Model "416" sofa with ukola wood frame and washable ivory fabric upholstery
Located in Madrid, España
Model "416" sofa with ukola wood frame and washable ivory fabric upholstery - Designer Gregorio Vicente Cortés - c. 1967 - Spain Dimensions: 65 x 130 x 70 cm
Wood
$1,591
Slatted bench 1960's
Located in Diest, BE
Slatted bench 1960's In the style of Gregorio Vicente Cortés
Metal
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Gregorio Vicente Cortes and Luis Onsurbe Rattan Lounge Chairs for Metz and Co
By Metz & Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare pair of black metal lounge chairs with rattan seatings, designed by the Spanish Gregorio Vicente Cortes and Luis Onsurbe. Sold in the Netherlands by the legendary departmen...
Metal
Oak & Leather Chairs by Gregorio Vicente Cortes, Spain circa 1963
Located in Culver City, CA
Spain, 1963 Oak frame with original leather backrest and rush seats. 24"w x 22”d x 24.5”h x 13”seat Ref. CHAIR1337 $ 8,200 pair
Rush, Oak
Gregorio Vicente Cortes Pair of Lounge Chairs Metz & Co 1961
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare pair of light weighted lounge chairs designed by Gregorio Vicente Cortes and Luis Onsurbe and distributed by Metz & Co, Holland 1961.
Metal
Sold
H 26.38 in W 26.38 in D 23.23 in
Authentic Spanish Design Lounge Chair by Gregorio Vicente Cortes & Luis Onsurbe
Located in Staphorst, NL
Delicate lightweight chair Designers: Gregorio Vicente Cortes and Luis Onsurbe Distributer in the Netherlands Metz & Co Amsterdam Wicker backc and seating on a black metal...
Teak Wood Three-Seat Sofa with Light Beige Upholstery, Fine Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Fine teak wood three-seat sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with light beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Fine three-seat sofa balances con...
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
1960s Organic Bench
Located in New York, NY
1960s organic bench. Solid walnut bench with dovetails. Can also be used as a coffee table.
Walnut
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the MP-13 Four-Seat Sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning sofa, designed in 1967, features a gorgeous ...
Chrome
Classic Modernist Slat Bench / Table after George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Slat Bench / Table after George Nelson , A bit more unusual than most with the leg mount separators,, Beautiful warm tones of woods. Quality construction..Great des...
Wood, Walnut
Vintage bench 1960s
Located in Diest, BE
Vintage bench 1960s A design aesthetic inspired by the timeless work of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Chapo.
Wood
$16,369Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 143.71 in D 34.65 in
Heide Rolf Elegant Vintage Wood and Bouclé Sofa for ICF
By ICF Milano 1
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and beautiful 7-seater sofa designed in the 1960s by Heide Rolf for the fine ICF production. The sofa consists of 7 seats in total and a coffee table. The frame is entirely ma...
Bouclé, Wood
$1,450
H 28 in W 99 in D 35 in
Fine Arts Furniture Company White Silk Blend Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
By Fine Arts Furniture Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
Fine Arts Furniture Company White Silk Blend Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa, with Fine Arts Furniture Co. label. 28" H x 88" W x 35" D; seat: 18" H. Provenance: From a 500 Park Avenue...
Silk, Upholstery
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Elegant Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from oak, details in iron, carved elements, newly reupholstered in light fabric. Crafted by...
Iron
Large bench - Italy 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Large bench in solid Zebrano and Zebrano veneer. Very nice cabinet work. Italy around 1950.
Zebra Wood
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 18 in D 36 in
Midcentury Diminutive Slat Bench or Table in the Style of George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury Diminutive Slat Bench or Table in the Style of George Nelson Circa 1960s A midcentury diminutive slat bench or table in the iconic style of George Nelson, circa 1960s. Th...
Metal
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 77 in D 28 in
Mid Century Dutch Modern Solid Large Teak Brutalist Slatted bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Dutch Modern Solid Large teak Brutalist Slatted bench. Nice solid wood Bench great Dutch woodworking. Great for entryway hallway or bedroom. Shows normal wear from use and age. ...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A timeless Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench featuring a sleek, minimalist design with solid walnut construction and beautifully spaced slats. The warm tone and refined craftsmans...
Brass
French Mid Century Bench
Located in palm beach, FL
Wooden bench hand made in France in the 1950s, a minimalist line gives a powerful character to this functional decorative element.
Wood
Italian Bench 1950's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
A bench with a very simple, uncluttered style. As it is a sleek and minimalist piece, it would be perfect for casual use. It is ideal not only as a single piece in an entrance hall o...
Metal
$1,200
H 14.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Made in Yugoslavia, George Nelson Style
By George Nelson
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Elevate your space with this iconic Mid Century Modern slat bench/coffee table. Stamped "Made in Yugoslavia," this piece is a high-quality vintage export from the 1960s, designed in ...
Beech
$2,387
H 33.86 in W 67.72 in D 27.56 in
Vintage sofa from the 60s, Italian manufacture, white bouclé fabric and wood
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sofa from the Sixties, Italian manufacture. The sofa has a simple and light brown teak wood structure, reminiscent of the Danish style. Upholstery in white bouclé fabric. Pizzetti pr...
Fabric, Wood
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$5,570
H 29.93 in W 82.68 in D 72.84 in
Alberto Smania Marango Bed Frame in Burl Wood and Brass, Mid-Century, 1967
By Smania
Located in Conversano, IT
An exceptional example of Italian craftsmanship from the late 1960s, this bed combines refined materials, strong decorative presence, and meticulous artisanal execution. The structur...
Brass
$8,000
H 32.67 in W 86.61 in D 72.83 in
1950s Osvaldo Borsani (Edited by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo) Bed Frame
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking 1950s bed frame by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani, edited by Arredamenti Borsani (Varedo), is a rare and iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Featuring a Califo...
Mahogany
Solid Oak Big Bed by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Solid Oak Big Bed by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: L 160 x W 200. Materials: Solid oak wood. A solid oak bed with turned legs, available in several sizes and made entirely handm...
Oak
$10,700 / item
H 31.11 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Geometric Cube Blocks Sofa in Rich Emerald Green Velvet By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This 3-Seater Sofa combines a solid and contemporary design with inviting upholstery, creating a piece that offers superior comfort and a strong presence in any living room. Ideal fo...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Foam
$1,100 / item
H 30.25 in W 22 in D 19.75 in
Arm Chairs in the style of Tobia Scarpa, Kravet Ivory Boucle, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Arm Chairs in the style of Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy 1970s, Price is for one chair, in total five chairs available. Chairs have been refinished. Seats and backs recovered in Kravet...
Fabric, Wood
$8,525 / item
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Sofa, Boucle, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Seat Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho single sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture ...
Brass
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