Oscar Niemeyer Alta chair & ottoman Mobilier International
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Padova, IT
Oscar Niemeyer Alta chair for Mobilier International, France. 1970s.
Stainless Steel
Oscar Niemeyer Alta chair & ottoman Mobilier International
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Padova, IT
Oscar Niemeyer Alta chair for Mobilier International, France. 1970s.
Stainless Steel
$3,320Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Vela Alta Chairs
By Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of organic shaped, cream leather lounge chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. A classic design by Offredi. Who began working with the Saporiti brothers in the late 1960s. The...
Steel, Chrome
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Chairs for Mobilier International, Black, 1971, Set of 2
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” easy chairs for Mobilier International, black leather and steel, France, 1971, set of two The “Alta” easy chair, created by Oscar Niemeyer in 1971 in collabora...
Leather
Cantu Alta Dining Chair, Solid Wood Leather, in the style of Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of eight Cantu Alta dining chairs attributed to Sérgio Rodrigues, in the manner of his 1960s designs produced by Oca, tall back dining chairs in solid rosewood and veneers with l...
Leather, Wood
$2,117 / item
Bruta Alta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruta Alta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 74 x D 87 x H 102 cm Materials: Metallic paint, Natural leather.
Metal
$23,549 / set
Oscar Niemeyer ‘Alta’ Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Designed by the legendary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer in collaboration with his daughter Anna Maria in 1971, the Alta's iconic silhouette requires no introduction for any desi...
Metal
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Easy Chair for Mobilier International, 1971
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” easy chair for Mobilier International, cognac leather and steel, France, 1971.
Leather
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Easy Chair for Mobilier International, Black Leather
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” easy chair for Mobilier International, black leather and steel, France, 1971.
Leather
$3,748Sale Price / set|20% Off
Saporiti Italia Giovanni Offredi Vela Alta Lounge Chair + Ottoman 70s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Basel, BS
The cushions feature incredible designer textile, the interior padding remains in excellent condition, and the textile is very clean with all seams intact. The Vela Alta is a comfort...
Upholstery
Black Leather Lounge chair and Ottoman Model 'Alta' by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Black Leather Lounge chair and Ottoman Model 'Alta' by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International - 1970s
Metal
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Easy Chairs for Mobilier International, 1971, Set of 2
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” easy chairs for Mobilier International, cognac leather and steel, France, 1971, set of two The “Alta” easy chair, created by Oscar Niemeyer in 1971 in collabor...
Leather
Vela Alta Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
An iconic Vela Alta lounge chair with matching ottoman, designed in the 1970s by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti.
Metal
$8,250Sale Price|25% Off
Sérgio Rodrigues 'Stella Alta' Jacaranda Wood Lounge Chair Brazil 1965 Oca
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Curitiba, PR
Created in 1956, this was the first upholstered armchair produced by Taba, a furniture factory founded by Sergio Rodrigues. The restoration process only needed refinishing, which ...
Hardwood
$3,330 / item
“Vela Alta”elements - limited edition (5 available)
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Sculptural comfort meets collectible design. The Vela Alta Elements are a rare offering — just five pieces available — each upholstered in an original, signed design fabric.
Steel
1970s Alta Lounge Chair Attributed to Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier Intl of France
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present this 'Alta' lounge chair, featuring a curved brushed stainless steel frame, and a generous seat pad that is upholstered in a black fabric.
Steel
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Lounge Set for Mobilier International, 1971
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” lounge set for Mobilier International, black leather and steel, France, 1971 The "Alta" lounge chair, designed by Oscar Niemeyer in 1971 in collaboration with ...
Leather
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Lounge Set for Mobilier International, 1971
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The "Alta" lounge chair, designed by Oscar Niemeyer in 1971 in collaboration with his daughter Anna Maria, embodies the essence of Brazilian modernist design.
Leather
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Lounge Set for Mobilier International, 1971, Set of 2
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The "Alta" lounge chair, designed by Oscar Niemeyer in 1971 in collaboration with his daughter Anna Maria, embodies the essence of Brazilian modernist design.
Leather
Vintage Vela Alta set in original leather by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti.
By Saporiti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Nice vintage pair of organic shaped Vela Alta lounge chairs in leather. Signed! Designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italy.
Leather
Large Italian Modern 'Vela Alta' Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian Modernist Vela Alta ("Tall Sail") lounge chair designed in the 1970s by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti.
Metal, Chrome
Oscar Niemeyer, Single armchair "Alta", France, 1974
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Barcelona, ES
The first piece designed by the team was “the Alta easy chair” and its footrest, but the most famous piece designed by Oscar and Ana is the “Rio Chaise Longue” probably one of the mo...
Steel
Alta Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Amazing, comfortable and exquisite vintage Alta chair with ottoman by reputed, modernist Brazilian designer Oscar Niemeyer.
Leather, Wood
Vela Alta Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vela Alta chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Leather is in a wonderful condition showing great patina.
Leather
Unavailable
H 75.99 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Mario Ceroli, Chair 'Sedia Alta', Mid-Century Modern, Signed, Mobili nella Valle
By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Mario Ceroli Chair mod. Sedia Alta, Manufactured by Poltronova, Italy, 1972 Russian pine wood structure.
Wood
Sedia Alta Chiavarina Attribuita a Gio Ponti Italia 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lucca, IT
Sedia alta Modello Chiavarina attribuita a Gio Ponti Italia 1950 .Tessuto originale con fiori . Faggio laccato nero .
Beech
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 39.38 in D 38.59 in
Giovanni Offredi Italian Cognac Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Firenze, IT
This 'Vela Alta' lounge chair complete with footstool was designed by Giovanni Offredi in the 1970s and produced in Italy by Saporiti.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 75.25 in W 23.25 in D 19.5 in
Sedia Alta Chair in Fir Wood by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian Sedia Alta chair designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova in 1972.
Wood
Alta Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer, White Leather
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Iconic lounge chair and ottoman designed by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International in the 1970s. Steel structure, bakelite knobs, white leather.
Steel
Sold
H 75.25 in W 23.25 in D 19.5 in
Sedia Alta Fir Wood Chair by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian Sedia Alta chair designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova in 1972.
Wood
Sold
H 39.77 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Dining Table with Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern set of dining table with chairs by Brazilian Designer Sergio Rodrigues, 1950's This set comprises 1 (one) "Redig" dining table and 12 (twelve) "Cantu Alta" chairs.
Fabric, Hardwood
Mario Ceroli, Chair 'Sedia Alta', 1972
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Mid Century Italian Mario Ceroli Chair, 'Sedia Alta,' from 1972, is a unique collector's item crafted from pure pinewood.
Pine
Oscar Niemeyer White "Alta" Lounge Chair
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
White "Alta" lounge chair designed by Oscar Niemeyer. White leather upholstery and steel.
Steel
Alta Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Culver City, CA
The Alta lounge chair and ottoman showcase Niemeyer's signature—simple, modern curves.
Metal
Oscar Niemeyer Chair and Ottoman Model Alta, circa 1970
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Oscar Niemeyer chair and ottoman Model Alta, circa 1970.
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Pair of Vela Alta Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Milan, IT
This pair of 'Vela Alta' lounge chairs was designed by Giovanni Offredi in the 1970s and produced in Italy by Saporiti.
Steel
Mid-Century Lounge Chair Model 'Alta' by Oscar Niemeyer, 1970s
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century black leather lounge chair and ottoman model 'Alta' by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International - 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 40.56 in
"Alta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 'Alta' by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International - New Upholstery
Steel
Sold
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 'Alta' by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 'Alta' by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International, 1970s Dimensions D: 105 -75 cm (41.34-29.53") H: 79 - 48 cm (31.10-18.90") W:...
Fabric
Sold
H 39.77 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Cantu Alta "Tall Chairs" by Sergio Rodrigues, 1950s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Cantu Alta "tall chairs" by Brazilian Designer Sergio Rodrigues, 1950s (Set of 12) This set is a fine sample of renowned designer and architect Sergio Rodrigues' ...
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 31 in W 31 in D 45 in
'Alta' Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier Intl, 1970s, Signed
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 'Alta' fireside lounge chair and ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International (France) features thick curved steel frames with tufted black leather cushions.
Stainless Steel
Fratina Chair by Mario Ceroli for Mobile Della Valle
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mario Ceroli showed this creation for the time during the theathe show "Richard III", created by Luca Ronconi in which the artist and designer engaged and supervised with accurate de...
Wood
Sold
H 29 in W 98 in D 40 in
Midcentury Lane Altavista Alta Vista Dining Set Table and Six Matching Chairs
By Lane Furniture
Located in West Hartford, CT
This beautiful American walnut dining set includes a large dining table with six matching chairs (two arm and four side). Uniquely shaped seat backs, vintage fabric, and two removabl...
Fabric, Walnut
Romeo Sozzi x Promemoria "Aziza Alta" Armchairs, 2
By Promemoria
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Romeo Sozzi for Promemoria "Aziza Alta" Arm Chairs, each upholstered in beige on circular wood base with four block feet, "Promemoria" label to bases. 36.5" H x 29" W x 25" ...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 37.01 in W 38.59 in D 39.38 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti "Vela Alta" Archair with Ottoman, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Naples, IT
This 'Vela Alta' lounge chair complete with footrest was designed by Giovanni Offredi in the 1970s and produced in Italy by Saporiti.
Metal
Space Armchairs FD133, Finn Juhl 1954
By Finn Juhl
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Scopri l'eleganza senza tempo delle Poltrone Space Chair FD133, progettate da Finn Juhl nel 1954. Queste poltrone iconiche, rivestite in tessuto rosso, rappresentano un perfetto esem...
Fabric, Wood
Black Ribbon Chair by Franca Stagi for Bernini, 1961
By Bernini, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Antwerp, BE
A great alternative for the Alta lounge chair by Oscar Niemayer.
Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
Oscar Niemeyer Pair of Armchairs Model “on”, for SESC Hotel, Brazil, 1990
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Barcelona, ES
The first piece designed by the team was “the Alta easy chair” and its footrest, but the most famous piece designed by Oscar and Ana is the “Rio Chaise Longue” probably one of the mo...
Wood
Oscar Niemeyer "Alta" Chair & Ottoman
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Padova, IT
Oascar Niemeyer Alta chair & ottoman in black leather for Mobilier International, France.
Steel
Oscar Niemeyer Alta chair & ottoman Mobilier International
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Padova, IT
Oscar Niemeyer Alta chair for Mobilier International, France. 1970s.
Stainless Steel
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