$937
H 29 in W 21 in D 21 in
Giovanni Offredi White Leather and Steel "Lens" Chairs for Saporiti, Italy, 1968
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury lounge chair with tubular steel frames and white leather seat. The "Lens
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,164 / set
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
Set of 4 "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Blue Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury armchairs with tubular steel structure and seats. "Lens" model was designed
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
8 Italian Saporiti Chrome Cantilevered "Lens" Armchair
By Saporiti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and curved arms resting on chrome plated steel tubular cantilevered base. Lens chair designed by
Chrome
$7,450 / set
H 33 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
6 Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia "Lens" Cantilever Chairs in White Boucle
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A stunning set of six "Lens" chairs designed in 1968 by the renowned Italian architect Giovanni
Chrome
$2,800 / set
H 33 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia Lens Dining Chairs, Set of 3
By Fratelli Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Marvelous 1970s Mid-Century Modern set of 3 lens dining chairs, designed by Giovanni Offredi for
Steel, Chrome
$18,000 / set
H 32.75 in W 20 in D 23 in
Set of 10 Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia "Lens" Steel Dining Chairs
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 Mid-Century Italian (circa Late 1960s/Early 70s) "Lens" dining chairs with stippled brown
Chrome
$1,699
H 28.98 in W 20.99 in D 20.99 in
GIOVANNI OFFREDI - SAPORITI - Set 6 sedie Mod. LENS - Made in ITALY 1960.-
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Milano, IT
GIOVANNI OFFREDI - SAPORIITI - SET DI 6 SEDIE Modello LENS. - anno 1960 - Made in ITALY
Stainless Steel
$2,009 / item
H 31.5 in W 19.49 in D 18.9 in
Chair Riva 1920 Rewood Mia Authentic Design - Total black
By Riva 1920
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Rewood Mia Design by: Authentic Design Rewood Mia is a chair entirely
Wood
$1,302 / set
H 18.9 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Pair Of Regency Revival Green-Painted Chairs With Woven Seats
Located in Bruton, GB
through a later revival lens. Each chair retains its original handwoven cane seat, offering both visual
Cane, Hardwood
$9,008 / item
H 57.88 in W 44.1 in D 37.01 in
SITLALI Fuchsia Pink Rocking Armchair in Solid Wood with Rods and Lacquering
By Philippe Bestenheider
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Rediscover the timeless charm of the Windsor chair through the contemporary lens of Sitlali—a
Wood, Beech, Maple
$8,000 / set
H 32 in W 23 in D 27 in
1970s Set of Six Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia Lens Dining Arm Chairs
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Lens Armchairs, designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia in 1968
Steel
$1,746
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Marcel Breuer's B 64 Reimagined as K 17 Armchair by Robert Slezak, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, Slezak Company
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
functionalist lens, the chair maintains the elegant cantilevered structure in chrome-plated tubular steel, while
Steel, Chrome
Lens Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Giovanni Offredi designed the lens chair for Saporiti Italia in 1968. This fine set features
Steel, Chrome
Deer Chair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
paring away of everything superfluous through an Autoban lens. Deer chair was developed at a time when
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint
Deer Chair Armless
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
paring away of everything superfluous through an Autoban lens. Deer chair was developed at a time when
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Lens Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
produced circa 1970s and comes with arms (some Lens chairs did not) and a chrome-plated steel cantilevered
Zebra Hide
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Lens Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
produced circa 1970s and comes with arms (some Lens chairs did not) and a chrome-plated steel cantilevered
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Lens Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
produced, circa 1970s and comes with arms (some Lens chairs did not) and a chrome-plated steel cantilevered
Sold
H 32.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Set of Eight Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia Lens Chairs in Zebra Hide
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
produced circa 1970s and comes with arms (some Lens chairs did not) and a chrome-plated steel cantilevered
Zebra Hide
Sold
H 29 in W 21 in L 29 in
Giovanni Offredi Brown Fabric and Steel "Lens" Chair for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury armchairs with tubular steel structure and seats. The "Lens" model was
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set 4 Vintage Chairs 1960s Mod. Lens Design G. Offer for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in None, IT
Set of 4 chairs with chromed steel frame and iridescent blue velvet upholstery, Lens model. Design
Steel
Set of Six Saporiti Italia "Lens" Dining Chairs with Missoni Fabric
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant set of Italian designs. Made of chrome-plated thin tubular steel with original Missoni upholstery - great color pattern. They are in the original used condition with no ...
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 132 in
Keno Bros. Signed Desk and Chair Set for Theodore Alexander, Circa 2010s
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Victoria, BC
classic forms reinterpreted through a modern lens. The accompanying chair complements the desk’s
Wood
Six Saporiti Italia “Lens” Chairs with Missoni Fabric
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fun and comfy set of modernist chairs. Two with armrest, four without. They're great for
Sold
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
Pair of "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Plum Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury pair of armchairs with tubular steel structure and plum fabric seats. "Lens
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 32.25 in W 21.25 in D 23 in
'Lens' Leather Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, c. 1968, Signed
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The age and patina on the thick leather of this set of six 'Lens' dining chairs by Giovanni Offredi
Steel
2 Giovanni Offredi 'Lens' Chairs, Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Cologne, DE
2 Giovanni Offredi 'Lens' chairs. Execution: Saporiti
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
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
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
$7,150 / item
H 21.66 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table (2021) is a sculptural, Brutalist-inspired accent piece handcrafted with artistic precision. The top is composed of individually glazed teal-gre...
Steel, Copper
$1,719 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$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
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
Tobia Scarpa "Andre" Square Dining Table for Gavina, 1968
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Sacile, PN
Andre square dining table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, dated 1968. Smoked glass top on chrome structure.
Chrome
$20,991
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
$7,689Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 80.71 in D 33.86 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi CACCIA DOMINIONI 1913-2016 Daybed mod. L4 called "Chesa Laria" - circa 1959 Walnut structure upholstered in white fabric Azucena Edition Bibliography: Adalberto Dal Lago, Arre...
Metal
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$27,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in...
Chrome
$2,227 / set
H 35.44 in W 37.01 in D 12.6 in
Italian Console with Fitting Stool, in the Manner of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
A stunning piece from the 1950s, this Italian birch wall console comes complete with its matching stool. Crafted with a wooden frame, the console features an upholstered back in a ri...
Brass
$1,992 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in
lampadario a sospensione originale anni 50 barovier & toso - 6 disponibili
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
splendido lampadario anni 50, documentata produzione di Barovier&toso, composto da oltre 20 foglie curve in vetro di murano, con braccio centrale e disco di chiusura inferiore con de...
Brass
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...
Steel
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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.
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