$2,690
Bernhardt Couch
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bernhardt Gray Upholstered Sofa designed with clean contemporary lines, this elegant sofa features plush seat cushions, supportive back cushions, and subtle nailhead trim along the a...
Fabric, Foam
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning 3 Piece Octagon Bernhardt Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning 3 piece octagon angled sofa produced by Bernhardt, circa '70s. It features 3 angular sections retaining the original upholstery in usable condition.
Upholstery, Wood
Bernhardt Modular Play Pen Style Sectional Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and inviting Bernhardt modular sectional sofa featuring a sculptural curved form and exceptionally comfortable deep seating.
Upholstery
Channelled Sectional Sofa by Bernhardt Flair
By Bernhardt
Located in Hanover, MA
4-Piece channeled modular sofa in the manner of Steve Chase by Bernhardt Flair having off white original upholstery with pale grey swooshes throughout.
Upholstery
Bernhardt Nest Contemporary Gray Fabric 2pc Sectional Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Bernhardt "Nest" sofa. This wonderful sofa features a classic two piece design, with a two seat sofa on one side, and a long chaise on the right side.
Fabric, Wood
$4,900 / item
Two 85" Bernhardt Interiors Even Arm Sofa
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bernhardt Interiors Design Sofa Two 85" Bernhardt Interiors Even Arm Sofa
Fabric
1960s Bernhardt Boucle Professionally Upholstered Sofa
By Bernhardt, Flair
Located in North Canton, OH
This is one very cool cat. Epic renovation just back from the Upholstery Masters and wrapped in the most sophisticated Boucle you’ve ever seen, from Kravet. White and dark charcoal. ...
Bouclé
$12,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Scrumptious 4 Piece Leather Non Stop Style Serpentine Sectional Sofa Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious 4 piece black leather "Non-Stop" style serpentine sectional sofa. If you have the room for this huge sectional sofa it will be a show stopper for sure! The original thick...
Leather, Wood
$2,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, for Custom Reupholstery
By Bernhardt
Located in Denver, CO
1980s sectional by Bernhardt. Custom reupholstery labor of sectional included in the price (labor and materials, except for fabric). COM or MENO can advise and order fabrics. Fabric...
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage Bernhardt for Bloomingdale’s Sectional Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant sectional sofa, a high-end collaboration between Bernhardt and Bloomingdale’s, exemplifies sophisticated transitional design.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Postmodern Chrome Frame Sofa by Bernhardt, Flair Line Milo Baughman Style
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A striking postmodern sofa from the coveted Flair Line collection by Bernhardt Furniture, circa 1980s.
Chrome
1970s Karl Springer Style Chaise Lounge Sofa by Bernhardt Flair in Golden Silk
By Steve Chase, Karl Springer, Bernhardt
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sleek 1970s Hollywood Regency fully upholstered chaise lounge or sofa for Berhardt Flair in the style of Karl Springer or Steve Chase in original tan silk blend upholstery.
Upholstery
Bernhart Flare Postmodern Parsons Upholstered Console/Sofa Table
By Bernhardt
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic fully upholstered waterfall console table that has the original fabric and has been hand cleaned and hand dyed to a really pretty blue… so it still maintains the original...
Upholstery, Wood
1970's Mid-Century Modern Campaign Loveseat Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Bernhardt, Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid century Modern loveseat couch for sale. It was manufactured in the 1970's, and is really well constructed. It has a campaign design, and has a solid oak wood frame with b...
Brass
Bernhardt Sofa Manner of Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt
Located in Fulton, CA
Bernhardt Furniture Company. Circa. 1970's. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman. Wood sides and back. Nice addition to a Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern interior. Very go...
Fabric, Wood
Bernhardt Sofa / Loveseat Manner of Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt
Located in Fulton, CA
Sofa / Loveseat by Bernhardt Furniture Company. Circa. 1970's.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Leopard Print Bernhardt Circular Sectional Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in North Miami, FL
It is super comfortable and in great vintage condition. This three section Bernhardt sofa (labelled - often attributed to Milo Baughman) in original leopard fabric pattern is in almo...
Fabric
Vintage Post Modern Channel Sofa by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Bernhardt Furniture Serpentine Modular Channel Four Piece Sectional Sofa Gorgeous set in a vintage 1980s pastel upholstery with sparkly accents.
Upholstery
Matching Pair of Hexagonal Mid-Century Modern Sofas by Bernhardt, Plinth Bases
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of vintage sofas made by Bernhardt in the 1970s. The feature hexagonal forms, black lacquer plinth bases, and original upholstery which needs updating.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 180 in D 108 in
Vintage Postmodern Channel Back Flared Serpentine Sectional Sofa Bernhardt Style
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Channel Back Flared Serpentine Sectional Sofa Styled After Bernhardt Original Upholstery This Bernhardt serpentine sofa is in its original purple upholstery and ...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Curved Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive semi circular sofa produced by Bernhardt in the 1970s. It features 4 angular sections retaining the original upholstery.
Fabric
Sold
H 34.5 in W 88 in D 37 in
Contemporary Modern Bernhardt Flair Chrome Wrapped Sofa Baughman Era, 1980s
By Flair, Bernhardt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, chrome wrapped sofa on an angular chrome wrapped base, produced by the Flair division of Bernhardt, in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1980s.
Chrome
Vintage Bernhardt 3 pc Sectional Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman-1989
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
This 3 piece sectional is part of the 1980’s Bernhardtn Flair Collection and is often attributed to Milo Baughman. It has been flawlessly kept by it’s original owner having beautiful...
Cotton, Polyester, Wood
Sold
H 29 in W 172 in D 115 in
1980s Postmodern 5-Piece Sectional Sofa by Flair, Bernhardt with Chaise & Corner
By Flair, Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the United States, this sofa was designed by the ultra-specialized design team at Flair, which was owned and operated by Bernhardt at the time.
Upholstery, Wood
Bernhardt Flair Sofa
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Bernhardt Flair Sofa
Upholstery
Sold
H 25 in W 90 in D 30 in
Midcentury Rosewood Case Sofa by Bernhardt Flair Division, After Baughman
By Flair, Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare and unique on the market - Midcentury modern sculpted rosewood case sofa by Bernhardt Flair Division, circa 1968. Stunning original graphic upholstery.
Fabric, Rosewood
Post Modern Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, 1980
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, 1980. Mauve/pink velvet original upholstery in great condition. Has a thin purple/violet pin stripe. Measures Over all dimensions seat height...
Velvet
Floating Mohair Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Westport, CT
Floating sofa, circa 1970s. Newly upholstered in natural mohair. Chrome frame in mint condition.
Chrome
Bernhardt 3 Piece Sectional Channel Tufted Pink Bouclé, 1970
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
Bernhardt 3 Piece Sectional. 1970. Newly reupholstered and modified in pink boucle with channel tufting.
Bouclé
Sold
H 26.5 in W 76 in D 36.5 in
Contemporary Bernhardt Taupe Green Sectional W Ottoman for Workbench Furniture
By Bernhardt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This piece features a three piece set up; two symmetrical side sofas and a corner nook sofa. This comes with a total of 13 loose sofa pillows that can be arrange to your liking.
Fabric
Post Modern 5 Piece Bernhardt Sectional in Cream Jacquard Upholstery
By Bernhardt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large 5 piece post modern sectional by Bernhardt. Cream jacquard abstract print fabric. Art Deco revival silhouette. Modular pieces can be arranged at your discretion. Retains Bern...
Upholstery
Vintage Boho Brass Inlay Case Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your living area with this Vintage Boho Brass Inlay Case Sofa. Combining luxurious comfort with bohemian flair, this sofa features exquisite brass inlay detailing, making it ...
Metal
Vintage Roll Arm Tufted Hollywood Regency Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency style sofa with button tufted back and rolled arms, comes with matching tailored arm rest covers. Previously professionally reupholstered by original owner ...
Fabric, Wood
Hexagonal Sofa In "Dr. Pepper" Velvet from American Hustle
By Bernhardt
Located in Hanover, MA
Absolutely immaculate shimmering velvet covered sofa of hexagonal form by Bernhardt for the Flair collection circa early 1980's.
Bernhardt “Flair Division” 6 Piece Modular Sectional
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing 6 piece modular sofa sectional by Bernhardt Design’s “Flair Division” collection.
Upholstery, Velvet
9 Piece Modular Half-Circle Sofa, 1970
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
9 Piece Modular sofa, 1970. Original.
Upholstery
Hibriten Bernhardt French Louis XVI Style Bergère Sofa 20thC
By Hibriten
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XVI style sofa by Hibriten-Bernhardt offers wood frame in curved bergère form with upholstered upper having floral carved skirt and raised on tapered and reeded legs; ...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Playpen Style Modular Pit Sectional
By Bernhardt
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Bernhardt Modular Pit Sectional Sofa. Original warm tan velour upholstery with bias stitching details on cushions, 7 pieces in total allow for flexibility in configura...
Fabric, Wood
Serpentine Curvaceous Sectional
By Bernhardt
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous vintage 1980's assembly of serpentine curved sofas and quartered circle shaped ottomans which can be arranged in multiple configurations for arresting effect. Reminiscent o...
Vintage MCM Console Sofa Table by BERNHARDT
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage MCM Console Sofa Table by BERNHARDT Featuring 2 drawers and it is finished on the backside also...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Flair Chrome Wrapped Sofa 4 Chairs 1980s Baughman Era
By Bernhardt, Flair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendously sculptural, matching sofa and four chair set, on angular chrome bases, produced by the Flair division of Bernhardt, in the style of Milo Baug...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Sofas or Loveseats
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid-Century cantilever sofas or loveseats attributed to Milo Baughman by the Flair Division of Bernhardt.
Upholstery
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