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Sofa in Leather and Lacquered Wood, Italy, circa 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa in leather and lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Two-Seater Sofa, Lacquer & Leather, Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Lacquer; leather; leather straps; cushions; lounge chair; two-seater; 1970s; Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Lacquer Wood, Space Age Style
By Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
Very cool and unusual, imposing, three-seater sofa in black calf leather with a black lacquer wood
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Erik De Forse , Sofa in lacquered wood and leather circa 1960
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Erik De Forse , sofa in lacquered wood and leather circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Saratoga Sofa by Vignelli for Poltronova, Italy, 1964
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Antwerp, BE
luxurious elephant grey leather. Crafted in Italy in 1964, this sofa epitomizes the Vignellis' signature
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Beautiful Midcentury Modern Black Leather Large Lounge Sofa, Italy 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Superb Italian made vintage black leather sofa 1980s In a minimalistic and modern design, with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
No Reserve
H 36.23 in W 81.5 in D 32.68 in
Vignelli Saratoga Large Black Sofa with Black Leather
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
leather, Italy, 1964
This three-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian designer couple Lella
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Polyester
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two and a Half Seat White Leather Sofa B&B "Alanda"
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian B&B "Alanda" two-and-a-half-seat white leather sofa by Paolo Piva with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 33.86 in
Studio Simon Minimalist Black Leather Three-Seater “Simone” Sofa, Italy, 1975
By Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
made of black lacquered wood. A black leather big seat completes the sofa.
The minimal lines recall
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Foam
H 20.48 in W 82.68 in D 31.89 in
Alias P46 AluZen Soft Top Sofa with Upholstery and Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias P46 AluZen Soft Top Sofa with Upholstery and Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.6 in W 47.25 in D 53.15 in
Alias P39 AluZen Soft Ending Sofa with Upholstery and Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias P39 AluZen Soft Ending Sofa with Upholstery and Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.6 in W 63 in D 37.41 in
Modern Almourol Sofa, Camel Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almourol leather sofa draws inspiration from the distinctive contours of Almourol Castle. The leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 37.8 in
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Sofa
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
leather, Italy, 1964.
Lovely sofa named 'Saratoga' is by Italian designer couple Lella & Massimo Vignelli
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Polyester
Alias P33 AluZen Soft Sofa 3 Seater with Upholstery and Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias P33 AluZen Soft Sofa 3 Seater with Upholstery and Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Ludovica
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.6 in W 106.3 in D 37.41 in
Alias P32 AluZen Soft Sofa 2 Seater with Upholstery and Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias P32 AluZen Soft Sofa 2 Seater with Upholstery and Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Ludovica
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.6 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Alias 862 Eleven Sofa 3 Seater in Aubergine Seat and Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 862 Eleven Sofa 3 Seater in Aubergine Seat and Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 83.86 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Vittorio Introini Two-Seat Sofa Saporiti Leather Lucite, Italy, 1970
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Vienna, AT
Small lacquered leather sofa in lucite frame by Vittorio Introini, circa 1970
Nice two-seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 26.37 in W 61.2 in D 33.85 in
Alias 861 Eleven Sofa 2 Seater in Mint Seat and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 861 Eleven Sofa 2 Seater in Mint Seat and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 29.14 in
Alias 861 Eleven Sofa 2 Seater in Blue Seat and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 861 Eleven Sofa 2 Seater in Blue Seat and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 29.14 in
White Saratoga sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s, 70s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
, Owings & Merrill studio, before returning to Italy and graduating in Architecture from the IUAV
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
1980s Black Leather Eileen Gray LOTA Sofa by ALIVAR Made In Italy
By Eileen Gray, Alivar
Located in Monrovia, CA
, Relax and Rest. This Black Leather Upholstered Sofa Stands On 4 Black Wooden Feet, Has 2 Black Lacquered
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alias T03_O Ten 3 Seater Outdoor Sofa in Grey and Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T03_O Ten 3 Seater Outdoor Sofa in Dark Grey and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
Alias T02_O Ten 2 Seater Outdoor Sofa in Dark Grey and White Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T02_O Ten 2 Seater Outdoor Sofa in Dark Grey and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 76.38 in D 35.44 in
Alias T02_O Ten 2 Seater Outdoor Sofa in White and Sand Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T02_O Ten 2 Seater Outdoor Sofa in White and Sand Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 76.38 in D 35.44 in
Alias T02_O Ten 2 Seater Outdoor Sofa in Grey and Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T02_O Ten 2 Seater Outdoor Sofa in Grey and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 76.38 in D 35.44 in
Alias T05+T07 Ten Outdoor Sofa Set and Pouf in White with Sand Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T05+T07 Ten Outdoor Sofa Set and Pouf in White with Sand Lacquered Aluminum Frame by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 68.12 in D 35.44 in
Eugenio Gerli Leather Sofa for Tecno, circa 1960
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning cream white two-seat sofa designed by Eugenio Gerli, manufactured by Tecno in Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Alias P37 AluZen Soft Angular Sofa with Upholstery & Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias P37 AluZen Soft Angular Sofa with Upholstery and Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.6 in W 63 in D 37.41 in
Alias P34 AluZen Soft Central Sofa with Upholstery & Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias P34 AluZen Soft Central Sofa with Upholstery and Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.6 in W 63 in D 37.41 in
Alias T05+T07+T06 Ten Outdoor Sofa Set and Pouf in White w Sand Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T05+T07+T06 Ten Outdoor Sofa Set and Pouf in White w Sand Lacquered Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 68.12 in D 35.44 in
Alias T05+T04+T06+T10 Ten Outdoor Sofa Set and Table in White w Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T05+T04+T06+T10 Ten Outdoor Sofa Set and Table in White w Sand Lacquered Aluminum Frame by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 68.12 in D 35.44 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Vintage White Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 three-seat sofa in white leather was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina.
It
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer
Alias V02 Vina Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias V02 Vina Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 87.01 in D 37.01 in
Alias V02 Vina Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias V02 Vina Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 87.01 in D 37.01 in
Zeus Sofa in Nabuk Leather with Armrests in Corno Italiano, Mod. 6085L
By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
An archetype of timeless elegance and comfort, the Zeus 4-seat sofa effortlessly combines prized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 34.65 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
21st Century Highlander Sofa in Leather and Fabric by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
3-seat sofa is pictured with a Structure in beech wood and foam. Upholstery in leather cat. B L
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather, Beech
H 27.56 in W 135.83 in D 37.41 in
Alias P64+P70 AluZen Soft Sofa Set in Upholstery with Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias P64+P70 AluZen Soft Sofa Set in Upholstery with Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Ludovica
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.6 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Sofa Frame Made Solid Timber Wood Feather Backrest Pillow Lacquered Feet
By sicis
Located in London, GB
artisans are the core values of the production of the Maison: all made in Italy.
The space takes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather, Feathers
H 32.29 in W 98.43 in D 40.56 in
Leather Bastiano Sofa and Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 60s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Leather 3 seater Bastiano sofa and 2 armchairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 83.47 in D 30.71 in
Alias 883SX + 884SX Twelve Sofa Set in Grey with Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 883SX + 884SX Twelve Sofa Set in Grey with Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 68.12 in D 38.59 in
Le Corbusier 2 Seater LC2 Vintage White Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 two seater sofa in white leather was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina.
It
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer
Franz Sartori for Flexform Sofa in Black Leather
By Franz Sartori
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz T. Sartori for Flexform, two-seat sofa, leather, lacquered wood and chrome, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alias T04+T06 Ten Outdoor Sofa Set in White with Sand Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T04+T06 Ten Outdoor Sofa Set in White with Sand Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 68.12 in D 35.44 in
Alias T05_O DX Ten Angular Outdoor Sofa in White & Sand Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T05_O DX Ten Angular Outdoor Sofa in White w Sand Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 68.12 in D 35.44 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Sofa in Beige Leather
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, sofa, lacquered wood, steel, patinated leather, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Alias 883 DX+SX Twelve Angular Sofa Set in Grey with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 883 DX+SX Twelve Angular Sofa Set in Grey with Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 68.12 in D 38.59 in
Alias 884 DX+SX Twelve Dormeuse Sofa Set in Grey with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 884 DX+SX Twelve Dormeuse Sofa Set in Grey with Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 68.12 in D 38.59 in
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofa in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti & Chiara Pampo 'Légère' Sofa in Black Leather
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Rosenthal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti e Chiara Pampo for Rosenthal, 'Légère' sofa, lacquered ash, patinated leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
Modern Almourol Sofa, Olive Green Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almourol leather sofa draws inspiration from the distinctive contours of Almourol Castle. The leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 37.8 in
Alias T05_O DX Ten Angular Outdoor Sofa in Grey w Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T05_O DX Ten Angular Outdoor Sofa in Grey w Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 68.12 in D 35.44 in
Alias T05_O SX Ten Angular Outdoor Sofa in Grey w Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias T05_O SX Ten Angular Outdoor Sofa in Grey w Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 68.12 in D 35.44 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 'Bull' Sofa in Black Leather
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 'Bull' sofa, Italy, 1980s
A monumental sofa design by Gianfranco
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa Frame Solid Timber Wood Two Back Cushion Same Size Black Lacquered Feet
By sicis
Located in London, GB
artisans are the core values of the production of the Maison: all made in Italy.
The space takes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric, Feathers
H 33.47 in W 232.29 in D 66.93 in
Cini Boeri for Knoll Three Seater Sofa in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, three seater sofa, model 'Brigadier', leather, lacquered wood, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Saratoga sofa in original leather -Massimo & Leila Vignelli - Poltronova
By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Poltronova Italy 1964.
Crafted in Italy in 1964, this sofa epitomizes the Vignellis' signature style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Modern Almourol Sofa, Light Blue Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almourol leather sofa draws inspiration from the distinctive contours of Almourol Castle. The leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 37.8 in
21st Century Clapton Sofa in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
the cushions. The use of leather as privileged upholstery material lends the sofa a reassuring and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Beech
21st Century Highlander Sofa in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
.
Highlander 3-seater sofa with structure in beech wood and foam. Upholstery in leather cat. B L.08.01 and L
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Beech
Ghidini 1961 Katana 3-Seat Sofa in Natural Leather by Paolo Rizzatto
By Ghidini 1961, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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Italian Lacquer And Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Italian lacquer and leather sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every Italian lacquer and leather sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an Italian lacquer and leather sofa, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Italian lacquer and leather sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian lacquer and leather sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Italian lacquer and leather sofa over the years, but those crafted by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova and Arflex are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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