Original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chair, 1960s, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chair, designed in the late 1950s and produced by Gavina, Italy in the 1960s.
Brass, Steel
Digamma Chair by Ignazio Gardella, 1960s Italy
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in MADRID, ES
A rare original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chair, designed in the late 1950s and produced by Gavina, Italy in the 1960s.
Brass, Steel
Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chairs, 1960s, Italy, For Reupholstery
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original, early pair of Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chairs, designed in the late 1950s and produced by Gavina, Italy in the 1960s.
Brass, Steel
Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chair, Brass, Metal, Velvet, Italy, 1957
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable green velvet, brass and metal "Digamma" lounge chair designed by Ignazio Gardella and produced by Gavina, Italy, 1957.
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brass, Fabric, Gavina, Italy, 1957
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in High Point, NC
An early and adjustable "Digamma" lounge chair with ottoman, features black fabric, metal, and brass feet, designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1957.
Metal, Brass
Digamma Armchair by Ignazio Gardella Gavina Blue Velvet, Italian Modernism
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma armchair is a comfortable chair rooted in the tradition of late Italian modernism.
Brass
Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Métaphores Tweed, 2025
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Brass, Steel
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole, Lelièvre Paris
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022
By Dedar, Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Chairs and Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Ignazio Gardella, Italy. Digamma chairs. Pair of armchairs and ottomans.
Brass
Pair of 'Digamma' Chairs by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spain: Pair of Ignazio Gardella, Santa and Cole "Digamma" adjustable lounge chairs, enameled steel and brass, circa 2000s.
Brass, Bronze
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Lounge Chairs in Dedar Twill, Pair
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Digamma design is a comfortable chaise longue with a metallic structure.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 34.6 in W 27.25 in D 33.2 in
Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chair, Brass, Metal, Yellow Velvet, Gavina, Italy 1957
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in High Point, NC
An early and adjustable "Digamma" lounge chair designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1957.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 27 in D 30 in
Blue Silk Velvet Modern Lounge Chair "Digamma" by Ignazio Gardella, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in New York City, NY
This modernist armchair was designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957. It features a clever design with a three-position reclining back, minimalist lines, and Gardella's signature "duck" ...
Metal, Brass, Steel
Digamma by Ignazio Gardella, Set of 2 with 2 Pouf
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma armchair is a comfortable chair rooted in the tradition of late Italian modernism.
Brass
Sold
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Pair 1st Edition Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs for Gavina Italy, 1960s
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Catania, IT
An extremely rare first edition pair of original 1950's Digamma reclining chairs designed by Ignazio Gardella designed in 1957 and manufactured by Gavina, Bologna, Italy.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole, Kvadrat, Raf Simons
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair and Ottoman in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Santa & Cole, Loro Piana, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Santa & Cole, Loro Piana Interiors, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in L 37.41 in
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Navy Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric
By Santa & Cole, Kvadrat, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Blue Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric
By Santa & Cole, Raf Simons, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Turquoise Donghia Velvet
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Digamma Recliner Chair by Ignazio Gardella
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Utrecht, NL
Three positions recliner armchair by Italian designer Ignazio Gardella, model Digamma, with Iconic brass 'duck' feet executed in bespoke nubuck leather.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 34.6 in W 27.25 in D 33.2 in
Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chairs, Brass, Metal, Yellow Velvet, Gavina, Italy 1957
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of early and adjustable "Digamma" lounge chairs. Designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1957.
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella, Digamma reclining armchair for Gavina 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in bari, IT
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Loro Piana Mélange Fabric
By Loro Piana Interiors, Santa & Cole, Loro Piana, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Blue Loro Piana Mélange Fabric
By Loro Piana Interiors, Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Blue Raf Simons Fabric
By Santa & Cole, Raf Simons, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Ivory Lelièvre Bouclé Fabric and Brass
By Santa & Cole, Lelièvre Paris, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole, Kvadrat, Raf Simons
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole, Kvadrat, Raf Simons
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchair in Navy Raf Simons Kvadrat Fabric and Brass
By Ignazio Gardella, Kvadrat, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Metal, Brass
$1,757Sale Price / set|66% Off
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Design Armchairs Marco Zanuso Style
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of mid-century Italian design armchairs, special metal feet, the style of Marco Zanuso.
Metal
$2,215Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 6 in W 7.25 in D 4.75 in
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesier...
Alabaster, Steel
$41,176
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Paavo Tynell "Cannon Shell" Chandelier Model 9040, Brass Flowers, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
From the iconic Paavo Tynell series nicknamed the Cannon shell, this beautiful piece has the attention-demanding appearance of a falling bomb shell, yet the softness of spring with t...
Brass
Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
Resin
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone a very soft tactile stone and ideal option with these style of sinks; these ...
Limestone
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$4,755 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage 1950s armchairs Italian design. Light blue fabric upholstery tapered brown wood legs. Early Marco Zanuso " Lady Chair " Ideally for someone who wishes to re-uphols...
Metal
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, Hellenistic female bust. A magnificent reproduction of a fragment of a female bust, delicately evoking the ideal of classical beauty. The unfinished, deliberately rough a...
Resin
Custom Pair of Gaston Single-Arm Plaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Custom Pair of Gaston Single-Arm Plaster Sconces. These sconces can be customizable in size, shape, amount of lights, etc. Lead Time is 8-10 weeks. One pair is currently in stock. ...
Plaster
$4,950
H 51.97 in W 89.38 in D 17.33 in
Handcrafted Solid Oak Credenza with Wrought Iron Details Spain 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Handcrafted solid oak Credenza with wrought iron details Spain 1940s This is a beautiful, handcrafted solid oak credenza or sideboard with wrought iron details from Spain in the 1...
Wrought Iron
$44,000
H 37.5 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and important ash wood console table with two drawers and six legs ending in brass sabots, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite sculptural console has...
Brass
Oval table – Italy 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Oval table with solid maple structure, curved legs linked by a polished brass and black steel tube, brass feet, top in lapilli resin (volcanic stone resin) and wood embellished with ...
Brass, Steel
$24,890
H 27.76 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
Rare Freestanding Chest in Brass, Parchment and Walnut by Josef Frank, 1940s
By Estrid Ericson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This exceptionally rare freestanding chest, designed by Estrid Ericson and Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in Sweden during the 1940s, exemplifies a distinctive fusion of decorative art...
Brass
David Horan Paper daybed for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
David Horan (born in Dublin, 1982) is a multidisciplinary designer and manufacturer based in London. With a Master of Arts in Design Products from the Royal College of Art 2013, he c...
Paper
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