Although Franz Sartori was best known as a sculptor, he was also a talented furniture designer who produced low-slung, streamlined lounge chairs, sofas and other mid-century modern pieces.
Sartori was born Teodoro Antonio Franz Sartori in Milan in 1927. His most fruitful period of designing furniture came in the 1960s and ’70s. During that time, Sartori collaborated with Italian manufacturer Flexform on armchairs, living room sets, sofas and lounge chairs featuring plump cushions, geometric silhouettes and undulating legs. Sartori’s seating was extremely comfortable and came upholstered in fine leather, soft velvet or luxurious bouclé. Additionally, he worked with furniture company Cristal Arte on wall mirrors made of glass, lacquer and crystal arranged in layers of concentric circles.
Throughout his design career, Sartori participated in numerous exhibitions and received several awards, including first prize for design at the International Competition Fiera di Trieste, the Papal Lateran Gold Cross at the Vatican in 1968, the Europremio of Honor for Design in 1970 and La Madonnina International Award in Milan in 1973.
Today, Sartori’s artworks and furniture pieces are found in public and private collections around the world.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Franz T. Sartori seating, mirrors and other furniture.
Franz Sartori for Cristal Art Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
By Cristal Arte, Franz Sartori
Located in Naples, IT
Franz J. Sartori per Cristal Art Specchio rotondo da parete, Italia, anni '60
Mirror, Glass
Vintage 3-seater sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, Italy 1965 (Customizable)
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Argelato, BO
Franz Sartori is best known for his organic sculptural work but he also designed furniture which reflected his sculptural talent. These incredible e seats sofa is extremely comfort...
Fabric, Wood
Franz Sartori Lounge Chair Leather & Cotton
By Franz Sartori
Located in Faversham, GB
Beautiful low-profile armchair designed and produced by Franz Sartori, Italy, in the 1970s. This sculptural lounge chair combines comfort and elegance, featuring original white uphol...
Leather, Cotton
Italian Space Age Round Mirror in Blue/Green Smoked Glass By Franz J. Sartori
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
I offer for sale a mirror that contains all the charm and style of the Space Age era. Made in Italy around the 70s and designed by Franz J. Sartori, it was probably produced by Crist...
Glass, Mirror
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and beautiful pair of brown velvet armchairs designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for Flexform, Milan, Italy, 1965 Sartori is best known for his organic sculptures, but he...
Velvet, Beech
Italian Round Mirror with Blue-Gray Crystal Frame, Cristal Arte 1960s
By Cristal Arte, Franz Sartori
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round mirror with double frame. This fantastic object was designed by Franz Sartori in Italy in the 1960s for a Cristal Arte production. This piece is marvellou...
Crystal
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965 (Customizable)
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Argelato, BO
Franz Sartori is best known for his organic sculptural work but he also designed furniture which reflected his sculptural talent. These incredible chairs are extremely comfortable ...
Fabric, Wood
Franz Sartori for Flexform Sofa in Black Leather
By Franz Sartori
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz T. Sartori for Flexform, two-seat sofa, leather, lacquered wood and chrome, Italy, 1970s. Bulky and lush sofa in leather of Italian origin. This great is by design by the Ital...
Leather, Wood
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Magister Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Franz Sartori for Flexform, c1960s
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing a stunning Italian Magister Lounge Chair and Ottoman by the renowned designer Franz Sartori for Flexform, crafted in the 1960s. This exquisite set has been professionally...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair and Ottoman by Franz T. Sartori, Flexform, 1965
By Franz Sartori
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern armchair and ottoman by Franz T. Sartori, Flexform, 196.
Fabric, Wood
Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Art Italian Round Wall Mirror, 1960s
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design round wall mirror designed by Franz J. Sartori and produced by Cristal art, 1960s.
Crystal
Midcentury Wall Mirror Designed by Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte, Franz Sartori
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-century modern wall mirror designed by Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Art. Expertly crafted in Italy by Cristal Art during the 1960s, this mirror features three layers of exquisi...
Crystal, Metal
Franz T. Sartori "Domingo" floor lamp for Stlux, Italy, 1972
By Franz Sartori
Located in Padova, IT
Exceptionally rare table version of the "Domingo" serie of lamps desgned by the Italian designer and artist Franz T. Sartori (1927-2000) for Stilux, Italy, 1972. Very nice original c...
Aluminum
Cristal Art Oval Sage Green Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1960s
By Antonio Lupi, Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning oval-shaped beveled mirror with a sage green crystal frame. This wonderful mirror was designed by Cristal Art and produced in Italy during the 1960s. The mirror features a ...
Glass, Mirror, Art Glass
$9,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 42.52 in
Cestone Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, Italy, Showroom Sample
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cestone three-seater sofa designed in 2008 by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, an embodiment of authentic Italian craftsmanship. This showroom model, designed to command attention and ...
Metal
Oval mirror Cristal art Italy 1960
By Cristal Arte
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant oval mirror Cristal art Italy 1960 Grey green frame mirrored Perfect condition
Mirror
Oval Wall Mirror Attributed to Cristal Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury glass-framed oval wall mirror attributed to Cristal Arte, Italy, 1960s.
Metal
$3,051
H 2.37 in Dm 23.23 in
1960s mirror round concave pale pink glass frame Italian design by Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in London, GB
A beautiful modernist midcentury circular mirror made of a round concave transparent glass in a peach colour connected to the round mirror on the back by...
Chrome
$2,230
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Midcentury Cristal Art Square Italian Wall Mirror with Blue Glass Frame, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury squared double-level mirror with an external blue glass frame. This fantastic piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s and it is attributed to Crystal Art. ...
Glass, Mirror
Cristal Art Rectangular Turquoise Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning rectangular mirror with a gorgeous and vibrant turquoise mirrored crystal frame. This enchanting mirror was designed by Cristal Art and made in Italy during the 1960s. The ...
Glass, Art Glass, Mirror
Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Art Italian Round Wall Mirror, 1960s
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design round wall mirror designed by Franz J. Sartori and produced by Cristal art, 1960s.
Crystal
Danish High Back Leather Lounge Chair, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Danish high back leather lounge chair in well-aged red leather with down cushions and teak legs.
Leather, Teak
Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs
By Tacchini
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs
Leather
$2,206
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 1.58 in
Mid-century modern italian oval green mirror by Cristal Art, Italy, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern italian oval green mirror by Cristal Art, Italy, 1960s This stunning oval mirror is a prime example of the exceptional craftsmanship that Cristal Art was known fo...
Mirror
$948Sale Price|32% Off
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
Midcentury Glass Framed Oval Wall Mirror Attributed to Cristal Art, Italy, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Oval Wall Mirror with Glass Frame, Italy, 1960s This stunning oval mirror, produced in Italy during the 1960s, is a perfect example of refined mid-century mode...
Glass, Mirror
Franz Sartori for Cristal Art Round Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s
By Cristal Arte, Franz Sartori
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-circle mirror by Franz Sartori for Cristal Art, Italy circa 1970, three different sizes and three colors (yellow,green and mirrored) All glass plates have a ground edg...
Mirror
Abstract Polished Steel "Astar" Sculpture by Franz Sartori, 1970s
By Franz Sartori
Located in Brussels, BE
Abstract Polished Steel "Astar" Sculpture by Franz Sartori, 1970s
Steel
Pair of Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965, Italy
By Franz Sartori
Located in Brussels, BE
The present pair is sold in its original fabric. The pair has to be reupholstered as the fabric is old. This why we sell them to a lower price.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 23.63 in W 81.89 in D 36.23 in
Mid-century Modern two Armchairs and Sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1960s
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and beautiful pair of armchairs and three-seater sofa in brown velvet designed by the Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for Flexform, Milan, Italy, 1965 Sartori is best known for h...
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 23.63 in W 81.89 in D 36.23 in
Mid-century Modern Italian Sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965s
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and beautiful brown velvet three-seater sofa designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for Flexform, Milan, Italy, 1965 Sartori is best known for his organic sculptures, but he...
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 5.12 in
Midcentury Wall Mirror Designed by Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte, Franz Sartori
Located in Palermo, PA
Elevate your space with the captivating charm of this mid-century wall mirror designed by Franz J. Sartori. Crafted in Italy by Cristal Art during the 1960s, it features three lev...
Crystal, Metal
Franz Sartori for Cristal Art Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
By Cristal Arte, Franz Sartori
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-eyed mirror by Cristal Art, Italy circa 1960, three different sizes mounted on wood, Design: Franz J. Sartori, light green glass, clear glass. All glass has ground edge...
Mirror
Italian Wall Mirror by Franz Sartori for Cristal Art, 1960s
By Franz Sartori
Located in Palermo, PA
Elegant two-circle mirror by Cristal Art, Italy circa 1960. Designed by Franz Sartori. The glass is extremely thick and you really feel the high quality that Cristal Art always del...
Art Glass, Mirror
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 26.78 in
MidCentury Franz Sartori Italian Round Mirror with Double Frame Crystal Art 1960
By Cristal Arte, Franz Sartori
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century round mirror with double frame. This fantastic object was designed by Franz Sartori in Italy in the 1960s Cristal Art production. This piece is marvellous as i...
Crystal
Franz Sartori for Cristal Art Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
By Cristal Arte, Franz Sartori
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-circle mirror by Cristal Art, Italy circa 1960, three different sizes mounted on wood, Design: Franz J. Sartori. All glass panes have a ground edge in very good conditi...
Mirror
Sold
H 24.02 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Living Room Set Olive Green Color by Franz Sartori for Flexform
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Rare and beautiful living room set in olive green velvet, composed of the three-seat sofa and two armchairs designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for Flexform...
Velvet
Sold
H 24.02 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Italian Mid-Century Olive Green Velvet Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform
By Franz Sartori
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Rare and beautiful pair of armchairs in olive green velvet designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for Flexform, Milan, Italy, 1965. Sart...
Velvet