$4,386
H 32.68 in W 87.01 in D 39.77 in
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s.
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Athens, Attiki
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s. Original fabric with extraordinary
Leather, Fabric, Silk
$3,200 / item
H 31.89 in W 86.62 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Baisity sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s -
Faux Leather
$4,445
H 31.89 in W 86.62 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Cognac Leath
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Cognac leather, 1980s.
Leather
$3,200
H 31.5 in W 58.27 in D 40.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Baisity Two Seater Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Baisity two seater sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Cognac leather
Leather
Baisity sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian design sofa produced by B&B Italia based on a design by Antonio Citterio circa 1986. Modern and eye-catching piece of furniture, designed to be placed in any kind of environ...
Fabric, Plastic
$6,990
H 30.31 in W 61 in D 25.98 in
Chaise Lounge Sofa Baisity by Antonio Citterio B&B Black Bouclé by Brioni
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
. Chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B, Italy, 1982. Elegant settee featuring a black Bouclé
Steel, Aluminum
$7,200
H 30.31 in W 61 in D 25.98 in
Antonio Citterio Leather Chaise Lounge Or Sofa Baisity by for B&B Italy
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italy, 1982. Elegant chaise lounge
Steel, Aluminum
Divano Baisity di Antonio Citterio per B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Carpi, IT
The Baisity sofa by B&B Italia, designed by Antonio Citterio in the 1980s, is renowned for its
Steel, Other
Sofa "Baisity" by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Sofa "Baisity" by designer Antonio Citterio for B & B Italia. Comfortable three-seat sofa is with
Leather, Fabric
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 72.84 in D 40.56 in
B&B Italia "Baisity" Large Two-Seat Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Sofa "Baisity" by designer Antonio Citterio for B & B Italia. Comfortable two-seat sofa is with
Leather, Fabric
Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage 'Baisity' sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. This two seater sofa
Leather
Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B italia, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage 'Baisity' sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B italia. This three seater sofa
Leather, Fabric
Sold
H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
B&B Italia "Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio in Green Velvet, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Milano, IT
Baisity" sofa by designer Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Comfortable 2-seat sofa refreshed with
Leather, Velvet
Sold
H 31.89 in W 57.88 in D 37.8 in
Beige Cotton "Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio Two Seats for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Milano, IT
Baisity" sofa by designer Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Comfortable two-seater sofa with an
Cotton, Wood, Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 40.56 in
Two-Seater "Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B, Italy, Circa 1980
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Two-Seater "Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B, Italy, Circa 1980 Designer: Antonio
Upholstery
Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Baisity series was created in 1986 by Antonio Citterio who won the Compasso d'Oro a year later
Leather, Wool
"Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Sofa "Baisity" by designer Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Very Comfortable three-seat sofa is
Leather, Fabric
Antonio Citterio Baisity Sofa for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful quality sofa made of black and white leather. It has an interesting design with the
Leather
Sold
H 24.41 in W 75.6 in D 34.26 in
B&B Italia Sofa Daybed by Antonio Citterio, Sity Collection, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This is a very rare sofa, model Baisity, created in 1986 by Antonio Citterio who won the Compasso
Leather, Fabric
Sold
H 31.89 in W 82.68 in D 37.8 in
Beige Cotton "Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio Three Seats for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Baisity" sofa by designer Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Comfortable three-seater sofa with an
Leather, Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 72.45 in D 39.38 in
B&B Italia “Baisity” Large Two-Seat Sofa in Cream Woven Linen Fabric by Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Barrowford, GB
example of an icon of 1980’s design, it being a “Baisity” Large two-Seat Sofa, from the world renown
Linen
Three-Seater Sofa 'Togo' by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cognac colored aniline leather 3-seater from the "Togo" series, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1973. This piece has been professionally reupholstered a...
Leather
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019
By Amura Lab, Emanuel Gargano
Located in Paris, IDF
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes. Designer: Emanuel Gargano Maker: Amura Lab 'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and comb...
Leather, Wool, Cotton
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$20,037 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$6,069Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$4,448 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
Leather, Wood
Driven by his belief that beautiful surroundings can heighten the enjoyment of even mundane everyday rituals, Italian architect and industrial designer Antonio Citterio creates furniture that combines sophisticated form with functionality. Citterio’s timeless neoclassical-inspired chairs, outdoor furniture, desks and other pieces have earned him a place among the most influential furniture designers working in his native country.
Born in 1950 in Meda, Citterio grew up just a stone's throw away from the artistic hub of Milan. In 1972, at just 22 years old, he opened his first design studio and designed a chair for the La Rinascente department store while completing his studies in architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. Citterio established a partnership with famed furniture designer Terry Dwan, and the pair worked together during the 1980s and 1990s, designing striking buildings in European cities as well as Japan. He is currently chairperson at an interior design and architecture firm with fellow architect Patricia Viel and eight other partners.
Citterio taught at the Università della Svizzera Italiana in Mendrisio, Switzerland, from 2006 to 2016. He holds art director roles for high-end furniture manufacturers Maxalto, Arclinea and Azucena, and today, Citterio lounge chairs, sofas and other furnishings are in hotels all over the world. Citterio’s work is synonymous with luxury, and has yielded collaborations with reputable brands such as Kartell, Knoll, Flexform, Vitra and B&B Italia. His Sity seating collection for the latter and kitchen furnishings for Arclinea are among his best-known innovations.
Citterio has received many awards and accolades for his design work, including the Compasso d’Oro. He was also given the title of “Royal Designer for Industry” by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts in 2008.
Find Antonio Citterio seating, lighting, tables, case pieces and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.