Claro Walnut Live Edge Bentleg Bench with French Mattress Style Cushion
By Daniel Oates
Located in Sharon, CT
This sculptural claro walnut live edge framed bench features walnut slats at the center shown with a grey flannel hand stitched French mattress style cushion. The legs are steam bent...
Fabric, Walnut
Baxter Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Armless sofa featuring a French Mattress style seat cushion with button tufting.
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century French Oak Day Bed
Located in London, GB
A Guillerme et Chambron day bed, France, c1960s. Oak. No mattress or cushion was retained, this can be used as a day bed or single bed.
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century French Oak Day Bed
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A Guillerme et Chambron day bed, France, c1960s. Oak. No mattress or cushion was retained, this can be used as a day bed or single bed.
Oak
Sold
H 37 in W 82.5 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Painted Directoire Style Daybed with Neoclassical Urn Carving
Located in Birmingham, AL
Includes two bolsters, three back cushions, French mattress and boxspring. A neoclassical piece with elegant, clean lines that works with modern and traditional interiors.
Wood
French Bench with Carved Wooden Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bench with carved wooden details. The bench comes with a newly constructed French mattress cushion made from French linens, the red and white striped fabric is slightly differ...
Wood
French Directoire Country Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
The arms have a carved wheat design. The cushions are French mattresses in old muslin in good condition.
Convex Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—an exquisite blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Meticulously crafted from solid oak or walnut, ...
Walnut
$6,556 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 28.35 in
Alexander and Jones Shark Daybed in Walnut & Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Shark Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from solid walnut with a cream bouclé upholstered mattress and bo...
Walnut, Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Convex Bench Series 72 in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—an exquisite blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Meticulously crafted from solid oak or walnut, ...
Walnut
Convex Bench Series 48 in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Convex Bench by Carlos Solano is a sculptural homage to mid-century modern design, where gentle curvature and thoughtful proportion meet timeless craftsmanship. Handcrafted from ...
Oak, Walnut
Odyssey Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Odyssey Bench Available in four standard sizes: Series 48, Series 60, Series 72, and Series 96, with custom sizing also available. The Odyssey Bench is a sculptural study in moveme...
Velvet, Walnut
Crescent Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano is a refined expression of sculptural elegance and craftsmanship, inspired by mid-century modern design principles. Defined by its graceful curves...
Brass, Nickel, Bronze
Modern Craft Associates Walnut Bench
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut This Modern Craft Associates Furniture walnut bench is exper...
Walnut
$8,960
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 53.15 in
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,390 / item
H 18 in W 51.5 in D 16 in
Canva Bench, Walnut with Handwoven Natural Danish Cord, Occasional Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring woven paper cord, walnut, and modest tapers the Canva bench explores a love for material and craftsmanship welded with warm welcome. Constructed with a mortice and Tenon fr...
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Laurel Settee, Modern Walnut Windsor Style Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles. Constructed from sustainable walnut, the settee is arti...
Wood, Walnut
Crescent Bench Series 72 in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano is a refined expression of sculptural elegance and craftsmanship, inspired by mid-century modern design principles. Defined by its graceful curves...
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$3,000 / item
H 19 in W 62 in D 18 in
Jana Entry Bench, Upholstered Cushion Version - Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Jana entry bench is an original design, rooted in my love of all things modern, mid century, and Scandanavian. It's lovingly hand-built by me and my team from solid walnut (other...
Walnut
Laurel Bench, Modern Walnut Bench with Sculpted Joinery
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Inspired by Danish simplicity and organic design, the laurel bench features sculpted legs, modest angles, and sturdy joinery. The bench is constructed from sustainable walnut with ea...
Wood, Walnut
Forma Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Forma Bench by Carlos Solano is a sculptural celebration of mid-century modern design, inspired by the iconic forms of Adrian Pearsall and Vladimir Kagan. With its sculpted walnu...
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Bertu Benches, Suelo Modern Walnut Bench, Upholstered, Artisan
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Walnut Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This walnut silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. The S...
Walnut
$3,571Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.3 in W 60.24 in D 18.51 in
21st Century Milton Bench Walnut Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors Club
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The exclusive gentlemen’s clubs boast their diverse luxurious facilities that meet each member individual need, granting the greatest premium experience. Craving for that grandiosity...
Walnut, Oak, Upholstery
$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
$29,500
H 12.5 in W 42 in D 30 in
Yves Klein Cocktail Table in International Klein Blue, Glass & Chrome
By Yves Klein Archives, Yves Klein
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An iconic International Klein Blue cocktail table designed in 1961 by Yves Klein and produced in France under the Yves Klein Archives beginning in 1963. Conceived as a functional ext...
Steel, Chrome
$83,901 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
Italian Rationalist Daybed in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Rationalist daybed In the style of Paolo Buffa, wood and fabric, Italy, 1940s This daybed, in the style of Paolo Buffa, reflects the refined balance characteristic of Milanese desig...
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Oak Murici Coffee Table by Nikolai LaFuge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murici Coffee Table. The Murici table features asymmetrical chunky legs rounded to expose a marbling effect in the wood. The Murici tables are named after a wild little berry that gr...
Oak
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 14 in W 70 in D 20 in
Stunning Scandinavian modern Danish Pine Bench by Sven Larsson Sweden
By Sven Larsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Scandinavian modern Danish Pine Bench by Sven Larsson. Made in Sweden c. 1970. All Solid old growth pine wood construction with dowel joints and woodworking details. Great d...
Pine
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in Dm 37.5 in
Mid Century Bohemian Round Woven Bamboo Rattan Coffee Table Boho Chic 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century round boho bamboo and rattan coffee or cocktail table with glass top. Dimensions: 37.5" x 16"
Glass, Hardwood
Vintage Pair Of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs From Italy, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs From Italy, Circa 1960. Comfortable model, later upholstered in Denmark with a copper colored mohair.
Mohair
$6,470 / set
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Set of Two Montreux Armchairs in Retro-Style In Custom High Performance Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This set of two Montreux armchairs brings retro-inspired elegance to life through soft sculptural lines and enveloping comfort. Upholstered in a sumptuous chocolate velvet, the chair...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 11 in W 64 in D 84 in
Contemporary Floating Platfrom Bed in White Oak by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This contemporary floating platform bed in White Oak was originally designed for my own bedroom. It is priced and pictured as a queen sized bed in both White Oak and Walnut. It is av...
Maple, Oak
Mid-Century Bamboo and Textured Glass Coffee Table by Rohe Noordwolde
By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century coffee table with bamboo frame, textured glass top and curved lower shelf or basket. Designed by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohe Noordwolde. Lower shelf measures 13" x 21.5"....
Bamboo, Glass
$7,194
H 29 in W 26 in D 20 in
Lacquer Blue High Gloss Backgammon Game Table with Removable Top, Made to order
Located in New York, NY
Lacquer blue table that coverts to a backgammon game table. New production. Designed and made in NYC, each table is handcrafted within NYC and has unique attributes. One-day delivery...
Burl, Lacquer
$7,040 / item
H 31.5 in W 45.67 in D 41.74 in
Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable styles of scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly st...
Velvet, Wood
$21,000
H 28 in W 69 in D 18 in
Modernist sideboard cabinet unique bronze hardware by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut server with central compartment having a removable glass-bottom serving tray & one adjustable shelf, flanked by two banks of four drawers over one long drawer all with b...
Brass
Brown Oak Round Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern round dining table modern round burnt brown oak veneered extension dining table with self-storing leaves, on a tapered column form pedestal base. Open dimensions: 70" W x 70"...
Wood
Brushed and Polished Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This Minimalist modern coffee or cocktail table has a very refined line. It is beautifully made of thick, polished and brushed stainless steel with clear evidence of the hand constru...
Stainless Steel
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