Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, Italy 1960s.
By IPE Brevettato, Rito Valla
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, Italy 1960s. With one simple movement, you can turn this
Metal
Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, original fabric
By IPE Brevettato, Rito Valla
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant sofa, designed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna in the 1960s, represents a perfect fusion
Metal
$8,000 / set
H 38 in W 28 in D 29 in
Set of 2 Panchetto Lounge Chairs Designed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna 1960s
By IPE Brevettato, Rito Valla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Set of 2 Panchetto Lounge Chairs, designed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna in the 1960s
Metal
$9,559 / set
H 25.2 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Set of 3 panchetto lounge chairs designed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna 1960s
By Rito Valla, IPE Brevettato
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
in 1961 Manufactured by IPE Bologna. With it’s weight and dimensions the „Panchetto“ chair
Steel
$4,208
H 25.2 in W 75.6 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Italian Sofa Bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, 1960s
By Rito Valla
Located in Oirlo, LI
This elegant sofa bed designed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna in the 1960s is a beautiful example of
Metal
$6,974 / set
H 26.78 in W 33.08 in D 26.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by IPE Bologne, Italy, 1950s
By Rito Valla, IPE
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs armchairs from the editor IPE Bologna Italy
Metal, Brass
$10,221 / set
H 24.81 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Set Italian of ‘Panchetto’ Reclining Chairs by Rito Valla for IPE, Italy 1960s
By Rito Valla, IPE Brevettato
Located in Echt, NL
1960s Manufactured by IPE, Bologna The chairs can be transformed into stools by adjusting the back
Metal
$11,870 / set
H 34 in W 27 in D 31.5 in
Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern / Space Age Lounge Chairs by IPE
Located in New York, NY
'Brevetti' by the boutique Italian (Bologna) company of IPE. These rare chairs feature a dynamic sense of
Upholstery
$5,651
H 63 in W 60 in D 90 in
1960's Rito Valla Panchetto Armchair Ottoman Bench White Leather Metal Black
By Rito Valla, IPE Brevettato
Located in Milano, IT
1960s by Brevetti IPE, from Bologna, Italy. A standout of mid-century Italian design, this great piece
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Smooth green sofa, marked IPE; particular feet in beechwood; Bologna, Italy 1963
Located in Milan, IT
, with brass details. The upholstery is green velvet. Marked: IPE Brevettato. Divano IPE , Bologna
Metal
Sold
H 34.65 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
3 Panchetto Reclining Chairs by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, 1960s
By Rito Valla, IPE
Located in Munster, NRW
The designer Rito Valla (1911-1991), trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, worked as a
Metal
Sold
H 26.97 in W 73.43 in D 26.38 in
Rito Valla for IPE Bologna Sofa Black Laquered Metal Italian Design, 1960s
By Rito Valla, IPE
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and modern sofa designed by Rito Valla for the IPE of Bologna. The mobile structure in
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 31.89 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Rito Valla 'Mercury' Lounge Chairs for IPE Bologna, Italy, 1963
By IPE Brevettato, Rito Valla
Located in The Hague, NL
named 'Mercury' was produced by IPE in Bologna for only a limited period of time in the mid 1960s. The
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 31.89 in L 30.32 in
Mid-Century Modern 'Mercury' Swivel Lounge Chair by Rito Valla, Italy, 1963
By Rito Valla, IPE
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning 'Mercury' lounge chair by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, Italy 1963. One of the best designs
Brass
Sofa Settee Throne Italian Cavalli Visionnaire Siegfrid Bespoke Sofa 1
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
of the suite, please see my other listing The story Visionnaire, is a brand of the Bologna
Velvet
Sofa Settee Throne Italian Cavalli Visionnaire Siegfrid Bespoke Sofa Two
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
of the suite, please see my other listing The story Visionnaire, is a brand of the Bologna
Velvet
Pair of Armchairs Thrones Italian Cavalli Visionnaire Siegfrid Bespoke
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
the Bologna-based company IPE srl, founded by the Cavalli family in 1959. From April 2014
Velvet
$931 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$865 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 23.63 in
Articulated Sconce Midcentury Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Hand Gilt Shades
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Thanks to a customer who wanted this finish, combining a typical renaissance Tuscan gold leaf finish with a Mid-Century Modern shape. This beautiful sconce has three moving joints...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Gold Leaf
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$9,619Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 28.35 in
Stilnovo Three Discs Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Stilnovo three discs ceiling lamp in brass and glass, Italy 1950s Reference : Botteghe Storiche di Milanesi, Milan, 2006, p. 21 for the five-armed variation from the Car...
Metal, Brass
$1,720 / set
H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Adjustable Italian Wall Lights / Sconces 1950 Brass Black White Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Superb pair of Italian design wall lights from the 1950s in the minimalist style of Stilnovo. Amazing combination with the minimalist brass frame & black/white metal shades ! The po...
Metal, Brass
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$900 / item
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Height, Caning and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
$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
$6,854
H 27.56 in Dm 14.57 in
Wrought Iron Gueridon - Tripod - Manner Jean-Michel Frank & Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Hasselt, VLI
a handcrafted side table inspired by 19th-century smoker's tables. Handmade in Belgium by a master blacksmith, it is timeless and elegant, an ode to old craftsmanship, yet presented ...
Wrought Iron
$7,767 / 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
$5,346 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Brass
$1,290 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
El Topo • Sculptural Hand-Carved Acacia & Sheepskin Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
A tactile piece of domestic fantasy, the El Topo ottoman is a social object, featuring a carved Acacia base, burnt using the traditional method of Shou Sugi Ban and an animalistic, y...
Wood, Sheepskin
$1,731Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 97.25 in
Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time to the glamorous 1970s with this exquisite Italian double bed designed by the talented Lucino Frigerio and proudly marked by the same illustrious manufacturer. Its ...
Brass
$985 / item
H 11 in W 5 in D 9 in
Monolith Wall Sconce in Brass & Enamel, handmade by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by Blueprint Lighting, these Italian Modern "Monolith" wall sconces are shown in brass and our 'Perfect White' enamel. Fabricated with only the highest quality materials,...
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Custom Plaster Lev Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster cone-shaped lev fixture. Please note this is customizable. All our fixtures are UL wired. This one uses (1) Edison bulb at 40 watts in E-26 socket. Lead time is 8-12...
Plaster
$4,950
H 69.69 in W 24.22 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Mirror, Teak
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.