$6,853
H 31.5 in W 51.97 in D 35.44 in
Stringa Two seater black leather upholstery sofa by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
" Stringa " sofa with original black leather upholstery on tubular chrome frame, designed by Gae
Chrome
$7,506
H 28.75 in W 51.97 in D 35.44 in
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
Metal
$7,800 / item
H 28.5 in W 51.5 in D 31.5 in
Stringa' Cognac Leather + Chrome Loveseat by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic ‘Stringa’ two-seat sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in the 1960s. This
Chrome
Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds leather
Chrome
$7,506
H 28.75 in W 51.97 in D 35.44 in
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Black Leather, Italy, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Black Leather, Italy, 1962
Metal
''Stringa'' sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Quarrata, IT
Divano in pelle nera ''Stringa'' di Gae Aulenti per Poltronova, Italia, 1960s.
Steel
$7,506
H 28.75 in W 51.97 in D 35.44 in
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Cognac Leather, Italy, 1962 - 2 available
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Cognac Leather, Italy, 1962 - 2 available
Metal
$28,200
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 30.71 in
Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969 Italian Mid-Century
Chrome
$18,000
H 28.35 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in
"La Stringa" by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Sofa of Two Armchairs 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds
Chrome
Gae Aulenti "Stringa" Two Sitter Sofa
Located in London, GB
A two sitter black leather sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1965 Italy
Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 51.97 in
Leather Stringa 2-seater Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Leather Stringa 2-seater Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s Designer - Gae Aulenti
Metal
Gae Aulenti 'Stringa' Sofa
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stringa 3-seat sofa in leather and chrome by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova from the 1970s. Tubular
Chrome
Gae Aulenti 'Stringa' Armchair Black
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gae Aulenti for Poltranova, easy chairs 'Stringa', chromed metal, black leather, Italy, 1962
Chrome
Gae Aulenti 'Stringa' Pair of Armchairs
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gae Aulenti for Poltranova, easy chairs 'Stringa', chromed metal, burgundy leather, Italy, 1962
Chrome
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stringa sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova. Made in Italy, circa 1972.
Mid-Century Pair of "Stringa" Armchairs by Gae Aulenti, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of "Stringa" Armchairs by Gae Aulenti, 1962
Chrome
Sold
H 29.14 in W 75.99 in D 35.44 in
Three Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1962 - Original Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Three Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1962 - Original Upholstery
Metal
Sold
H 27.96 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Stringa sofa in brown leather by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in amstelveen, NL
‘Stringa’ three-seat sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962.' This beautifully
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 75 in D 36 in
Stringa' Black Leather + Chrome Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic ‘Stringa’ three-seat sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962. This
Chrome
Sold
H 7.88 in W 81.89 in D 70.87 in
Letto con comodini - mod. Stringa design Gae Aulenti per Poltronova
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, IT
Unico e raro letto matrimoniale disegnato da Gae Aulenti nel 1972 per Poltronova. Il letto
Metal
Sold
H 27.96 in W 25.6 in L 27.96 in
Pair of Chrome and Leather "Stringa" Armchairs by Gae Aulenti, 1972
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of "Stringa" chrome and leather armchairs designed in 1972 by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Italian Mid-Century Leather Stringa Sofa Armchair Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1965
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century leather Stringa sofa and armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1965 Stringa
Metal
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 33.47 in
Italian Mid-Century Leather Stringa Armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1965
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century leather Stringa armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1965 Stringa armchair
Metal
Sold
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Italian Mid-Century Leather Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1965
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century leather Stringa sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1965 Stringa 3-seater sofa
Metal
Gae Aulenti Stringa Chair, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Corby, GB
Stringa chairs designed by renowned Italian designer and architect Gae Aulenti, for Poltronova
Chrome
Stringa Lounge Chair by Gae Aulenti, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gae Aulenti; Poltranova; Stringa Sofa; Chair; Lounge Chair; Armchair; Chromed Metal; Burgundy
Chrome
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 'Stringa' Sofa
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Poltranova, sofa model 'Stringa', leather, chromed metal, blue fabric upholstery
Metal, Chrome
Stringa Armchair by Gae Aulenti, 1962 - Original Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Stringa Armchair by Gae Aulenti, 1962 - Original Upholstery
Metal
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Poltronova three seater "stringa" sofa by Gae Aulenti designed in 1965. The Sofa has a
Leather
Pair of Stringa Armchairs by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather and chrome stringa armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova. Made in Italy, circa
Chrome
Gae Aulenti Model "Stringa" Sofa by Poltronova Production, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in bari, IT
Gae Aulenti model "Stringa" sofa by Poltronova production 1965 three-seat. A restoration to the
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 31.5 in
Stringa' Cognac Leather + Chrome Armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare ‘Stringa’ armchair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in the 1960s. This beautifully
Chrome
Armchair Stringa- Gae Aulenti- Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of armchairs with 2 puffs, model Stringa - designer Gae Aulenti - Poltronova 1972, with
Chrome
Sofa Stringa-Gae Aulenti-Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa made by Poltronova-1965
Sold
H 28.35 in W 75.2 in D 39.38 in
Sofa “Stringa” Chrome Plated, Platined Leather by Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Vienna, AT
Sofa “Stringa” Chrome Plated, Platined Leather by Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1962. The 'Stringa' sofa
Chrome
Sold
H 29.14 in W 51.97 in D 35.44 in
Stringa 2-seater Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Gae Aulenti Producer - Poltronova Model - Stringa 2-seater Sofa Design Period - Sixties
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 37.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black "Stringa" Armchairs Designed by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
"Stringa" armchairs designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds
Metal
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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Jacques Adnet Leather Bar Cart, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely perfect bar cart with faux bamboo details, great proportions in original leather, amazing condition. 30x18x31 Levels 8 & 24
Leather
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
Walnut
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
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
$2,085Sale Price|30% Off
H 11.82 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Low Square Table Mario Sabot Willy Rizzo design 1960s Black and Silver
By Mario Sabot
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant square table beveled corners made by Mario sabot in about 1960s probable design by Willy Rizzo, in the center square recessed licquor and glass holder.
Laminate
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$5,361Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 39.38 in
Locus Solus armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1964
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Locus Solus armchair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1964. A first production in excellent condition, restored. Structure in painted metal, linen, polyurethane padding. A few ...
Iron
$9,500 / set
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
$7,766 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's
By Oscar Nilsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Oak and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Svensk möbelindustri in Sweden Dimensi...
Brass
The Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti will forever be best remembered for her work with museums, in particular her 1980–86 renovation of a Beaux Arts Paris train station to create the galleries of the Musée d’Orsay. Aulenti — whose first name, short for Gaetana, is pronounced “guy” — should also be recalled for her tough intellectual spirit and for working steadily when few women found successful architectural careers in postwar Italy.
After she graduated from the Milan Polytechic in 1954, Aulenti opened an architectural office. She also joined the staff of the progressive architectural magazine Casabella, whose editorial line was that the establishment, orthodox modernism of Le Corbusier and the Bauhaus, had outlived it usefulness. When their movement for fresh approaches to architecture and design received a sympathetic hearing, Aulenti found patrons — most prominently Gianni Agnelli, of Fiat, who later employed her to renovate the Palazzo Grassi in Venice for use as an arts exhibition space.
Commissions for showrooms and other corporate spaces brought Aulenti to furniture design. She felt that furniture should never dominate a room. Her chairs and sofas — low-slung, with rounded enameled metal frames and ample seats — and tables, particularly her 1972 marble Jumbo coffee table for Knoll, project solidity and sturdiness. In lighting design, however, Aulenti is bravura.
Each work has a marvelous sculptural presence. Pieces such as her Pipistrello table lamp and Quadrifoglio pendant are a perfect marriage of organically shaped glass and high-tech fixtures. Others have a futuristic elegance — and some even have a touch of personality. Aulenti’s Pileino and La Ruspa table lamps each look almost like little robots. Her lighting pieces are an artful grace note in the career of a woman who believed in strength.
Find vintage Gae Aulenti armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.