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Missoni Upholstery Fabric

Footstool Bun Feet Schumacher Flamestitch Upholstery Nail Head Design
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
A footstool with rich brown bun feet, upholstered in (possibly) a Schumacher flame-stitch fabric
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Mid-20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Cylindrical Moroccan Pouf Upholstered Stool in Bold Colorful Fabric
By Missoni
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Art Deco or Moroccan style pouf in Maison Jansen or Jean Royere style, Missoni fabric. Measures: Size
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Roche Bobois “Mah Jong” Sofa & Table – In Missoni Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
of fine, decorative fabrics from Missoni of Italy. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in
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2010s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans Missoni upholstery 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
have been newly upholstered with a beautiful jacquard fabric with a herringbone pattern in soft pastel
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Armchair in Green Missoni Upholstery, by Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
of a high quality cotton Missoni fabric in light green color. The armchair has been professionally
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Pair Italian Midcentury Swivel Chairs With Chrome Base and Missoni Style Fabric
Located in Troy, MI
upholstery with colorful, Missoni-style fabric. Sold and priced as a pair. Arm Height: 24.5” Seat Height
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stephen Burks, Contemporary, Black Fabric Upholester Grasso Armchair
By Stephen Burks, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
upholstery oozes over the bare iron structure to contrast with the most luxurious touch of the skin
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Vintage Missoni Style Zig Zag Chairs by Bielefelder Werkstätten
By Bielefelder Werkstätten
Located in Halle, DE
Set of 2 lounge chairs/ fireplace chairs from the 1970s. Swinging zigzag pattern in Missoni style
Category

Vintage 1970s German International Style Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Sofa with new Upholstery, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
upholstered with new outdoor fabric in colorful Missoni style, equipped with zip for easy opening.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina’s crafts expertise, more evidence of which can be seen in the upholstery edge-stitching that
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina’s crafts expertise, more evidence of which can be seen in the upholstery edge-stitching that
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Cassina’s crafts expertise, more evidence of which can be seen in the upholstery edge-stitching
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Cassina’s crafts expertise, more evidence of which can be seen in the upholstery edge-stitching
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Modular Sofa with Low Table, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Cassina’s crafts expertise, more evidence of which can be seen in the upholstery edge-stitching
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bohemian Poufs in Post Modern Velvet Upholstered Stools 1970s Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Modern vintage cylindric stools in bronze, red, white and red psychedelic velvet fabric upholstery
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20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric

A Pair of Mid Century Modern Cube Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
original Missoni Chevron Pattern Style Fabric. In good original sound and cosmetic condition with signs of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
upholstery covering the CFC-free expanded polyurethane foam pads, adding to the cosy look and feel of the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
H 31.11 in W 114.18 in D 37.8 in
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
upholstery covering the CFC-free expanded polyurethane foam pads, adding to the cosy look and feel of the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
H 31.11 in W 114.18 in D 37.8 in
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
upholstery covering the CFC-free expanded polyurethane foam pads, adding to the cosy look and feel of the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
H 31.11 in W 114.18 in D 37.8 in
Roche Bobois Early Production Mah Jong Elements, Pair, Signed, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fabric before re-upholstery but it still has the vintage wear to it, but is underneath. Roche Bobois
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Vintage Roche Bobois Post-Modern Off-White Ultra Suede Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Topeka, KS
it is covered in a luxuriously soft white ultra-suede fabric with zippers for convenient cleaning
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam, Feathers

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair 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.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
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H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

'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 “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Francesco Binfaré for Edra Beige On The Rocks Sofa
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in London, GB
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, the On The Rocks sofa was inspired by the archipelagos of the Mediterranean, creating a unique contemporary design with nature at its heart. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

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Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen Pair of Ottomans Graphic, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connec...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Modular Serpentine 7 Piece Roche Bobois Dark Midnight Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super luxurious dark midnight blue velvet upholstered modular serpentine sofa by Roche Bobois. Sectional features 7 sections with optional curvy loveseat and floating dressing room...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Daybed 'Le Bambole' Mario Bellini per B&B, anni 70s, bianco
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Daybed anni '70 della serie 'Le Bambole' disegnato da Mario Bellini e prodotto da B&B. Rivestito con tessuto originale nei toni del bianco e del rosa ancora in buonissime condizioni,...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Moroccan Handcrafted Leather Brown Ottoman
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted brown camel leather ottoman, with embroideries. Cod be used a foot sto, or side table or ottoman. The Moroccan leather poufs are hand-toed and embroidered with w...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex Pair of 'Square' Sofas in Salmon Pink Corduroy
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, pair of 'Square' sofas, corduroy, coated steel, Italy, 1962 This distinctive Square sofa by Marco Zanuso is made for the Italian furniture company Arflex i...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Egg Chair by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen in Blue Leather, Signed
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic signed example egg chair by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen in a custom commissioned electrifying blue high-grade leather with incredible quality and durability as you wou...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

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Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Century Missoni Fabric Upholstery
By Century Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Custom made lounge chair and ottoman by Century. In pristine condition. Close ups show more accurate colors. Measures: Ottoman is 36" wide, 28" deep and 20" tall.
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1990s American Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

English 19th Century Wingback Chair in Missoni Style Fabric
Located in Southampton, GB
Victorian wingback armchair Traditionally Re upholstered in flame stitch tapestry fabric New
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Antique 1880s English Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Paulo Buffa Armchairs Original Missoni Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, France
multicolored fabric. Good vintage conditions to the original upholstery as seen. This pair of armchairs will
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mah Jong Modular Landscape Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer & Missoni for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Missoni, Hans Hopfer
Located in Izegem, VWV
with a mixture of components, hand-sewn rolled edge, quilted seat and back cushions, upholstery designs
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Silk

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
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Willy Rizzo & Fabric Missoni Willy rizzo Chromed grey Steel Italian Set 6 Chairs
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind chromed steel set of six chairs by Willy Rizzo, 1970s, upholstery with Missoni fabric
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Giovanni Offredi Sail Chair Missoni & Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Italian design from Giovanni Offredi (Onda) in 1976 with Missoni boucle weave upholstery all
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

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Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Cassina’s crafts expertise, more evidence of which can be seen in the upholstery edge-stitching
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Midcentury Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1995
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Berlin, DE
back cushions, upholstery designs by Missoni and others. This is a set out of 2 modules. On module is
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1990s French Modern Sofas

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Set of 10 Saporiti Dining Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning set of 10 1980s Saporiti dining chairs in Missoni fabric upholstery.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of 10 Saporiti Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Saporiti Dining Chairs
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 25 in
Ettore Sottsass "East Side" Sofa for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
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Giovanni Offredi Italian Dining Chairs Missoni Fabric by Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti, Missoni, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
chromed metal, the upholstery is in Missoni fabric. The 1970s and 1980s Saporiti Italia begins a fast
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

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Regency Chippendale Camelback Sofa in Missoni Inspired Upholstery
By Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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Mid-20th Century Regency Revival Sofas

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Six Saporiti Italia “Lens” Chairs with Missoni Fabric
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Saporiti Italia & Missoni Set of 8 Dining Chairs Dania by Salvati e Tresoldi
By Saporiti, Missoni, Salvati e Tresoldi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
seat. The fabric is a beautiful pastel strip pattern and is a collaboration with Missoni. Saporiti
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Paire of Paulo Buffa Armchairs Original Missoni Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, France
multicolored fabric. Good vintage conditions to the original upholstery as seen. This pair of armchairs will
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of DUX Scissor Chairs by Folke Ohlsson Missoni or Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Lenor Larsen or Missoni fabric. Some light fading on the backside of the fabric, but overall in nice
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofa after Paul McCobb, Original Fabric
By Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Modern sofa in the manner of Paul McCobb with the original fabric. The upholstery has a nice texture that
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, “Confidential” Two-Seat Sofa, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, “Confidential” two-seat sofa, with Missoni upholstery. Italy
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Vintage 1970s European Sofas

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"Confidential" Sectional Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1970
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
"Confidential" Sectional Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Missoni Fabric. The " Confidential
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery

Saporiti Italia & Missoni Set of 4 Dining Chairs Dania by Salvati e Tresoldi
By Missoni, Saporiti, Salvati e Tresoldi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
seat. The fabric is a beautiful pastel strip pattern and is a collaboration with Missoni. Saporiti
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Saporiti Italia & Missoni Set of 8 Dining Chairs Dania by Salvati e Tresoldi
By Missoni, Saporiti, Salvati e Tresoldi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
seat. The fabric is a beautiful pastel strip pattern and is a collaboration with Missoni. Saporiti
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Saporiti Italia & Missoni Set of 4 Dining Chairs Dania by Salvati e Tresoldi
By Missoni, Saporiti, Salvati e Tresoldi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
seat. The fabric is a beautiful pastel strip pattern and is a collaboration with Missoni. Saporiti
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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1960s Pedestal Stool Footstool Midcentury Seat Sofa Armchair Green Missoni Style
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Italian stool in a pleasing M shape and Missoni style fabric on wooden pedestal, a stylish
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Missoni Home Ambrogina Folding Chair in Printed Satin Tiger Fabric
By Missoni
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
padding to add softness and extra comfort Removable upholstery for cleaning Material: Peralluman
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Missoni Home "Gravita" Loveseat ON SALE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Missoni Home Gravita Love seat. Removable Upholstery in Missoni Home Jer fabric. (51% Linen 49
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Finn Juhl pair of Bwana Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
Located in San Francisco, CA
chairs with even rarer pair of matching ottomans in "active," Missoni-like period fabric. The teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Modern Donghia Upholstered Sofa
By Angelo Donghia
Located in New York, NY
Missoni Fabric.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

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Wood, Upholstery

Milo Baughman Rocking Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NY
An exceptional chrome frame rocking chaise longue in vintage Missoni fabric by Milo Baughman.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Milo Baughman Rocking Chairs
Milo Baughman Rocking Chairs
H 27.5 in W 36 in D 56 in
Pair of Saporiti Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Raleigh, NC
the late 1970s. This set has chromed legs and the original fabric (Missoni?) and is in need of
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Missoni Upholstery Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of missoni upholstery fabric you’re looking for. An item from our selection of missoni upholstery fabric — often made from fabric, metal and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of missoni upholstery fabric now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of missoni upholstery fabric you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of missoni upholstery fabric bearing mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of missoni upholstery fabric over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, Patricia Urquiola and Missoni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Missoni Upholstery Fabric?

The average selling price for a piece of missoni upholstery fabric at 1stDibs is $5,665, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $42,896 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Missoni Upholstery Fabric
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Missoni is known for its iconic knit, featuring a zig-zag pattern. They use a variety of materials in their products, including merino wool, silk, cotton, viscose and linen. Shop a wide collection of Missoni pieces from top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.