Matteo Grassi Model Vela Cognac Carlo Bartoli Leather Dining Chair Set of 6
By Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Carlo Bartoli designed this exceptionally comfortable dining armchair for Matteo Grassi. Model: Vela. The chair features a solid beechwood frame.
Leather, Foam, Beech
$3,671Sale Price / set|20% Off
Saporiti Italia Giovanni Offredi Vela Alta Lounge Chair + Ottoman 70s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Basel, BS
The cushions feature incredible designer textile, the interior padding remains in excellent condition, and the textile is very clean with all seams intact. The Vela Alta is a comfort...
Upholstery
$3,320Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Vela Alta Chairs
By Fratelli Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of organic shaped, cream leather lounge chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. A classic design by Offredi. Who began working with the Saporiti brothers in the late 1960s. The...
Steel, Chrome
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 for Saporiti.
Metal
$3,261 / item
“Vela Alta”elements - limited edition (5 available)
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Sculptural comfort meets collectible design. The Vela Alta Elements are a rare offering — just five pieces available — each upholstered in an original, signed design fabric.
Steel
$4,200 / set
Set of 4 Vela chairs by Enzo Mari for Driade
By Enzo Mari, Driade
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
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 Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italy.
Leather
Set of Four Vela Leather Armchairs by Carlo Bartoli – Italian Modern Elegance
By Mario Bellini, Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Dronten, NL
Whether placed around a dining table, used in an executive office, or styled as statement accent chairs, the Vela brings an air of effortless refinement and functional luxury.
Leather, Walnut
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 Offredi for Saporiti.
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 and produced in Italy by Saporiti.
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
Set of 6 ‘Vela’ Chairs Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade, 1980
By Driade, Enzo Mari
Located in Athens, Attiki
A set of 6 ‘Vela’ chairs designed by Enzo Mari for Driade, 1980.
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 in Italy by Saporiti.
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 Matteograssi.
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 ebonized wooden legs and a black leather upholstery.
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. They are hardwood ebonized walnut frames with Brown Italian leather seats and backs.
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, 1970s. Striking Black Leather Seating with Tapered Wood Legs. Leather has some signs...
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 company Saporiti and retain the original Saporiti labels.
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 Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Naples, IT
This 'Vela Alta' lounge chair complete with footrest was designed by Giovanni Offredi in the 1970s and produced in Italy by Saporiti.
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 Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi
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 Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs were designed by Carlo Bartoli and made by Matteo Grassi. They are made of hardwood frames with cognac brown Italian leather seats and bac...
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
$1,863 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
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
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$14,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27 in W 181 in D 34 in
Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
Upholstery
$7,928 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.27 in D 19.69 in
Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Johannes Andersen
Located in London, GB
Johannes Andersen made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark Set of eight dining chairs with a sculptural style about them, consisting of six dining chairs and two original armchairs. The armchai...
Leather, Birch
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
$3,223Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 34.65 in D 36.23 in
Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s
By Proposals, Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Basel, BS
A stunning and exceptionally comfortable armchair set with a gorgeous original incredible turquoise suede Saporiti designer textile and a matching footstool that mirrors the armchair...
Upholstery, Suede
$9,569
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 38.59 in
Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare first edition Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, in its original wonderfully patinated leather, produced by C&B Italia, Italy, in the early 1970s. Fast shipping worldw...
Leather
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$8,000 / set
H 33 in W 32 in D 31 in
Giovanni Offredi 'Onda' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Saporiti, Italy, circa 1970
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic original 'Onda' or wave lounge chair and accompanying ottoman by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970's. It is covered in a wonderful designer cotton velvet fabric depict...
Stainless Steel
$11,181Sale Price|26% Off
H 23.23 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa cognac leather bed model Morna for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa - bed frame in cognac-colored leather - composed of headboard with integrated bedside tables and mattress base. Model "Morna" Molteni Italy 1972 Restored - wood ...
Leather
1980s Postmodern Preview Cloud Sectional Sofa
By Preview
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning 3 piece PREVIEW sectional sofa
Upholstery
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