Three Seat Down Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi D'Albizzate
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in London, GB
Carlo Bartoli Three seat sofa for Rossi D'Albizzate, reupholstered in soft Italian black velvet.
Upholstery, Velvet, Pine
$21,567 / set
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 86.62 in
Down Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1973
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Roma, IT
Down Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1973.
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$9,400
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 28.75 in
Carlo Bartoli, 'Down' Two-seat Sofa, Giuseppe Rossi Di Albizzate, Italy, 1972
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in New York, NY
Bartoli, a graduate in architecture from the Polytechnic, Milano, established his own firm in 1959. His 'Gaia' armchair for Arflex holds a distinguished place in the permanent collec...
Leather, Wood
$14,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 84.26 in D 29.93 in
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Sectional Sofa
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, sectional sofa model 'Down', fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, 1973 This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bold era...
Fabric, Wood
$17,000 / set
H 29.53 in W 84.26 in D 28.75 in
“Down” sofa set by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy.
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Down” sofa set by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy.
Mohair, Wood
$7,927
H 29.53 in W 57.49 in D 28.75 in
“Down” two-seat sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy.
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Down” two-seat sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy.
Mohair, Wood
$20,270Sale Price / set|45% Off
H 1,308 in W 132 in D 129 in
Carlo Bartoli Down Set Sofas and Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Sectional Sofa Model 'Down' This design embodies the bold and vibrant ethos of the 1970s, characterized by voluminous shapes and clean, sharp l...
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 84.65 in
Carlo Bartoli Set of Two Down Sofas Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1972
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in London, GB
Carlo Bartoli embraced new materials in his career as an architect and designer, most notably in his 4875 chair for Kartell in 1974, which was the first to be constructed from polypr...
Leather, Wood, Down
Sold
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
'Down' Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi Di Albizzate, Italy, 1972
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 'Down' sofa designed by Italian architect and designer Carlo Bartoli and produced by Rossi Di Albizzate in 1972.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 26.375 in W 82.75 in D 29 in
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Model ‘Down’ Sectional Sofa, 1973
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate sectional sofa, model ‘Down’, 1973 with gorgeous rounded oak frame and spectral striped textile in reds and purples.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 84.26 in D 28.75 in
“Down” three-seat sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy.
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Down” three-seat sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy.
Mohair, Wood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 82.68 in D 82.68 in
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Sectional Sofa Model ‘Down’ in Oak, 1973
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Unique sectional sofa model 'Down' by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate in a bold original upholstery in a spectrum of red to purple colours.
Upholstery, Oak
'Down' Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo Bartoli Down (Blob) sofa set, 1970s, Italy.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 26.58 in W 110.24 in D 82.49 in
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Sectional Sofa 'Down' in Beige Velvet
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, sectional sofa model 'Down', velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1973 This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bold e...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 25.99 in W 37.8 in D 29.53 in
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Lounge Chair in Striped Fabric
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, lounge chair model 'Down', fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, 1973 This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bold era –...
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 29.53 in W 172.45 in D 32.29 in
'Down' Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo Bartoli Down (Blob) sofa set, 1970s, Italy.
Wood, Leather
$1,650 / item
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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$2,285Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.38 in W 87.41 in D 29.53 in
Three-Seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Roma, IT
Three-seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo, realized by Mobilgirgi in 1970s. Production Mark. Wood, plastic and padded leather. Good condition.
Wood, Leather, Plastic
$24,000 / set
H 25.6 in W 54.34 in D 32.68 in
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Blop' Lounge Set in Original Fabric
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, pair of two-seat sofa with pair of lounge chairs and coffee table, model 'Blop', original velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1972 A postmodern desi...
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century cylindrical sofa, a masterpiece from Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. The sofa features a unique hammock-like structure crafted from connected wooden slats, supp...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$4,800
H 24.75 in W 64 in D 32.35 in
Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge chair are available separately). Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 19...
Metal
$12,400
H 27.56 in W 110.63 in D 60.63 in
IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Colorful Striped Fabric
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, sectional sofa, fabric, steel, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sectional sofa by IPE Cavalli, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a true masterpiece of design and comfo...
Steel
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
$23,649 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms ...
Alpaca
$22,150Sale Price|24% Off
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Bogo Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular suede and leather sofa 'Bogo' by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate. Italy, 1970 circa Measures: Lounge chair: 100 x 180 - H: 80 Seat: 40 cm Armchairs with cushion: 95 x ...
Leather, Suede
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary f...
Fabric
$10,800
H 27 in W 89 in D 38 in
Arflex Marenco 1 Arm 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco, Newly Reupholstered
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, the namesake sofa has reached cult status. The unique rounded design and the wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must of conte...
Velvet
Amuneal's Gunmetal Kitchen
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s gunmetal kitchen is a fully bespoke kitchen system that blends individual functionality with Minimalist detailing. The interior cabinetry is fabricated from solid wood and ...
Metal, Bronze, Steel
Carlo Bartoli, born in Milan in 1931, is an Italian architect and designer. He created many successful works, such as the Gaia armchair, included in the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Design Museum of the Milan Triennale. Bartoli was awarded the ADI Compasso d'Oro for Lifetime Achievement.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.