Lara sofa Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso Stilwood 1958
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Oirlo, LI
This beautiful puzzle-shaped sofa has a striking geometric form and consists of two pieces that fit together like a puzzle.
Fabric
Frameworks Puzzle Modern Tight-seat Sectional in Mamaye Imatex
Located in Dallas, TX
A collection of uniquely soft but sophisticated modular pieces that can be created as a sofa or a robust sofa sectional. Each piece has a loose back knife edge pillow encased in down...
Upholstery
Lara Sofa by Roberto Pamio & Noti Massari & Renato Toso for Stilwood
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This beautiful puzzle-shaped sofa has a lovely geometrical shape made of two pieces that fit into each other like a puzzle.
Fabric, Bouclé
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Confidential Corner Sofa in Burgundy Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Noteworthy is Rosselli's ingenious display of the functional connection between the backrest and cushion, making it a defining feature of the sofa. The puzzle-like cushions unite the...
Leather
Sebastian Matta 'Malitte' puzzle sofa for Gavina - Italy 1966
By Gavina, Sebastian Matta
Located in London, GB
The witty and elegant Malitte sofa is a sculptural assemblage of organic forms. When deconstructed, the interlocking elements form multi-use seating – lounge chairs, a chaise longue ...
Mohair
Lara sofa Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso Stilwood 1958
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Oirlo, LI
This beautiful puzzle shaped sofa has a very nice geometrical shape and exists of 2 pieces fitting in each other like a puzzle.
Fabric
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H 23.63 in W 120.08 in D 100.4 in
Lara Sofa by Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso for Stilwood, 1958
By Noti Massari, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
This beautiful organic shaped sofa exists of 2 pieces that fit perfectly like a puzzle.
Bouclé
Sold
H 23.63 in W 124.02 in D 98.43 in
Lara Sofa in beige chenille by Pamio, Toso and Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1960
By Stilwood, Noti Massari, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in amstelveen, NL
This beautiful puzzle-shaped sofa has a lovely geometrical shape made of two pieces that fit into each other like a puzzle.
Chenille
Sold
H 32 in W 55 in D 19.75 in
Original Ebonized Antique French Louis XVI Sofa or Console With Milk Glass Top
Located in Highwood, IL
A true masterpiece, this table offers a nifty and useful drawer for anything from keys, spare change and remotes to crossword puzzles and sunglasses. As a sofa table it would elevate...
Glass, Oak
Rare Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Sectional Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The back cushions interconnect like puzzle pieces and the sofa retains its original label.
Mid-Century Brass "Puzzle" Console or Sofa Table
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Console or sofa table with unusual "puzzle" construction. Dynamic design features off-axis vertical supports connected with a central element intersected against the bias.
Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 120.08 in D 100.4 in
Lara Sofa by Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso for Stilwood in New Bouclé Fabric, 1958
By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Almelo, NL
This beautiful puzzle-shaped sofa has a lovely geometrical shape and exists of 2 pieces that fit into each other like a puzzle.
Bouclé, Foam
Sold
H 23.63 in W 120.08 in D 100.4 in
Lara Sofa by Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso for Stilwood in New Bouclé Fabric 1958
By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Almelo, NL
This beautiful puzzle shaped sofa has a very nice geometrical shape and exists of 2 pieces fitting in each other like a puzzle.
Bouclé
"Superonda" Sofa by Archizoom
By Andrea Branzi
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Designed by Andrea Branzi in 1966 for Archizoom, Italy and distributed by Poltronova. This puzzle sofa has various seating functions, possibly a bed or simply a functional piece of p...
Sofa designj Roberto Sebastian Matta
Located in Verona, IT
It is assembled like a puzzle to become a soft sofa with a central core.
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 21.66 in W 124.02 in D 102.37 in
'Lara' sofa by Roberto Pamio for Stilwood in beige velvet, Italy 1958
By Renato Toso, Noti Massari, Stilwood, Roberto Pamio
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The interlocking design that combines both parts of the sofa like a jigzaw puzzle remains iconic today. This sofa got a complete new upholstery in a luxurious beige velvet fabric.
Velvet
Confidential Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Antwerpen, BE
It consist out of individual elements, connected by puzzle like pieces. This sofa is composed by five pieces, all in very good condition.
Leather
Roberto Sebastian Matta
Located in Cathedral City, CA
THIS JIGSAW PUZZLE "MALITTE" SOFA WAS COMMISSIONED BY GAVINA FOR ITS "ULTRAMOBILE" LINE AS "FURNITURE THAT TRANSCENDS FURNITURE".
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic restored, Mid-Century Modern daybed/sofa. Original orange puzzle pattern faux-leather on pillows with velvet welt.
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 28 in W 72 in D 34 in
Mid Century Modern Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofa & Tables w/ New Upholstery
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Featured here is a Thayer Coggin geometric modular sofa with tables. Two octagonal seats fit with a petite sofa like puzzle pieces with two tables completing the puzzle.
Upholstery, Lucite
$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
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White 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 “...
Textile
Rosso 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
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Newton Red Brown Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Newton Red Brown with all structure in stoneware in glazed finish.
Sandstone
$7,800 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi 5 Sculptural Statement Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brass-Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$142,000 / set
H 29.34 in W 63.78 in D 63.78 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Set in Carved Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique set of seven dining armchairs with table, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This unique dining ensemble is among the finest works we have en...
Pine
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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