L-Shaped Banquette w/ Multicolor Watercolor Linen + Yellow Linen, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dimensions, fabric and finish are customizable, just ask. L-shaped banquette with exposed wood frame (maple) and upholstered with a multicolor watercolor linen on back rail and yell...
Linen, Maple, Trimming
3-Piece Dining Banquette with Rounded Corner in Ivory Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary 3-piece L-shaped dining banquette with a rounded corner, custom upholstered in ivory performance velvet (Cowtan & Tout, Manuel Canovas Vito in Ivoire).
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Banquette in Arabesque Fabric With Matching Trim
Located in New York, NY
Arabesque Striped Fabric with Matching Bullion Upholstered "L" Shaped Banquette with Pillows.
$4,950
H 28.94 in W 90.56 in D 30.71 in
Modern American Sectional Corner Sofa in Structured Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sectional sofa, structured yellow upholstery, metal, United States, 1960s This two-part sofa is upholstered in soft yellow structured fabric that emphasizes the strong lines...
Metal
$2,440 / item
H 24 in W 51 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Banquette Bench in Teal Vegan Leather and Jim Thompson
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. This petite banquette bench draws on Mid-Century Modern lines with a tight seat cushion set atop an...
Upholstery
Spanish Sofa in Ash and Yellow and Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, ash, cane, leatherette, metal, Spain, 1950s. Joyful Spanish two-seater sofa with soft organic lines. This settee features a stained ash frame of which a dynamic grain patte...
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
Contemporary Alabaster Boucle 2-Piece Chaise Sectional Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary 2-piece sectional with left-configuration wedge chaise, upholstered in alabaster boucle. Modern curved low-profile silhouette with modern finished blonde wood legs. Sect...
Bouclé, Wood
Curved Wood Upholstered Bench with Patterned Cushion and Pillows
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Upholstered bench with a maple frame in a matte finish and a mix of patterned fabrics. The seat features a single oversized down-filled cushion upholstered in Osborne & Little garden...
Velvet, Maple
Beige and Ochre Mid Sofa by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige and Ochre Mid Sofa by Kann Design Dimensions: D 70 x W 200 x H 74 cm. Materials: Solid wood, steel, wood veneer, HR foam, fabric upholstery - seating: Kvadrat Foss 232 - back: ...
Steel
NUAGE SOFA - Modern Asymmetrical Sofa in Antique Velvet
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Nuage Sofa is a finely crafted piece of furniture that embodies modern design and comfort. It is proudly made in the USA, highlighting its commitment to quality craftsmanship. Th...
Upholstery
Beice 3-Seat Sofa with Yellow Patterned Fabric
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Beice is a 3-seat sofa designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on cotton candy clouds. The combination of its yellow patterned fabric, arc shaped back rests, round edges and sphere ...
Wood
$7,335Sale Price|33% Off
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 49.22 in
Curved Four-Seat Italian Sofa in White Bouclé Wool, Brass Legs, Mid Modern Style
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
Curved four-seat sofa with solid wooden structure and four brass legs. Upholstery in white bouclé wool. Italian manufacture. Our main target is customer satisfaction, so we include ...
Brass
JNK Miami's Trio – Modern Cream Bouclé Sofa with Dark Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your living space with the JNK Miami's Trio Sofa, a striking masterpiece where organic texture meets modern architectural design. Crafted for those with a refined eye, this l...
Fabric, Wood
Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's What stands out most in this low corner bench are the recesses in the framework and the 9 straight, tapered, squared stiletto le...
Fabric, Wood
$17,951Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31 in W 122 in D 130 in
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The naked sectional sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Fabric, Wood
Casa Sofa in Ochre (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Casa sofa is outfitted with large, flat armrests, golden oak feet, and yellow ochre mohair-velvet upholstery (LG.FB-20) for maximum comfort. Made with an oak structure, high-dens...
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
Delicate Italian Sofa in Patterned Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, brass, metal, fabric, Italy, 1950s This sofa was designed in Italy and shows similarities with the designs of Gigi Radice. The sofa is comfortable and has playful details. Th...
Brass, Metal
Celeste Curved Loveseat in Velvet
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Celeste sofa offers unlimited configurations in curved and straight styles to customize your seating space. Made in Los Angeles.
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet
$2,200 / item
H 22 in W 60 in D 16 in
COM Mid-Century Bench with Flared End Panels and Tapered White Legs
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. Angled end panels splay outward at each side — the defining Mid-Century gesture of this made-to-ord...
Lacquer, Upholstery
Cast Bronze Sconce, Sepia Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
Bronze
$1,701 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Multicolor Arlecchino Murano Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 187 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yellow and pink. The glass...
Metal
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Rosso Levanto marble PEDESTAL Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium Rosso Levanto marble with Bordeaux red, brown, green colo...
Marble
$11,686 / item
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Beautiful Portrait Artistic Mosaic on White Metal Support Holes on Back to Hang
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Glass
Drum Downlight
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
Flush mounted wood cylinder with slits that emits a soft glow.
Brass
$400 / item
H 6.3 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Brass
$2,694
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Rustic German Pine Apothecary Cabinet / Shop Counter, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This shop counter was designed and made circa 1930s in Germany. It was made from pine with metal handles and name card holders. The cabinet has retained a rich patina with some natur...
Pine
$8,395 / set
H 67 in W 99 in D 43 in
Trapezi 6 Sculptural Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Bright Tones Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Trapezi is a Sculptural Italian Chandelier designed by Silvio Mondino Studio, inspired by the suspended movement of a circus trapeze artist. Its elements appear to float freely in sp...
Brass
$7,124Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Fast Track, Vintage Style Dining Chairs in Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This armchair embodies ease, plushness, and coziness. Crafted from linen and solid wood structure with swivel base. The secret lies in the intricate particulars, which is why the sta...
Metal
$15,200 / set
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Brand New Emerald Green Leather 'Tucroma' Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Tucroma armchairs in beautiful emerald green leather with polished chrome frames. The seats and backs have supple green leather upholstery and are attached to graceful po...
Chrome
Undulating Méandre Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' chair by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen
Located in London, GB
Painted to the front and rear with outdoor scenes of nature, with courting couples and winged cherubs, in the typical Rococo style.
Giltwood
1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!
Metal
Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet
By Pierre-Paul Montagnac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s cabinet by Pierre-Paul Montagnac. Model exhibited at the 1945 Salon d'Automne. This cabinet is a masterpiece of French cabinet-making designed by Pierre-Paul Montagnac....
Metal
$5,600 / item
H 29.75 in W 72 in D 36 in
Bespoke Walnut Desk with Cast Iron Legs Industrial Modern Work Custom Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Bespoke Industrial modern work / office bespoke desk / table with 1 3/4" wooden walnut top, "Brown & Sharpe" Cast iron legs and steel stretcher. Overall dimensions...
Steel, Iron
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