$7,955 / 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. Signed Matteo Grassi on
Steel
$2,410 / set
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
A pair of Bauhaus Leather Visitor chairs by Mart Stam, produced by Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam
Located in Beograd, RS
manufactured by Matteo Grassi in the 1970s. The chairs feature tubular chrome plated steel frames and brown
Steel
$3,375 / set
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
A pair of Bauhaus Leather Visitor chairs by Mart Stam, produced by Matteo Grassi
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Beograd, RS
manufactured by Matteo Grassi in the 1970s. The chairs feature tubular chrome plated steel frames and gray
Steel
Fine Pair of Italian Leather Matteo Grassi Visitor Chairs
By Matteograssi
Located in Wien, AT
Fine pair of Italian leather Matteo Grassi visitor chairs. Desirably patinated in a gorgeous cognac
Chrome
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. The
Chrome, Metal
Matteo Grassi Visitor Chair in Cognac Leather
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Original Chrome and Leather Arm Chair with MatteoGrassi imprint
Chrome
Sold
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 21.75 in
Set of Four Matteo Grassi 'MG Visitor' Black Leather Armchairs, c. 1980, Signed
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
armchairs by Matteo Grassi, signed on the back of each chair as shown in the photos. Featuring thick quality
Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
1 of 6 Bauhaus Leather "Visitor chairs" by Matteo Grassi, Italy 1970s
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam
Located in Beograd, RS
manufactured by Matteo Grassi in the 1970s. Chairs feature tubular steel frames with leather seats. The colours
Steel
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
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in
Matteo Grassi Visitor Chairs, Model Mg5, Cognac Leather, Cantilevered Chrome
By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in Decatur, GA
Cantilevered armchairs by Matteo Grassi, Italy circa 1980. Tubular chromed steel and cognac leather
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 21.75 in
Set of Six Matteo Grassi 'MG Visitor' Leather Armchairs, c. 1980, Signed
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
armchairs by Matteo Grassi, signed on the back of each chair as shown in the photos. Featuring thick quality
Steel
Van Keppel Green Patio Set with Additional Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Eames for Herman Miller 'DCM' chairs - 4 Matteo Grassi 'MG Visitor' Chairs in black leather on
Stone, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Matteo Grassi Model 'Visitor' Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Italy 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Vienna, AT
A fantastic pair Matteo Grassi 'Visitor' chairs in original beautifully aged patinated cognac
Metal, Chrome
$4,057Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll ...
Steel, Chrome
$11,002Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
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
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
Walnut
$6,629 / set
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
$6,670 / set
H 37.8 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Italian Leather by G Plan Model 62
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Once described as 'the world’s most comfortable chair' this recently reupholstered piece in fine Italian black leather will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in ori...
Leather, Teak, Rosewood
$2,169
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. This Cantilever chair is an Italian classic. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired ...
Steel, Chrome
Matteo Grassi Black Leather Lounge Chair, Italy, 1970s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Almelo, NL
Matteo Grassi black leather lounge chair, Italy 1970s. It is constructed of a metal frame covered with thick black saddle leather. Shows minor wear consistent with age. Extremely ...
Metal
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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