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Zanotta Nena Armchair in Green Leather Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
By Zanotta, Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Additional Information:
Material: Leather, steel
Upholstery finish: Cat. 98, Green Leather, Pelle Super
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Grey Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
By Zanotta, Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Additional Information:
Material: Fabric, steel
Upholstery finish: Cat. 30, Grey Fabric, Tessuto, Tito
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Blue Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
By Zanotta, Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Additional Information:
Material: Fabric, steel
Upholstery finish: Cat. 40, Blue Fabric, Tessuto, Quinoa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Brown Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
By Lanzavecchia + Wai, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Additional Information:
Material: Fabric, steel
Upholstery finish: Cat. 30, Brown Fabric, Tessuto, Tito
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Beige Leather Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
By Zanotta, Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Additional Information:
Material: Leather, steel
Upholstery finish: Cat. 98, Beige Leather, Pelle Super
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Zanotta Lialta Chair in White Upholstery with White Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
finish: White upholstery, pelle scozia cat. 90, 0650
Frame finish: White aluminum
Dimension: 42 W x 57
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Lialta Chair in White Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
remark on page Fabrics & Leathers.
Additional Information:
Material: Leather, aluminum
Upholstery finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 41.74 in W 16.54 in D 22.45 in
Zanotta Liza Armchair in Orange Upholstery with Natural Oak Frame
By Zanotta, Lievore Altherr Molina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Fabric, wood
Upholstery finish: Orange upholstery, Cat. 40, 27017
Frame finish: Natural oak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Liza Armchair in Green Upholstery with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Zanotta, Lievore Altherr Molina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Fabric, wood
Upholstery finish: Green upholstery, Cat. 40, 27048
Frame finish: Canaletto walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Zanotta Talia Stackable Chair in Red Upholstery with White Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
finish: Red upholstery, pelle scozia, Cat. 90, 0627
Frame finish: White
Dimension: 46.5 W x 54 D x 84 H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 18.31 in D 21.26 in
Zanotta Kent Armchair in Red Upholstery with Black Varnished Steel Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
external fabric or leather cover
Additional Information:
Material: Steel, Upholstery
Upholstery finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Alias 25B Okome Sofa/ Armchair 2 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery finish: Kvadrat® C Hero
Dimensions: 205 W x 100 D x 62 H cm
Seat height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25A Okome Sofa/ Armchair 1 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Upholstery finish: Kvadrat® C Hero
Dimensions: 150 W x 100 D x 62 H cm
Seat height: 37 H cm
Available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Kent Armchair and Pouf in Brown Upholstery with Black Steel Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
external fabric or leather cover
Additional Information:
Material: Steel, Upholstery
Upholstery finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.92 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Zanotta Lia Chair in Black Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstery finish options
Available in other frame finish options: Painted black, graphite, white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Zanotta Lia Chair in White Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstery finish options
Available in other frame finish options: Painted black, graphite, white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Alias 25E Okome Sofa Angular 1 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery finish: Kvadrat® C Foss
Dimensions: 120 W x 100 D x 62 H cm
Seat height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Small Leo Stool in Brown Leather Upholstery and Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Upholstery finish: Leather Cat. 99, 0414
Frame finish: Aluminum, Leather 0414
Dimension: 44 W x 48 D x 95 H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Zanotta Large Leo Stool in Brown Leather Upholstery and Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Upholstery finish: Leather Cat. 99, 0414
Frame finish: Aluminum, Leather 0414
Dimension: 44 W x 48 D x 105
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Materials
Upholstery
H 41.34 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Osaka Sofa in Stretchy Blue Upholstery by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Finish: Cat. B, Stretchy, Blue
Metal finish: Black
Dimensions: 380 W x 78 D x 67 H
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Flamingo Sectional Sofa in Vale Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Information:
Material: Upholstery, aluminum
Upholstery finish: Vale, cat. 20, 24804
Frame finish: Polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 136.23 in D 35.04 in
Windmill D180 Ottoman in Gray Upholstery by Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the walls.
Additional Info:
Material: Upholstery
Finish: Cat. Maxi, HALLINGDAL 65, 103, 113, 110
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Osaka Small Sofa in Stretchy Blue Upholstery by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Finish: Cat. B, Stretchy, Blue
Metal finish: Black
Dimensions: 480 W x 78 D x 67 H
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Osaka Large Sofa in Stretchy Blue Upholstery by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Finish: Cat. B, Stretchy, Blue
Metal finish: Black
Dimensions: 580 W x 78 D x 67 H
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Osaka Medium Sofa in Stretchy Blue Upholstery by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Finish: Cat. B, Stretchy, Blue
Metal finish: Black
Dimensions: 530 W x 78 D x 67 H
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Windmill D180 High Ottoman in Gray Upholstery by Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the walls.
Additional Info:
Material: Upholstery
Finish: Cat. Maxi, HALLINGDAL 65, 103, 113, 110, 116
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Osaka Extra Small Sofa in Stretchy Blue Upholstery by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Upholstery
Finish: Cat. B, Stretchy, Blue
Metal finish: Black
Dimensions: 430 W x 78 D x 67 H cm
Seat height
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Osaka Extra Large Sofa in Stretchy Blue Upholstery by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Finish: Cat. B, Stretchy, Blue
Metal finish: Black
Dimensions: 630 W x 78 D x 67 H
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.38 in W 248.04 in D 30.71 in
Zanotta Dove Sofa in Viburno Upholstery with Graphite Aluminium Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Upholstery finish: Viburno, cat. 20, 28056
Frame finish: Graphite painted
Dimension: 292 W x 104 D x 78 H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.71 in W 114.97 in D 40.95 in
Zanotta April Folding Chair in VIP Seat and Stainless Steel Frame by Gae Aulenti
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Information:
Material: Steel, nylon
Upholstery finish: Black, VIP 27506
Dimension: 51 W x 55 D x 86 H cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Zanotta Dove Sectional Sofa in Quid Upholstery with Graphite Aluminium Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Upholstery, aluminum
Upholstery finish: Quid, cat. 40, 40316
Frame finish: Graphite painted
Dimension: 345 W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.71 in W 135.83 in D 64.57 in
Zanotta Dove Sectional Sofa in Red Upholstery with Graphite Aluminium Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Upholstery, aluminum
Upholstery finish: Quid, cat. 40, 40326
Frame finish: Graphite painted
Dimension: 292 W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.71 in W 114.97 in D 99.61 in
Swale Low Armchair in Super Remix 3 Upholstery Seat & Base by Gordon Guillaumier
By Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Upholstery
Finish: Cat. Super, Remix 3
Dimensions: 98 W x 80 D x 69 H cm
Seat height: 44 cm
Available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.17 in W 38.59 in D 31.5 in
Zanotta Flamingo Armchair in Teatro Upholstery with Black Painted Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Upholstery finish: Teatro, cat. 30, 26942
Frame finish: Black painted
Dimension: 106 W x 89 D x 68 H cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 41.74 in D 35.04 in
Zanotta Throw Away Three-Seater Sofa in Grey Upholstery by Willie Landel
By Willie Landels, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
one in fabric or leather.
Additional Information:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 24.02 in W 80.71 in D 29.53 in
Zanotta Calla Armchair in White Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery, Steel
Upholstery finish: White talento fabric cat. 30, 27601
Dimension: 65 W x 63 D
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Flamingo Three Seater Sofa in Blue Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Upholstery finish: Vins, cat. 20, 27756
Frame finish: Black painted
Dimension: 261 W x 89 D x 68 H cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 102.76 in D 35.04 in
Zanotta Large Flamingo Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Flamingo Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 91.34 in D 35.04 in
Zanotta Small Flamingo Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Flamingo Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 70.08 in D 35.04 in
Carved and Fluted Empire Style Foot Stool
Located in Bronx, NY
Carved and fluted Empire style foot stool ready for finish and upholstery. Finish an upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Footstools
Zanotta Oliva Armchair in Green Upholstery with Black Laquered Maple Wood Frame
By Constance Guisset, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather
Additional Information:
Material: Maple wood, Upholstery
Upholstery finish: Green quinoa cat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Maple
H 27.96 in W 32.68 in D 28.35 in
Zanotta Oliva Armchair in Yellow Upholstery with Black Laquered Maple Wood Frame
By Constance Guisset, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather
Additional Information:
Material: Maple wood, Upholstery
Upholstery finish: Yellow tulip
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Maple
H 27.96 in W 32.68 in D 28.35 in
Zanotta Calla Armchair in White and Black Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Additional Information:
Material: Upholstery, Steel
Upholstery finish: White cuoio, cat. 95, 0704 & 90801
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Flamingo Sectional Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
straight compositions.
Additional Information:
Material: Upholstery, aluminum
Upholstery finish: Vins
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 103.55 in D 35.04 in
Zanotta Tonietta Chair in Polypropylene and Polished Aluminum Frame by Enzo Mari
By Zanotta, Enzo Mari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
indicated on our colour card.
Additional Information:
Material: Cowhide, aluminum
Upholstery finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 18.9 in
Alias 25F Okome Sofa Ending 90 in Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery finish: Kvadrat® C Hero
Dimensions: 120 W x 175 D x 62 H cm
Seat height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25G Okome Sofa Pouf in Grey Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 25G Okome Sofa Pouf in Grey Upholstery by Nendo
Pouf with removable cover, covered in eco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Tonietta Chair in Polypropylene with Black Aluminum Frame by Enzo Mari
By Zanotta, Enzo Mari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
height: 46.5 cm
Available in other upholstery finish options
Available in other frame finish option
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 18.9 in
Zanotta Calla Armchair in Beige and Brown Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Additional Information:
Material: Upholstery, Steel
Upholstery finish: Beige teatro fabric cat. 30, 26931
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
Zanotta Ardea CM Armchair in Green Regola Upholstery with Canaletto Walnut
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, Upholstery
Upholstery finish: Green talento fabric cat. 30, 32348
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 45.28 in W 30.71 in D 37.01 in
Zanotta Dan Chair in Brown Cowhide and Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet
By Zanotta, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
0704.
Additional Information:
Material: Cowhide, steel
Upholstery finish: Cowhide 95, cuoio 0714
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Zanotta Ardea CM Armchair in Red Tegola Upholstery with Black Varnished Oak
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, Upholstery
Upholstery finish: Red tegola fabric cat. 30, 32326
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 45.28 in W 30.71 in D 37.01 in
Zanotta Gilda CM Armchair in Blue Upholstery with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fabric or leather cover
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, upholstery
Upholstery finish: Blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.62 in W 31.11 in D 44.49 in
Alias 25G Okome Sofa Pouf in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Year” by Maison & Objet 2015.
Additional Information:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Gilda CM Armchair in Green Upholstery with Natural Varnished Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fabric or leather cover
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, upholstery
Upholstery finish: Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 36.62 in W 31.11 in D 44.49 in
Alias Okome Sofa Ending 74 DX in grey and Beige Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery finish: Kvadrat® C Hero
Dimensions: 175 W x 100 D x 62 H cm
Seat Height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias Okome Sofa Ending 74 SX in grey and Beige Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery finish: Kvadrat® C Hero
Dimensions: 175 W x 100 D x 62 H cm
Seat Height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Feet by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, aluminum
Upholstery finish: Leather Cat. 90, 0656
Frame finish: Polished aluminum alloy
Dimension: 63 W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Castors by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Leather, aluminum
Upholstery finish: Leather Cat. 90, 0656
Frame finish: Polished aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 54.34 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Alias Okome 006 Set of Beige Upholstered Seat with Backrest by Nendo
By Alias, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery finish: Kvadrat® C Divina, Canvas
Dimensions: 235 W x 220 D x 110 H cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 43.31 in W 92.52 in D 86.62 in
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Upholstery Finishes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of upholstery finishes for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and wood, all upholstery finishes available were constructed with great care. Find 47 antique and vintage upholstery finishes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 44 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Upholstery finishes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Upholstery finishes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many upholstery finishes are appealing in their simplicity, but Uultis Design, Baker Furniture Company and DeMuro Das produced popular upholstery finishes that are worth a look.
How Much are Upholstery Finishes?
Prices for upholstery finishes start at $595 and top out at $84,626 with the average selling for $2,750.
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European Oak Bergere Chairs
Yellow Contemporary Chairs
Osaka Pierre
Chaise Japanese
W H Williamson
Ph 3 5
Ph 3 5 3
3 Chrome Tube Table
European Cowhide Chairs
Goose Plate
King Nickel Bed
Strap Outdoor Chairs
Dior Matrix