Richard Himmel Lutece Collection Bombé Settee in Sapphire Blue Faux Fur c. 1970

A rare and deeply characterful sculptural settee by Chicago area designer Richard Himmel. Designed in the 1970s, this settee captures Himmel’s singular approach—where traditional references are softened, exaggerated, and transformed into something at once playful and refined. Generous seat cushions and bolster pillows invite lounging, while the exaggerated proportions and fluid curves give the settee an unmistakable decorative authority. There is an almost surreal softness to Himmel’s forms—furniture as sculpture, but never at the expense of comfort.

The silhouette is beautifully resolved with sheltering scroll-like arms flowing seamlessly into shapely legs, creating an almost hand-drawn line from every angle. Shown fully upholstered in sumptuous super soft sapphire blue faux fur of the highest quality, these Hollywood Regency style sofas have a wonderfully tactile, cocooning presence. Crisp navy piping traces the contours with tailored definition, emphasizing the sculptural profile and lending a couture-like finish. Note - Complimentary professional reupholstery is available with buyer's own fabric COM.

Whether floating in a room or anchoring a chic salon with its sculptural presence, this is a collectible work of American design—luxurious, distinctive, and unmistakably Richard Himmel. Please allow 8 to 12 weeks lead time.

54ʺ W × 31.5ʺ D × 27ʺ H; Seat Height, 17"; Interior Seat Width, 47"; Interior Seat Depth, 23"

Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop -
Pair of Sculptural 1970s Brass Swirl Lamps
Rotating Top Maitland Smith Tessellated Travertine Side Tables with Brass Inlay

This gorgeous Richard Himmel sofa settee was newly professionally restored from top to bottom in sumptuous faux sapphire blue fur with sexy navy blue piping that shows off all of Himmel's whimsical chic curves. Note: 8 to 12 weeks lead time as shown.