In 1946, at the start of a postwar boom in Europe, Enrico Cappellini opened the doors to a small furniture studio in the Italian town of Carugo. But it wasn’t until his son joined the company nearly three decades later that Cappellini became a powerhouse fixture on the global design stage. Today Cappellini is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of innovative chairs, tables and decorative objects.
Giulio Cappellini joined the family company in 1977 and, with his appointment, ushered in a stage of boundary-pushing modernism and prolific creativity at Cappellini. With a dual background in architecture and business management, Giulio was well equipped to steer the brand into both innovative design and economic growth in a rapidly globalizing economy.
The second-generation leader’s first major success came in 1981, with the launch of Sistemi, a modular, hyperfunctional storage system that would come to symbolize the chic functionality of Cappellini. That was quickly followed by a collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata for the Progetti Compiuti collection, a line that brought unexpected playfulness to the simple framework of a black-and-white cabinet and remains an iconic collectible today.
That first collaboration opened the doors to a prolific output of partnerships, with Cappellini tapping such star designers as Jasper Morrison, Marcel Wanders, Tom Dixon, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and Nendo for collections over the ensuing decades that spanned a range of materials and styles. Speaking to this range, Marc Newson’s plumply curvaceous 1988 Embryo chair, Jasper Morrison’s slightly arachnoid 1987 Thinking Man’s chair and Tom Dixon’s sculptural 1991 S-chair — each quite stylistically unique — remain some of the company’s most recognizable pieces, with the latter in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Cappellini, now headquartered in Milan, continues to partner with guest designers across furniture, storage and lighting solutions, though many of its 1970s and ’80s designs remain its most coveted today.
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1990s Marcel Wanders for Droog Green Rope "Knotted Chair" by Cappellini - Italy
By Cappellini, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare and spectacular icon of late-20th-century avant-garde design: the "Knotted Chair" (Model KC_1), designed by the legendary Dutch designer Marcel Wanders in 1996 for Droog Desig...
Epoxy Resin, Carbon Fiber
Lounge Chair by Shiro Kuramata 1982 "Sofa with Arms Lounge Chair"
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chrome Lounge chair known as "Sofa with arms lounge Chair" by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini. Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer. Designed many chairs for a number of companies...
Chrome
Spring Erwan Bouroullec Y2K style design space age
By Erwan Bouroullec, Cappellini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Y2K style lounge chair designed by Erwan Bouroullec for Cappellini. This one is famous Spring chair's plastic model released around 2000s. Rare plastic version of Spring. It's the ...
Steel
1990s Knotted Chair By Marcel Wanders / Droog for Cappellini in Green Rope
By Cappellini, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Knotted Chair, designed by Marcel Wanders in 1995. This chair was created for the 1995 Droog Design collection "Dry Tech", a partnership between Droog and the Aviation and...
Epoxy Resin, Carbon Fiber
Postmodern Lounge Chair, "Fish chair" by Satyendra Pakhaléfor Cappellini
By Satyendra Pakhalé, Cappellini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Postmodern chaise lounge "Fish Chair" designed by Satyendra Pakhalé for Cappellini. It is a highly sculptural and i...
Plastic
Stunning Elba chairs with mew leather & velvet by Franco Raggi for Cappellini
By Cappellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Wonderful, elegant pair of Elba chairs with new leather & fabric. Designed by Franco Raggi for Cappellini Italy in 1983. Designed in 1983 and produced in t...
Leather, Velvet
Cappellini Felt Chair by Marc Newson
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
In 1989, Marc Newson dived into the oeuvre of German artist Joseph Beuys — in particular his works in felt. This sturdy, utilitarian textile was simultaneously structured and pliable...
Aluminum
Indoor/outdoor "Thinking Man's" lounge Chair by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thinking Man’s Chair is a minimal lounge chair created by London-based designer Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Indoor/outdoor 'Thinking Man's' lounge Chair by Jasper Morrison for Cap...
Steel
Tom Dixon "Banana Chair" Wire Frame for Cappellini, 1988, 1st Edition
By Cappellini, Tom Dixon
Located in Montréal, CA
Tom Dixon designed the Banana Chair in 1988 for Cappellini, during the period that followed his breakout S Chair and cemented his reputation as a leading voice of British Creative Sa...
Metal
Erwan Bouroullec for Cappellini Spring Lounge Chair Italy, 2000
By Cappellini, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Chicago, IL
Erwan Bouroullec for Cappellini Spring Lounge Chair Italy, 2000 Polyurethane, metal, satin stainless steel, leather upholstery 30.75 w × 26.25 h × 30 d in Seat height: 13 in A sculpt...
Leather
"Quebec 69" Postmodern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
You won’t find another pair of these late eighties, jaw-dropping mind-blowers by Jaymar Furniture Quebec 69. Best known for, bold colors, new materials and fluid, seductive forms. St...
Velvet
Elba Lunga Chaise by Franco Raggi for Cappellini, Italy, 1980s
By Franco Raggi, Cappellini
Located in Dronten, NL
A sculptural and rare Elba Lunga chaise longue designed by Franco Raggi for Cappellini, Italy, circa 1980s. This striking piece exemplifies Raggi’s poetic approach to postmodern desi...
Stainless Steel
Space Age Leather Cantilever Lounge Chair, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This 1960's lounge chair embodies the sleek, futuristic aesthetics of space-age design. Upholstered in premium grey eco-leather, it features a sculptural, ergonomic form that offers ...
Metal
Joe Columbo styled Space Age Targa Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
By Joe Colombo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very sculptural Space Age Targa lounge chair with ottoman having green leatherette headrest and ottoman . Unique and very well crafted with smooth lines...
Plastic
Space Age Lounge Chair by Raphaël Raffel, France 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s Space Age lounge chair by French designer Raphaël Raffel. This Modernist chair features a molded smoked acrylic shell that graceful...
Leather, Acrylic
Postmodern Sculptural Scroll Lounge Chair
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti, Marge Carson, Olivier Mourgue, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Postmodern sculptural scroll lounge chair. This stunning modernist lounge chair which terminates in an interesting scroll or curl design is extremely com...
Ultrasuede
$2,478Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 34.75 in D 35 in
Jan Ekselius Style Postmodern Space Age Accent/ Dining Chair, 1960s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Basel, BS
This is an absolutely beautiful Postmodern sculptural upholstered accent lounge chairs, Jan Ekselius style. This Memphis Milano fitti...
Metal
Black Leather Space Age Swivel Chair, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Stunning swivel lounge chair in white fiberglass with aluminum base and original black leather cover.
Leather, Fiberglass
Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Margherita Armchair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina. Iconic mid-century armchair with a handwoven rattan frame. Designed by Franco Albini and awarded the Gold Medal at the IX ...
Rattan, Glass
$3,630
H 26.38 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Bouloum Human Form Ergonomic Lounge Chair by Arcanas (Canada) Postmodern Chaise
By Arconas, Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Round Top, TX
The eye-catching “Bouloum” chair was designed by Olivier Mourgue and manufactured by Arconas in Canada in the 1970s. This unique, pop-art style chair in the shape of a person is full...
Textile
Love Sofa By Marcel Wanders for Mooi
Located in Las Vegas, NE
Designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi in 2013, the Love Sofa is an expressive contemporary loveseat that combines sculptural form, generous comfort and a playful sense of intimacy. C...
Metal, Steel
$6,513 / item
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 37.8 in
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy. New, current production. Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s adv...
Fabric, Wood
Red "Embryo" Lounge Chair by Marc Newson for Cappellini
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, in metal and fabric, by Marc Newson, Australia, 1988. The embryo chair was designed by Marc Newson in 1988. This chair was commissioned by...
Metal
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H 32.25 in W 26.33 in D 41.75 in
Felt Chair by Marc Newson for Cappellini, Italy designed in 1993
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Red lacquered ‘Felt’ chair designed by Marc Newson (Sydney, *1963) in 1993 for the Italian manufacturer Cappellini. The chair features a reinforced fiberglass shell and an aluminum s...
Aluminum
Marc Newson "Wooden" lounge chair for Cappellini, Italy, 1988
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in Skokie, IL
Marc Newson "Wooden" lounge chair for Cappellini, Italy, 1988. Wooden chair is a small armchair that can provide a seating element or sculptural art piece to any space. Don't be fool...
Beech
Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair
By Cappellini, Tom Dixon
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, the S-chair went into production with Cappellini in 1991. The S-chair is instantly recognisable, thanks to its sculptural silhouette and is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, making it a true design icon. The S-shaped seat is constructed from wicker, with a curved high backrest which flows seamlessly into the seat. The chair sits on a circular steel base, creating a cantilever effect, as if the seat is defying gravity. A true design classic, this Tom Dixon S...
Wicker
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H 27.56 in W 32.68 in D 40.56 in
Τhe Wood Chair by Marc Newson, Produced by Cappelini, Italy, 1988
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in Athens, Attiki
The wood chair is an example of Marc’s desire to push the limits of the material and consists of slatted beech wood strips steam bent to form a 'dou...
Beech
Orla Swivel Lounge Chair by Jasper Morrison for Cappilini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Stunning modern and contemporary stylish lounge chairs by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini. Custom nubby upholstery makes the chairs feel like a gentle ...
Metal
Banana Chair by Tom Dixon, Produced for Cappellini, 1988
By Tom Dixon, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Banana chair by Tom Dixon Design by Tom Dixon, circa 1988 Tom Dixon, (b. 1959 England - ) Manufactured by Cappellini, Italy. Wrought iron structur...
Wrought Iron
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H 27.96 in W 36.82 in D 28.94 in
1 of the 4 Cappelini Walt Disney Limited Edition Rive Droite Swivel Chairs
By Cappellini, Patrick Norguet, Walt Disney
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 of spectacular new rainbow Capellini rive droit chairs has a Walt Disney signature and is a limited edition collection. Only 5 of this Disney limited edition...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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H 27.5 in W 21 in D 25.5 in
Marcel Wanders, Droog Design, Cappellini Knotted Chair, 1996, Netherlands, Italy
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marcel Wanders, Droog Design, Cappellini knotted chair, 1996, Netherlands, Italy The iconic Knotted chair is a brilliant adult interpretation of th...
Rope, Resin, Carbon Fiber
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H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Cappellini by Ron Arad ‘Nino Rota’ Blue & Green Chairs, Set of 2
By Ron Arad, Cappellini
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Ron Arad for Cappellini in 2002, the ‘Nino Rota’ chair is named after the famous Italian composer. Constructed from twin walled moulded plasti...
Plastic
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H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Cappellini by Ron Arad ‘Nona Rota’ Plastic Orange Armchairs, Set of 2
By Cappellini, Ron Arad
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Ron Arad for Cappellini in 2002, the ‘Nona Rota’ chair is the taller version of the ‘Nino Rota’ Constructed from twin walled moulded orange p...
Plastic
Rare David Trubridge “Body Raft” Chaise Lounge, New Zealand, 2000
By Cappellini, Wendell Castle, Joseph Walsh, David Trubridge
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare and no longer in production Body Raft Chaise Lounge by David Trubirdge, constructed of Ash and Hoop Pine. A form that a took over a decade to perfect. Produced in Davi...
Ash, Pine