$25,152 / set
H 63 in W 63 in D 24.81 in
Roberto Matta 'Malitte' modular sofa set for Simon Ultramobile - Italy, 1965
By Gavina, Sebastian Matta
Located in London, GB
the late 1930s onwards. The Malitte sofa, named after his wife Malitte Pope, combines Matta’s
Mohair
$7,050 / item
H 63 in W 63 in D 24.81 in
Malitte Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Roberto Matta, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
, can instantly become a complete living room: a two-seater sofa, three seats and a pouf. Malitte is
Fabric, Foam
$10,829 / item
H 63 in W 63 in D 24.81 in
Malitte Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Roberto Matta, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
necessary, can instantly become a complete living room: a two-seater sofa, three seats and a pouf. Malitte
Fabric, Foam
$10,012 / item
H 63 in W 63 in D 24.81 in
Malitte Outdoor Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Roberto Matta, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1966 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2019 The outdoor version of Malitte by Surrealist
Fabric, Foam
$11,033 / item
H 63 in W 63 in D 24.81 in
Malitte Outdoor Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Roberto Matta, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1966 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2019 The outdoor version of Malitte by Surrealist
Fabric, Foam
$24,927
H 24.81 in W 63 in D 63 in
Roberto Sebastián Matta, Seating System Model “Malitte”, Italy, 1966
By Sebastian Matta
Located in Barcelona, ES
necessary, can instantly become a complete living room: a two-seater sofa, three seats and a pouf. Malitte
Wool, Foam
$24,927
H 24.81 in W 63 in D 63 in
Roberto Sebastián Matta, Seating System Model “Malitte”, Green, Italy, 1966
By Sebastian Matta
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roberto Sebastián Matta Seating system model “Malitte” Named after Malitte Pope, Matta´s wife
Wool, Foam
Roberto Matta for Gavina “Malitte” Modular Seating System
By Gavina, Roberto Matta
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Included in the permanent collection of MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City: "Malitte
Textile, Foam
Roberto Matta for Gavina, Modular Sofa, 1966
By Roberto Matta
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roberto Matta, signed. Gavina, edited by. Modular sofa, “Malitte” model, composed of five
Fabric
Malitte Sofa by Roberto Matta
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare Malitte sofa by Roberto Matta circa late 1960's. This late 1960's example is all original in
Upholstery, Foam
Rare Malitte Sofa by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare Malitte sofa by Roberto Matta circa late 1960′s. This late 1960′s example is all original in
Upholstery
Rare Malitte Sofa by Roberto Matta for Knoll
By Roberto Matta
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare Malitte sofa by Roberto Matta for Knoll circa late 1960s. This example is all original in its
Sebastian Matta 'Malitte' puzzle sofa for Gavina - Italy 1966
By Gavina, Sebastian Matta
Located in London, GB
The witty and elegant Malitte sofa is a sculptural assemblage of organic forms. When deconstructed
Mohair
Sold
H 24 in W 64 in D 66 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Foam Sofa Sectional Set Roberto Matta Malitte Knoll
By Knoll, Roberto Matta
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a unique, modular, foam sofa set, "Malitte" cushion system by Roberto
“Malitte” Seating System by Roberto Sebastián Matta, Italy 1966
By Gavina, Roberto Matta
Located in Chicago, IL
cushions embody Matta’s Surrealist design philosophy. Malitte is included in the permanent collection of
Foam, Fabric
Sebastian Matta, Modular living room mod. Malitte, prod. Gavina 1970s
By Gavina, Sebastian Matta
Located in Rivoli, IT
. Malitte è parte della collezione permanente del MoMA di New York e della Galleria Nazionale di Roma
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 43 in W 63 in D 25 in
Iconic Knoll International Malitte Lounge Sectional Set by Roberto Matta, 1966
By Roberto Matta, Knoll, Gavina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Knoll International Malitte seating sectional set by Roberto Matta, 1960. Roberto Sebastian
Wool
Roberto Sebastian Matta
Located in Cathedral City, CA
THIS JIGSAW PUZZLE "MALITTE" SOFA WAS COMMISSIONED BY GAVINA FOR ITS "ULTRAMOBILE" LINE AS
Roberto Matta "Malitte" Seating System
By Roberto Matta
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fantastic seating unit designed by the architect and surrealist painter Roberto Sebastian Matta. Made to function as a sculptural wall when not being used as individual seating uni...
$8,427 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$26,707 / set
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Fabric
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
White Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Limestone, Marble
$8,665 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$6,172
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Round Cushions, Indonesia 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout the 20th century, wood had been the most important furniture material. This is especially true for the mid-century era, during which it was a staple material across the wo...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Function The BaObab desk, designed by Philippe Starck for Vitra, is ideal for computer-based and paper work. Constructed as a single piece, it is designed to include storage space an...
Plastic
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$5,935
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
Iris C185 Candleholder by Casarialto
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
A superb design masterfully handcrafted of mouth-blown glass, this candle holder is created in co-creation with Summerill and Bishop London. From the sketch of Summerill and Bishop L...
Glass
$6,962Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 106.3 in D 92.52 in
Mid-century Modern Judy Bed Designers Guild Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Judy Bed is a luxurious tribute to the timeless elegance of Judy Garland. This exquisite piece embodies classic Hollywood glamour and is designed to elevate any bedroom with its ...
Textile, Bouclé, Wood
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans: 36 squared x 16H 3 Corners: 34H ...
Velvet
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.
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