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Chair Balestra

Marzio Cecchi Pair of Leather Travertine Brass Low Coffee Tables, Circa 1970
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Vienna, AT
designs such as the Diapason steel desk and the iconic Lounge chair Balestra. This table was once produced
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Brass, Steel

Pair of Arnold Madsen Chairs in Shearling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 1 pair Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960 At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Arnold Madsen Chairs in Shearling
Pair of Arnold Madsen Chairs in Shearling
$78,000 / set
H 31 in W 25 in D 32.5 in
Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' Lounge Chair Con Pouff by Studio Most
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Marzio Cecchi per Most, poltrona e pouf 'Balestra', Italia, 1968. Moderna poltrona lounge e pouf
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Pair of "Sella" Armchairs with Ottoman by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 60s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
awarded the Triennale Grand Prix for his design of the Balestra arm chair for Tecno. From 1965 to 1968, he
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack by Carlo de Carli, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Prix for his design of the Balestra arm chair for Tecno. From 1965 to 1968, he was Dean of the Faculty
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Renato Balestra Leather Lounge Chair for Cinova
By Renato Balestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cantilevered lounge chair by Renato Balestra for Cinova c.1970s, Italy. The chair features a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Renato Balestra Leather Lounge Chairs for Cinova Italy, circa 1970
By Renato Balestra
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Renato Balestra leather lounge chairs for Cinova Italy circa 1970. This pair is in very good
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20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Rare Renato Balestra Lounge Chair, from France, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare Renato Balestra lounge chair, from France, 1970s. Original tan leather upholstery on a solid
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Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Balestra Rocker Chair with Ottoman by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
swivel mechanism. A normal Balestra is a rarity to find but this specific chair is even more rare to come
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Easy Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quantity: 1 Pair At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcrafted furniture
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Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of French Easy Chairs
Pair of French Easy Chairs
H 29 in W 23.25 in D 34 in
Mint condition "Balestra" lounge chair by Cinova
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Leather lounge chair manufactured in early 70s by Cinova. As this chair comes from an old stock is
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Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Danish Wing Chair in Mushroom Shearling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quantity: 1 Available One of a kind and antique At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Wingback Chairs

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Fabric

Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' Lounge Chair, Original Black Vegan Leather, Italy, 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' lounge chair, original leather, Italy, 1968
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of Balestra Lounge Chairs by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of two lounge chairs by Marzio Cecchi in 1968. The geometric structure of the furniture is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Balestra chair with ottoman by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
the current design space. For the Balestra series Cecchi was inspired by the ancient craft of metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Carlo De Carli Dining Table Model 180, Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
awarded the Triennale Grand Prix for his design of the Balestra arm chair for Tecno. From 1965 to 1968, he
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Carlo di Carli Gueridon, circa 1963, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Girona, Spain
awarded the Triennale Grand Prix for his design of the Balestra arm chair for Tecno. From 1965 to 1968, he
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Brass

Marzio Cecchi Balestra Lounge Chair
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
This great lounge chair was designed by the Italian architect Marzio Cecchi. It is called Balestra
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Marzio Cecchi Balestra Lounge Chair
Marzio Cecchi Balestra Lounge Chair
H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Mod Balestra Lounge Chair Designed by Marzio Cecchi For Most
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with footstool mod. "Balestra" designed by Marzio Cecchi for Most. Composed of a metallic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By Reinhold Adolf, COR, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Vienna, AT
itself is extremely comfortable by itself. It resembles designs by Marzio Cecchi ('Balestra' Lounge Chair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By Reinhold Adolf, COR, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Vienna, AT
itself is extremely comfortable by itself. It resembles designs by Marzio Cecchi ('Balestra' Lounge Chair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Leather by Studio Most
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Marzio Cecchi for Most, 'Balestra' lounge chair and ottoman, Italy, 1968. Modern sprung steel
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Leather by Studio Most
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Marzio Cecchi for Most, 'Balestra' lounge chair and ottoman, Italy, 1968. Modern sprung steel
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Marzio Cecchi Visionaire Spiral Nest Armchair, Blue Fabric Unique from the 60s
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A spiral chair made by a folded upholstered ribbon that hosts a removable seat. An innovative
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Chrome/Ivory Italian Lounge Chairs by Renato Balestra, 1970s
By Renato Balestra
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian balancing lounge chair by Renato Balestra, newly reupholstered in ivory jacquard fabric
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
$30,000
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Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
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$9,323 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
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H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
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Located in Pound Ridge, NY
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Brass

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
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$4,020 / set
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
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Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
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Chair Balestra For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chair balestra available at 1stDibs. Each chair balestra for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without a chair balestra — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A chair balestra is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made chair balestra has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Marzio Cecchi, Renato Balestra and Studio Most are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chair Balestra?

Prices for a chair balestra can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,093 and can go as high as $13,666, while the average can fetch as much as $9,703.