Italian Design Collection

Gio Ponti

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Plastic, Wood

This Mid-Century Italian modern drop-leaf table belongs to the "Apta" furniture collection, unveiled in 1970 by Gio Ponti at the EuroDomus 3 fair in Milan. Designed to be a...

Arredoluce, Angelo Lelli

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Brass, Glass, Chrome, Nickel

A pair of wall sconces with sandblasted glass globe shades on a nickel-plated brass armature.

Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Metal

Pendant lamp designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi. Italy, circa 1960. Satin finished, white cased glass, each pendant takes a single bulb. Documented in Lampada, by Franco Magn...

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Metal

Rare desk with six (6) cantilevered drawers (two lockable) by Studio PFR (Gio Ponti, Antonio Fornaroli, Alberto Rosselli).

Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Brass, Murano Glass

Hanging light with in burnished iron, clear Murano glass.

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Velvet, Teak

Wingback chair, yellow velvet and teak, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous wingback chair with padded headrest and sloping armrests is typical for early Midcentury Danish design. The bo...

Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Steel, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Wood

The offered vintage MIM Roma sectional sofa by Luigi Pellegrin is an iconic example of brilliant Italian MCM design. MIM Roma was founded in Rome, Italy in 1957, with plans by Ico Pa...

Unknown

Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs

Wood

Rare set of two Italian 1940s lounge chairs.

Claudio Salocchi, Sormani

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Tables

Metal

Monumental low table "Napoleone" by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani. The combination of crystal, mirror, lacquered wood on inox steel beam was specially designed for Sormani new show r...

Erwin Walter Burger

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Glass

Centrepiece by Erwin Walter Burger. Carved, engraved, reverse painted and silver gilt glass, with a chip carved edge. Signed on the front, "Erwin Walter Burger", and with an applied ...

Franco Albini

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood Luisa Chair by Franco Albini for Poggi Italy, c. 1955 Solid rosewood with original tan leather, model PT1. All original. 
Awarded Compasso D’Oro in 1955. Documented. A...

Alessandro Mendini, Alessandro Guerriero

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Cabinets

Mirror, Wood

Console esposzione mobil, Italy, 1988, reverse painted and mirrored glass, lacquered wood. Single hinged-door conceals four drawers and two storage compartments.

Murano, Venini & Co.

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Metal

"Anemone" pendant light: transparent blown glass with coloured "rods" White lacquered metal structure. Adjustable height.

Ettore Sottsass

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Mirror

Dioniso four mirror of early production designed by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia in 2007 comprises orange, white, and black colored glass in geometric shapes that surround the cen...

Gaetano Sciolari

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Chrome, Lucite

Gaetano Sciolari was one of the great Italian chandelier designers of the 20th century. His pieces combined minimalism with high-glamour. His designs are comprised of shapes arranged...

Cristal Art

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Glass

Mirror by Cristal Art Italy, c. 1960 Hand Etched and Gilded. Signed with manufacturers tag. Excellent original condition. Reference GDF-042 27.75" x 27.75" x .75"

Giuseppe Pagano, Giuseppe Maggiolini

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

2seater sofa by Guiseppe Pagano Pogatschnig 1938/41, Maggioni Italy

Cassina, Paolo Deganello

Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Quartz, Glass, Wood

Low table from the "Artifici" collection designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in 1985. The base is made of an agglomerate of quartz, sand and polyester, four wooden beams support ...

Piero Gilardi

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

The "Capitello" became an international cult object in 1972 with the landmark MOMA exhibition, "Italy : The New Domestic Landscape". An early peek at what would come to be called Pos...

Andrea Branzi

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets

Aluminum, Birch

The Tree 8 cabinet is part of Italian designer Andrea Branzi's tree and stones series. exhibition history: Andrea Branzi: Trees & Stones. Friedman Benda, New York, NY, Septem...

Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Vintage 1950s Italian Daybeds

Metal

"D70" sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Adjustable backrest and seat, full working mechanic elements. An iconic piece of Italian 1950s design.

Ettore Sottsass, Franz Leitner, Marco Zannini

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs

Wood

Charmingly chunky post-modern form with original gray lacquer seat, metallic green lacquer back frame and burl veneer back surface. From the Donau Collection, manufactured by Fran...

Romeo Rega

Vintage 1970s Italian Center Tables

Brass, Glass, Nickel, Gold Leaf, Lacquer

A superb table by Romeo Rega, very elegant with sophisticated Design and clean lines, the floating double-framed eglomise glass top is a magnificent Work of Art painted on reverse wi...

Leucos, Roberto Pamio

Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Glass

Rare "Concerto" Murano glass table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos. White shaded crystal glass and crystal glass rim; opaque black glass stand. Beautiful detail of the glass soft ...

Paolo Buffa

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper

A low, modern Art Deco style Italian console with parchment top and drawers and tall, detachable mirror.<br /> <br /> Console height: 20"

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Sets

Stone, Metal

Stone based dining table with metal stretchers and glass top. The top has a matching colour band around the edge. The four chairs are in their original upholstery with metal detai...

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Aluminum, Brass

A wonderful pair of table lamps with articulating yellow shades. The lamp's structure is elegantly designed, there is an overall lightness and fluidity about them.

Alessandro Albrizzi

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Chrome, Wood

Although born in Venice, Baron Alessandro R. de C, Albrizzi, would translate the spirit of swinging London into a line of furniture and objects with flair and sophistication in the l...

Ettore Sottsass, Vitra

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Acrylic, Laminate

Ettore Sottsass designed the Teodora chair for Vitra Editions shortly after leaving the Memphis Group in 1985. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [Vitra 09.91]. ...

Stilnovo

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Brass

An unostentatious 1970s lamp of classic form and lovely color, and in great condition.

Ettore Sottsass, Canedese

Vintage 1980s Italian Vases

Glass

Ettore Sottsass, vase "Altair", 1982 for Memphis Milano vase. Signed: E. Sottsass per Memphis Milano. Multicolored blown glass. Produced by: Gino Cenedese & Figlio, Venedig. Excel...

Fontana Arte

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Aluminum

A cast aluminum angled sculptural table lamp signed Candle Fontana Arte. Candle was bought by Fontana Arte and became part of the Fontana Arte brand. Signed on the interior and o...

Arredoluce, Angelo Lelli

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Brass, Satin, Glass

Absolutely stunning 9 light chandelier with frosted glass candle shades and brass tapers designed in 1950 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza. Model No. 12613 See other BG listin...

Claude Vassal

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Metal

A handsome modern French beech wood wardrobe cabinet with interior shelves and hooks, design attributed to Claude Vassal.

Unknown

Vintage 1970s Italian Center Tables

Brass, Chrome

Unusual diagonal striped chrome and brass centre table, Italy, 1970s.

Pietro Chiesa

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Pietro Chiesa lamps for Fontanna Arte. The original version was produced in 1937, this pair is a later reproduction from 1985.

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

TL278 Table lamp with aluminum base and opal colored glass shades. Produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1968.

Vistosi

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Metal

Desk lamp by Vistosi Italy, circa 1960 column-form lamp by Vistosi. Deep green glass shade with dark patinated metal fittings. Recently rewired, takes standard tube bulb. Overal...

Michele De Lucchi, Cleto Munari

Vintage 1970s Italian Pitchers

Sterling Silver, Plastic

Designed for Cleto Munari, manufactured by Rossi e Arcandi. Stamped “M De Lucchi/Cleto Munari/Rossi & Arcand/Made In Italy”, numbered “40/99”, “925” silver mark. Literature: ...

Paolo Buffa

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Mahogany

The beautifully carved high back chairs have a sophisticated sculptural quality. The back composed of four lozenge shaped cross braces joined to the curved and pointed uprights, the ...

Gucci

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Ashtrays

Silver Plate, Fabric

A stylish circular silver plated ashtray by Gucci, with a fabric band around the body in the signature Gucci colours of green and red, the removable lid with two interlocking ‘G’s, i...

Gianni Moscatelli

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Steel

These very low-slung lounge chairs have a spare style that is somewhat Kjaerholmian in pictures, but in person they are really quite distinctive and unusual. Made by Formanova around...

Venini, Gio Ponti

Vintage 1960s Italian Sculptures

Metal

"Vetrata Grossa" glass sculpture by Gio Ponti for Venini. Colored glass block used as sample to compose screens, large windows or as single sculpture. The metal support shown has ...

Venini, Gio Ponti

Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Glass

Glass sculpture by Gio Ponti for Venini. Colored glass block used as sample to compose screens, large windows or as single sculptures. Also available from the same design other pi...

Napoleone Martinuzzi

Vintage 1920s Italian Centerpieces

Blown Glass

Circa 1925, by Napoleone Martinuzzi for the Venini Glassworks, on Murano Island, Venice, Italy. This spectacular centerpiece is a masterwork of early twentieth-century Italian glass...

Fabio Lenci

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks

Steel, Chrome, Rosewood

Fabio Lenci for Bernini; rosewood and chromed steel executive desk

Arredoluce, Ettore Sottsass

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Italian &quot;Prisma&quot;Floor Lamp by Arredoluce.<br /> Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Arredoluce

Tito Agnoli

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Aluminum, Steel

Tito Agnoli, O-Luce. Pair of floor lamps, model #363, Italy, circa 1955. Enameled aluminum, steel. 137.2 x 33 x 86.4 cm. Pair of rare floor lamps designed by Tito Agnoli...

Marcello Fantoni, Raymor

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Great gourd form vase with textural finish and beautiful dripping glaze. Signed on underside.

Paolo Buffa

20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Silk, Wood

Stunning pair of Italian mid-century wing chairs re-upholstered in an Italian peacock blue silk strie by Bergamo

Marco Zanuso

Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Brass, Upholstery, Velvet

Fabulous Marco Zanuso lady chair, circa late 1950s. This example has sculptural subtly curved arms and tubular brass splayed legs. It has been newly upholstered in a stunning burnt o...

Mazzega Murano

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Metal

Amazing "Zante" Murano glass Table lamp by Romano Mazzega. Brass frame and rubin glass shade.

Giorgio Ramponi

Vintage 1930s Italian Credenzas

Amazing sideboard / room divider designed in 1935 by the architect Giorgio Ramponi for a private commission in Bologna. The sideboard has a containing side with an open display cabin...

Giovanni Michelucci

Vintage 1960s Italian Sideboards

Walnut

Walnut sideboard by notable Italian architect, urban planner, artist and engraver Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova. The piece was named "Torbecchia" after Michelucci's favorite res...

Aldo Frigerio

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Brass, Leather, Wood

Spectacular proportions and monumental design, brass , tropical wood and leather extraordinary pair of armchairs . Very unique and dramatic shape. Italian design by FRIGERIO . D...

Ettore Sottsass

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Copper

Pair of Ettore Sottsass cups in enameled copper. Manufactured by Gallery Il Sestante. Ettore Sottsass was an Italian architect and designer of the late 20th century. His body of desi...

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Marble

Sultan reclined chair in white Carrara marble, matte polished finish by Konstantin Grcic. Various options available. Signed and numbered. Made to order. Custom options available.

Angelo Lelli

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Steel, Chrome, Travertine

Articulated table or desk lamp in chrome-plated steel, enameled steel, enameled brass and travertine. Producer: Arredoluce. Base: 19 x 13.5 cm. H. 40 cm (medium position) adjustab...

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Blown Glass

Two part, Italian Murano blown glass table light by Carlo Nason, editioned by Mazzega, Italy, 1968. The base is the lusterous "Mazzega" iridescent transparent blue, with a cased whit...

Fulvio Ferrari

Late 20th Century Italian Other Ashtrays

Ceramic

A stylish, large-scale ceramic cigar ashtray, glazed in Ferrari 'Giallo Fly' (Fly Yellow), with the Ferrari 'Cavallino Rampante' logo in black glaze to the base. Of recent manufa...