liberty of London, Flora Gouda
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
One-of-a-kind 1977 Dutch blue ceramic table lamp by Flora Gouda (Lotus series), paired with a new Liberty of London “Marquess Garden” floral shade in blue; finished with brass detail...
Brass
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 89 in D 34 in
Glamorous Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Glamorous Selig sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen style cut velvet fabric. The original fabric is in remarkable condition and is even more fabulous in person. This is a true vintage gem an...
Upholstery
$11,995
H 78.75 in W 56.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...
Stained Glass
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 83.5 in D 32 in
Wonderful Swedish Mid-Century Sofa Folke Ohlsson DUX Style, circa 60's
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Swedish modern Folke Ohlsson Dux style sofa. This sofa retains its original heavy-weight textured zig-zag fabric in presentable condition-cleaning is recommended. The fabri...
Upholstery, Walnut
$18,700
H 36.42 in W 37.21 in D 38.39 in
Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Red Leather and Fiberglass
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lo...
Leather, Fiberglass
$5,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Dunbar Club Chairs with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage large-scale pair of Dunbar club chairs with the original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric, 1970s. Tuxedo style design with loose cushions and bronze platform base. Both chairs are in...
Upholstery
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 60 in D 34 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman rosewood loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan velvet fabric. This piece is magnificent to see in person with its original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet. The upho...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$9,435 / item
H 26 in W 120 in D 38 in
Modern Harrison Sofa 120 with Curved Base Detail by Martin & Brockett 120"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Sofa 120” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (6 over 3) mix of loose back and seat cushions. Sold as C.O.M....
Upholstery
$9,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 74.5 in D 34.5 in
Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Love Seats Sofas Jack Lenor Larsen
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar love seat sofas. They retain their original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric in close to excellent condition. All the cushions are...
Upholstery, Walnut
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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