Emiel Veranneman Custom Made Bench in Buffalo Leather, 1960s

Emiel Veranneman, bench-sofa, brown buffalo leather and darkened oak, Belgium, 1960s This wonderful custom made piece is designed by Emiel Veranneman for a private client. This func...

Emiel Veranneman for De Coene, 'Osaka' sofa, stained oak, leather, Belgium 1968. The Belgian designer Emiel Veranneman is a specialist in balancing decorative and structural components in furniture, and this sofa is a prime example of that. In 1970, the 'Osaka' sofa was presented in the Belgian pavilion at the World Exhibition in Osaka, Japan. The overall appearance of the sofa is organic and roundish, yet the strict and linear base creates a counterbalanced appearance. The oval-shaped backrest is supported by a wooden frame that diverges on both sides, transitioning into the rear legs. The pronounced geometry of the sofa contributes to the unit's unique sculptural silhouette. The sofa is upholstered in a dark brown leather that beautifully complements the dark tone of the oak. The artistry and novelty of this particular item ensure that it can be placed as a visual statement in one's interior. Emiel Veranneman (1924-2003) had a very important role in the art scene of Belgium. After the Second World War, he began his career in designing furniture. Because of his vision and creativity, his work is often indistinguishable from art. However, throughout his career, he designed pieces without compromising their functionality. De Coene was founded in 1887 in Kortrijk (Belgium) by Jozef de Coene, who was at that time 13 years old. In 1895, his younger brother Adolphe joined the company. In their early years, De Coene was inspired by Henry van de Velde, Art Deco and the Arts & Crafts movement. The company made many custom made furnishings which leads to an expansive growth. After World War One, the brother visited the United States where they became acquainted with laminated wood production, and purchased a wood-stripping machine. They were the first company that made triplex in Belgium which led to the ability to mass produce. In 1954, they received the right to produce Knoll furniture. But although the company produced on a large-scale, they were still world famous for their meticulously detailed, high-quality and Art Deco inspired...

Emiel Veranneman, console table, white lacquered oak, Belgium, 1960s Belgian designer Emiel Veranneman created this console in the 1960s. Four legs are paired together on each short...

Emiel Veranneman for De Coene, set of eight 'Osaka' dining chairs, stained mahogany, nubuck leather, Belgium 1968. The Belgian designer Emiel Veranneman i...

Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 This sofa or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat....

Emiel Veranneman, pair of lounge chairs model 'La chaise', cherry, fabric, Belgium, design 1952 Belgian designer Emiel Veranneman designed this model for the lecture hall of an elec...

Custom 1960s Italian style sofa or bench with handmade brass base upholstered in grey silk velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes, fabrics and...

Custom 1960s Italian style sofa or bench with handmade brass base upholstered in light pink velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors, fabrics an...

Emiel Veranneman (1924-2003). An important and rare chaise longue designed by Emiel Veranneman. The dynamic ebonized wood frame with original black leather upholstery. Exhibited Pala...

Two pieces are available. Custom leather, wood, and chrome bench designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Cassina exclusively for the SLS hotel in Lo...

Stunning blue fiberglass bench designed by Walter Papst for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1960s. Walter Papst was one of the first European designers to use fiberglass to fabricate furniture. The design of the bench is naive, almost simplistic since it is made out of 1 piece of molded fiberglass. But nonetheless, it is a very sophisticated item because it was made with beautiful slanted angles, which gives it a very sculptural and architectural look. The stunning bright blue color makes it pure eye candy. The blue color is the original color and could be described as 'modernist blue' or 'le corbusier blue...

These exceptional aubergine colored sofas from the sixties are made to the very high standard expected of one of Denmark's foremost furniture makers, Mogens Hansen. The design is min...