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La Permanente Mobili Cantù Chair in Cherry and Soft Green Upholstery
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
La Permanente Mobili Cantù, chair, cherry, fabric, Italy, 1960s
This chair is produced by La
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Jacaranda & Leather Cantu Chairs, c 1959 Brazil, Signed
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important set of six (6) Jacaranda Rosewood 'Cantu' dining chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Granite
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Rosewood Chairs with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Sold by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s, this pair of chairs with armrests presents a very interesting
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 24.22 in
Rosewood Chair with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This chair with armrests was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and presented
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 24.22 in
Rosewood Chair with Armrests, by Móveis Cantù, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chairs with armrests made in solid rosewood and fabric was produced by Cantù Móveis e
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
H 14.18 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Carlo Broggi, Cantù, Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Shearling, 1950s
By Cantu
Located in Manhasset, NY
Carlo Broggi, Cantù, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge or Slipper Chairs, Sheepskin, 1950s
Rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 33 in W 28 in D 24 in
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Cane, Wood
H 36.54 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 36.23 in W 18.71 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Ico Parisi (attr) Set of 6 Wood and Fabric Chairs, Cantù Italy 60s
By Cantu, Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful set of six restored chairs with a harmonious and geometric design with shaped and curved
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.8 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1950s.
This set of chairs presents a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Italian Aniline Leather and Lacquer Dining Chair from La Permanente Mobili Cantù
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Maple chair with aquamarine green leather, for the Permanente Cantù, the design can be linked to
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple, Lacquer
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 37.41 in
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Metal
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
La Permanente Mobili Cantù set of six dining chairs, teak, black lacquered metal, alcantara, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.67 in W 17.92 in D 19.3 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs For La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1960s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù in cognac leather, Italy, 1960s
These beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, darkened beech, cognac leather, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Eight Venetian Chippendale Palladian Chairs, in Walnut, Vienna straw, Leather
By Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Eight sturdy Venetian Chippendale chairs, Palladian style, high back, in walnut entirely carved
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 45.28 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
16 Brazilian Modern “Cantu Alta” Dining Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
“Cantu Alta” Dining Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s are nothing less than gorgeous!
The name of this
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Rare Sergio Rodrigues Cantu Dining Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Set of 4 Brazilian rosewood dining chairs design 1959 by Sergio Rodrigues
The chairs are in good
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Six Chairs Solid Teak for La Permanente Cantù, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Ilmari Tapiovaara six chairs solid teak for La Permanente Cantù, 1960s. the set is 6 chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Chair Paolo Buffa Attributed, from Cantù in Carved Mahogany
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very robust and elegant Mid-Century Modern chair Paolo Buffa attributed, from "Consorzio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.01 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 chairs "La Permanente Cantù"
By Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, IT
These 1950s chairs, attributable to the style of Franco Albini, embody the understated and functional elegance of postwar Italian design. Made of high-quality solid wood, probably be...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian 1940s Mid-century Six Chairs by Paolo Buffa for Brugnoli Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Entirely original Italian 1940s neoclassical six chairs Paolo Buffa attributed in blond walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Leather D Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Prato, IT
Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù.
The chairs are in really good vintage conditions.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Cenutry Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Brugnoli Mobili Cantú
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century armchair / lounge chair with ottoman fully made in beechwood. This iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
H 30.32 in W 25.4 in D 29.93 in
Reupholstered Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs by La Permanente Mobli
By Knoll, Gigi Radice, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lounge chairs. Produced by La Permanente Mobili in Cantù on the Italian-Swiss border, these overstuffed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Taichiro Nakay Reupholstered Blue Armchair in Cherry
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili La Permanente Mobili Cantù, armchair, cherry
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Teal & brown fabric 1950s highback armchair by Sala & Madini for Galimberti
By Emilia Sala and Giorgio Madini, Fratelli Galimberti Cantù
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This sculptural highback armchair was designed by Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini in the 1950s for the fratelli Galimberti furniture factory. The armchair has been completely reuphols...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
H 39.97 in W 28.75 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Green Side Chairs attributed to Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Italy
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Cantù, Italy, 1955.
These chairs are elegant and a nice iconic model of the Italian design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Suede
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Mobili Cantù. These chairs showcase Buffa’s signature blend of refined craftsmanship and elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Cherry
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & White Shelves, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
iconic style is all over the piece. For instance, the top handle looks just like Sergio’s famous Cantu
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 25.6 in D 16.9 in
Brazilian Midcentury pair of chairs with Armrests, by Móveis Cantú, 1960s
Located in Whitstable, GB
We have a pair of chairs with armrests made in solid wood by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda, in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
"Vivi" Lounge Chair in Hardwood, Móveis Cantu, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
known for its strength and beauty. The Vivi lounge chair is a shining example of Rodrigues' skill in
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Moveis Cantu - Jorge Jabour Mauad - Lounge chair in solid rosewood mid-1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in São Paulo, SP
These armchairs were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and were part of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
1930s Italian Pair of Chairs and Armchair, Paolo Buffa Attributed, from Cantù
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco age, midcentury, pair of chairs and "Barchetta" armchair, in walnut, Paolo Buffa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 27.56 in W 32.68 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Modern Dinner Table & Chairs by Paolo Buffa from Cantù in Mahogany
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Mid-Century Modern dinner table with six chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa from Cantù in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.29 in W 80.32 in D 39.38 in
Midcentury Dining Room Table & Chairs by Guglielmo Urlich for Palazzi Dell'arte
By Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
for Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù., in mahogany emerald glass top. Chairs in original leatherette
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Set of 8 Sergio Rodrigues High-Back 'Cantu' Dining Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
A set of 8 original & wonderfully elegant High-back ‘Cantu’ chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, for OCA in
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Teak Wood Chair by Eugenia Alberti Reggio & Rinaldo Scaioli, Mid-Century Modern
By Eugenia Alberti Reggio and Rinaldo Scaioli, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Rinaldo Scaioli- Eugenia Alberti Reggio.
Chair.
Teak wood, painted metal and brass.
Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 23.23 in W 20.87 in D 16.54 in
Mocho Stool by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern 1954
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
well another remarkable creation the Cantù dining chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Eight "Cantu" Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight high-back jacaranda chairs upholstered in leather, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda, Leather
Set of Six "Cantu" Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
chairs is a fine example of his exquisite use of the tropical wood and polished craftsmanship.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Cantu Chair by Sergio Rodrigues in Jacaranda with Leather Upholstery
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Mid-Century Modern
Set of 6 Cantu low chair by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, 1958, in solid jacaranda
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Set of Six Ebonized Beech and Skai Chairs Prod. Cantù, Italy, 1950s
By Cantu
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in ebonized beech and padding upholstered in vintage skai.
In very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Beech
La Permanente Cantu lounge chair and stool Italy 1955
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice set of a small lounge chair with matching stool manufactured by La Permanente Cantu, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian 1940s Walnut Dining Chairs Mobili Cantù Gio Ponti Paolo Buffa
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in London, GB
A set of six understatedly elegant dining chairs in walnut, manufactured by La Permanente Mobili
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four Chairs for Permanente Furniture Cantu in Leather
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Milano, IT
Ilmari Tapiovaara's eccentric set of four chairs for Permanente Mobili Cantu , 1950s. The set is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs by La Permanente Cantù, 1950s, Set of Six
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
six Ilmari Tapiovaara dining chairs, meticulously crafted by La Permanente Cantù circa 1950. Each
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
H 39.77 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Italian mahogany chairs by Eredi Marelli for Eredi Marelli Cantu, 1950s
By Eredi Marelli
Located in Lyon, FR
, these chairs are the one of superlatives'.
Set of 4 chairs made in Italy in the 1950s, created by Eredi
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Móveis Cantù Designer Jorge Jabour Mauad Pair of Solid Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in Curitiba, PR
Pair of solid rosewood lounge chairs by Móveis Cantù, designer Jorge Jabour Mauad, Brazil, 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Set of Six Chairs by Ico Parisi for Colombo Cantu, Italy
By Antonio Ari Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Berlin, DE
This set of six chairs was designed by Ico Parisi, circa 1945. It was produced by Colombo Cantu in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 6 Leather Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 leather Italian dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in L 35.83 in
Set of Eight Black Faux Leather and Wood Dining Chairs
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of eight wooden dining chairs with black synthetic leather seat and back. Slightly curved and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, Italy, 1957
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lounge chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi was a commission of La Permanente Mobili
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Pair of Rinaldo Scaioli and Eugenia Alberti Reggio Easy Chairs, 1950s Italy
By Eugenia Alberti Reggio and Rinaldo Scaioli, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of easy chairs by Eugenia Albert & Rinaldi Scaiolio for La Permanente Mobili di Cantù, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 22.05 in W 20.28 in D 15.56 in
Llmari Tapiovaara Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Dining Chairs 50s, Set of 4
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, light walnut stained beech and patinated cognac
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs in Teak and Brass by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of six dining room chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù Italy, the 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Silvio Cavatorta Four Dining Chairs, Fully Restored, Mahogany and Snake Leather
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of four dining chairs.
The chairs have an organic and smooth design. These are larger chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Guglielmo Ulrich Six Dining Chairs, Fully restored, Luxury Red Eel leather 40s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Rare set of six dining chairs. Back shows the outline that is commonly attributed to Guglielmo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
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