$10,896 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Matteo Grassi Model Vela Cognac Carlo Bartoli Leather Dining Chair Set of 6
By Matteo Grassi, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Munich, Bavaria
: Vela. The chair features a solid beechwood frame. The seat and armrest areas are upholstered in cognac
Leather, Foam, Beech
$3,816Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 34.65 in D 36.23 in
Saporiti Italia Giovanni Offredi Vela Alta Lounge Chair + Ottoman 70s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Basel, BS
all seams intact. The Vela Alta is a comfortable lounge chair. It comes with the matching P61 ottoman
Upholstery
$3,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 34.5 in D 35.5 in
Pair of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Vela Alta Chairs
By Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of organic shaped, cream leather lounge chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. A classic
Steel, Chrome
$1,997
H 37.01 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Vela Alta Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
An iconic Vela Alta lounge chair with matching ottoman, designed in the 1970s by Giovanni Offredi
Metal
Set of 4 Vela chairs by Enzo Mari for Driade
By Driade, Enzo Mari
Located in Ravenna, IT
Set of 4 chairs designed by Enzo Mari for Driade in 1980. The distinctive element of the chair is definitely the curved sheet of plywood that rests on the chair frame, becoming first...
Plywood, Wood, Beech
$7,022 / set
H 32.68 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Vela Alta set in original leather by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti.
By Saporiti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Nice vintage pair of organic shaped Vela Alta lounge chairs in leather. Signed! Designed by
Leather
$5,350 / set
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Vela Leather Armchairs by Carlo Bartoli – Italian Modern Elegance
By Matteo Grassi, Mario Bellini, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Dronten, NL
Offered here is a striking set of four Vela armchairs, designed by acclaimed Italian architect and
Leather, Walnut
$2,200
H 37.5 in W 38.13 in D 36 in
Large Italian Modern 'Vela Alta' Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian Modernist Vela Alta ("Tall Sail") lounge chair designed in the 1970s by Giovanni
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 39.38 in D 38.59 in
Giovanni Offredi Italian Cognac Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Firenze, IT
This 'Vela Alta' lounge chair complete with footstool was designed by Giovanni Offredi in the 1970s
Steel, Chrome
Vela Alta Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vela Alta chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Leather is in a wonderful condition showing
Leather
Set of 6 ‘Vela’ Chairs Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade, 1980
By Enzo Mari, Driade
Located in Athens, Attiki
A set of 6 ‘Vela’ chairs designed by Enzo Mari for Driade, 1980. A masterpiece of formal elegance
Wood, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Pair of Vela Alta Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Milan, IT
This pair of 'Vela Alta' lounge chairs was designed by Giovanni Offredi in the 1970s and produced
Steel
Four Carlo Bartoli For Matteograssi Vela Dining Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern Vela dining or side chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli and made by
Leather, Wood
Vela dining chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant dining chairs model 'Vela ' designed by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo grassi consisting of
Leather
Set of Four Carlo Bartoli for Matteograssi Vela Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This set of four Mid Century modern chairs were designed by Carlo Bartoli and made by Matteograssi
Set of 8 Vela Armchairs by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Mario Bellini Inspired Black Leather "Vela" Armchair by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 25 in D 30 in
Group of Four Executive Leather Lounge Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These high quality "Vela' lounge chairs by Giovanni Offredi were produced by the legendary Italian
Steel
Sold
H 37.01 in W 38.59 in D 39.38 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti "Vela Alta" Archair with Ottoman, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Naples, IT
This 'Vela Alta' lounge chair complete with footrest was designed by Giovanni Offredi in the 1970s
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Carlo Bartoli “Vela” Leather Dining Chairs for Matteo Grassi - Set of Six
By Matteo Grassi, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Vela dining chairs made with thick, high quality leather seats fitted over a wood frame
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
1970s Set of Four 'Vela' Dining Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs were designed by Carlo Bartoli and made by Matteo Grassi
Leather, Wood
Danish Midcentury Swivel Chair by Vela
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swivel chair, black leather and chrome, the height can be adjusted, Denmark, 1950s.
Chrome
$14,900
H 66 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Levantine Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene antique Mirror, Late 19th Century. White shell abalone Inlaid Middle Eastern Mirror. Antique Middle Eastern Moorish mirror in the Turkish S...
Walnut, Shell, Abalone
$3,800 / set
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Space Age Mohair “Orchidée” Lounge Chairs Michel Cadestin, Airborne, France 1968
By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Luxurious Mohair velvet upholstered Orchidée "lady & senior" lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne International, France, 1968 “Orchidée” was one of the Cadestin models tha...
Mohair, Foam, Fiberglass
Helena Frantova Large Copper Lamps
By Helena Frantova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of modernist lamps with copper finish, designed by Helena Frantova for Okolo. Torch style lamps, topped with a conical fiberglass shade. A versatile design that can be used as a...
Copper
$6,295
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$23,003 / set
H 21.26 in W 12.21 in D 3.15 in
Rare Couple of wall lamps design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare Couple of wall lamps design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s
Brass
$44,000
H 37.5 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and important ash wood console table with two drawers and six legs ending in brass sabots, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite sculptural console has...
Brass
Cobra Art Deco Desk Lamp
By Faries
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Streamline art deco cobra lamp by Faries. In original condition with brass lampshade and polished nickel base.
Chrome
$6,900
H 31.89 in W 40.75 in D 16.93 in
Art Deco Half Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Mahogany, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original Art Deco half cabinet or small bar furniture from France around 1930. Fully restored condition with black high-gloss piano lacquer. Asynchronous design with round ...
Chrome
Vintage Studio Made Forged Iron Artisanal Bench
Located in Roanoke, VA
A unique studio made bench that feels like a piece of art itself. Beautifully crafted with forged iron detail along the top as well as the interesting shaped legs. The bench features...
Iron
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Ninfea Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of beautiful murano glass leave sconces with brass fittings. Glasses are in perfect condition. 2 E 27 light bulbs. We can wire for your country standards. Available 5 pairs .
Brass
Trama Bench 22, Wool and Solid Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches 22 are made with wool fabr...
Fabric
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
"Oriolo" Coffee Table by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1960s
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Roma, IT
This Oriolo Coffee Table for Sormani was realized around 1960s by the Italian designer Claudio Salocchi ( 1934-2012). Composed by a removable glass surface and a rosewood structure....
Wood
$765
H 12.01 in Dm 12.01 in
Anglo Indian Export Hardwood Elephant Inlaid Side Lamp End Wine Table Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning small Anglo Indian hand carved Rosewood & inlaid side table I have two other versions of this table listed under my other items, o...
Hardwood
$3,309Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 24 in Dm 24 in
"Tavolino 1932" Coffee Table Designed by Gio' Ponti for FontanaArte
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tavolino 1932" is a classic coffee table, originally designed by Gio' Ponti in 1932 and manufactured by FontanaArte, made of two 0.59" th. discs of float glass and featuring a frame...
Brass, Nickel
$10,169
H 26.78 in W 63 in D 38.59 in
Rare vintage Sandra sofa in original leather - Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France
By Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional SANDRA lounge sofa in its original vintage cream/beige leather. Designed by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France. French designer Annie Hieronimus created the Sandra almos...
Leather
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