Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed in 1958, the Saturno Sofa was one of the most iconic designs by Gastone Rinaldi, a
Steel
$10,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 75 in D 33 in
Saturno Sofa Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA of Italy, 1957
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Camden, ME
A rare and beautifully preserved example of Gastón Rinaldi’s iconic “Saturno” sofa, designed in
Steel
$16,738
H 27.96 in W 77.56 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957.
Fabric
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian Saturno Sofa
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian Saturno Sofa The sofa measures: 75 wide x 33 deep x
Metal
$19,332Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Saturno Sofa from Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian 1958
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Oirlo, LI
iconic Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi, reupholstered in the exquisite fabric by Pierre Frey. This rare
Metal
$24,800
H 28 in W 77 in D 35 in
Saturn Sofa by Gaston Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957, Maharam Blue Divina Melange
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Saturn (Saturno) sofa by Gaston Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957, recently reupholstered in luxurious
Steel
$2,946
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Wooden coffee table T906 by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima - Italy - 60s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Padova, IT
, as also in 1981 the Aurora. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA modern
Metal
$6,837
H 18.9 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
Mid-century Coffee Table by Rima, Gio Ponti attributable , Iron , Brass , Marble
By Mario Rinaldi, Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Compasso d'Oro, as also in 1981 the Aurora. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the
Marble, Brass, Iron
Gastone Rinaldi dining table 1970
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in TARBES, FR
and metal structures, the best known would be the Saturno Sofa, whose style was very avant-garde
Chrome
$1,990
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in
Chair Revolving Easy-Chair, Chromed Steel, White Leather by Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
the Aurora. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA modern art museum in
Steel
$35,972 / item
H 32.29 in W 129.93 in D 42.13 in
21st Century Saturno 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet with Decorative Fringe
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
elements that tell the sartorial skill that characterizes the entire collection. Saturno 3-seater sofa with
Velvet, Beech
$37,757 / item
H 32.29 in W 127.96 in D 42.13 in
21st Century Saturno 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric with Decorative Fringe
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
elements that tell the sartorial skill that characterizes the entire collection. Saturno 3-seater sofa with
Upholstery, Poplar
$919
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Gastone Rinaldi Designer Italian Steel Tubular Chair for Rima Padova
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the Arianna armchair (1978) and the Dafne chair (1981). His Saturno sofa is now part of the MoMA
Steel
Set of 4 Sabrina Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 70s, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Padova, IT
, as also in 1981 the Aurora. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA modern
Metal
Set of 4 Sabrina Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 70s, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Padova, IT
d'Oro, as also in 1981 the Aurora. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA
Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Steel Chromed and Glass Squared Table by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA 60s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Padova, IT
the Compasso d'Oro, as also in 1981 the Aurora. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Armchair for RIMA, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
example is the Saturno Sofa (c. 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi chair for Rima 1960’s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in bari, IT
Compasso d’Oro, as did the Aurora in 1981. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi set of two armchairs for Rima 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in bari, IT
d'Oro, as did the Aurora in 1981. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in Dm 46.46 in
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Table Set for Rima, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (c. 1958), part of the permanent collection of the
Metal
Sold
H 33 in W 26 in D 20 in
Gastone Rinaldi Velvet and Lacquered Metal Armchair for Rima, Italy, circa 1955
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in New York, NY
received a mention at the Compasso d'Oro, as did the Aurora in 1981. The Saturno sofa is part of the
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for RIMA, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
example is the Saturno Sofa (circa 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in
Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Four Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for RIMA, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
producing sofas with Avant Garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa
Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 24.81 in
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Armchair for RIMA, 1960s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
example is the Saturno Sofa (circa 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in
Metal
Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking sofa of notable design. Manufactured by RIMA in Padua, Italy.
$8,374Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultraf...
Glass, Acrylic
1970s Selig Lucite & Leather Strap Sofa Couch
By Selig
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Selig lucite frame and leather strap sofa couch. Three long nickel bars run through the length of the sofa holding the black leather straps and back cushion straps. Newly recov...
Metal
3 Seater Chiclet Sofa with Side Tables
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Seattle, WA
3 seater chiclet sofa with black leather-top side tables, designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller, circa 1970s. Sofa is in original blue & black wool fabric. Can fabricate new side ...
Wool
$11,250
H 27.5 in W 122 in D 35.5 in
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 3-Seater Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide three-seater sofa, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by ...
Metal
Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
The wall-mounted system is one of the most sought-after hi-fi systems from the 1960s. The combination of the amplifier with radio, reel-to-reel machine, matching speakers, and the re...
Metal, Aluminum
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.
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