"Arca" Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1974
By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Introducing an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1970s: the "Arca" chair designed by Gigi
Rattan, Ash
Arca chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 1974
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Milano, IT
Arca Chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 1974 The Arca chair, designed by Gigi
Rattan, Ash
$881
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 70s
By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lucija, SI
Folding Chair, model Arca, design by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig was made in Italy in '70s (exactly
Cane, Ash, Beech
$10,000
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
‘Arca’ Folding Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for crassevig, 1974 Italy
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
folding chairs in solid ash. Chromed folding mechanism. Cane in good condition. Arca by Gigi
Rattan, Wood
$564 / item
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
4 Folding Chairs Arca by Gigi Sabadin Created in 1974 for Crassevig
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 folding chairs in solid ash. Chromed folding mechanism. Cane in good condition. Arca by Gigi
Chrome
$2,378 / item
H 46.07 in W 29.93 in D 37.41 in
21st Century Modern High Backrest Wooden Rocking Base Arca Made in Italy
By Orlandini Design
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Coming from Studio Orlandini’s inspiration, Arca defines a new concept of armchairs and chairs for
Steel
$2,210 / item
H 43.71 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
21st Century Red High Backrest Wooden Sled Base Arca Made in Italy
By Orlandini Design
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Coming from Studio Orlandini’s inspiration, Arca defines a new concept of armchairs and chairs for
Wood
$7,049 / set
H 37.01 in W 33.47 in D 78.75 in
Gigi Sabadin Set of Two Andromeda Single Beds in Oak by Stilwood 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin, Stilwood
Located in Cascina, Pisa
. Among his furniture that has become a symbol of vintage design: the Fiona chair, the Arca chair, the
Oak
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 1.97 in D 19.3 in
Gigi Sabadin Crassevig Arca Folding Chair in Black Wood and Natural Rattan, 1974
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Paris, FR
Arca chair design by Gigi Sabadin in 1974. Crassevig edition. Folding chair. Structure in
Rattan, Ash
Folding Chair 'Arca' by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Berlin, DE
Folding chair 'Arca.' Design by Gigi Sabadin (1974). Manufactured by Crassevig, Italy. Bent
Ash, Cane
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
4 Folding Chairs "Arca" Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig Editions. 1970
By Gigi Sabadin, Luigi Crassevig
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
1974 suite of 4 folding chairs "Arca" Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig Editions. Ash.
Ash
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Original Italian folding chair in ash solid wood and curved seat in Vienna straw, chrome hinges
Cane, Ash
Set of 6 Arca chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Athens, Attiki
Rare, burgundy, folding Arca chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, italy 1974. The Arca
Straw, Rattan, Wood, Bentwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Italian Mid-Century Straw and Wooden Arca Chairs by Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s
By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Straw and wooden Arca chairs by Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s Set of 8 Arca
Metal
Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Debrecen, HU
"Crassevig" brand stamp. In 1979, the Arca chair was nominated for the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award
Straw, Wood
Set of 4 Blonde Circle Back and Leather Seat Chairs
By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designs, such as the “Arca” chair for Crassevig, which received honorable mention at the 1979 Compasso
Leather, Wood, Plywood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Italian Arca folding chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig in the 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Arca folding chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig in the 1970s Arca folding chair with
Straw, Wood
Arca for Crassevig by Gigi Sabadin, 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Budapest, HU
Design, colour, and flexibility are three essential elements that elevate Crassevig's tradition to a new level, creating a world of innovative seating solutions, sophisticated techni...
Cane, Ash
Sold
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 55.12 in
"Arca" leather lounge chair designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
"Arca" leather lounge chair designed by Paolo Piva, manufactured by B&B Italia in 1980. Reclining
Metal
Yngve Ekstrom, Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Yngve Ekstrom "Arca" arm chairs. Wonderful form. Priced for the pair. ***Contact
$2,742 / item
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 5.12 in
Magnificent Gamma Lamp Model Designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sergio Mazza, the renowned Italian designer, is the creative talent behind the impressive Gamma design. With an outstanding career in lighting design, Mazza has earned a prominent pl...
Glass, Art Glass
Accademia Tavolo Picoli by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Cini Boeri, Artemide
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a small-scale version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minimalist ...
Iron
Set of 4 Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970’s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This collection comprises four Italian Cobra chairs, meticulously designed by Giotto Stoppino during the 1970s. Notable for their cantilevered design, these chairs showcase gracefull...
Leather
$1,762 / item
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Accademia Medium Wall Lamp by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia medium wall lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a lamp version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minima...
Iron
Loop Dining Chair by India Mahdavi
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Milan, IT
This continuous thread, which acts as the Loop’s structure, coils itself up to form the chair’s articulation, leaving two loops bent in its wake. The seductive curls that characteriz...
Wood
Accademia Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a floor lamp version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minimalist a...
Iron
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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.
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