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
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
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
Midcentury Wall Mirror Designed by Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Arte
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
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 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
$3,098
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
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
$2,277
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 Arte Mirror 50's
By Cristal Arte
Located in bari, IT
Superb mirror from the 50s, rounded and thick glass circumference in wood color, Italian production Cristal Art.
Crystal
$2,997
H 35.04 in W 27.17 in D 0.99 in
Midcentury Oval Wall Mirror Pink Frame Attributed to Cristal Arte, Italy 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful oval beveled wall mirror with pink glass frame attributed to Cristal Arte. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The mirror is very well-made, heavy and in good vint...
Metal
$2,253
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
$2,157
H 27.37 in W 27.37 in D 0.99 in
Midcentury Squared Wall Mirror with Green Frame by Cristal Arte, Italy 1970s
By Cristal Arte, Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared wall mirror with bottle green crystal frame attributed to Cristal Arte. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The mirror is very well-made, heavy and in good vin...
Metal
Cristal Art Oval Sage Green Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1960s
By Cristal Arte, Antonio Lupi
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
Cristal Art Oval Sage Green Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1960s
By Antonio Lupi, Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning oval-shaped mirror with a beautiful sage green–colored crystal mirror frame. This charming mirror was designed by Cristal Art and produced in Italy during the 1960s. The mi...
Glass, Art Glass, Mirror
Vintage Italian Space Age Round Plastic Mirror with Shelf, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Distinctive 1970s Italian round wall mirror crafted from vibrant orange plastic, featuring an integrated shelf for added utility and bold retro style. This statement piece is iconic ...
Mirror, Plastic
$3,776Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 2.37 in
Curved Cristal Art Wall Mirror Rectangular Pink Midcentury Italian Design 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved Cristal Art wall mirror rectangular pink color midcentury Italian design 1960s.
Art Glass
Franz Sartori per Cristal Art Specchio da Parete Tondo, Italia 1970s
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Naples, IT
Elegante specchio a tre cerchi di Franz Sartori per Cristal Art, Italia 1970 circa, tre misure e tre colori (giallo,verde e specchiato) diversi Tutte le lastre di vetro hanno un bor...
Mirror
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 5.12 in
Midcentury Wall Mirror Designed by Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Arte
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
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 Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
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
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H 0.79 in Dm 26.78 in
MidCentury Franz Sartori Italian Round Mirror with Double Frame Crystal Art 1960
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
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 Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
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
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H 0.79 in Dm 26.38 in
Midcentury Franz Sartori Italian Round Mirror with Double Frame Crystal Art 1960
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury 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 it ...
Crystal