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Ignazio Gardella Digamma

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa Prod. Gavina, Italy, 1957
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Rovereta, SM
Ignazio Gardella Digamma sofa. Completely metal structure in enameled steel. Rubber padding on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in London, GB
A rare sofa by Italian designer Ignazio Gardella for Gavina. circa 1957, Italy. Enameled
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Lounge Chairs in Dedar Twill, Pair
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Digamma design is a comfortable chaise longue with a metallic structure. There is a three
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma armchairs for Gavina Italia, 1960s
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Rovereta, SM
Una rarissima coppia di sedie reclinabili Digamma originali degli anni '50, disegnate da Ignazio
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022
By Santa & Cole, Dedar, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre 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
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair 1st Edition Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs for Gavina Italy, 1960s
By Gavina, Simon Gavina Editions, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Catania, IT
Ignazio Gardella designed in 1957 and manufactured by Gavina, Bologna, Italy. Original upholstery of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

Original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chair, 1960s, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in London, GB
A rare original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chair, designed in the late 1950s and produced
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chairs, 1960s, Italy, For Reupholstery
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in London, GB
An original, early pair of Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chairs, designed in the late 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Blue Silk Velvet Lounge Chair "Digamma" by Ignazio Gardella
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

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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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Digamma Armchair by Ignazio Gardella Upholstery in Yellow Linen Velvet
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Digamma armchair designed by Ignazio Gardella dating back to Gavina’s production. Original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

20th Century Ignazio Gardella Pair of Armchairs mod. Digamma for Gavina, 1950s
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Turin, Turin
Ignazio Gardella (1905-1999) was an Italian architect, engineer and designer. His long professional
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

20th Century Ignazio Gardella Sofa mod. Digamma for Gavina Metal&Fabric, 1950s
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Turin, Turin
Ignazio Gardella (1905-1999) was an Italian architect, engineer and designer. His long professional
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Digamma 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
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass, Metal

Digamma Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
Digamma Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brass, Fabric, Gavina, Italy, 1957
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in High Point, NC
brass feet, designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1957.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brass, Fabric, Gavina, Italy, 1957
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in High Point, NC
brass feet, designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1957.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chair, Brass, Metal, Yellow Velvet, Gavina, Italy 1957
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in High Point, NC
An early and adjustable "Digamma" lounge chair designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1957
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair and Ottoman in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Loro Piana, 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
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

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
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

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
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Early 2000s Spanish Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of 'Digamma' Chairs by Santa & Cole
Pair of 'Digamma' Chairs by Santa & Cole
H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 28 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass

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Ignazio Gardella Digamma For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ignazio gardella digamma you’re looking for. A ignazio gardella digamma — often made from metal, brass and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a ignazio gardella digamma, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ignazio gardella digamma — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ignazio gardella digamma bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

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