Sacco Sofa by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro for Zanotta, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare two-seat Sacco Sofa by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro for Zanotta, Italy.
Fabric
$2,957Sale Price / set|23% Off
Chaise Longue Genni for Zanotta by Gabriele Mucchi 70s
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in bari, IT
These included Achille Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti, Marco Zanuso, Ettore Sottsass, Joe Colombo, Alessandro Mendini, Piero Gatti - Cesare Paolini - Franco Teodoro, Andrea Branzi, Giusepp...
Steel
Pair of Metal Bookends of Lion and Cat by Piero Fornasetti Anni 60
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di fermalibri in metallo raffiguranti leoni e gatti, realizzati da Piero Fornasetti negli anni '60 Ø cm 15 Ø cm 10 h cm 20 Fornasetti è un marchio italiano di design di luss...
Metal
1968, Piero Gatti, Beanbag, Sacco in Turquoise
By Zanotta, Gatti
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Original vintage beanbag or bean bag, Sacco, in turquoise, designed by Piero Gatti in good condition.
Faux Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
Piero Gatti & Franco Teodoro Set of Two Balck Fiberglass Armchairs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A stunning extremely rare prototype pair of modernist armchairs designed by Piero Gatti and Franco Teodoro. These sculptural pieces epitomize mid-century Italian design with their sl...
Fiberglass
Italian Leather Beanbag Chairs
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's Italian leather beanbag chairs by Cesare Paolini, Piero Gatti, Franco Tedoro Priced individually.
Leather
Zanotta Medium Sacco Chair in Volo White with Up Decoration
By Zanotta
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Zanotta medium Sacco anatomical easy-chair was designed in 1968 by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro. The three friends had been working on an experiment in ergonomi...
Zanotta Small Sacco Chair in Volo White with Big Eye Decoration
By Zanotta
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Zanotta small Sacco anatomical easy-chair was designed in 1968 by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro. The three friends had been working on an experiment in ergonomic...
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs Attributed to Zanotta
By Zanotta
Located in Chicago, IL
By the early 1960s, they established a reputation for avant-garde design, commissioning works by designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini and Piero Gatti. Zanotta is bes...
Fabric, Upholstery
Italian Upholstered Chairs with Tubular Metal, Italy, ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
As a result, now iconic design were created, such as Adriano Piazzesi’s similar armchair, the “Sacco Bean Bag Chair” by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, and Franco Teodoro in 1968, and J...
Metal
Studio 65 'Marilyn Bocca Lip' Sofa
By Studio 65
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In postwar Italy, Studio 65 was founded in 1965 by the architecture students Franco Audrito and Piero Gatti. During that time in Italy, approximately from the 1960s to the 1980s, inn...
Fabric
Capitello Lounge Chair by Studio 65 for Gufram
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In postwar Italy, Studio 65 was founded in 1965 by the architecture students Franco Audrito and Piero Gatti. During that time in Italy, approximately from the 1960s to the 1980s, inn...
Polyurethane
Sold
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Set of Three "Calida" Lounge Chairs by Giudici for Coim, Italy 1970s
By Giudici
Located in Utrecht, NL
As a result, now-iconic design were created, such as the 'Sacco Bean Bag Chair' by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, and Franco Teodoro in 1968, and Joe Colombo’s 'Tube Chair'.
Velvet, Plastic
Gaetano" desk by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Conversano, IT
Prodotti Iconici: Tra i prodotti più iconici prodotti da Zanotta ci sono il divano "Sacco" di Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini e Franco Teodoro, la poltrona "Mezzadro" di Achille e Pier G...
Crystal, Steel
Studio 65 ‘Lips’ Sofa for Edra
By Edra, Studio 65
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
In postwar Italy, Studio 65 was founded in 1965 by the architecture students Franco Audrito and Piero Gatti. During that time in Italy, approximately from the 1960s-1980s, innovative...
Fabric
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Art Deco Italian Side Table in Burl Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco side table, walnut burl, elm burl, Italy, 1940s This stunning Art Deco side table is an exquisite example of Italian craftsmanship from the 1940s. Its design features a cap...
Burl
$8,962 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Green Olive Velvet Upholstery
Located in Antwerp, BE
The soft and sensuous green olive velvet upholstery is in absolutely outstanding original condition. Rippled waterfall style pleated tailoring is punctuated by the spherical art deco...
Upholstery, Wood
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 173 in D 87 in
Guido Faleschini Tucromo Velvet King Size Bed by i4 Mariani, Italy, 1970s
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Original Tucroma king size bed rendered in an original Ink colored (blue-black) velvet with black saddle leather straps and chrome buckles, two integrated four drawer nightstand...
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers w...
Walnut
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Chaise Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Chaise Lounge and Ottoman. This set dates to about 2005. Still presents very well with a couple flaws photographed and shown in the photos. Sits very well, st...
Cotton, Birch
$1,049 / set
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Beautiful and unique shape, made entirely from foam with a plastic floor. 1970-1975 production, reupholstered...
Upholstery, Foam
$944Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 35.44 in
Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-carved details and made ...
Sheepskin, Teak
Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' Sofa By Saporiti, Italy #1
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Crafted with industrial steel frames with the two seat upholstered loveseat mounted atop the frame. The sofa has affixed upholstered seat and seat back cushions. Presents as sleek ...
Steel
$3,989
H 23.23 in W 78.75 in D 33.08 in
Italian modern daybed sofa Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1970s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern daybed sofa Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1970s Daybed mod. Locus Solus with patina chromed metal structure. The structure is entirely in tubular, which i...
Metal
$2,990
H 36.6 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Swing Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By Reinhold Adolf, COR, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Vienna, AT
COR Swing Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976 Original Swing chair + ottoman with its original smooth and unharmed aniline leather. The original lea...
Steel
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.
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