Had Cini Boeri been a man, the Milanese architect and furniture designer, who died in 2020 at age 96, might be regarded today on par with such visionaries of the mid-20th century as Gio Ponti or Marco Zanuso. She worked with both. Although she’s well known and deeply respected in Italy, her renown elsewhere has been more akin to a cult following.
“I admire the work she did across architecture, interiors and furniture,” designer Faye Toogood says of Boeri’s impact. “She practiced architecture during a time when it was considered that women were too fragile to work outside.”
Boeri was one of very few women of her era to graduate from Milan Polytechnic with an architecture degree, which she did in 1951. Her illustrious career hinged on the strict economy of her designs and limited palette of materials. For example, her innovative 1971 Serpentone sofa for Arflex was crafted from just one material, polyurethane foam, and sold by the meter. Her ingenious 1987 Ghost chair for Fiam was cut from a single sheet of thick glass.
But in Boeri’s earlier days, her pieces displayed a more youthful exuberance. The circa 1968 Cubotto cabinet, produced in small numbers by Arflex, is an elegantly irregular arrangement of eight drawers of varying dimensions. The wooden cube, two feet square, was finished in laminate — in vivid orange, blue, sand or white — with color-coordinated casters and handles of black-enameled brass. Its design reflects a Space Age interest in flexible, space-saving, multiuse furnishings.
“It’s a very clean piece of design,” says Kaisha Davierwalla, owner and founder of Vaspaar Italy. “Even with its strong, square lines, somehow the vibrant colors and asymmetry have the feel of a feminine touch.”
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'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional sofa from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature a sle...
Leather, Lacquer
$2,850
H 30.5 in W 48.5 in D 33.5 in
1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb for Planner Group loveseat, settee or sofa. Upholstery needs to be updated as it has stains, foam is good. Price includes refinishing of legs. Measures: Seat 16" H, arm 1...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,500Sale Price|51% Off
H 27 in W 64 in D 39 in
'Bounty' Leather Loveseat by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Elam, Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series two-seat loveseat / settee by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated channel-tufted loveseat sofa was designed by L. Davantazi produced by Elam and retailed by The Pace Collection. Perfect for a cigar, whiskey or wine lounge or any space that can use something a bit modern yet still refined and classy. *Note, we have the matching club lounge chair and three-seater couch in another listing. Last two photos show the entire set. See our other listings or contact us for more details if you wish to create a living room or office / hotel lobby set. This channel-tufted leather love seat retains its original supple leather upholstery in an intriguing deep burgundy-brown color, almost like dark-cognac with beautiful lightly aged leather patina. The sumptuous seats are encased in a dark colored lacquer, providing an attractive modern contrast with the rich and elegant leather. This two-seater sofa has casters for ease of relocation according to occasion and mood or to better suit a view. The back is finished with tufted leather making this loveseat look incredible when floating in a room with the back exposed. Curved Art Deco styled arms lend 1980s juxtaposition and character to any room. Similar in style to the Saratoga Sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 1970s, but at a fraction of the price. Plus something you don't get with the Saratoga sofa is the refined style of the elegant channel-tufted leather cushions on this Bounty loveseat sofa by The Pace Collection. The Pace Collection also offered the highly sought after collection by Guido Faleschini such as the Tucroma chair which is an interior designer and 20th century Modern design collector's favorite go to chair. Another example is the wild 1970s bed that featured interior design magazine covers when Lenny Kravitz home was featured with the Mariani bed...
Leather, Lacquer
$9,700Sale Price|24% Off
H 26.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
Steel
$11,380Sale Price|25% Off
H 23.63 in W 36.62 in D 90.56 in
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Gavina, Knoll
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" is an original design item realized it Italy in 1970s. Top Rare sofa, designed by Cini Boeri for Knowll Gavina. A totally innovative modular syste...
Leather
$8,550
H 24.41 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Cini Boeri “Gradual” Sofa for Knoll International, Italy, 1972 Rare “Gradual” sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International in 1972. Upholste...
Leather
$8,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 25 in W 52 in D 34 in
'Molar' Gel-Coated Fiberglass Loveseat Sofa by Wendell Castle, c. 1969
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare early production collectors piece is a circa 1969 'Molar' settee by Wendell Castle (American, 1932-2018) made from gel-coated white fiberglass with molded white rubber foot...
Fiberglass, Rubber
Vintage Settee Loveseat by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Settee...
Cotton
$4,515Sale Price|30% Off
H 26.75 in W 56.88 in D 31 in
Mahogany and Ash Loveseat, Settee after a Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare mahogany and ash loveseat, settee after a design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The recatangular frame with grill ash wood panels and an "S" shaped backrest. Recently ...
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
$3,700Sale Price|42% Off
H 32.25 in W 60.25 in D 33 in
'Negresco' Post-Modern Adjustable Leather Loveseat by Bernard Massot, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful red leather Post-Modern loveseat sofa designed by Bernard Massot and produced by Massot, France in circa 1980s/90s. Featuring gorgeou...
Chrome
$9,309
H 21.26 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Stunning Brigadier sofa in very rare soft yellow by Cini Boeri for Knoll. Signed
By Cini Boeri
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Cini Boeri for Knoll, 2-Seater Sofa, Model 'Brigadier', Leather, Lacquered Wood, Italy, Designed in 1976 Soft Yellow Cream Leather Architectural Sofa on a Geometric Lacquered Wooden...
Leather
Glass "Ghost" Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Italy, 1980s
By FIAM, Cini Boeri
Located in amstelveen, NL
Ghost chair designed by Cini Boeri and Tomu Katayanagi and manufactured by Fiam, Italy, 1980s. This fantastic transparent 12mm glass chair is made of thick curved & hardened glas...
Glass
Mid-Century Sculpted Italian Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern settee features tapered walnut legs and decorative floral upholstery. The unique winged backrest and armrests are sure to make this piece stand out in an...
Upholstery, Walnut
Green ‘Strips’ Sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Cini Boeri
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ‘Strips’ sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in the late 1960s. This sofa has a removable green fabric cover with channels and ruched detailing. It has a low profile and can be used as a sofa or converted into a bed. Retains ‘Strips Arflex...
Fabric
Sold
H 25 in W 52 in D 36 in
Suede and Fiberglass Sofa by Cini Boeri for Gavina, Original 1960s Production
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage suede and fiberglass "Gradual" System sofa by Cini Boeri for Gavina. Notably this a collectible and rare original 1960s production by Gavina, Italy vs the newer production by Knoll. Labels throughout each section (frame, arms etc) with Gavina Italy labels showing all parts are original collectors pieces. *Note* We had a pair but have sold one. The price listed is for a single sofa. With built-in rear bookshelf and sitting on top of casters, this settee sofa is highly useful and adaptive to the needs of your room. The suede has plenty of age and wear, can benefit from reupholstery but also can be used in its current condition. We will steam clean the sofa prior to shipping if you plan to use this loveseat sofa in its current upholstery, just let us know at the time of placing the order. The fiberglass also has plenty of age and wear with a couple areas with minor damage. This bookshelf sofa...
Suede, Fiberglass
Pair of Suede Sofas by Cini Boeri for Gavina, Original 1960s Production
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage pair of suede and fiberglass "Gradual" System sofas by Cini Boeri for Gavina. Notably this set a collectible and rare original 1960s production by Gavina, Italy vs the newer production by Knoll. Labels throughout each section with Gavina Italy labels showing all parts are original collectors pieces. With built-in rear bookshelves and sitting on top of casters, this set of settees...
Suede, Fiberglass