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Grossman's Grasshopper lamp remains one of the most popular midcentury lighting designs. Here, displayed in the Conran Shop, Marylebone, it is matched with a Piano Alto modular sofa and the Prism chandelier designed by Nathalie Dewez.
Grossman's Grasshopper lamp remains one of the most popular midcentury lighting designs. Here, displayed in the Conran Shop, Marylebone, it is matched with a Piano Alto modular sofa and the Prism chandelier designed by Nathalie Dewez.
In the living room, there's a black leather Le Corbusier lounge and a Minotti sofa set.
In the living room, there's a black leather Le Corbusier lounge and a Minotti sofa set.
In the open living-dining area, a sofa by Antonio Citterio joins a Metropolitan chair and ottoman, all from B&B Italia. A Big Bang fixture from Foscarini hangs above the dining room table, designed by Feldman and surrounded by chairs from Ligne Roset.
In the open living-dining area, a sofa by Antonio Citterio joins a Metropolitan chair and ottoman, all from B&B Italia. A Big Bang fixture from Foscarini hangs above the dining room table, designed by Feldman and surrounded by chairs from Ligne Roset.
Gayfer turned the home's greatest weakness, its compact size, into an advantage by encouraging interaction. Ledges, benches, and built-ins were placed tactically to promote conversation. The Errol sofa is by Jardan.
Gayfer turned the home's greatest weakness, its compact size, into an advantage by encouraging interaction. Ledges, benches, and built-ins were placed tactically to promote conversation. The Errol sofa is by Jardan.
“We sleep in a Murphy bed, but we never close it; it’s like living in a loft.”—Sandy Chilewich, resident
“We sleep in a Murphy bed, but we never close it; it’s like living in a loft.”—Sandy Chilewich, resident
Up with Upholstery

Natural fabrics are best, and I also prefer neutral fabrics on sofas. This purchase will stick around for years, and the last thing you want is to be saddled with a pink floral sofa to work around.

Hi-Bridge 97.5-inch sofa by Ferruccio Laviani for Molteni & C, $11,294.
Up with Upholstery Natural fabrics are best, and I also prefer neutral fabrics on sofas. This purchase will stick around for years, and the last thing you want is to be saddled with a pink floral sofa to work around. Hi-Bridge 97.5-inch sofa by Ferruccio Laviani for Molteni & C, $11,294.
Going Vintage

The shape is what really matters here. The fabric, in 99 percent of cases, will be changed, and the insides will be replaced with fresh down and foam. If the shape is good, a little work and the sofa is like new.

Narrow Arm sofa by Calvin Klein Curator Collection, $4,400.
Going Vintage The shape is what really matters here. The fabric, in 99 percent of cases, will be changed, and the insides will be replaced with fresh down and foam. If the shape is good, a little work and the sofa is like new. Narrow Arm sofa by Calvin Klein Curator Collection, $4,400.
Elsewhere in San Francisco, an IKEA sofa is paired with an EQ3 coffee table. The lounge chair is by Eric Trine.
Elsewhere in San Francisco, an IKEA sofa is paired with an EQ3 coffee table. The lounge chair is by Eric Trine.
The lounge, with maple flooring from an old school in nearby Aberdeen, has a Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
The lounge, with maple flooring from an old school in nearby Aberdeen, has a Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
2006

Carlo Colombo designs the rectilinear Shanghai sofa system.
2006 Carlo Colombo designs the rectilinear Shanghai sofa system.
Lucy Kurrein, a relative newcomer who collaborates frequently with Matthew Hilton, contributed to the collection Tepee, a sofa inspired by the flexible form of a hammock.
Lucy Kurrein, a relative newcomer who collaborates frequently with Matthew Hilton, contributed to the collection Tepee, a sofa inspired by the flexible form of a hammock.
The color motif extends through Dirand's living room. The paint's suede effect catches the light and adds texture.
The color motif extends through Dirand's living room. The paint's suede effect catches the light and adds texture.
Cini Boeri, Strips sofa, 1972.
Cini Boeri, Strips sofa, 1972.
The cozy den contains an A. Rudin sectional sofa upholstered in fabric from Lee Jofa.
The cozy den contains an A. Rudin sectional sofa upholstered in fabric from Lee Jofa.
The original leather sofa introduces an additional texture to the living room, and loud wallpaper brings a splash of visual interest. JAC also incorporated a new loft railing and ladder to climb to the next level.
The original leather sofa introduces an additional texture to the living room, and loud wallpaper brings a splash of visual interest. JAC also incorporated a new loft railing and ladder to climb to the next level.
The living room features a sofa by Dellarobbia.
The living room features a sofa by Dellarobbia.