$4,273 / item
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Armchair "Papillon" NEW, Red, Production Giovannetti, Modern Style
By Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The papillon series designed and conceived to steal your heart away. Comfort and elegance for an
Fabric, Polyester
$6,779 / set
H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Chairs ‘Papillon’ by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovannetti, Guido Maria Rosati
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Rare ‘Papillon’ Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1972, Reupholstered in
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Mid-Century Modern Papillon Sofa by Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Papillon Sofa by Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
Fabric
$6,900
H 21.26 in W 78.75 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Papillon Sofa by Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Green Papillon Sofa by Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
Fabric
$10,593 / set
H 27.56 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Purple Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti
By Guido Maria Rosati
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step into the world of iconic Italian design with this rare set of Papillon lounge chairs
Velvet
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H 21.26 in W 78.75 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Papillon Sofa by Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovannetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Green Papillon Sofa by Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s Giovannetti was founded in the
Fabric
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H 24.81 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Italian modern Brick red fabric Armchair Papillon by Rosati Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovannetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brick red fabric Armchair mod. Papillon by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti, 1970s
Fabric
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H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
'Papillon' Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1972, Leather
By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Experience the timeless elegance of this pair of 'Papillon' lounge chairs, designed by Guido Maria
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti, Italy 1970s
By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of dark green upholstered "Papillon" lounge chairs, which were designed by Guido Maria Rosati
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Papillon armchairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1970s, set of 2
By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of fabric armchairs by Guido Maria Rosati. Model: Papillon. The armchairs swivel so that the
Fabric
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H 24.41 in W 79.93 in D 40.95 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Papillon Sofa by Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern green Papillon sofa by Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s.
Fabric
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H 21 in W 41 in D 41 in
Pair of ‘Papillon’ Lounge Chairs by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ‘Papillon’ (which translates to butterfly) lounge chairs designed by Giudo Rosati for the
Upholstery
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H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Pair Of Vintage Papillon Sofas In Suede By Guido Rosati For Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovanetti, Guido Maria Rosati
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Great pair of Papillon sofas designed by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s. This
Suede
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H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Chairs ‘Papillon’ by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Rare ‘Papillon’ Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1972, Reupholstered in
Iron
$12,373
H 27.56 in W 96.46 in D 37.41 in
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s Sofa bed model Anfibio with padded seat and backrest upholstered in fabric. The front features decorat...
Fabric
Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Ligne Roset Togo Leather Loveseat, designed by Michel Ducaroy, is an iconic piece known for its unique, low-profile, and ultra-comfortable design. Made entirely of dense foam, th...
Leather, Foam
$20,463 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$4,155Sale Price|20% Off
H 74.41 in Dm 28.35 in
Collectible Sculptural wood Italian cabinet bar and storage Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and beautiful wood cabinet attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950 - 60s. It is a symbol of elegance and functionality. This extraordinary piece, made of oak, is charact...
Wood
$2,554 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 6' by Pani Jurek, 120-80 Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 6 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 80 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
Leather, Wood
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...
Brass
$8,474
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Tobacco Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. This lounge chair features a chocolate brown alpaca velvet upho...
Chrome
$18,600 / item
H 35 in W 41 in D 39 in
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcylced womb chairs are some of our most pop...
Sheepskin
Contemporary Mirror Sea Green Murano Glass Framed, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Sea Green Glass Framed Mirror, in stock Rectangular mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in sea green color held by brass cabochons. Handcrafted by a team of a...
Brass
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
$6,053
H 41.34 in W 87.8 in D 31.5 in
Ligne Roset Model "Marsala" Space Age Sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seventies low three-seater lounge sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy. Manufactured by Ligne Roset. Model "Marsala" sofa shows Ducaroys characteristic style and innovative approach to de...
Plexiglass
$6,053
H 47.25 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Important Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Ducrot in Dark Wood, Italy, 1920s
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Important and rare Art Deco bar cabinet designed and produced by Vittorio Ducrot, Italy, in the 1920s. This elegant piece is crafted in dark wood, featuring two doors and two drawers...
Wood
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
$12,950
H 15.375 in W 80.375 in D 39.375 in
1960's Pierre Chapo 'L03' Daybed in Solid Elm with Newly Upholstered Mattress
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's 'L03' daybed by Pierre Chapo with new upholstered light gray mattress. This piece is made from solid elm wood, features Chapo's signature handcrafted joints and includes two d...
Upholstery, Elm
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