Vittorio Introini Calypso lounge chair Saporiti Italy 1979
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic original Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed in 1979 and manufactured by Saporiti in Italy.
Leather
Vittorio Introini Calypso C35 Armchair Black Leather Italian Design
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in bari, IT
La poltrona Calypso (spesso identificata con la sigla C35), disegnata da Vittorio Introini per Saporiti Italia nel 1979, è un pezzo magistrale che segna il passaggio tra il rigore de...
Animal Skin
Calypso lounge chair in pink by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italy, 1970s
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Original Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed in 1979 and manufactured by Saporiti in Italy.
Leather
Pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini represents an iconic example of Italian radical seating design from the late 1970s, distinguished by a sculptural presence and an ...
Leather
"Calypso" chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The iconic design by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti from the 1970s. The Calypso Chair’s sculptural form blends avant-garde aesthetics with timeless appeal.
Leather
Calypso lounge chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, Saporiti, 1970s A timeless masterpiece designed in 1979 and manufactured by Saporiti in Italy.
Jacquard, Velvet
Saporiti C35 Calypso leather lounge chair by Vittorio Introini
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Italian designer Vittorio Introini designed the C35 Calypso for Saporiti Italia in the 1980s.
Leather
Black Leather ‘Calypso C35’ Chair by Vittorio Introini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black leather “Calypso C35” chair by Vittorio Introini. Circle back on waterfall seat and chrome feet.
Chrome
Saporiti C35 Calypso-Leder-Loungesessel von Vittorio Introini
Located in Berlin, DE
The Italian designer Vittorio Introini designed the C35 Calypso in the 1980s for Saporiti Italia.
Leather
$5,491 / set
H 26.38 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Vittorio Introini. Pair of armchairs for Saporiti. 1970s
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Pair of armchairs in fabric with chrome metal frame Italian craftsmanship from the 1970s Dimensions: H 67 x W 72 x D 75 cm Reference: LS6689714
Chrome
$1,561Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 24.41 in
20th Century Black Leather Armchair "Korium" by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Sofia, BG
Midcentury leather armchair Korium by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Made in 1980 and in very good condition, Italy.
Leather
$5,491 / set
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Okay" Armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi, 1960s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Okay" Armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi, 1960s
Metal
Il Poltrone Lounge Chair by Comfort, Dark Gray Leather, 1973
By Comfort, Italy, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair from the i Potoni 175 series, designed by T. Ammannati and G.P. Vitelli in 1973. Dark gray leather upholstery wraps a deeply cushioned seat and back, with a distinctive ...
Leather, Acrylic, Upholstery
$18,400
H 35.83 in W 37.41 in D 37.8 in
Joe Colombo 'Elda' Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Fiberglass
By Comfort Design Furniture, Joe Colombo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of Italian designer Joe Colombo’s best-known designs. This particular b...
Leather, Fiberglass
$1,715
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Watermarked Black Saddle Leather for Cassina, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Original Mario Bellini CAB 413 armchair in black leather with purely cosmetic watermark damage. Visible as a vein across the seat bench and across the back panel. Photographed with a...
Leather
$3,157Sale 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 Vittorio Introini, Proposals, Saporiti
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
Lounge chair by E. Cobianchi for Insa Italy 1970
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
E. Cobianchi leather one-seater sofa, a beautifully sculptural piece that reflects the soft, generous forms typical of Italian design. Upholstered in its original rich cognac-brown l...
Leather, Wood
$6,400 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chairs for Anonima Castelli, 1970, Set of 2
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair for Anonima Castelli, Dark Brown Leather, Italy, 1972. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1972, the "Alky" lounge chair is o...
Metal
Vintage Black Leather Lounge Armchair, Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A generously proportioned lounge armchair featuring an enveloping, organically contoured silhouette characteristic of Italian design in the 1970s. Upholstered in supple black leather...
Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Greensboro, NC
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather This example is circa early 2000s and shows beautifully with minimal wear to leather. 37" x 31" x 32" Seat 16.75"
Leather
Baisity lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Athens, Attiki
Black leather lounge chair Baisity designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s The Baisity armchair has some unique design features. The front is raised on castors, the back ...
Leather
$7,778Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 70 in W 100 in D 88 in
Pair of armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This pair of armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi, crafted in 1970s Italy, embodies the designer’s mastery of form and function. Upholstered in their original brown velvet fabric, they offe...
Aluminum
$5,400
H 29.5 in W 32.75 in D 32.25 in
1970s Copa Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma in Solid Imbuia
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by renowned architect and designer Jean Gillon and produced by Italma during the 1970s, the Copa Lounge Chair is one of the defining expressions of Brazilian Modern design. ...
Leather, Imbuia
$4,185
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 32.29 in
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair in Bouclé for Anonima Castelli, Italy 1970
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian designer Giancarlo Piretti emerged as a leading figure in postwar furniture design, known for combining technical ingenuity with sculptural forms. A longtime collaborator wit...
Aluminum
Italian Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, Italy, 1970s This mobile lounge chair is completely covered in high quality, thick leather that patinated beautifully over the years. The round form of the cu...
Leather
Italian Verdigris Iron Armchair with Ottoman, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian armchair and ottoman from the 1950s, crafted in wrought iron. The chair’s high back unfolds in a rectilinear grid, crowned with ball finials and anchored by splayed feet. ...
Iron
$2,974
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 26.38 in
Arne Norell Sirocco Brown Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood, Sweden 1970s.
By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell
Located in Asaa, DK
Arne Norell Sirocco Brown Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood, Sweden 1970s. Swedish Safari easy chair model Sirocco with original chocolate colored leather. Designed by Arne Norell 196...
Leather, Santos Rosewood
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo Desk Lamp
By Nikolay Diulgheroff, Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo, table lamp, brass, enameled steel, Italy, 1950s A table lamp by Nicolaj Diulgheroff (1901–1982), one of the distinctive figures of Italian Second F...
Brass, Steel
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown leather lounge chair designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5"H x 27.65"W x 32.0"D Seat H...
Leather, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
By Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.
$2,814 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in
Art Deco Table Lamp by Maker Sofar, Nickel Finish, Glass Rods, France
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco table lamp with nickel finish and glass rods.
Brass
A Fabulous Pair of Art Deco Style Bedside or Side Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of well figured walnut side or bedside tables in the Art Deco style. This finely carved pair of tables are of neat proportions with a curvilinear, clean design and w...
Metal
$37,500
H 29.53 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This D...
Leather, Felt
French Victorian Carved Pine Faux Bamboo Daybed Or Twin Headboards
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement carved pine faux bamboo daybed. It would also make a great pair of twin headboards. The cushion is a custom cushion in a neutral flax ...
Maple, Pine
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair in original leather
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965. The iconic 'Inca' lounge chair in original leather, designed by Arne Norell. The back features thick buffalo leather...
Leather, Beech
$3,457
H 25.4 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
Original Achille Castiglioni ‘Taccia’ Table Lamp for Flos, Italy, 1962
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
An iconic ‘Taccia’ table lamp, designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1962. One of the most recognisable lighting designs of post-war Italian modernism, the Taccia combines an a...
Metal, Aluminum
$60,000
H 26 in W 141 in D 78 in
Rare "Carrera" Modular Sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, Italy 1972
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exceptional vintage “Carrera” modular sofa designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy. Originally conceived in 1969 and produced circa ...
Leather, Foam
$7,200
H 28.35 in W 37.8 in D 36.23 in
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, wood and black leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” armchair by Percival Lafer embraces fluidity with a structure that appears weightless ...
Leather, Wood
Hans Hopfer Early "Informel" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1979
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Coronado, CA
Early "Informel" lounge chair and ottoman designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in 1979. This large, plump lounger features a unique organic form with ruched detai...
Leather
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed, model '711', leather, laminated wood, copper, Italy, 1968 A cubic sofa designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Cinova, which can be tran...
Copper
Unavailable|$12,858
H 33.86 in W 99.61 in D 18.12 in
Sideboard modular credenza Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani (Hermès) 1970's
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Gorgeous modular credenza, designed by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani on commission from Hermès boutiques in the 1970s. The cabinet consists of: - two storage units with doors cover...
Marble, Aluminum
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