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Veronesi Perla

Set of 2 Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Chairs, ISA Bergamo 1950s Italy14
Set of 2 Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Chairs, ISA Bergamo 1950s Italy14

Set of 2 Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Chairs, ISA Bergamo 1950s Italy14

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This pair of Italian "Perla" armchairs was designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and manufactured by ISA

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Loveseat in Olive Green Dedar Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Loveseat in Olive Green Dedar Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Loveseat in Olive Green Dedar Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo, Dedar

Located in The Hague, NL

note: In ISA’s Domus advertisement, the Perla model was credited to “G. Veronesi.” It was long assumed

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
Pair of Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

Pair of Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

By Dedar, ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Italian 1950s 'Perla' Sofa by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo
Italian 1950s 'Perla' Sofa by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo

Italian 1950s 'Perla' Sofa by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo

By ISA Bergamo

Located in London, Charterhouse Square

Beautifully shaped 1950s Italian 'Perla' sofa designed by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Mid-Century "Perla" Sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa, Italy (Customizable)
Mid-Century "Perla" Sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa, Italy (Customizable)

Mid-Century "Perla" Sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa, Italy (Customizable)

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Argelato, BO

ISA’s Domus advertisement, the Perla model was credited to “G. Veronesi.” It was long assumed that this

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Pair of  'Perla' Armchairs / Lounge Chairs
Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Pair of  'Perla' Armchairs / Lounge Chairs

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Pair of 'Perla' Armchairs / Lounge Chairs

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and rare pair 'Perla' armchairs, designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Italian Modernist "Perla" Armchair in Bouclé by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo
Italian Modernist "Perla" Armchair in Bouclé by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo

Italian Modernist "Perla" Armchair in Bouclé by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single iconic 'Perla' club/armchair by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo (early 1950s, Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Guglielmo Veronesi, Rare "Perla" Slipper Chairs, Shearling and Wood Italy, 1950s
Guglielmo Veronesi, Rare "Perla" Slipper Chairs, Shearling and Wood Italy, 1950s

Guglielmo Veronesi, Rare "Perla" Slipper Chairs, Shearling and Wood Italy, 1950s

By I.S.A. Italy

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of sheepskin and wood slipper chairs with ottoman, model "Perla", designed by Guglielmo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA
Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA

Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Beautifull and rare armchairs "Perla" designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by ISA in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, Green Fabric, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, Green Fabric, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, Green Fabric, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare 3 person Giulia Veronesi Perla sofa produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s. With markers mark

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Pair of Gray Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Lounge Chairs, by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1952
Pair of Gray Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Lounge Chairs, by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1952

Pair of Gray Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Lounge Chairs, by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1952

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of completely restored pair of Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Lounge Chairs, by I.S.A. Bergamo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guglielmo Veronesi Perla Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Guglielmo Veronesi Perla Sofa, Italy, 1950s

Guglielmo Veronesi Perla Sofa, Italy, 1950s

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H 31 in W 58.5 in D 28 in

Guglielmo Veronesi Perla Sofa, Italy, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully designed and balanced “Perla” sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA from the 1950s. Its

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs for Isa Bergamo
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs for Isa Bergamo

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs for Isa Bergamo

By Arredamenti ISA, Giulia Veronesi

Located in The Hague, NL

A pair of 'Perla' armchairs designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy. Its

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Guglielmo Veronesi 'Perla' lounge Chairs, ISA Bergamo 1950s Italy
Guglielmo Veronesi 'Perla' lounge Chairs, ISA Bergamo 1950s Italy

Guglielmo Veronesi 'Perla' lounge Chairs, ISA Bergamo 1950s Italy

By ISA Bergamo

Located in London, GB

From 1950s Italy... Gorgeous mid century 'Perla' chairs by Guglielmo Veronesi, for ISA Bergamo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Lounge Chair, Wood, Bouclé ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Lounge Chair, Wood, Bouclé ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Lounge Chair, Wood, Bouclé ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By I.S.A. Italy

Located in High Point, NC

An organic lounge chairs / armchairs. Designed by Guglielmo Veronesi. Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Giulia Veronesi "Perla" Orange Armchair, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1952
Giulia Veronesi "Perla" Orange Armchair, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1952

Giulia Veronesi "Perla" Orange Armchair, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1952

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Armchair model "Perla", designed by Giulia Veronesi, produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1952. Armchair

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Giulia Veronesi Italian Lounge Chairs
Giulia Veronesi Italian Lounge Chairs

Giulia Veronesi Italian Lounge Chairs

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H 32 in W 30 in D 28 in

Giulia Veronesi Italian Lounge Chairs

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1950 Italian sculpted lounge chairs, attributed to Giulia Veronesi, Perla chairs for ISA

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Giulia Veronesi Pair of 'Perla' Slipper Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Giulia Veronesi Pair of 'Perla' Slipper Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Giulia Veronesi Pair of 'Perla' Slipper Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

Located in The Hague, NL

This bijou pair of Perla lounge chairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Beech

Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Chinoiserie Fabric, ISA Bergamo, 1952
Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Chinoiserie Fabric, ISA Bergamo, 1952

Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Chinoiserie Fabric, ISA Bergamo, 1952

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

Located in The Hague, NL

This pair of Perla armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Perla Armchairs by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo
Pair of Perla Armchairs by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo

Pair of Perla Armchairs by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Perla Armchairs with original velvet upholstery by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo. Made

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Green Velvet Italian Midcentury 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi, 1950s
Green Velvet Italian Midcentury 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi, 1950s

Green Velvet Italian Midcentury 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi, 1950s

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Beautiful pair of ‘Perla’ armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1952. Elegant curved

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Perla Sofa
Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Perla Sofa

Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Perla Sofa

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Madrid, ES

Sofa mod “Perla” designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo. Made with solid wood structure and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Perla Sofa
Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Perla Sofa

Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Perla Sofa

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Madrid, ES

Sofa mod “Perla” designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo. Made with solid wood structure and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Set of 2 White "Perla" Armchairs, Design by Giuglia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Set of 2 White "Perla" Armchairs, Design by Giuglia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

Set of 2 White "Perla" Armchairs, Design by Giuglia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Set of 2 white "Perla" armchairs, design by Giulia Veronesi for I.S.A. Bergamo, 1952. Dark

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, circa 1952
Pair of 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, circa 1952

Pair of 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, circa 1952

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in New York, NY

has indicated it was in fact the female designer, Giulia Veronesi who designed the 'Perla' chair.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Set of Four 'Perla' Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé
Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Set of Four 'Perla' Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Set of Four 'Perla' Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé

By ISA Bergamo

Located in New York, NY

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo elegant and sculptural set of four Perla lounge chairs or armchairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bouclé, Walnut

Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo la perla Sofa and Lounge Chairs in Gray
Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo la perla Sofa and Lounge Chairs in Gray

Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo la perla Sofa and Lounge Chairs in Gray

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Berlin, DE

3-seater sofa and matching pair of Lounge Chairs by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo. All three

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Set of Two Green Fabric and Wood 1950s Perla Armchairs with Sofa by G. Veronesi
Set of Two Green Fabric and Wood 1950s Perla Armchairs with Sofa by G. Veronesi

Set of Two Green Fabric and Wood 1950s Perla Armchairs with Sofa by G. Veronesi

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This living room set is composed by 2 "Perla" armchairs and 1 related sofa. They are made from

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

i.s.a. Bergamo Mid Century Rosewood Light Up Mirror
i.s.a. Bergamo Mid Century Rosewood Light Up Mirror

i.s.a. Bergamo Mid Century Rosewood Light Up Mirror

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

company’s production included elegant seating, like Veronesi’s “Perla” armchairs, and the striking “Sheriff

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair by ISA, 1950s
G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair by ISA, 1950s

G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair by ISA, 1950s

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This "Perla" armchair was designed by Giulia Veronesi and manufactured by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Guglielmo Veronisi for I.S.A. 'Perla' Sofa
Guglielmo Veronisi for I.S.A. 'Perla' Sofa

Guglielmo Veronisi for I.S.A. 'Perla' Sofa

By ISA Bergamo

Located in New York, NY

Guglielmo for I.S.A. Bergamo elegant and sculptural 'Perla' sofa with slightly curved back and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Guglielmo Veronesi Pink Silk Velvet Pearl Lounge Chair, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950
Guglielmo Veronesi Pink Silk Velvet Pearl Lounge Chair, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950

Guglielmo Veronesi Pink Silk Velvet Pearl Lounge Chair, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Guglielmo Veronesi Pink Silk Velvet Pearl ('Perla") Lounge Chair, ISA Bergamo, Italy, c. 1950; The

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs by ISA, 1950s
Pair of G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs by ISA, 1950s

Pair of G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs by ISA, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare 3 person Giulia Veronesi Perla sofa ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s. The fabric and has some damage

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Giulia (Guglielmo) Veronesi Perla Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Giulia (Guglielmo) Veronesi Perla Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Giulia (Guglielmo) Veronesi Perla Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A wonderful pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla armchairs, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Fast shipping

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A wonderful pair of original Giulia Veronesi Perla armchairs, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Newly

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A wonderful pair of original Giulia Veronesi Perla armchairs, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950. Restored

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Chairs, Yellow Velvet, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Chairs, Yellow Velvet, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Chairs, Yellow Velvet, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By Giulia Veronesi

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A lovely pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla armchairs, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchair in green velvet, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchair in green velvet, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchair in green velvet, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Giulia Veronesi Perla armchair, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Restored and reupholstered with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchair
Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchair

Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchair

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H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchair

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giulia Veronesi for I.S.A. Bergamo, 'Perla' short wingback chair, with beige leather and painted

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Guglielmo Veronesi Perla Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Guglielmo Veronesi Perla Sofa, Italy, 1950s

Guglielmo Veronesi Perla Sofa, Italy, 1950s

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H 33.5 in W 54 in D 29 in

Guglielmo Veronesi Perla Sofa, Italy, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully designed and balanced “Perla” sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA from the 1950s. Its

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchair for Isa Bergamo
Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchair for Isa Bergamo

Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchair for Isa Bergamo

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H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in

Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchair for Isa Bergamo

By Giulia Veronesi, Arredamenti ISA

Located in The Hague, NL

A rare ‘Perla’ armchair designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy. Its sensual

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa in Red Mohair Velvet, ISA Bergamo 1950s
Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa in Red Mohair Velvet, ISA Bergamo 1950s

Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa in Red Mohair Velvet, ISA Bergamo 1950s

By Giulia Veronesi, Arredamenti ISA

Located in The Hague, NL

A rare 'Perla' sofa designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy. Its striking

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s

By Giulia Veronesi, Loro Piana, ISA Bergamo

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Giulia Veronesi “Perla” Lounge Chairs for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950’s
Pair of Giulia Veronesi “Perla” Lounge Chairs for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950’s

Pair of Giulia Veronesi “Perla” Lounge Chairs for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950’s

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

Located in Round Rock, TX

A lovely and rare pair of organic lounge chairs or armchairs designed by Giulia Veronesi. Produced

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Guglielmo Veronesi, "Perla" Lounge Chairs, Italy, for I.S.A. Bergamo Italy 1950s
Guglielmo Veronesi, "Perla" Lounge Chairs, Italy, for I.S.A. Bergamo Italy 1950s

Guglielmo Veronesi, "Perla" Lounge Chairs, Italy, for I.S.A. Bergamo Italy 1950s

By I.S.A. Italy

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of organic lounge chairs / armchairs. Designed by Guglielmo Veronesi. Produced by I.S.A

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Perla Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA
Perla Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA

Perla Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA

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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in

Perla Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA

Located in Weesp, NL

Armchair Perla by Veronesi Guglielmo for Isa Sophisticated and elegant velvet armchair Perla

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

"Perla" Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA
"Perla" Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA

"Perla" Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA

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H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in

"Perla" Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Milan, IT

Cozy Perla armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa, Bergamo. Green and white covering.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Yellow Fabric and Wood Midcentury Perla Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi, 1952
Yellow Fabric and Wood Midcentury Perla Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi, 1952

Yellow Fabric and Wood Midcentury Perla Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi, 1952

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Beautiful and rare armchair "Perla" designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by ISA in the early

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA 'Perla' Armchair in Navy Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA 'Perla' Armchair in Navy Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA 'Perla' Armchair in Navy Velvet, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural and elegant 'Perla' armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo. Slightly curved back

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

"Perla" Armchair by Veronesi for I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s, Italy
"Perla" Armchair by Veronesi for I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s, Italy

"Perla" Armchair by Veronesi for I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s, Italy

By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Italian armchair from 1950. Designed by Giulia Veronesi and made by I.S.A. Bergamo. Chair with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1952
Set of 4 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1952

Set of 4 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1952

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

Located in New York, NY

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Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

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Pair of Armchairs Model "Perla", Designed by Giulia Veronesi, Produced by I.S.A

Pair of Armchairs Model "Perla", Designed by Giulia Veronesi, Produced by I.S.A

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Located in Wolfurt, AT

Pair of armchairs model "Perla", designed by Giulia Veronesi, produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1952

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

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Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Red Rubelli Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1952
Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Red Rubelli Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1952

Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Red Rubelli Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1952

By Rubelli, ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi

Located in The Hague, NL

This pair of Perla armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy

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Materials

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Guglielmo Veronesi Pink Silk Velvet Pearl Lounge Chair, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950
Guglielmo Veronesi Pink Silk Velvet Pearl Lounge Chair, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950

Guglielmo Veronesi Pink Silk Velvet Pearl Lounge Chair, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950

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Pair of G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs by ISA, 1950s
Pair of G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs by ISA, 1950s

Pair of G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs by ISA, 1950s

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Pair of Guglielmo Veronesi, Perla Armchairs

Pair of Guglielmo Veronesi, Perla Armchairs

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Pair of Guglielmo Veronesi, Perla Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of Guglielmo Veronesi, 1952, Perla armchairs. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in Dedar

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Perla Sofa by Giulia Veronesi

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Located in New York, NY

Perla sofa by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, circa 1952. Beautifully restored and newly

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Perla Chairs by Giulia Veronesi

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Located in New York, NY

Pair of Perla chairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, circa 1952. Beautifully restored and

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Pair of Perla Armchairs in the style of Veronesi

Pair of Perla Armchairs in the style of Veronesi

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Located in London, GB

A pair of Perla armchairs in the style of the artist Guglielmo Veronesi, 1952, Perla armchairs

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Pair of Perla Armchairs By G. Veronesi for Isa
Pair of Perla Armchairs By G. Veronesi for Isa

Pair of Perla Armchairs By G. Veronesi for Isa

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Located in New York, NY

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Giulia Veronesi, mod. Perla Wood Legs and White Linen Midcentury Armchair, 1952

Giulia Veronesi, mod. Perla Wood Legs and White Linen Midcentury Armchair, 1952

By Giulia Veronesi

Located in Madrid, ES

Armchair mod. Perla by Giulia Veronesi, Domus. n.274, Italy 1952. Linen reupholstery. Wood and

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Couple Perla Armchairs by I.S.A. and Designed by Veronesi, Italy, 1950
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Great couple of armchairs, with black and white upholstery; "Perla" model, by Guglielmo Veronesi

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'Perla' Sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi from Isa Bergamo, 1952s

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'Perla' sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi from ISA Bergamo 1952s This sofa represent the spirit of the

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Veronesi Perla For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the veronesi perla you’re looking for. A veronesi perla — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a veronesi perla — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right veronesi perla, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi and Guglielmo Veronesi each produced at least one beautiful veronesi perla that is worth considering.

How Much is a Veronesi Perla?

A veronesi perla can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,500, while the lowest priced sells for $2,428 and the highest can go for as much as $23,500.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.