Vintage Saporiti Modular Sofa, Italy, 1980s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This elegant modular sofa by Saporiti exemplifies the bold and comfortable aesthetic of Italian design from the 1980s.
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas
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Vintage Saporiti Modular Sofa, Italy, 1980s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This elegant modular sofa by Saporiti exemplifies the bold and comfortable aesthetic of Italian design from the 1980s.
Fabric
$13,200
H 22.84 in W 92.52 in D 33.86 in
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, black leather, Italy, 1972, set of three.
Leather
$9,403 / set
H 27.17 in W 134.65 in D 67.72 in
SAPORITI ‘P10 Proposals’ modular sofa set by Giovanni Offredi – Italy, 19
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: Giovanni Offredi Manufacturer: Saporiti Country: Italy Model: P10 Proposals modular seating set Design period: 1970's Date of manufacturing: 1970’s Size WDH in cm: sofa: 17...
Mohair, Velvet
$11,518
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 96.46 in
“Wave” Modular Living Room Suite by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1970
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
An iconic and sculptural modular seating ensemble designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, comprising a three-seat sofa, two-seat sofa, and matching lounge chair from the ce...
Metal
Italian modular sofa in brown leather, 1970s design
By Vittorio Introini, Mario Bellini, Giorgio Saporiti, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning Italian modular sofa dating from the early 1970s, representative of the high-end lounge design of that era. With its low, deep, and elegant lines, this set perfectly embo...
Leather
$3,386 / set
H 28.35 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Modular Sofà Vela Bassa Saporiti Giovanni Offredi, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modular sofà Vela Bassa Saporiti Giovanni Offredi, 1970s.
Fabric
Saporiti Italia Modular Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Magnificent 8 pieces modular sofa, Saporiti Italia 1970s, completely renovated and reupholstered with the highest quality Italian leather.
Leather, Plastic
Modular sofa 4 pieces saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Ghedi, IT
Presenting a striking 1970s modular sofa by Sapotiri, fully reupholstered in vibrant red leather for a fresh, modern revival. This four-piece set combines retro sophistication with c...
Leather
Il Loft Mercury Line Modular Grey Sofa by Giorgio Saporiti
By Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Rochester, England
The Il Loft Mercury Line Modular Grey Sofa by Giorgio Saporiti is a striking blend of modern design and functional comfort.
Fabric
Sold
H 23.63 in W 92.52 in D 92.52 in
Confidential modular sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Italy 1970s
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice modular sofa model Confidential by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Italy 1970s.
Velvet
Sold
H 27 in W 96 in D 32 in
Modular Sofa in Original Chocolate Leather With Chrome Base by Saporiti, Italy
By Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian three-piece sofa by Saporiti in original patinated chocolate brown leather with button tufts and stitch detailing.
Chrome
Saporiti "Queening" Modular Sofa & Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
Saporiti "Queening" Three Seat Modular Sofa and Armchair, blue cotton blend upholstery, marked "Saporiti / italia / queening / made in Italy" to underside.
Cotton, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Modular Vela Bassa Sofa set by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Set of 7 - 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Model 'Vela Bassa' sofa set designed by Italian designer Giovanni Offred and produced by Saporiti Italia.
Aluminum
Alberto Roselli Leather Modular Sofa
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s modular sofa By Alberto Roselli for Saporiti Brown chocolate vintage leather with great patina Composed by 6 pieces Great condition Dimension are 340 cm x 245 cm.
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 100.79 in D 37.01 in
P10 Proposals Modular Sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Brussels, BE
P10 Proposals Modular Sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Fabric
Saporiti Italia Sofa Modular Seating System, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Design from the 1970s. This sofa from Saporiti Italia has a orange/ yellow soft velour fabric. The sofa consist 3 modules that can arrange to a 3-seat sofa or as a 2-seat sofa and ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
Vintage 1980s Modular Sectional Sofa by Bernhardt, 3 Pcs
By Bernhardt, Saporiti
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Loungey three piece sectional sofa by Bernhardt. Cool L-shaped sides, flip over back cushions, sleek profile. Excellent livable size- really nice scale to this piece. C...
Fabric
Saporiti Modular Sofa Group, 1970's
By Saporiti
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 modular Sofa group pieces by Saporiti, Italy, 1970's.
Soft gray leather modular sofa by Saporiti Italia
Located in Hollywood, CA
Glove soft gray leather sofa by Saporiti Italia. See also separate listing with matching love seat. Three separate sections attach to form one long sofa.
Soft gray leather modular sofa by Saporiti Italia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Glove soft gray leather sofa by Saporiti Italia. See also separate listing with matching love seat. Three separate sections attach to form one long sofa.
Seat depth:...
Sold
H 28 in W 67 in D 34 in
Saporiti Proposals Modular Armchair/Loveseat Sofa in Ivory Boucle, c. 1970s
By Saporiti, Proposals
Located in Clarkdale, AZ
Saporiti 'Proposals' modular armchair or loveseat sofa, in a rich ivory boucle fabric.
Steel
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$5,329 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid bright green Murano glass mirror. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. Rich but tasteful, the mirror has a truly particular design, with a very beautiful ...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$3,761
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 33.08 in
Stunning Henning Kjærnulf Style High Back Armchair of Solid Oak Denmark 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish Henning Kjærnulf style high-backed farmers chair. Crafted by Danish skilled carpenter in the 1970s, reupholstered with new sheepskin and new rubber girths. The fram...
Oak, Sheepskin
$7,650 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$12,775Sale Price|51% Off
H 10.23 in W 41.85 in D 15.51 in
Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
LE MURA RIGHT MODULE 90, LE MURA LEFT MODULE 90 & LE MURA CENTRAL MODULE 90 CAT. Z - ZAREEN 03 CLASP AND ZIPPERS MATT BLACK NICHEL T148 WITH INTERLINER CAL117 The project Le Mu...
Leather
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 32 in D 32 in
Handsome 7-Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome 7-piece Milo Baughman style sectional sofa from the midcentury. This set will need to be reupholstered as the original fabric is worn and dated. This sofa measures 28" T x 3...
Upholstery
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$4,250
H 26 in W 132 in D 65 in
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 Piece Sectional Sofa Selig Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 piece cube sectional sofa made by Selig. This is a designers delight in that it needs to be reupholstered so the sky is the limit as far as fabric sel...
Upholstery, Walnut
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Velvet, Wood
$8,289
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown 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
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1950s. Black enameled dishes with a clam-like design. The upper dish encompasses the lower, allowing for a gorg...
Aluminum, Brass
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
$103,623
H 86.62 in W 104.34 in D 1.19 in
Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures
By Brassaï, George Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures — Unbound, Numbered & Rare (c. 1933) Step into Brassaï’s nocturnal Paris with an unrepeatable portfolio of thirty-fiv...
Paper
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