Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in London, GB
A rare sofa by Italian designer Ignazio Gardella for Gavina. circa 1957, Italy. Enameled steel, and brass. This rare sofa was only available from Gavina by special-order a...
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
Digamma Armchair by Iganzio Gardella, 1960s - Orignal edition
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Brussels, BE
Digamma Armchair by Iganzio Gardella, 1960s - Orignal edition
Fabric, Wood
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
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
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
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchair, Upholstery in Yellow Linen Velvet, 1957
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Digamma armchair designed by Ignazio Gardella dating back to Gavina’s production.
Metal
Adjustable "Digamma" Armchairs by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the 1960s, together with Gavina, Ignazio Gardella created these innovative "Digamma" armchairs.
Metal
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Three-seater white velvet sofa with metal and brass, Digamma model designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina in 1957.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Métaphores Tweed, 2025
By 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
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022
By Dedar, 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.
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass
By Lelièvre Paris, 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.
Metal, Brass
Grey Digamma Contemporary Art Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Digamma armchair by Ignazio Gardella Dimensions: D 80 x W 70 x H 95 cm Materials: metal, brass, fabric.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 33.47 in D 22.05 in
Ignazio Gardella "Digamma" Green Velvet Italian Armchair for Gavina, 1957
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Digamma Reclining armchair: black lacquered metal and brass structure.
Brass, Metal
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Chairs and Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Ignazio Gardella, Italy. Digamma chairs. Pair of armchairs and ottomans.
Brass
"Digamma" Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Utrecht, NL
Three position reclining "Digamma" armchair by Ignazio Gardella, designed in 1957.
Brass, Steel
Italian Digamma Stool by Ignazio Gardella
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Chicago, IL
The Italian Digamma stool designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957 and a re edited version by Santa & Cole, Spain in 2004.
Brass
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchair in Original Yellow Fabric
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in Naples, IT
Digamma armchair dating back to Gavina production covered with original fabric. The Digamma is among the first models that have overcome the limits of rationalism. Armchair with a...
Metal, Brass
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
Ignazio Gardella Pair of "Digamma" Armchairs for Gavina
By Ignazio Gardella, Dino Gavina
Located in Milan, IT
Ignazio Gardella pair of "Digamma" armchairs for Gavina.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 34.26 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in
Ignazio Gardella Mid-Century Modern Model "Digamma" Italian Pair of Armchairs
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs model "Digamma" designed by Ignazio Gardella. Structure made of solid metal with bronze details.
Metal, 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. There is a three-position reclining mechanism for comfort levels and the most famous aspect of all, the g...
Brass, Steel
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
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 Ignazio Gardella, Simon Gavina Editions, Gavina
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, Kvadrat, Raf Simons, 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
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 Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole, Loro Piana
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 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
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 Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole, Loro Piana Interiors
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 for Kvadrat Fabric
By Ignazio Gardella, Raf Simons, 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
Pair of 'Digamma' Chairs by Santa & Cole
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole
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
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
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 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
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
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Ivory Lelièvre Bouclé Fabric and Brass
By Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella, 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
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, Ignazio Gardella, 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 Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella, Kvadrat
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 Loro Piana Mélange Fabric
By Santa & Cole, Loro Piana Interiors, 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 Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric
By Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella, 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 Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella, 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
Superb Tulipwood writing table/desk by Ignazio Gardella , 1950
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Digamma armchair achieved to overcome Gardella's links with Rationalism: its body is Rationalist (the seat and the back) but its joints (arms and legs) are Ultrarationalist – it ...
Bronze, Metal
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