Yellow bench Locus Solus Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Locus Solus è una collezione disegnata dall’estro imprevedibile di Gae Aulenti nel 1964.
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"Locus Solus" High Table by Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The "Locus Solus" table, that was designed by the renowned architect and designer Gae Aulenti in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Tables
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Metal
"Locus Solus" High Stool by Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The "Locus Solus" stool, designed by the renowned architect and designer Gae Aulenti in the 1960s, stands as a hallmark of modern Italian design.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
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Metal
Locus Solus Yellow Dining Table by Gae Aulenti
By Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
Colorful, eclectic and contemporary, this dining table from Gae Aulenti's 1964 Locus Solus Collection features a tubular steel frame finished in a bright yellow color.
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2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
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Steel
Locus Solus Orange Loveseat by Gae Aulenti
$3,285 / item
Locus Solus Orange Loveseat by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti, Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Locus Solus collection of outdoor furniture, this colorful loveseat boasts a retro-inspired silhouette made of tubular steel with an oblong seat upholstered with an exclu...
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2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
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Steel
Lounge chair Locus Solus Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, with pouf
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Locus Solus Gae Aulenti, Lounge chair model Locus Solus with pouf, designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Lounge chair Locus Solus Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, with pouf
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Locus Solus Gae Aulenti, Lounge chair model Locus Solus with pouf, designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti
$1,865 / item
Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti
By Exteta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
This contemporary chair delivers comfort, style, and quality in a playful and colorful silhouette suitable for any outdoor setting. The original 1964 Locus Solus Collection by Gae Au...
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2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
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Steel
"Locus Solus" daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in bruxelles, BE
Daybed, meridian with cushion in yellow fabric with green stitching and metal structure by Gae Aulenti. Model: Locus Solus. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RE...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Metal
"Locus Solus" daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in bruxelles, BE
Daybed, meridian with cushion in yellow fabric with white stitching and metal structure by Gae Aulenti. Model: Locus Solus. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RE...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Metal
Gae Aulenti Locus Solus table for Poltronova Italy, 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Skokie, IL
Gae Aulenti Locus Solus table for Poltronova Italy, 1960s Dimensions: 28" h x 33 1/2" w x 33 1/2" d Condition: Frame is excellent.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Steel
Locus Solus Blue Loveseat by Gae Aulenti
$3,285 / item
Locus Solus Blue Loveseat by Gae Aulenti
By Exteta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Designed for the outdoor yet perfectly suitable in a modern and eclectic interior as well, the bold colors and modern lines of this loveseat will add vivacity and personality to any ...
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2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
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Steel
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chair for Poltronova, 1964
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chair for Poltronova, 1964 Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of Italy’s radical design movemen...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Locus Solus, Gae Aulenti, Set of 2 Poufs
$12,005 / set
Locus Solus, Gae Aulenti, Set of 2 Poufs
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Made of steel and fabrics with original and unprecedented patterns, Locus Solus is a reissue of a collection designed by the unpredictable flair of Gae Aulenti in 1964.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Benches
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Aluminum
Locus Solus Blue Low Table by Gae Aulenti
$2,960 / item
Locus Solus Blue Low Table by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti, Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
This colorful low table first designed by Gae Auelenti for her signature Locus Solus Collection in 1964 is once again available through Exteta.
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Wien, AT
The Locus Solus daybed, designed in 1964 by the influential Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, is a striking example of 1960s avant-garde design.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Steel
Locus Solus, Gae Aulenti, Orange Set with 4 Chairs
$11,770Sale Price|20% Off
Locus Solus, Gae Aulenti, Orange Set with 4 Chairs
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Made of steel and fabrics with original and unprecedented patterns, Locus Solus is a reissue of a collection designed by the unpredictable flair of Gae Aulenti in 1964.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova White Table "Locus Solus," Italy 1964
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Naples, IT
Locus Solus è una serie di arredi per esterni progettati dall'architetta Gae Aulenti nel 1967, prodotta da Poltronova, Zanotta e successivamente acquisita da Exteta.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Metal
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Panca Bianca "Locus Solus," Italy 1964
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Naples, IT
Locus Solus è una serie di arredi per esterni progettati dall'architetta Gae Aulenti nel 1967, prodotta da Poltronova, Zanotta e successivamente acquisita da Exteta.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Metal
Orange Locus Solus bench or Single Low Table by Gae Aulenti Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The frame of Locus Solus Chair is made of painted stainless steel tubing.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Set of 4 Chairs "Locus Solus," Italy 1964
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Naples, IT
Locus Solus è una serie di arredi per esterni progettati dall'architetta Gae Aulenti nel 1967, prodotta da Poltronova, Zanotta e successivamente acquisita da Exteta.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Metal
Gae Aulenti Locus Solus Dining Room Set in Steel and Leather by Poltronova 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The Locus Solus collection also was shown in the 1969 movie, entitled La Piscina directed by Jacques Deray.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Steel
Gae Aulenti Space Age Locus Solus Armchairs and Ottoman for Poltronova, 1964
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Locus Solus Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova – Restored This rare set includes two lounge chairs and one ottoman from the Locus Solus series, designe...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs
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Iron
Italian modern dining table Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black dining table Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s Dining table model Locus Solus with a square glass top.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
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Metal
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 8
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” dining chairs for Poltronova, metal, Italy, 1964, set of eight Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of I...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 10
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” dining chairs for Poltronova, metal, Italy, 1964, set of ten Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of Ita...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 6
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chair for Poltronova, metal, Italy, 1964, set of six Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of Ital...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 4
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chair for Poltronova, 1964, set of four Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of Italy’s radical d...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 2
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chair for Poltronova, 1964, set of two Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of Italy’s radical de...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Italian Mid-Century Yellow Footstool Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s
$1,506Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Yellow Footstool Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century yellow footstool Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s Footrest from the series Locus Solus in yellow painted metal.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
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Metal
Gae Aulenti Locus Solus Yellow floor lamp for Poltronova Italy 1964
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Skokie, IL
This Gae Aulenti Locus Solus floor lamp is an original production example from the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Steel
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, Black, 1964, Set of 6
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” dining chairs for Poltronova, metal, Italy, 1964, set of six Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of Ita...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, Black, 1964, Set of 2
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” dining chairs for Poltronova, black metal, Italy, 1964, set of two Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, Black, 1964, Set of 4
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” dining chairs for Poltronova, black metal, Italy, 1964, set of four Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, Black, 1964, Set of 8
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” dining chairs for Poltronova, metal, Italy, 1964, set of eight Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of I...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, Black, 1964, Set of 10
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” dining chairs for Poltronova, black metal, Italy, 1964, set of ten Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Italian modern daybed sofa Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Locus Solus with patina chromed metal structure.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Metal
Locus Solus armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1964
$5,296Sale Price|25% Off
Locus Solus armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1964
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Locus Solus armchair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1964.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Iron
Early Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 'Locus Solus' Tubular Armchair in Steel
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 'Locus Solus' armchair, chromed tubular steel, blue leatherette, Italy, 1964 This Locus Solus armchair, designed by Gae Aulenti and produced by Zanotta, is ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
Locus Solus outdoor lounge
$14,712
Locus Solus outdoor lounge
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Paris, FR
68 x 84 cm (Table) 67 x 53 cm (chairs) yellow steel
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Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Early Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 'Locus Solus' Tubular Chrome Armchair in Chrome
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 'Locus Solus' armchair, chromed tubular steel, blue leatherette, Italy, 1964 This Locus Solus armchair, designed by Gae Aulenti and produced by Zanotta, is ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
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Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 pink Locus Solus chairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 4 lacquered metal Locus Solus chairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1964.
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Steel
Pair of Gae Aulenti "Locus Solus" Armchairs
$18,500 / set
Pair of Gae Aulenti "Locus Solus" Armchairs
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Houston, TX
Rare pair of Gae Aulenit chairs from the 1960's, originally produced for the 1969 film "La Piscine" Tubular painted metal with an indoor/ outdoor blue performance fabric.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
ocus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965 D: 86 cm (33.86") H: 69,5 ( metal structure only 56cm H ) cm W: 202 cm (79.53")
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Metal
5x Original Locus Solus Stühle Poltronova Gae Aulenti Metall design
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von fünf wunderschönen und sehr seltenen Armlehnstühlen des italienischen Traditionsherstellers Poltronova aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vo...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Metal
"Locus" White Metal Chairs Design Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Italy 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Gae Aulenti was inspired by Raymond Roussel’s novel Locus Solus and his Sgarsul chairs and created a collection inspired by the typical tubular furniture of the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Metal
10 Chrome Black Leather Armchairs in the style of Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
10 armchairs in the style of Gae Aulenti Locus Solus model for Poltronova. Chrome frame and original black leather seat and back rests.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Stools
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Metal
Round Table by Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Also available four matching "Locus Solus chairs" by Gae Aulenti in black and white colors.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern, Italian Floor Lamp in Yellow Lacquered Metal by Gae Aulenti
$10,348Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern, Italian Floor Lamp in Yellow Lacquered Metal by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
This is an early Model example of 'Locus Solus' which is very heavy metal. Gae Aulenti was a prolific female Italian architect, whose work spans Industrial and exhibition design, fu...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Metal
Gae Aulenti for Knoll, Pair of Model 54 Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1975
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Aulenti’s Model 54 chairs reflect her transition from the playful Locus Solus series of the 1960s to the more refined, postmodern language of the 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Steel
Pair of Gae Aulenti Lounge Chairs curated by Michael Sailstorfer
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Berlin, DE
The Locus Solus Lounge Chair by Gae Aulenti is reimagined with a tire-motif fabric by Michael Sailstorfer.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Gae Aulenti, pair of chrome steel armchairs
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
She is best known for her Pipistrello lamp, her Locus Solus series made with Poltronova, her furniture for Knoll and her design of important museums like Orsay.
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Early 2000s Armchairs
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Lacquer
Gae Aulenti, orange lacquered garden table
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
She is best known for her Pipistrello lamp, her Locus Solus series made with Poltronova, her furniture for Knoll and her design of important museums like Orsay.
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Early 2000s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Lacquer
An Original Pair of "Pileino" Table Lamps By Gae Aulenti For Artemide, 1972
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Iconic designs by Aulenti include the Pileino Lamp for Artemide (1972); the Giova Lamp (1964), Tavolo Con Ruote Table (1980), and Tour Table (1993) for Fontana Arte; the Sgarsul Rock...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
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Metal
Gae Aulenti per Elam Gruppo di 4 Sedie "Cassiopea", Italia 1976
By Elam, Gae Aulenti
Located in Naples, IT
In questo primo periodo Gae Aulenti disegna per Poltronova la sedia a dondolo Sgargul (1962), ispirandosi alla poltrona basculante n. 1 di Thonet, prodotta esattamente 100 anni prima...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poveglia lamp by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Busnago, IT
Si pensi, ad esempio, al giardino Locus Solus ambientato nel classico La Piscine del 1969 con Alain Delon, Romy Schneider e una giovane Jane Birkin.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Gae Aulenti Table Lamp ‘Poveglia’ in Murano Glass for Vistosi, Italy 1969
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Hellouw, NL
Take, for example, the Locus Solus garden set in the 1969 classic La Piscine with Alain Delon, Romy Schneider and a young Jane Birkin.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
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Locus Solus For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal locus solus for your home. A locus solus — often made from metal, steel and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 27 variations of the antique or vintage locus solus you’re looking for, while we also have 38 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer locus solus, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A locus solus made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made locus solus has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gae Aulenti, Exteta and Poltronova are consistently popular.
How Much is a Locus Solus?
Prices for a locus solus start at $850 and top out at $28,700 with the average selling for $2,253.
Gae Aulenti for sale on 1stDibs
The Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti will forever be best remembered for her work with museums, in particular her 1980–86 renovation of a Beaux Arts Paris train station to create the galleries of the Musée d’Orsay. Aulenti — whose first name, short for Gaetana, is pronounced “guy” — should also be recalled for her tough intellectual spirit and for working steadily when few women found successful architectural careers in postwar Italy.
After she graduated from the Milan Polytechic in 1954, Aulenti opened an architectural office. She also joined the staff of the progressive architectural magazine Casabella, whose editorial line was that the establishment, orthodox modernism of Le Corbusier and the Bauhaus, had outlived it usefulness. When their movement for fresh approaches to architecture and design received a sympathetic hearing, Aulenti found patrons — most prominently Gianni Agnelli, of Fiat, who later employed her to renovate the Palazzo Grassi in Venice for use as an arts exhibition space.
Commissions for showrooms and other corporate spaces brought Aulenti to furniture design. She felt that furniture should never dominate a room. Her chairs and sofas — low-slung, with rounded enameled metal frames and ample seats — and tables, particularly her 1972 marble Jumbo coffee table for Knoll, project solidity and sturdiness. In lighting design, however, Aulenti is bravura.
Each work has a marvelous sculptural presence. Pieces such as her Pipistrello table lamp and Quadrifoglio pendant are a perfect marriage of organically shaped glass and high-tech fixtures. Others have a futuristic elegance — and some even have a touch of personality. Aulenti’s Pileino and La Ruspa table lamps each look almost like little robots. Her lighting pieces are an artful grace note in the career of a woman who believed in strength.
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