Moby Dick Armchair
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Moby Dick is an armchair with an iconic and enveloping ash backrest evoking a whale tail. The
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Moby Dick Armchair
Moby Dick Armchair, Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Moby Dick is an armchair with an iconic and enveloping ash backrest evoking a whale tail. Thanks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Moby Dick Armchair Chaise Longue Design Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 1969
$5,340
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 59.06 in
Moby Dick Armchair Chaise Longue Design Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 1969
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in taranto, IT
"moby Dick" chaise longue designed by alberto rosselli for Saporiti Italia, 1969 made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fiberglass
Moby Dick Armchair Chaise Longue Design Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 1969 Rare
$7,002
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 57.49 in
Moby Dick Armchair Chaise Longue Design Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 1969 Rare
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in taranto, IT
"moby Dick" chaise longue designed by alberto rosselli for Saporiti Italia, 1969 made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fiberglass
Moby Dick Leather-Covered Armchair by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
At once playful and refined, this armchair combines the perfect comfort of a monobloc seat
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Moby Dick White Fabric-Covered Armchair by Libero Rutilo
$4,380 / item
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Moby Dick White Fabric-Covered Armchair by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Harmonious curves hiding a playful zoomorphic inspiration characterize this armchair as a design
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Moby Dick Beige Fabric-Covered Armchair by Libero Rutilo
$4,380 / item
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Moby Dick Beige Fabric-Covered Armchair by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Sartorial refinement and playful inspiration coexist in this exquisite armchair by Libero Rutilo
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
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