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Stool "Small" by Castiglioni for Valenti, Italy, 1970s
Stool "Small" by Castiglioni for Valenti, Italy, 1970s

Stool "Small" by Castiglioni for Valenti, Italy, 1970s

By Valenti, Aldo Lanza, Giorgina Castiglioni, Giorgio Gaviraghi

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Iconic and minimalist, the "Small" stool designed by Giorgina Castiglioni, Giorgio Gaviraghi, Aldo Lanza and produced by Valenti perfectly embodies radical Italian design of the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Stools

Materials

Plastic

Early Edition Pair of Joe Colombo Tube Chair for Flexform, Italy
Early Edition Pair of Joe Colombo Tube Chair for Flexform, Italy

Early Edition Pair of Joe Colombo Tube Chair for Flexform, Italy

By Joe Colombo

Located in Brussels, BE

Early Edition Pair of Joe Colombo Tube Chairs for Flexform The Tube Chair, designed in 1969 by Joe Colombo for Flexform, is an iconic example of radical Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Wood

Italian Abstract Expressionist Painting by Ugo Sterpini, Signed and Dated 1958
Italian Abstract Expressionist Painting by Ugo Sterpini, Signed and Dated 1958

Italian Abstract Expressionist Painting by Ugo Sterpini, Signed and Dated 1958

Located in Stamford, CT

He has been featured in articles for the 'Art Daily' and 'Antiques and the Arts Weekly', Radical: Italian Design 1965–1985, Feb, 2020. The most recent article is Radical: Italian Des...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

Nanda Vigo "Top series" chair in mirror glass for FAI International, Italy 1970
Nanda Vigo "Top series" chair in mirror glass for FAI International, Italy 1970

Nanda Vigo "Top series" chair in mirror glass for FAI International, Italy 1970

By Nanda Vigo

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

The restrained geometric composition and reflective surfaces strongly embody the radical Italian design language of that period. A sculptural and refined statement piece in excellent...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mirror

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, ecru velvet three-seater sofa, 1970s
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, ecru velvet three-seater sofa, 1970s

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, ecru velvet three-seater sofa, 1970s

Located in Quarrata, IT

This iconic piece represents a milestone of 1970s radical Italian design, featuring a fully upholstered construction engineered without any rigid internal support frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Jute, Velvet

Paolo Deganello AEO armchair, Archizoom Group, Cassina, Italy, 1970's
Paolo Deganello AEO armchair, Archizoom Group, Cassina, Italy, 1970's

Paolo Deganello AEO armchair, Archizoom Group, Cassina, Italy, 1970's

By Cassina, Paolo Deganello, Archizoom Associati

Located in TOURS, FR

AEO lounge chair designed by Paolo Deganello, a leading figure of the Italian Radical Design movement.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Postmodern Architectural Wall Unit in Lacquered Black and Blue Wood
Italian Postmodern Architectural Wall Unit in Lacquered Black and Blue Wood

Italian Postmodern Architectural Wall Unit in Lacquered Black and Blue Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

This piece reflects the radical Italian design spirit of the 1970s, where geometric rigor, daring color contrasts, and bold material use came together to redefine domestic interiors.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

A superb brutalist pair of lounge chairs designed by Jonathan De Pas
A superb brutalist pair of lounge chairs designed by Jonathan De Pas

A superb brutalist pair of lounge chairs designed by Jonathan De Pas

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

A superb brutalist pair of lounge chairs designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for Poltronova during the golden age of radical Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Joe Colombo Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s
Joe Colombo Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s

Joe Colombo Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s

By Joe Colombo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A true statement piece for collectors of radical Italian design, this bar cabinet functions as both storage and sculpture, embodying the spirit of 1970s modernism with its sleek prof...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Gufram Another Green Cactus by Drocco / Mello
Gufram Another Green Cactus by Drocco / Mello

Gufram Another Green Cactus by Drocco / Mello

By Gufram Furniture, Guido Drocco and Franco Mello

Located in Toronto, ON

As tall as a human, CACTUS®, initially conceived as an eccentric coat hanger, has become over the years an emblem of radical Italian design. Born from the minds of Guido Drocco and F...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Foam, Paint

Fra Dolcino Shelving Unit by Mireille Rivier & Paolo Pallucco, Italy, 1984
Fra Dolcino Shelving Unit by Mireille Rivier & Paolo Pallucco, Italy, 1984

Fra Dolcino Shelving Unit by Mireille Rivier & Paolo Pallucco, Italy, 1984

By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier

Located in Antwerp, BE

The interplay of linear elements creates shifting geometries depending on the viewpoint, reinforcing its sculptural presence. As part of the radical Italian design movement of the 19...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of AEO Lounge Chairs by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in Cognac Leather, 70's
Pair of AEO Lounge Chairs by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in Cognac Leather, 70's

Pair of AEO Lounge Chairs by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in Cognac Leather, 70's

Located in LYON, FR

These iconic armchairs have recently been reupholstered in premium cognac leather and refined beige fabric from the French house Casamance, combining the bold architectural language ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

“Bolla” Sofa – Attributed to Gianni Ruffi, Italy, 1970s
“Bolla” Sofa – Attributed to Gianni Ruffi, Italy, 1970s

“Bolla” Sofa – Attributed to Gianni Ruffi, Italy, 1970s

By Gianni Ruffi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bolla sofa is a powerful example of radical Italian design from the 1970s, distinguished by its enveloping, bubble-like form and deeply channeled upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Valmassoi Conti L'amo ceiling lam by Luci Milano, Italy 1970, collectible design
Valmassoi Conti L'amo ceiling lam by Luci Milano, Italy 1970, collectible design

Valmassoi Conti L'amo ceiling lam by Luci Milano, Italy 1970, collectible design

By luci, Valmassoi Conti

Located in Milano, IT

The "Valmassoi Conti" pendant lamp for Luci Italy is known as the "L'Amo" ceiling lamp, a striking example of radical Italian design from 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass Lipari Side Table Zanotta Italy 1992 Postmodern Memphis Design
Ettore Sottsass Lipari Side Table Zanotta Italy 1992 Postmodern Memphis Design

Ettore Sottsass Lipari Side Table Zanotta Italy 1992 Postmodern Memphis Design

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Manufactured by Zanotta, a key proponent of radical Italian design. This side table is both a collectible and functional work of postmodern art.

Category

1990s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Rodolfo Bonetto fiberglass monobloc armchairs Melaina for Driade - 1970
Rodolfo Bonetto fiberglass monobloc armchairs Melaina for Driade - 1970

Rodolfo Bonetto fiberglass monobloc armchairs Melaina for Driade - 1970

By Driade, Rodolfo Bonetto

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Designed as a seamless fiberglass monoblock, the chair features fluid organic curves and a futuristic silhouette characteristic of the radical Italian design movement of the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Seat of 4"Pagrù" Velvet Leather Armchairs by Claudio Vagnoni for P1, 1969
Seat of 4"Pagrù" Velvet Leather Armchairs by Claudio Vagnoni for P1, 1969

Seat of 4"Pagrù" Velvet Leather Armchairs by Claudio Vagnoni for P1, 1969

By Claudio Vagnoni

Located in Roma, IT

An iconic example of radical Italian design, the model embodies the experimental spirit of the decade through its bold, organic form and innovative construction.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi Coffee table Kappa
Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi Coffee table Kappa

Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi Coffee table Kappa

By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Cesare Leonardi

Located in Milano, IT

Its futuristic geometric shapes, essential but strongly expressive, express the material and formal innovation typical of radical Italian design. Made of white plastic or fiberglass,...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

'Babel' Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed
'Babel' Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed

'Babel' Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed

By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

His work has been exhibited extensively at international venues, including notable showcases at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Triennale Design Museum in Stockholm. Rec...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Resin

Carlo Forcolini for Artemide Icaro Wall Lights Italy 1980s
Carlo Forcolini for Artemide Icaro Wall Lights Italy 1980s

Carlo Forcolini for Artemide Icaro Wall Lights Italy 1980s

Located in Chonburi, TH

A rare opportunity to own authentic postmodern design by one of Italy’s leading designers, these Icaro wall lights remain a compelling choice for enthusiasts of radical Italian desig...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Andrea Bellosi – “Arc en Ciel” Table Lamp (Rainbow Light) Studio Alchimia, Italy
Andrea Bellosi – “Arc en Ciel” Table Lamp (Rainbow Light) Studio Alchimia, Italy

Andrea Bellosi – “Arc en Ciel” Table Lamp (Rainbow Light) Studio Alchimia, Italy

By Studio Alchimia

Located in Dronten, NL

An expressive and highly collectible postmodern table lamp designed by Andrea Bellosi for Studio Alchimia, the seminal Milanese design collective that redefined radical Italian desig...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Steel

Modular Wall Unit "Aggregabili" by Anonima Design for Bonetto, Italy, 1969
Modular Wall Unit "Aggregabili" by Anonima Design for Bonetto, Italy, 1969

Modular Wall Unit "Aggregabili" by Anonima Design for Bonetto, Italy, 1969

By Rodolfo Bonetto

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

To our knowledge, this is the only example of this size currently available worldwide, making it an important opportunity for collectors of radical Italian design, modular furniture,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

“Calypso” Modular Stereo System by Nrowni, Italy/Japan 1970s
“Calypso” Modular Stereo System by Nrowni, Italy/Japan 1970s

“Calypso” Modular Stereo System by Nrowni, Italy/Japan 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

An exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of radical Italian design, space-age interiors, and vintage audio equipment.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi Yellow Coffee table Kappa
Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi Yellow Coffee table Kappa

Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi Yellow Coffee table Kappa

By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi

Located in Milano, IT

Its futuristic geometric shapes, essential but strongly expressive, express the material and formal innovation typical of radical Italian design. Made of yellow plastic or fiberglass...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Wien, AT

Its visual language — geometric, fluid, and unapologetically modern — epitomizes the radical Italian design of the 1960s. Condition: Very good condition Material: Tubular steel fram...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed
'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed

'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed

By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

His work has been exhibited extensively at international venues, including notable showcases at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Triennale Design Museum in Stockholm. Rec...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Postmodern Glass Dining Table with Red Lacquered Legs Italy
Postmodern Glass Dining Table with Red Lacquered Legs Italy

Postmodern Glass Dining Table with Red Lacquered Legs Italy

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Ideal as a dining table, studio desk, or gallery piece in a bold contemporary interior. A rare example of radical Italian design, 1980s This piece reflects the influence of designe...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999
Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999

Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999

By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Recently, his work was showcased in the exhibition “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985, The Dennis Freeman Collection” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, from February 14 to April 2...

Category

1990s European Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Soriana Lounge Chair with new leather by Afra E Tobia Scarpa - Cassina
Vintage Soriana Lounge Chair with new leather by Afra E Tobia Scarpa - Cassina

Vintage Soriana Lounge Chair with new leather by Afra E Tobia Scarpa - Cassina

By Cassina

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Deep Red Leather Lounge Chair on Original Wooden Base. Signed. Designed in 1969 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, the S...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Wien, AT

The Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, designed in 1970, is a seminal work of radical Italian design, defined by its fully modular system and soft, sculptural articulat...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Italian Postmodern Sculptural Wall Shelf by Ettore Sottsass for Zanotta 1980
Italian Postmodern Sculptural Wall Shelf by Ettore Sottsass for Zanotta 1980

Italian Postmodern Sculptural Wall Shelf by Ettore Sottsass for Zanotta 1980

By Ettore Sottsass, Zanotta

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

From studio apartments to gallery spaces, this piece offers striking visual interest and design credibility. Radical Italian design by Sottsass for Zanotta Sottsass’ Alfiere embodi...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Gianni Pareschi ‘Fiocco’ Chair for Archizoom Associati by Busnelli
Gianni Pareschi ‘Fiocco’ Chair for Archizoom Associati by Busnelli

Gianni Pareschi ‘Fiocco’ Chair for Archizoom Associati by Busnelli

By Busnelli, Archizoom Associati, Gianni Pareschi 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Fiocco chair, designed in 1970 by Gianni Pareschi for the avant-garde design group Archizoom Associati and manufactured by Busnelli, is a striking example of radical Italian desi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

ARDITI BT4 1972 Radical Lamp, Steel and Lucite, Movable Lights, Sormani Nucleo
ARDITI BT4 1972 Radical Lamp, Steel and Lucite, Movable Lights, Sormani Nucleo

ARDITI BT4 1972 Radical Lamp, Steel and Lucite, Movable Lights, Sormani Nucleo

By Nucleo, Sormani, Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini

Located in Arosio, IT

Luigi Sormani chose to produce this advanced concept in his Nucleo division, which focused on experimental Italian design of the 1960s and 1970s. The model has been included in an i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ettore Sottsass Tappeto Volante Flying Carpet Chair Bedding Brevetti Italy 1972
Ettore Sottsass Tappeto Volante Flying Carpet Chair Bedding Brevetti Italy 1972

Ettore Sottsass Tappeto Volante Flying Carpet Chair Bedding Brevetti Italy 1972

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

It has been featured in design retrospectives at the Triennale di Milano and Centre Pompidou and appears in publications documenting radical Italian design of the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso - 1stdibs New York
GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso - 1stdibs New York

GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso - 1stdibs New York

By Gufram Furniture, Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The most radical Italian design company has just revealed some brand new creations for its fans: miniatures of the Bocca®, Cactus® and Pratone® designed in a 1:8 scale; the new minia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso
GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso

GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso

By Gufram Furniture, Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The most radical Italian design company has just revealed some brand new creations for its fans: miniatures of the Bocca®, Cactus® and Pratone® designed in a 1:8 scale; the new minia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Foam

GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello - 1stdibs New York
GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello - 1stdibs New York

GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello - 1stdibs New York

By Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, Gufram Furniture

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini! The most radical Italian design company has just revealed some brand new creations for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello
GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello

GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello

By Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, Gufram Furniture

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini! The most radical Italian design company has just revealed some brand new creations for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Foam

GUFRAMINI Little Bocca Miniature by Studio 65
GUFRAMINI Little Bocca Miniature by Studio 65

GUFRAMINI Little Bocca Miniature by Studio 65

By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini! The most radical Italian design company has just revealed some brand new creations for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Foam

Very rare leather Canestrari Lounge Chair & Ottoman - Vittorio Varo - Canestrari
Very rare leather Canestrari Lounge Chair & Ottoman - Vittorio Varo - Canestrari

Very rare leather Canestrari Lounge Chair & Ottoman - Vittorio Varo - Canestrari

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

The generous volumes, organic curves and low free form silhouette are characteristic of the radical Italian design movement. This fully original set in natural leather brings an elev...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Custom Made "Quaderna" Console/Table/Desk by Superstudio, 1970s
Custom Made "Quaderna" Console/Table/Desk by Superstudio, 1970s

Custom Made "Quaderna" Console/Table/Desk by Superstudio, 1970s

By Superstudio

Located in Brescia, Brescia

This Quaderna console / table is not merely a piece of furniture, but a rare document of radical Italian design. Its custom configuration, scale, and clear provenance make it a signi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Plastic, Laminate, Wood

Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in Almelo, NL

This chair is a striking example of radical Italian design, combining sculptural elegance with refined comfort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood, Plywood

GUFRAMINI Little GOD Miniature by Toiletpaper
GUFRAMINI Little GOD Miniature by Toiletpaper

GUFRAMINI Little GOD Miniature by Toiletpaper

By Gufram Furniture, Toiletpaper

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini! The most radical Italian design company has just revealed some brand new creations for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni

Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni

By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Striking example of Italian Radical design, this red “Orix” desk was created by architects Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni in the early 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini Radical Italian Cotton Fabric Le Stelle Sofa for B&B Italia 1970
Mario Bellini Radical Italian Cotton Fabric Le Stelle Sofa for B&B Italia 1970

Mario Bellini Radical Italian Cotton Fabric Le Stelle Sofa for B&B Italia 1970

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Conversano, IT

Beyond its aesthetic value, Le Stelle represents a historical document of Italian radical design, where comfort and experimentation coexist in perfect balance.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Anfibio 3-Seater Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970's
Anfibio 3-Seater Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970's

Anfibio 3-Seater Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970's

By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This extraordinary "Anfibio" three-seater sofa bed, designed in 1970 by Alessandro Becchi alongside the innovative Giovannetti staff, stands as a crowning achievement of Radical Ital...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Gaetano Pesce UP 2000 Sofa, Black Fabric, Italian Radical Design, 1970
Gaetano Pesce UP 2000 Sofa, Black Fabric, Italian Radical Design, 1970

Gaetano Pesce UP 2000 Sofa, Black Fabric, Italian Radical Design, 1970

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Madrid, ES

Iconic and sculptural, the "UP 2000" sofa designed by Gaetano Pesce in the 1970s is a bold example of Italian radical design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s "Gherpe" Table Lamp by Superstudio for Poltronova – Italian Radical Design
1970s "Gherpe" Table Lamp by Superstudio for Poltronova – Italian Radical Design

1970s "Gherpe" Table Lamp by Superstudio for Poltronova – Italian Radical Design

By Superstudio, Poltronova

Located in BARCELONA, ES

"Gherpe" table lamp by Superstudio for Poltronova The "Gherpe" table lamp by Superstudio for Poltronova, created in the 60s, is a groundbreaking example of Italian Radical Design. ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Radical Design Kubirolo Cabinets by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
Radical Design Kubirolo Cabinets by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

Radical Design Kubirolo Cabinets by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Milan, IT

Scarce set of 7 Kubirolo modular shelving system by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova. The elements can be positioned in several ways, from full horizontal to vertical, creating differe...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Recently, his work was showcased in the exhibition “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985, The Dennis Freeman Collection” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, from February 14 to April 2...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005
Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005

Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Recently, his work was showcased in the exhibition “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985, The Dennis Freeman Collection” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, from February 14 to April 2...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Pair of Large Italian Radical Design/ Midcentury White Murano Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Large Italian Radical Design/ Midcentury White Murano Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Large Italian Radical Design/ Midcentury White Murano Glass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

The lamps symbolize the Italian Radical design movement of the 1965-1975 period with its emphasis on alternative lifestyles and a utopian vision.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s
Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s

Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Recently, his work was showcased in the exhibition “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985, The Dennis Freeman Collection” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, from February 14 to April 2...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s
Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s

Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s

By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Recently, his work was showcased in the exhibition “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985, The Dennis Freeman Collection” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, from February 14 to April 2...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1970 Campbell Soup Studio Simon Gavina Wahrol Christo Radical Design Stool
1970 Campbell Soup Studio Simon Gavina Wahrol Christo Radical Design Stool

1970 Campbell Soup Studio Simon Gavina Wahrol Christo Radical Design Stool

By Studio Simon, Dino Gavina

Located in Brescia, IT

Campbell Stool Studio Simon Italy, 1973 From the Ultramobile Series Iconic Stool Screenprint on Steel, Upholstery Cushion

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

First Edition White Ettore Sottsass Yantra Y32 Ashtray for Design Centre, 1969
First Edition White Ettore Sottsass Yantra Y32 Ashtray for Design Centre, 1969

First Edition White Ettore Sottsass Yantra Y32 Ashtray for Design Centre, 1969

By Design Centre, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Quarrata, IT

A primary example of Italian Radical Design, the piece translates the spiritual geometry of tantric diagrams into a monolithic, functional object.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Strato sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970
Strato sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970

Strato sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Conversano, IT

Saporiti “Strato” sofa, an extraordinary project by Giovanni Offredi, produced in Italy in the 1970s for Saporiti Italia, one of the most radical and experimental companies in the la...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the radical Italian design you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every radical Italian design was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a radical Italian design, we have 352 options in-stock, while there are 424 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the radical Italian design you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A radical Italian design made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made radical Italian design has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano and Alessandro Mendini are consistently popular.

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Questions About Radical Italian Design
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The Italian design group led by Italian architectural and product designer Ettore Sottsass is called the Memphis Group. To many people, postmodern design is synonymous with the Memphis Group. This Italian collaborative created the most radical and attention-getting designs of the period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn’t be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan’s 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. In addition to Sottsass, the members of the group included Andrea Branzi, Aldo Cibic, Michele de Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Kuramata, Paola Navone, Peter Shire, George Sowden and Barbara Radice, who was Sottsass's wife. Find a collection of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The Italian designer who was famous for their psychedelic silk prints is Emilio Pucci. By the mid-1960s, the international fashion press, enamored of his dazzling scarves and slithery dresses, had dubbed the Florentine designer the Prince of Prints. He also applied his colorful, abstract patterns to artistic media such as ceramics. Find a wide range of Emilio Pucci apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.