Franz Sartori Furniture
Although Franz Sartori was best known as a sculptor, he was also a talented furniture designer who produced low-slung, streamlined lounge chairs, sofas and other mid-century modern pieces.
Sartori was born Teodoro Antonio Franz Sartori in Milan in 1927. His most fruitful period of designing furniture came in the 1960s and ’70s. During that time, Sartori collaborated with Italian manufacturer Flexform on armchairs, living room sets, sofas and lounge chairs featuring plump cushions, geometric silhouettes and undulating legs. Sartori’s seating was extremely comfortable and came upholstered in fine leather, soft velvet or luxurious bouclé. Additionally, he worked with furniture company Cristal Arte on wall mirrors made of glass, lacquer and crystal arranged in layers of concentric circles.
Throughout his design career, Sartori participated in numerous exhibitions and received several awards, including first prize for design at the International Competition Fiera di Trieste, the Papal Lateran Gold Cross at the Vatican in 1968, the Europremio of Honor for Design in 1970 and La Madonnina International Award in Milan in 1973.
Today, Sartori’s artworks and furniture pieces are found in public and private collections around the world.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Franz T. Sartori seating, mirrors and other furniture.
1860s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Franz Sartori Furniture
Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1960s Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Mirror, Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Franz Sartori Furniture
Art Glass, Mirror
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Velvet
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Glass, Mirror
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franz Sartori Furniture
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary Franz Sartori Furniture
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Glass, Mirror
1970s American Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Onyx, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Metal
1990s Italian Post-Modern Franz Sartori Furniture
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Franz Sartori Furniture
Leather, Faux Leather
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franz Sartori Furniture
Crystal, Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Mirror
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Mirror
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Velvet
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franz Sartori Furniture
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Bouclé, Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Bouclé
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franz Sartori Furniture
Aluminum