Arturo Pani Seating

Arturo Pani has been called the Jean Royère of Mexico. Like the adored French master of the mid-20th century, Pani won an upper-class clientele who appreciated the vivacity and exuberance he brought to interiors. His specialty was using new materials to reinterpret traditional stylings — the sensuous curves and arabesques of the Rococo; stately neoclassical motifs — for a modern context. Pani's work is a thing apart: at once theatrical and distinguished, playful and grand.

Pani was born to splendid settings. His father was Mexico’s ambassador to France, and both Pani and his brother Mario, a noted architect of the International style, would study at the prestigious École des Beaux Arts in Paris. Pani made his name in the late 1930s by designing lavish interiors that belied the austere facade of his brother’s new Hotel Reforma in Mexico City. Mexico’s affluent class welcomed Pani’s technique for juxtaposing Mario’s sleek modernist architectural envelope with voluptuous decor. His style became known as the “Acapulco look” in the 1930s, when Pani became the blossoming Pacific resort’s decorator of choice to the jet set. Pani’s own Acapulco villa would become a favorite backdrop for the society photographer Slim Aarons.

Though Pani frequently created furniture along the strict, geometric lines associated with mid-century modernism — and did, on occasion, produce pieces with wildly flowing futuristic lines — his signature designs were those that offered an idiosyncratic, spare-yet-sumptuous take on historical forms.

Pani’s favorite material was wrought iron, usually gilded. With it, he produced tables with elaborate sheaf-of-wheat bases, or scrolling baroque supports; chairs with frames made of iron rods bent to suggest the sinuous seatbacks and cabriole legs of Louis XV pieces; or — jumping a stylistic generation forward — designs with Louis XVI elements such as arrows and chevrons. Pani’s work has again become chic. As you will see on these pages, like few others, Arturo Pani had a true sense of drama. Virtually everything he designed is a showstopper.

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Creator: Arturo Pani

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

$4,500

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chicago, IL

Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with custom piping. This piece was acquired from Telleres Chacon upon the retirement of Manuel Chacon, master metalsmith in the 1980s. This design is based on a Maison Jansen rocker...

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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Steel

Arturo Pani Wing Chair, Mexico 1950's

$16,800

Arturo Pani Wing Chair, Mexico 1950's

By Arturo Pani

Located in Hanover, MA

Arturo Pani wingback chair newly reupholstered in a gold velvet on ebonized and attenuated cabriole legs. Mexico 1950's. Last image shows a 1968 S...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Velvet, Mahogany

1950s Arturo Pani Six Gilded Iron Dining Chairs Mexico City

$6,480 / set

1950s Arturo Pani Six Gilded Iron Dining Chairs Mexico City

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Chairs Set of Six attributed to Arturo Pani, Gilded Iron Mexico City circa the 1950s. Fresh new dark gray fabric in a velvety texture Iron frame is in gil...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Gold, Bronze, Iron

Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s

$6,354 / set

H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs and original eco-leather upholstery, in excellen...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Swivel Wing Chair in Red, 1980s

$658 / item

H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

Swivel Wing Chair in Red, 1980s

Located in Praha, CZ

Very good original condition Very sturdy construction. Two items available. Czechoslovakia, 1980s Price for one item.

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Steel

Set of Six Wooden Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery, 1950s

$8,472 / set

H 94 in W 40 in D 43 in

Set of Six Wooden Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery, 1950s

By Mario Asnago

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of six dining chairs was designed by Carlo Ratti in Italy in the 1950s. The dark rosewood contrasts with the turquoise vintage upholstery and the colour combination makes th...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Wool, Faux Leather

1950's Arne Vodder Attributed Wing-back Teak Lounge Chair

$3,500

H 39.5 in W 27.5 in D 34.5 in

1950's Arne Vodder Attributed Wing-back Teak Lounge Chair

By Arne Vodder

Located in New York, NY

1950's mid-century modern high back teak wing-back lounge chair attributed to Arne Vodder, fully restored and re-upholstered in velvet fabric, with minor wear and patina due to age a...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Velvet, Teak

Green Mid-Century Modern Six Vintage Dining Chairs, 1950s, Vienna, Austria

$6,918 / set

H 30.71 in W 19.49 in D 17.13 in

Green Mid-Century Modern Six Vintage Dining Chairs, 1950s, Vienna, Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern set of six green vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and manufactured in Vienna, Austria, 1950s. The stable and comfortable dining chairs stand o...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Arturo Pani Seating

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Beech, Plywood

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida

$6,601 / item

H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 30.32 in

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida

By Jader Almeida

Located in New York, NY

The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness and solidity. With its precisely orchestrated flowing li...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Arturo Pani Seating

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Oak

Vintage Leather Wing Chair

$495

H 44.5 in W 31 in D 26 in

Vintage Leather Wing Chair

Located in New York, NY

Chic vintage Chippendale style leather wing chair, offered in as found condition. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, the leather upholstery shows significant cosmetic wea...

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Arturo Pani Seating

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Leather, Wood

Set Of Six 1950s French Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat

$4,395 / set

H 33.5 in W 17.2 in D 17.6 in

Set Of Six 1950s French Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat

Located in High Point, NC

This set of six 1950s French dining chairs captures the clean lines and understated elegance characteristic of mid-century design. Crafted from solid wood, each chair features a gent...

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Mid-20th Century French Arturo Pani Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair With Wooden Armrests

$3,750

H 42 in W 28.25 in D 33 in

Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair With Wooden Armrests

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very unique Danish 1940s wingback chair with nicely carved armrest in stained beechwood. Very elegant with strong angular lines and a strong presence to anchor any roo...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Wool, Beech

Set of Six Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Dining Chairs Circa 1950s

$2,950 / set

H 28.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in

Set of Six Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Dining Chairs Circa 1950s

By Clifford Pascoe, Modernmasters Inc.

Located in Peabody, MA

A set of six wrought iron and bentwood dining chairs designed by Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Inc., circa 1950s. Likely inspired by a similar chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Wrought Iron

1960s Italian Wing Chair Mid Century

$3,875

H 46 in W 29 in D 24 in

1960s Italian Wing Chair Mid Century

Located in New York, NY

A great 1960s Italian wing chair newly upholstered with a solid tangerine front fabric and a matching patterned upholstered back. Walnut legs.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Cotton, Walnut

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina

$16,351

H 37.21 in W 25.6 in D 39.77 in

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina

By Cassina

Located in London, GB

An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Steel

Previously Available Items

Neoclassical Graceful Armchairs Gilded Iron Woven Cane Arturo Pani 1950s

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H 33.75 in W 25.5 in D 22.5 in

Neoclassical Graceful Armchairs Gilded Iron Woven Cane Arturo Pani 1950s

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Divine neoclassical arm chairs designer Arturo Pani 1950s Mexico City. Chairs designed in forged iron, gold leaf finish, handwoven cane seat and backrest. This listing is for a s...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Neoclassical Ruby Red Velvet Dining Chairs Set of 4 by Arturo Pani Mexico, 1950s

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H 36.5 in W 22.25 in D 14.25 in

Neoclassical Ruby Red Velvet Dining Chairs Set of 4 by Arturo Pani Mexico, 1950s

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mexico 1950s: by Mexican Modernist Arturo Pani custom set of our Neoclassical Regency dining chairs in ruby red velvet with brass capped legs. Chairs feature black painted scrolled i...

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1950s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Brass, Iron

Arturo Pani Patinated Steel Stool with Yellow Upholstery

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H 18.9 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in

Arturo Pani Patinated Steel Stool with Yellow Upholstery

By Arturo Pani

Located in Mexico City, MX

Mexican Mid-Century Modern patinated steel stool with brass details by Mexican designer Arturo Pani. The ottoman has been reupholstered with a fine yellow velvet fabric. The ottoman ...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Brass, Steel

Amazing Cobra Set 'Armchairs and Side Table' by Arturo Pani

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H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in

Amazing Cobra Set 'Armchairs and Side Table' by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

The set includes 3 pieces, 2 amazing armchairs in solid brass and one side table, circa 1960.

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Brass

Pair of Side Chairs by Arturo Pani, circa 1950

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H 37 in W 16.25 in D 21 in

Pair of Side Chairs by Arturo Pani, circa 1950

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of animated and delicate in appearance side chairs by Arturo Pani, Mexico, circa 1950. Wrought iron with brass accents on the back and brass feet, cane back and a newly upholst...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Rare Set of Ten Arturo Panni Dining Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 20.75 in D 23 in

Rare Set of Ten Arturo Panni Dining Chairs

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chicago, IL

Panni for residence in Mexico City. Reupholstered in leather with brass decorative details on front corners, mahogany wood with splayed legs.

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Brass

Documented Arturo Pani Wingback Chair, Mexico City, 1950s

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H 48.5 in W 30 in D 24 in

Documented Arturo Pani Wingback Chair, Mexico City, 1950s

By Arturo Pani

Located in Culver City, CA

A stunning example of design at its finest, an incredibly rare Arturo Pani wingback chair, fully restored and upholstered in a fine, low-pile, dov...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Mahogany, Velvet

Arturo Pani Set of Six Dining Chairs

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H 35.25 in W 19 in D 20 in

Arturo Pani Set of Six Dining Chairs

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a set of six dining chairs designed by Arturo Pani. Mahogany wood with brass accents. New blue upholstery. Excellent condition.

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1940s Mexican Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Brass

Set of Metal Dining Chairs by Arturo Pani with Brass Details

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H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in

Set of Metal Dining Chairs by Arturo Pani with Brass Details

By Arturo Pani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four dining chairs by Arturo Pani from the 1960s upholstered in cream leather on a metal frame with brass back and feet. Measure: seat depth 16".

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Metal

Arturo Pani Set of Eight Dining chairs

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H 43 in W 19.5 in D 26 in

Arturo Pani Set of Eight Dining chairs

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Set of eight dining chairs designed by Arturo Pani. Mexico City circa 1950s. Solid mahogany frame with original brass casters. Upper accent in forged iron and solid mahogany wood. ...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Brass, Iron

Pair of 1950s Arturo Pani Lounge Chairs

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H 30.5 in W 31.5 in D 34.5 in

Pair of 1950s Arturo Pani Lounge Chairs

By Arturo Pani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pair of 1950's Arturo Pani lounge chairs upholstered in Belgium velvet Please call or use the contact dealer link below to reach us directly with any questions regarding this item...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Wood

Pair of 1950's Arturo Pani Lounge Chairs

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H 41 in W 36 in D 30.5 in

Pair of 1950's Arturo Pani Lounge Chairs

By Arturo Pani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1950's Arturo Pani lounge chairs upholstered in beige velvet

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arturo Pani Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Arturo Pani seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Arturo Pani seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arturo Pani seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Arturo Pani were created in the modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Clara Porset, Mario Lopez Torres, and Pedro Friedeberg. Prices for Arturo Pani seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $15,300 and can go as high as $15,300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,300.