$12,500 / item
Pair of Gio Ponti 807 Distex Lounge Chairs
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Red Lion, PA
Model No. 807 Distex chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, featuring a distinctive low-slung, angled profile.
Fabric, Wood
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair mod. 807 Distex
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Here we have the armchair mod. 807 Distex designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina in 1954.
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti "807 Distex" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Camel and Brown Velvet, 1953
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti " 807 Distex" lounge chair for Cassina, camel and brown velvet, Italy, 1953 Designed in 1953 and presented at the X Triennale di Milano in 1954, the 807 “Distex” by Gio Po...
Velvet
Gio Ponti Distex Lounge Chair Edition Cassina 1953
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti Distex lounge chair mounted on round, tapering beech legs.
Wood, Silk
Gio Ponti Attributed Ottoman, circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
This item was sold by Phillips as a Gio Ponti piece as the "'Distex' armchair, model no. 807, and rare footstool".
Brass
Gio Ponti Distex Armchair, Original
By Gio Ponti
Located in Albany, NY
Item: ‘Distex’ armchair (model #807 ) Designer: Gio Ponti Manufacturer: Cassina Demensions: 32” height x 22.25 width x 42” deep Material: walnut legs and original upholstery ( ...
Walnut
French Modernist Lounge Chairs by Dangles & De France
Located in Hanover, MA
These upholstered French modernist lounge chairs are in the style of Pierre Guariche and also Gio Ponti's Distex chair. Black steel framed legs.
Armchair '807 Distex' Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona modello 807 del catalogo Cassina nella versione a fianchi chiusi denominata Distex. Disegnata da Gio Ponti nel 1953 e presentata alla X Triennale di Milano del 1954.
Fabric, Wood
Distex Upholstered and Walnut Armchair Model 807 by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montreal, QC
Distex upholstered and walnut armchair model 807 by Gio Ponti Reference: Linea e comfort', Domus , no. 289, December 1953, p. 53; no. 293, April 1954, front cover; no. 308, July...
Walnut
Sold
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 40.16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs Distex 807 by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Bouclè wool armchairs, Distex 807 armchairs by Gio Ponti. Completely restored and upholstered in Bouclè fabric
Bouclé, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 30 in D 41 in
Gio Ponti for Cassina Rare Pair of Distex Lounge Chairs Model 807 in Wool Velvet
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Cassina rare pair of Distex lounge chairs model 807 with pale gray velvet upholstered back, seat and arms, and walnut legs.
Mohair, Walnut
Armchair Distex Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Verona, IT
Armchair mod 807 Distex, wooden feet covered in black leather and white. Certificate of Archive GioPonti.
Gio Ponti Pair of Distex Armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Come together with a certificate of authenticity from the Gio Ponti Archives. Model 807 "Distex" for Cassina, Meda (Milano), Italy, 1953.
Fabric, Wood
A Distex Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
This chair is very well documented and can be seen in several books as well as Domus magazine. Gio Ponti, Italy circa 1953.
Brass
A Distex Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
The lounge also features the rarer brass splayed tapering legs. By Gio Ponti, Italy circa 1953. This chair is very well documented and can be seen in several books as well as Domus m...
Brass
Model No. 807 Distex Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Model no. 807 Distex lounge chair by Gio Ponti, Italy circa 1960, manufactured by Cassina, original distributor's inventory labels to underside, with "Certificate of Authenticity" fr...
Upholstery, Wood
Distex lounge chair by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Distex lounge chair by Gio ponti
Upholstery, Walnut
An exceptional Distex Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Distex lounge chair, Model #807 by Gio Ponti. Manufactured by Cassina.
PVC, Silk, Beech
$7,450
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in
Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo Elegant Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo lounge chair, velvet, beech, Italy, 1950s This elegant lounge chair, designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo in the 1950s, is a beautiful e...
Velvet, Beech
Mario Bellini Tan Cab Armchair for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic armchair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, feature the original camel saddle leather which is wrapped atop the steel frames. The back legs feature a black zipp...
Steel
$6,725 / set
H 35.83 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in L 35.83 in
Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Lounge Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 50s, Pair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A luxurious pair of Art Deco armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, originally designed for the prestigious Hotel Bristol Merano in Italy. The armchairs feature low, sculptural armrest...
Brass
$6,030
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 30.32 in
Model 802 Armchair, Design by Carlo de Carli, by Cassina, Italy, 1954
By Cassina, Carlo di Carli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Model 802 armchair - Design by Carlo de Carli, manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1954. The wooden frame with foam upholstery rests on elastic ribbons. The armchair was reupholstered an...
Fabric, Bentwood
Gianfranco Frattini, Wingback Armchair Model 877, Cassina 1959
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, lounge chair, model 877, fabric, teak, Italy, 1959 This grand lounge chair is based on a solid construction, featuring strict lines and angular shap...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of mid-century modern tall backs lounge chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian mid century modern tall backs lounge club chairs.
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Beige Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century 1950s Model 803 Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in London, London
Armchair by Gio Ponti Model 803 New upholstery Stained beech legs Made by Cassina Retailed by Illums Bolihus (label attached) Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric with...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Pair of Gio Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gio Ponti style lounge chairs. The chairs have arched arms, splayed hardwood legs and upholstered in a cotton blend fabric.
Upholstery, Hardwood
$4,105
H 40.95 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959
By Gian Franco Frattini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959 Armchair mod. 877 in brown velvet-like fabric. The backrest has two lateral headrests at the top, thi...
Fabric, Wood
$3,839
H 41.34 in W 33.08 in D 37.01 in
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Bouclè High Back Armchair by Isa Bergamo, 50
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This armchair in the style of Gio Ponti was produced by the famous Italian company Isa from Bergamo, where Gio Ponti collaborated for several years. High back, very imposing and comf...
Bouclé, Beech
$2,600 / item
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Rust Velvet for Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Freshly upholstery.
Velvet
$6,725
H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Armchair Gio Ponti Design Attributed by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, Original Velvet
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s Armchair Gio Ponti designer attributed, by Figli di Amedeo Cassina , with original velvet upholstery still usable. Measures cm: H 40/73, W 75, D 70. Whose chair was this? Fr...
Velvet, Wood
$3,860
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Lounge Chair in New Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Large Lounge Chair in New Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s A striking example of mid-century Italian design, this generously proportioned lounge chair blends sculpt...
Upholstery, Beech
Osvaldo Borsani, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
An organic cream-lacquered wood and beige brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 16.75" Arm Height (inches): 21.75...
Velvet, Wood
Max Ingrand Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1955, Set of 2
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand sconces for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1955, set of two Designed in 1955 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, this rare pair of sconces exemplifies the poetic ele...
Brass
$695
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$40,586 / set
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
$33,629
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,627
H 37.8 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Vintage desk chair with arms, off white patterned cotton fabric upholstery, polished ebony walnut wood structure. Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich ca.1940. The lines of this chair ...
Fabric, Walnut
$9,856 / set
H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 34.65 in
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Upholstery
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs crafted in France in the 1930s. Very refined lines and sophisticated proportions that could remind us the work of French decorator Jacq...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$5,343 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$6,377
H 75 in Dm 12 in
Rare Pop Art Tulip Floor Lamp in Green & Red Painted Metal by Peter Bliss 1980s
By Bliss
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and very cool British Pop Art floor lamp by Peter Bliss. For the collectors, design lovers and enthousiasts of pop art, we are offering this very rare and stylized tulip floo...
Metal
$4,638 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$17,162 / set
H 40.56 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of extraordinary chairs in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann furniture. The significant skids were used by Hoffmann in the early years of the Wiener Werkstätte from 1903 o...
Fabric, Wood
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Loveseat / Armchair, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Carlo Scarpa Cornaro loveseat / armchair, pure Alpaca fabric, Italy. Produced by Gavina in the 1970s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Chrome
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969. Verner Panton designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, challenging traditional seating concepts...
Fabric
$11,364 / item
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 75.6 in
Elegant daybed by René Gabriel ca 1950, original patina in elmwood
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A René Gabriel daybed of the reconstruction period in the original patina. Very elegant piece, very versatile. Upholstered in a beautiful Bouclé by Dedar Milano.
Elm
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