$1,952 / set
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 22.45 in
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series
Leather
$2,071 / set
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 22.45 in
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series
Leather
$1,562Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 22.45 in
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series
Leather
$2,130Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 22.45 in
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 10
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 10 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series
Leather
$900 / item
H 34.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
2005 Paolo Piva for B&B ltalia Arcadia Dining Side Chair in Tan Leather
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Arcadia armless dining chairs, initially designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in
Steel, Chrome
$1,200 / item
H 44.25 in W 18.25 in D 21.75 in
2005 Paolo Piva for B&B ltalia Arcadia High Back Dining Side Chair in Leather
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Arcadia armless high back dining chairs, initially designed by Paolo Piva for B&B
Steel, Chrome
$1,200
H 34.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
1990s Arcadia Dining Side Chair by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in Ivory Leather
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an ‘Arcadia’ armless dining chair, initially designed by Paolo Piva for B & B Italia in
Steel, Chrome
$3,550 / set
H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 21.26 in
B&B Italia Model Arcadia Dining Leather Chair Paolo Piva Set of 4
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Paolo Piva designed this dining chairs for B&B Italia. Model Arcadia in heavenblue leather colour
Metal, Chrome
$1,704Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Vintage leather dining chairs by Durlet, 1980s
By Durlet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
by Paolo Piva. Good condition with normal age related wear. 1980s - Belgium Dimensions: Height
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in
6 Arcella Chairs from Arcadia Series by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, Italy 1980s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Piva (1950-2017) was a prolific designer with numerous awards and commissions throughout his career
Steel
Armchair “Arcadia” by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchair in the rare version with curved backrest designed by Paolo Piva. The seat cover is
Metal
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Chair Paolo Piva Leather Arcadia B&B Italia Tubular Armchair Arcosa Seating
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT
Armchair Arcadia by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, blackened tubular steel frame covered with blue
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 44.1 in W 18.12 in D 21.26 in
B&B Italia Arcadia Tallback Dining Chairs by Paolo Piva, circa 1980s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia C1980s, upholstered in black leather
Leather
Arcadia Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Greding, DE
Arcadia chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the 1980s. The chairs have a round backrest
Metal
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series
Leather
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series
Leather
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series
Leather
Sold
H 43.71 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
B&B Italia Arcadia Arcara High Back Dining Chair Set of 4 by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Paolo Piva, 1980's Italy. Petrol green color leather. In very good condition, with normal wear for their
Leather
Sold
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Postmodern Tubular Chairs in the style of Arcadia Chairs by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s Very quality vintage Italian production from the late 1980s or
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 44 in W 18 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Paolo Piva Arcadia Dining Chairs for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
chrome accents, by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, circa 1970s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions
Leather
Sold
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
1 of 12 Vintage Postmodern Tubular Chair in the Style of Arcadia by Paolo Piva
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Zagreb, HR
Arcadia by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s Very quality vintage Italian production from the late 1980s
Steel, Chrome
Set 4 Paolo Piva Leather Chairs for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva. Has a steel frame, covered in black
Steel
Paolo Piva Arcadia Leather Dining Chairs for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia
Located in Denton, TX
black and white leather. Designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. Striking Italian modern chairs. The
Metal
Sold
H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 19.3 in
1 of 3 Arcadia 'Arcona' Vintage Leather Armchairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Three amazing 'Arcona' vintage leather armchairs from the Arcadia series by Paolo Piva for B&B
Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
B&B Italia Arcadia Arcona Dining Arm Chair Set of 4 by Paolo Piva, 1980's Italy
By B&B Italia
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Paolo Piva, 1980's, Italy. Petrol green color leather. In very good condition, with normal wear for
Leather
Arcadia Group of 6 Chairs by B&B Metal Leather, Italy, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 6 chairs, of which 2 with high back (Arcalla) and 4 with low back (Arcara). Metal frame, leather upholstery. Good conditions.
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage Modern Black Leather Tubular Metal Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Attributed to the infamous Arcadia Chair by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. These 80s post modern chairs
Stainless Steel
Paolo Piva Arcadia Dining Chairs for B&B Italia
By Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Six vintage-modern Italian dining chairs with black leather upholstery, designed by Paolo Piva for
Faux Leather
Set of Four Arcadia Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By Paolo Piva
Located in Dronten, NL
These dining chairs were designed by Paolo Piva and manufactured by B&B Italia. The chairs are
Steel
Arcadia Dining Chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia Set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series
Metal
Arcadia Dining Chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia Set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcara dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series
Metal
Arcadia Dining Chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia Set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcara dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series. Upholstered
Metal
Set of Four Arcadia Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B, Italia
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
These Arcadia dining chairs were designed by Paolo Piva and manufactured by B&B Italia. The seat
Chrome
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series
Velvet
Sold
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Red Leather "Arcadia" Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B, Italia
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Red leather “Arcadia” chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1985. The base entire chair is
Metal
Arcadia Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in White Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
, exuding timeless Mid-Century Modern style and panache. This design by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the
Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Arcadia Leather Chair Designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
-Italian Architect and Designer Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the 1980s The overall condition of the
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Arcadia Leather Chair Designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Architect and Designer Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the 1980s The overall condition of the chair is very
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Arcadia Leather Chair Designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Architect and Designer Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the 1980s The overall condition of the chair is very
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in L 30.32 in
Postmodern Arcadia Leather Chair Designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Zagreb, HR
-Italian Architect and Designer Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the 1980s The overall condition of the
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
1990s Paolo Piva ‘arcadia’ Dining Chairs for B&B Italia Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
This Arcadia dining set has been designed in the 1980s for B&B Italia and besides the clear lined
Leather
Pair of Black Leather Arcadia Side Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, this pair of Arcadia side chairs are entirely upholstered in
Chrome
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