$2,131
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG Skin Coloured Leather Chair by Centro Studi
By Matteo Grassi, Centro Studi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Cantilever chair by Centro Studi for Matteo Grassi Modell MG.
Steel, Chrome
$7,816 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Cantilever Visitor Side Chairs, Signed Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1970s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage Matteo Grassi cantilever stylish visitor side chairs, Italy, 1970s.
Steel
$1,800 / set
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
1980s Pair of Mart Stam MG5 Cantilever Armchairs in Grey Leather
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These examples date to the 1980s, and are believed to have been produced by Matteo Grassi in Italy. The chairs have a light grey leather seat and back, and this model has leather arm...
Steel
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Matteo Grassi Cantilever Visitor Side Chairs Pair, Italy, 1970s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Stylish Matteo Grassi cantilever chrome and cognac leather Visitor side chairs, Italy, 1970s.
Chrome, Metal
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
"MG5" Marcel Breuer by Matteo Grassi Bauhaus Set of 4 Brown Cantilever Chairs
By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in Carpi, IT
The MG5 Cantilever Bauhaus Chair is one of their most iconic designs, and it has become a staple of modern Italian furniture design. The chair's cantilevered design is one of its mo...
Steel
Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG5 Black Leather Chairs by Centro Studi
By Centro Studi, Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This exquisite pair of Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG5 chairs, produced by Centro Studi in Italy, exudes timeless elegance with sculptural presence.
Chrome
Cantilever chairs by Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic cantilever chairs by Matteo Grassi with amazing natural cognac patina.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Leather Cantilever Chairs, Centro Studi for Matteo Grassi, 1980s Italy
By Centro Studi, Matteo Grassi
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of two signed Matteo Grassi full leather Bauhaus style cantilever chairs.
Steel, Chrome
Matteo Grassi Style Set of 6 White Leather Chairs
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous white leather Matteo Grassi style cantilevered armchairs with tubular chrome frame and leather wrapped arm rests.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Matteo Grassi MG5 Set of 2 Leather Cantilever Chairs by Mart Stam
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These cantilever chairs were first developed by Martin Stam in the 1920s and revisited by Matteo Grassi in the 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 31.7 in W 23.82 in D 20.08 in
Set of 6 Vintage Cantilever Armchairs in Cognac Leather, Matteo Grassi, 1970s
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam
Located in Odense, DK
A set of six MG15 cantilever chairs produced by the Italian manufacturer Matteo Grassi.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Matteo Grassi MG5 Set of 4 Leather Cantilever Chairs by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These cantilever chairs were first developed by Martin Stam in the 1920s and revisited by Matteo Grassi in the 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Italy Leather MG5 Cantilever Bauhaus Chair by Matteo Grassi, Set of 4
By Centro Studi, Matteo Grassi
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four classic MG5 cantilever chairs was designed by Centro Studi architects for Matteo Grassi.
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
8 x Matteo Grassi Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs by Mart Stam, Italy 1970
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Look no further than the Cantilever Black Leather Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Matteo Grassi!
Chrome
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Very Rare Cantilever Leather Chairs by Herbert Ohl for Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi, Herbert Ohl
Located in München, DE
Manufactured by Matteo Grassi. Made in Italy. The cantilever chairs are made of black lacquered spring steel.
Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Set of 5 Cantilever Armchairs in Leather by Matteo Grassi, Model MG15, Italy 70s
By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 Vintage cantilever armchairs in patinated red / cognac colored leather by Matteo Grassi, made in Italy, 1970s.
Steel
4 Italian Mid Century Cantilever Chairs Cowhide & Chrome
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Buxton, GB
These Mid Century Italian Cantilever Dining Chairs are of a stylish design attributed to Matteo Grassi.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Bauhaus Cantilever MG5 Visitor Leather Chairs, Design Mart Stam, Italy 70s
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 Bauhaus cantilever dining chairs designed by Mart Stam and produce by Matteo Grassi in the 1970s.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG5 Black Leather Chairs by Centro Studi
By Centro Studi, Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This exquisite pair of Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG5 chairs, produced by Centro Studi in Italy, exudes timeless elegance with sculptural presence.
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG Olive Green Leather Chair by Centro Studi
By Centro Studi, Matteo Grassi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Cantilever chair by Centro Studi for Matteo Grassi Modell MG.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
1 of 4 Vintage Leather Cantilever Armchairs in Style of Matteo Grassi, Italy 80s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four vintage Bauhaus design dark brown leather cantilever chairs, in style of Matteo Grassi or Fasem Madrid chairs based on the designs of Mart Stam.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in
Matteo Grassi Visitor Chairs, Model Mg5, Cognac Leather, Cantilevered Chrome
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in Decatur, GA
Cantilevered armchairs by Matteo Grassi, Italy circa 1980.
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six Matteo Grassi Style MG5 Cantilever Leather Chairs
By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in New Windsor, NY
Set of six Matteo Grassi style MG5 cantilever chairs. Thick hard black leather sling backs and seats with a contoured arm rest.
Steel
Sold
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Set of 4 Vintage Cantilever Armchairs in Cognac Leather, Matteo Grassi, 1970s
By Linea Veam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Odense, DK
Crafted in Italy during the 1970s and attributed to the renowned designer Matteo Grassi, these chairs showcase a beautiful patinated cognac leather upholstery.
Chrome
Sold
H 31 in W 23 in D 23 in
Set Cantilevered MG5 Dining Chairs Designed by Breuer Made by Matteo Grassi
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of four Breuer designed dining chairs in black leather with tubular black metal cantilevered frames. These classic 1970's version of the iconic Bauhaus originals exhibit...
Metal
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H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Matteo Grassi MG15 Mart Stam Mocca Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Matteo Grassi MG15 Mart Stam Mocca Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs, Set of 6 Beautiful set of 6 pcs. vintage leather Matteo Grassi MG15 dining chairs in a rich Mocca Mousse color (...
Steel, Chrome
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H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six Tubular Chrome and Cognac Leather Cantilever Chairs MG5 / S34 Style
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in London, GB
A set of six cognac leather cantilever chairs with chrome frames. Designed by Mart Stam in the 1920s, and produced by Thonet from the 1920s, and by Fasem in the 1970s, these chair...
Steel, Chrome
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H 27.96 in W 30.32 in D 21.26 in
Matteo Grassi, 8 Cantilever Armchairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Italy 1970s
By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of 8 cantilever armchairs in very patinated cognac leather by Matteo Grassi.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Set of 4 Cantilevered MG5 Dining Chairs Designed by Breuer Made by Matteo Grassi
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
Set of x4 Cantilevered MG5 Dining Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer Made by Matteo Grassi Stunning set of four Breuer designed dining chairs in white leather with tubular white metal...
Chrome
Paire De Fauteuils Bauhaus Cantilever Par Marcel Breuer, 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Busserolles, FR
Un iconique du design indémodable créé à l'origine par Marcel Breuer, célèbre designer hongrois, puis produit avec les designers Mart Stam ou encore Matteo Grassi. Bon état général p...
Chrome
Set of 4 Leather Cantilever Chairs in the Style of Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi
Located in TORONTO, CA
A beautiful set of 4 chrome and leather dining chairs in the style of Matteo Grassi. Chairs are in all good vintage condition with a beautiful patina throughout.
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
"MG5" Marcel Breuer by Matteo Grassi Bauhaus Set of 4 Black Cantilever Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in Carpi, IT
The MG5 Cantilever Bauhaus Chair is one of their most iconic designs, and it has become a staple of modern Italian furniture design. The chair's cantilevered design is one of its mo...
Steel
Italian Cantilever Burnt Orange Leather Chairs, Italy 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian Cantilever burnt orange leather chairs, Italy 1970.
Chrome
$1,650 / item
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
$13,695 / set
H 28.15 in W 30.32 in D 21.26 in
Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of four original fully stamped Matteo Grassi MG5 circa 1970 whisky brown leather armchairs designed by the genius that was Marce...
Chrome
$12,790 / set
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Mart Stam Bauhaus English Red Leather MG5 Dining Chair for Matteo Grassi, 1976
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of Six MG5 Dining Chairs Designed by Mart Stam for Matteo Grassi, 1970s. This set of six MG5 dining chairs features: - Tubular dark grey anodized steel frames in a cantilever de...
Steel
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