Glas Italia Merci Bob High Back Chair - Extralight Glass - design Elena Cutolo
By Piero Lissoni, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Merci Bob by Glas Italia, designed by Elena Cutolo, is a high-back chair crafted entirely in bonded glass.
Glass
Glas Italia Bent Glass Stool - Silver Glass - design Naoto Fukasawa
By Naoto Fukasawa, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Bent Glass Stool by Glas Italia, designed by Naoto Fukasawa, is a low stool that embodies natural simplicity and refined elegance through its pure, curved glass form. This version i...
Glass
Glas Italia Bent Glass Stool - Extralight Glass - design Naoto Fukasawa
By Naoto Fukasawa, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Bent Glass Stool by Glas Italia, designed by Naoto Fukasawa, is a low stool that embodies natural simplicity and refined elegance through its pure, curved glass form. The stool is m...
Glass
$11,088 / item
Smoked Glass Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chair by Cini Boeri
By FIAM, Cini Boeri
Located in New York, NY
ARMCHAIR IN CURVED GLASS Monolithic chair in 12 mm-thick curved glass. “ I would never have thought of making a chair from glass… My initial distrust of an idea which seemed quite u...
Glass
Customizable Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chair by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri, FIAM
Located in New York, NY
ARMCHAIR IN CURVED GLASS Monolithic chair in 12 mm-thick curved glass. “ I would never have thought of making a chair from glass… My initial distrust of an idea which seemed quite u...
Glass
Set of Two Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chairs by Cini Boeri - Customizable colors
By FIAM, Cini Boeri
Located in New York, NY
ARMCHAIRS IN CURVED GLASS Monolithic chair in 12 mm-thick curved glass. “ I would never have thought of making a chair from glass… My initial distrust of an idea which seemed quite ...
Glass
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Fabio Lenci, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern super comfortable adjustable sling upholstery hyaline chair by Fabio Lenci, 1974.
Leather, Glass
$439Sale Price|50% Off
1970s Lounge Set in the Style of B&B Italia - 3 Armchairs and Coffee Table
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s Lounge Set in the Style of B&B Italia - 3 Armchairs and Coffee Table Bring the sophisticated allure of 1970s Italian design into your living space with this stunning lounge se...
Fabric, Glass, Plastic
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 79.14 in D 35.44 in
B&B Italia Dining Suite with Six 'Eunice' Dining Chairs & 'Angiolo' Dining Table
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Melbourne, AU
Undeniable quality by world renowned maker B&B Italia. Also includes matching frosted glass top dining table with quality steel frame.
Steel
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 40.75 in D 40.75 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Paracarro Dining Table and Four Inlay Chairs
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in London, Greater London
A rarely available Paracarro table and four inlay chairs designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in the 1970s. A very stylish design and statement piece. Formed of a monumental ...
Concrete, Steel
Glas Italia Prism Glass Chair
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Glas Italia
Located in Vancouver, BC
Chair in transparent extra light thick (19 mm), tempered and thermowelded glass. The glass is embellished with special bevelling which reflects and refracts the light, lending the ob...
Glass
Sculptural Glass Chair by Fiam Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodern glass chair with "floating" seat produced by Fiam in the 1980s in the manner of Louis Derria's design from the 1939 World Fair. Seat cushion newly reupholstered in a beige...
Mohair, Upholstery, Glass
Sold
H 29 in W 72 in D 42 in
Roche Bobois Glass & Faux Marble Dining Table, 6 Cattelan Italia Dining Chairs
By Roche Bobois, Cattelan Italia
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Roche Bobois modern/post modern glass top dining table with faux marble skyscraper double pedestal base surrounded by six Cattelan Italia signed black leather parsons cha...
Stone, Steel
Sold
H 28.5 in W 109 in D 39.5 in
B&B Italia Signed Hans Extendable Dining Room Table and Eight EL Chairs Set
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in West Hartford, CT
An Antonio Citterio classic nine piece dining room set for B&B Italia. Features the extendable Hans table and eight leather EL chairs.
Leather, Glass, Wood
Cini Boeri Ghost Chair Fiam Italia, 1987
By Cini Boeri, FIAM
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for the famous Ghost chair designed by Cini Boeri and Tomu Katayanagi and manufactured by Fiam, Italy, 1987. This fantastic transparent 12mm glass chair was made of thick cur...
Glass
Table and chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Saporiti Italia
Located in New York, NY
Chrome and glass table with a set of four upholstered chairs with chrome bases.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.14 in W 40.75 in D 40.75 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Paracarro Dining Table and Four Inlay Chairs
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in London, Greater London
A rarely available Paracarro table and four inlay chairs designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in the 1970s. A very stylish design and statement piece. Formed of a monumental co...
Concrete, Steel
Stunning Curvet Zeritalia Glass Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
Designed by Curvet, Italy. Curved glass back, ebonized wood seat. A wonderful desk chair - Minimalist and stylish. Labelled to leg. Note: Just arrived, this item will ship from ou...
Glass, Wood
$1,254 / set
H 43.25 in W 14.75 in D 19.63 in
Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Square Bar Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you want to sip a drink at the bar in peace and quiet, you need a comfortable tall stool with a back to lean against. Sometimes one drink is not enough, and you need "One more" an...
Plastic
$1,254 / set
H 39.38 in W 14.75 in D 19.63 in
Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Counter Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you want to sip a drink at the bar in peace and quiet, you need a comfortable tall stool with a back to lean against. Sometimes one drink is not enough - and you need "One more" a...
Plastic
$913 / set
H 35.88 in W 15.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique medallions, whilst the seat is linear and geometric. Victoria ghost is made of transpa...
Plastic
Rare Ragno Glass Side Table by Fiam
By FIAM, Vittorio Livi
Located in Chicago, IL
Ragno or Spider side table by Fiam. Shaped top on 3 curved legs, designed by Vitorrio Livi, Made in Italy, 17.5H x 17.5W.
Glass
Lucite Z Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Highland, IN
This classic lucite Z chair is a great occasional piece in very good original condition. The transparent quality and minimal form allow it to work in any interior.
Acrylic, Lucite
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bent Glass End Table Stand
By Vittorio Livi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern bent lucite end table stand.
Glass
$950
H 16.54 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 'Stringa' Side Table in Chromed Metal, Smoked Glass
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 'Stringa' side table, chrome-plated steel, black smoked glass, Italy, 1972 Designed by Gae Aulenti in 1972, this Stringa side table is characterized by a...
Steel, Chrome
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Glass, PVC
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Glass, PVC
Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Crystal by Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A true symbol of Sixties design, famous also for being the only piece by Kartell made entirely of wood. Contemporary technology has made it possible to create the same product using ...
Plastic
$662 / item
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 4.73 in
Fiam Italia All Glass Vogue Magazine Rack by Roberto Paoli
By FIAM, Roberto Paoli
Located in New York, NY
10 mm-thick curved transparent glass magazine rack with steel stand.
Glass
Malaina Fibreglass Chair by Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in London, GB
Iconic Malaina fibreglass chair designed by celebrated Italian designer Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade, exemplifying the bold experimental spirit of 1970s Italian modern design. Sculptur...
Fiberglass
$1,608 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.36 in D 17.72 in
Clear Glass "Isom Tall" Coffee Table, Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Clear glass "Isom Tall" coffee table - Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: 45H x 39W x 45D cm Materials: Solid coloured glass Different colors and sizes are available The Isom tables...
Glass
$913 / set
H 33.5 in W 15.25 in D 20.63 in
Set of 2 Kartell Chair La Marie in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The first completely transparent chair in the world, made of polycarbonate in a single mould. Marie combines a light and impalpable image with essential design and an exceptionally s...
Plastic
$5,780 / item
H 25.99 in W 38.19 in D 34.26 in
Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Kosi Glamour Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Kosi lounge chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Futuristic style lounge chair has a clear Lucite Acrylic shell str...
Brass, Steel
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