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Italian modern Sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi Giovannetti Collezioni 1980
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1980s Sofa bed mod
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Fabric

Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in Blue Leather
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Anfibio" sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1970 in original
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Sheepskin

3-seater sofa / bed Anfibio, by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collections
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Manzano, IT
Divano 3 posti / letto Anfibio, di Alessandro Becchi per Giovannetti Collezioni, anni '70
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

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Iron

AN Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1972. The Anfibio is a cult item of its genre. It combines
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Anemone Armchair Velvet G. Zema for Giovannetti Collezioni
By Giancarlo Zema
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Swimming like happy fishes in the warm shapes of sea, feeling comfortable and protected within the big embrace of a colourful anemone. Swivel seat. Fire retardant polyurethane foa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Sofa/Bed ''Anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni - 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Uccle, BE
The Anfibio sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti around 1971, is a design icon that
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

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Leather

1994s Ancella Armchair Project by M. Lovi for Giovannetti Collezioni
Located in Casalguidi, IT
A unique bedroom armachair - elegant, comfortable and functional at the same time. Ancella is suitable for the bedroom and dressing-room. Beechwood frame. Shape-retaining polyuretha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Flower Armchair Project by Sandro Santantonio for Giovannetti Collezioni New
By Sandro Santantonio
Located in Casalguidi, IT
When elegance and lightness meet each other born flower armchair. A very comfortable and solid armchair that can change every room.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Steel

Giovannetti Collezioni 21st Century Le Nuvole Sofà WHITE designer S. Giobbi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Seat and backrest with wooden structure in multilayers and stell- Seat and backrest padding in polyurethane foam of different layers covered with tissue and synthetic fiber for bette...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Foam, Wood

1994's Ancella Armchair project by M. Lovi for Giovannetti Collezioni
Located in Casalguidi, IT
A unique bedroom armachair - elegant, comfortable and functional at the same time. Ancella is suitable for the bedroom and dressing-room. Beechwood frame. Shape-retaining polyuretha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Jetsons Swivel Armchair G.Berchicci for Giovannetti Collezioni New Made to Order
By Guglielmo Berchicci
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Jetsons is a comfortable way to sit. Jetsons is a hammock, it's a chaise-longue, it's a throne, it's a nest, in the same time it's dynamic and modern. Swivel seat. Fiber-glass struct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Giovannetti Collezioni 21st Century Le Nuvole Sofà Grey NEW designer S. Giobbi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Seat and backrest with wooden structure in multilayers and stell- Seat and backrest padding in polyurethane foam of different layers covered with tissue and synthetic fiber for bette...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Foam, Wood

Bolle Armchair 21stCentury S.Giobbi for Giovannetti Collezioni New Made to Order
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Bolle armchair designed by Sergio Giobbi, with its soft shapes give you a comfortable relax. Polyurethane foam with internal metal structure. Wooden base with PVC feet. Removable ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Foam

21st Century Moss Armchair G. Zema for Giovannetti Collezioni New Made to Order
By Giancarlo Zema
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Moss armchair for external. Resistance to weathering and UV sulight. Resistance to temperature from -30°C up to 80°C.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fiberglass

Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti in beige linen fabric, 1970s
By Giovanetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 'Anfibio' sofa, linen fabric, Italy, 1970s. Rare
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Linen

Pair of " Le Bugie" Lounge Chairs by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1980s -
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Giovannetti of Giovannetti Collezioni who produced all of his designs. His ‘Anfibio’ sofa is now in 12
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Milano, IT
. Instead, the soft convertible sofa designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1970 is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

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Velvet

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Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Porto, Porto
Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni 1970s, Italy. This sofa can be
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Foam

Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Milan, IT
Giovannetti Collezioni in 1970 is more of a cult object - a piece only known to an elected niche of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

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Velvet

Alessandro Becchi “Anfibio” Convertible Sofa for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1971
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Giovannetti Collezioni in 1971. A cult object in Italian design which transforms into a double bed which
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Anfibio Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1971
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Melbourne, VIC
"Anfibio" sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1971 in original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Leather Anfibio Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1971
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Melbourne, VIC
"Anfibio" sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1971 in original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa / Bed ''Anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa / bed model ''Anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni - 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Suede, Alpaca

Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Sofa bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s Sofa bed Anfibio
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Italian Blue Vinyl Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Anfibio" sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1970 in original
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Faux Leather

Sofa / Bed model ''Anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Brussels, BE
. Giovannetti Collezioni was founded in 1965 in Pistoia, Tuscany, by Benito Giovannetti. The company’s approach
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

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Suede

An Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1972. The Anfibio is a cult item of its genre. It combines
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

"Anfibio" Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni Italy c 1970
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1972. The Anfibio is a cult item of its genre. It combines
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20th Century Italian Living Room Sets

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Leather

An Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1972. The Anfibio is a cult item of its genre. It combines
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Suede

Italian Modern Purple Velvet Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
by Giovannetti Collezioni in 1970s and designed by Alessandro Becchi. Label present. Very good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Velvet, Leather

Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti in Creme Leather, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 'Anfibio' sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s. Rare
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti in Cognac Leather, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 'Anfibio' sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s. Rare
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti in Cognac Leather, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 'Anfibio' sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s. Rare
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Mid-Century Sofa / Bed model ''Anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi - New Leather
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Sofa / Bed model ''Anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni - 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Italian Modern Purple Velvet Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Giovannetti Collezioni in 1970s and designed by Alessandro Becchi. Very good conditions. Light marks on the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

'Anfibio' Convertible Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Houston, TX
"Anfibio" sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in the 1970s in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Sheepskin

Pair Of Vintage Papillon Sofas In Suede By Guido Rosati For Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovanetti, Guido Maria Rosati
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Great pair of Papillon sofas designed by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

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Suede

Anfibio Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1971
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Melbourne, VIC
"Anfibio" sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1971 in new cognac
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Anfibio Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1971
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Melbourne, VIC
"Anfibio" sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1971 in new cognac
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Anfibio Sofa Bed Designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1972
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Anfibio sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, with original black
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Anfibio Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, Orange, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Anfibio sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, Orange, 1970s Reupholstered in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Suede

Leather Anfibio Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Dallas, TX
"Anfibio" sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1970s in original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Alessandro Becchi Anfibio Three Seater Sofa in Leather by Giovannetti 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
working relationship with Benito Giovannetti of Giovannetti Collezioni, who produced all his designs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Anfibio Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1971
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Berlin, DE
This convertible sofa bed was designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1971. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

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Leather

Leather Anfibio Sofa / Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1971
By Andrea Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare "Anfibio" sofa was designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti in the early 1970s. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

3-Seater Sofa Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Giovanetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in PARIS, FR
Designed in 1970, the Anfibio sofa bed has been described by critics around the world as a "work of art". This furnishing complement is characterised by its generous dimensions and s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Leather

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Mario Marenco sofa and poof Arflex Italy 1971
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Giovannetti Collezioni For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the giovannetti collezioni you’re looking for. A giovannetti collezioni — often made from animal skin, leather and plastic — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a giovannetti collezioni, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect giovannetti collezioni — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A giovannetti collezioni made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Giovannetti, Sandro Santantonio and Giancarlo Zema each produced at least one beautiful giovannetti collezioni that is worth considering.

How Much is a Giovannetti Collezioni?

Prices for a giovannetti collezioni can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,821 and can go as high as $20,143, while the average can fetch as much as $8,030.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.