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Poltrone Vintage Anni 50
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone con imbottitura a molle ed espanso e rivestimento in tessuto e frangia.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric

Poltrone Vintage Anni 50
Poltrone Vintage Anni 50
H 32.68 in W 36.42 in D 36.23 in
Pair of armchairs from the 1950s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di Poltrone anni '50 con struttura in tondino di ferro verniciato nero e piedi in ottone. Il
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Pair of armchairs from the 1950s
Pair of armchairs from the 1950s
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Pair of upholstered armchairs 1970
Located in Premariacco, IT
Coppia di poltrone anni '70 in stoffa con piedini in plastica marrone. Elementi d'arredo italiani
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Vintage Pair of upholstered armchairs 1970
Pair of upholstered armchairs 1970
H 33.86 in W 35.83 in D 34.65 in
Argentine 50s Red Armchairs
By Argentina
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone con imbottitura a molle e rivestimento in skai, legno di faggio tinto.
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Beech

Vintage Argentine 50s Red Armchairs
Argentine 50s Red Armchairs
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Armchairs, Italian Production
Located in Firenze, IT
Coppia di poltrone, Produzione Italiana Coppia di poltrone di produzione italiana, rivestite in
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Pair of Armchairs, Italian Production
Pair of Armchairs, Italian Production
H 27.17 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Pair of armchairs from the 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
Poltrone scandinave vintage in legno e tessuto chiaro. Caratterizzate da una struttura in legno che
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Pair of armchairs from the 1940s
Pair of armchairs from the 1940s
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 27.17 in
2 Poltrone Di Ispirazione Bauhaus
By Bauhaus
Located in Felino, IT
2 Poltrone di ispirazione Bauhaus, anni 90. Produzione Alivar. Struttura in acciaio cromato, sedile
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Steel

Vintage 2 Poltrone Di Ispirazione Bauhaus
2 Poltrone Di Ispirazione Bauhaus
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
COPPIA di poltrone vintage DANESI
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
FAVOLOSA COPPIA DI POLTRONE vintage DANESI anni 1950/1960. Queste due poltrone, dal design
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Wood, Teak

COPPIA di poltrone Vintage DANESI
COPPIA di poltrone vintage DANESI
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Armchairs designed by Carl Edward Matthes
By Carl Edward Matthes
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di poltrone nordiche con tessuto bianco disegnate da Carl Edward Matthes negli anni ‘50
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Armchairs designed by Carl Edward Matthes
Armchairs designed by Carl Edward Matthes
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 26.38 in
Pair of original armchairs from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di poltrone vintage originali degli anni ‘60. Originali sedute di produzione scandinava che
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of original armchairs from the 1960s
Pair of original armchairs from the 1960s
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Pair of 1950s recliners
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone anni '50 reclinabili con rivestimento in tessuto e piedini in ottone. Le
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s recliners
Pair of 1950s recliners
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in
Poltrone in velluto marrone anni '70
Located in Quarrata, IT
Coppia di poltrone, rifoderata in velluto marrone, con dettagli struttura in metallo.
Category

1970s Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Metal

Poltrone in velluto marrone anni '70
Poltrone in velluto marrone anni '70
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Pair of chenille armchairs, 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Coppia di poltrone anni '70 rivestite in ciniglia marrone originale d'epoca, molto comode e
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Pair of chenille armchairs, 1970s
Pair of chenille armchairs, 1970s
H 29.93 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Pair of armchairs from the 1950s-60s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone anni '50 di manifattura italiana. Struttura braccioli in legno tinto e
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of armchairs from the 1950s-60s
Pair of armchairs from the 1950s-60s
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50
By Rochester
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50 prodotte da una piccola realtà italiana la Rochester di
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Iron

Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50
Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50
H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
Due Poltrone '65 Slipper' Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone anni '70 con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto grigio appena
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Metal

Due Poltrone '65 Slipper' Florence Knoll
Due Poltrone '65 Slipper' Florence Knoll
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in
Pair of armchairs, replica WASSILY, 1970
Located in Manzano, IT
Coppia di poltrone, replica WASSILY, 1970 Note anche come MODELLO B3- di Marcel Breur per
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1970s Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Animal Skin

Pair of armchairs, replica WASSILY, 1970
Pair of armchairs, replica WASSILY, 1970
H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Vintage velvet armchairs 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Rare poltroncine vintage anni 60 con struttura in metallo verniciato. Le poltrone richiamano lo
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage velvet armchairs 1960s
Vintage velvet armchairs 1960s
H 72 in W 56 in D 80 in
Pair of Antique Pink 50s Armchairs
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone con imbottitura a molle, rivestimento in tessuto, base in legno. Una coppia di
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Pink 50s Armchairs
Pair of Antique Pink 50s Armchairs
H 32.09 in W 22.05 in D 28.75 in
Coppia Poltrone Anni 60 in tessuto rosso
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone con imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in tessuto e base in alluminio
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

Coppia Poltrone Anni 60 in tessuto rosso
Coppia Poltrone Anni 60 in tessuto rosso
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 35.63 in
Pair of armchairs, Italian manufacture. C1950s
Located in Baranzate, IT
Coppia di poltrone con piedini in legno e rivestimento in tessuto originale dell'epoca. Manifattura
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Four modular armchairs made of fabric and plywood
Located in Premariacco, IT
Quattro ampie e comode poltrone di produzione italiana anni '70 circa, con struttura in compensato
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Coppia di poltrone reclinabili, Silvio Cavatorta, 1950
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone reclinabili di Silvio Cavatorta, Italia, anni '50. Le poltrone hanno una
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Three modular fabric armchairs from the 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Set di 3 poltrone modulari anni '70 in stoffa con piedini bassi in acciaio. Perfette per sale
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric

Three modular fabric armchairs from the 1970s
Three modular fabric armchairs from the 1970s
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Coppia di poltrone anni '70, Mobiltecnica, Torino
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
parte posteriore delle poltrone. Le poltroncine hanno una struttura in ferro e rivestimento in sky
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Iron

Pair of armchairs space age fabric 60s'
Located in Arezzo, IT
Coppia di poltrone con struttura in legno verniciato nero, grande imbottitura ricoperta da tessuto
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1960s Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of armchairs space age fabric 60s'
Pair of armchairs space age fabric 60s'
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Vintage 50s Top Armchairs -Design-
Located in Foggia, FG
Coppia Poltrone Top Vintage anni '50 -Design- Anno: 1950 circa Condizioni: Eccellenti
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1950s Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Vintage 50s Top Armchairs -Design-
Pair of Vintage 50s Top Armchairs -Design-
No Reserve
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
set di 2 Poltrone Lounge Platner Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Milano, MI
cotone beige. Le Poltrone sono in Condizioni pari al Nuovo.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Iron

set di 2 Poltrone Lounge Platner Knoll
set di 2 Poltrone Lounge Platner Knoll
H 30.32 in W 37.41 in D 25.6 in
Coppia poltrone vintage con schienale double face
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bellissima coppia di poltrone vintage double face risalenti all' anno 1940. La particolarità di
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Wood

Coppia di poltrone Decò complete di pouf
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Questa coppia di poltrone Decò complete di due pouf risalgono all' anno 1940. Realizzate in legno
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1930s Italian Art Deco Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Bentwood

Coppia di poltrone Decò complete di pouf
Coppia di poltrone Decò complete di pouf
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Tito Agnoli Poppy Sofa for Poltrone Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Poppy model three seater couch by Tito Agnoli for Poltronova Frau. Fully professional regenerated by Poltronova Frau. Poppy it’s one of the most comfortable sofa.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Poppy Sofa for Poltrone Frau
Tito Agnoli Poppy Sofa for Poltrone Frau
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 43.31 in
Pair of 1950s armchairs in orange velvet
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone, imbottitura a molle e cuscino in piuma, rivestimento in velluto, originale del
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Velvet

Pair of 1950s armchairs in orange velvet
Pair of 1950s armchairs in orange velvet
H 38.59 in W 32.88 in D 33.47 in
Coppia di Poltrone Anni 60 marroni in pelle
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone con struttura in legno di faggio tinto, seduta e schienale in pelle telata
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Leather, Beech

Coppia di Poltrone Anni 60 marroni in pelle
Coppia di Poltrone Anni 60 marroni in pelle
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Pair of 1960s iron and fabric armchairs
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone anni '60 con struttura in tubolare di ferro quadrato e rivestimento in tessuto
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1960s iron and fabric armchairs
Pair of 1960s iron and fabric armchairs
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in velluto turchese
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante coppia di poltrone, legno di faggio, puntali in ottone, imbottitura in espanso
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Velvet

Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in velluto turchese
Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in velluto turchese
H 32.29 in W 24.22 in D 26.58 in
Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in similpelle verde
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone. legno di faggio, imbottitura a molle, rivestimento in skai. Buone condizioni
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Beech

Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in similpelle verde
Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in similpelle verde
H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 33.47 in
Coppia di poltrone mod. Wingback Artek, Finlandia, 1970
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rivoli, IT
Questa coppia di poltrone modello 401 è stata disegnata da Alvar Aalto per Artek, Finlandia, 1933
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1970s Finnish Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Birch

COUPLE of vintage BONACINA-style BAMBU armchairs
By Bonacina
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bellissima COPPIA di poltrone vintage in BAMBU', anno 1960 del secolo scorso. Dal design stile
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Bamboo

Il Poltrone 175 Series by Ammannati & Vitelli, 1973
By Comfort, Italy, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Il Poltrone lounge chair as part of the i Potoni 175 series designed by T. Ammannati and G.P
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Metal

SET bamboo and wicker sofa and armchairs
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Questo set composto da un divano e due poltrone in bambù e vimini risale al 1970. E' un bell
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

SET bamboo and wicker sofa and armchairs
SET bamboo and wicker sofa and armchairs
H 30.71 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
Set of 2 Abstraction Design Armchairs, 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Coppia di poltrone anni ’60 con imbottitura ad espanso e rivestimento in vinilpelle bicolore
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 2 Abstraction Design Armchairs, 1960s
Set of 2 Abstraction Design Armchairs, 1960s
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 28.35 in
Poltrone e Pouff Soriana produzione Cassina, Mario Bellinj
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pescia, IT
Le poltrone Soriana sono un'icona del design italiano degli anni 70. Prodotte da Cassina e
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1970s Italian Space Age Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Metal

Poltrone "Break 401" di Mario Bellini per Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Conversano, IT
: Poltrone "Break 401" di Mario Bellini per Cassina Designer: Mario Bellini Anno di Progettazione: Anni '70
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1970s Italian Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Steel

Pair of Maralunga Easy Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Badia Polesine, RO
Coppia di poltrone Maralunga di Vico Magistretti per Cassina Epoca: anni ‘70 Dimensioni: 99x95x100
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1970s Italian Other Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric

Coppia di poltrone scandinave con braccioli anni '60
Located in Brescia, IT
Poltroncine retrò in legno, ottone e tessuto. Caratterizzate da gambe e braccioli in legno e finemente rifiniti con eleganti puntali in ottone, queste poltroncine incarnano lo stile ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti 2 Armchairs 1950 ISA Bergamo 1 edition
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Lucca, IT
Gio Ponti Coppia di Poltrone Mid-Century Modern ISA Bergamo Italia 1950 . Tessuto in Cintsz
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Brass

Wood and fabric armchairs, 1940s, set of 2
Located in Quarrata, IT
Coppia di poltrone struttura in legno con schienale e seduta a molle, anni '40. Nuovamente
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1940s Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wood and fabric armchairs, 1940s, set of 2
Wood and fabric armchairs, 1940s, set of 2
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Coppia di Poltrone attribuite ad Augusto Bozzi, Anni '50
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Baranzate, IT
Due poltrone attribuite ad Augusti Bozzi con struttura in metallo verniciato nero e seduta in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Metal

Pair of Houndstooth Armchairs 1950s-1960s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone con imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in tessuto e base in metallo smaltato
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Houndstooth Armchairs 1950s-1960s
Pair of Houndstooth Armchairs 1950s-1960s
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 29.14 in
Coppia Di Poltrone Modello Carimate Di Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Il nome della serie è dovuto alla destinazione originaria della sedia, disegnata per la Club House del Golf Club di Carimate, Como. La sedia prende ispirazione in parte dalla tradizi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Leather, Beech

1960s armchairs with wooden arms, restored, white
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone con imbottitura in espanso, con rivestimento in tessuto e in legno di teak
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of 50s-60s Red and White Armchairs
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone con l'imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in tessuto e le gambe in metallo con
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 50s-60s Red and White Armchairs
Pair of 50s-60s Red and White Armchairs
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Federico Munari Sofa’ con coppia poltrone 1950 Top Design
Located in Foggia, FG
Federico Munari Sofa’ con coppia di poltrone autentiche anni ‘50 Produzione Italiana Buono stato
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1950s Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Louis Philippe style upholstered armchairs from the 1980s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Coppia di poltrone imbottite in stile Luigi Filippo con struttura in noce e tessuto floreale
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1980s Italian Louis Philippe Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Gio Ponti per Reguitti, Poltrone Ninfea con tavolino, 1958
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Baranzate, IT
Due poltrone pieghevoli Ninfea con tavolino. Legno tinto all'anilina, ottone e canna d'India
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Brass

Pair of Armchairs based on a design by Tito Agnoli, 1957
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milan, IT
poltrone usando la medesima vinilpelle lucida presente in origine.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Wood

Pair of chenille armchairs, style Adriano Piazzesi 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Coppia di poltrone in ciniglia, stile Adriano Piazzesi 1970 Piedi in legno, dettaglio cinghie e
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1970s Italian Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Chenille

Two 'Carmina' Carlo Santi Armchairs for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone vintage con struttura in legno di frassino e tessuto originale a quadri nei toni
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Set of 2 "Okay" Armchairs, A. Piazzesi, Italy, 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Coppia di poltrone modello Okay in velluto color caffè ed acciaio. Le poltrone progettate dal
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Steel

pair of 60s design paolo buffa vintage armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in taranto, IT
Splendida coppia di poltrone originali italiane degli anni 50, disegnate da paolo buffa, realizzate
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrone Vintage

Materials

Hardwood

pair of 60s design paolo buffa vintage armchairs
pair of 60s design paolo buffa vintage armchairs
H 28.75 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
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Poltrone Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal poltrone vintage for your home. A poltrone vintage — often made from fabric, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer poltrone vintage, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right poltrone vintage, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made poltrone vintage over the years, but those crafted by Comfort, Italy, Tittina Ammannati & Vitelli Giampiero and Aldo Morbelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Poltrone Vintage?

The average selling price for a poltrone vintage at 1stDibs is $3,450, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $12,001 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.