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.
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
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
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
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
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
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Magister Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Franz Sartori for Flexform, c1960s
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
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
$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
1960s Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish and extremely well made lounge chair and ottoman by Howard Keith (HK Furniture). Produced during the 1960’s chair is made from solid teak with beautiful curves throug...
Fabric, Wood
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molded laminate wood structures and were part of the first line of furniture from L’atelier. Designed for the launch of the store, this collection still had the execution and details of artisanal woodwork but already introduced some techniques and materials considered innovative. Brasiliana armchairs...
Rosewood, Fabric
$5,800 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in
Flexform Ortigia Armchairs in Hand-Woven Black Leather Cord over Solid Walnut
By Flexform
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed as statement pieces, the Ortigia armchairs can play a leading role in settings like the bedroom or easily be matched with your sofa to lend a note of understated elegance to any living space. Sophisticated hand-woven black leather cord...
Steel
Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs
By Tacchini
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs
Leather
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
$5,910Sale Price|40% Off
H 37 in W 45.5 in D 72 in
Italian Chrome Tufted Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Stendig
By Stendig Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lounge chair and ottoman by Stendig is quite the show stopper. It features overlapping curvilinear supports in chrome that attach to the base of each piece. It may look like a...
Chrome
$7,800 / set
H 32 in W 33.75 in D 29 in
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood 1960c.
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood 1960c. Iconic Crafted from rosewood, this mid-century modern masterpiece showcases the perfect blend of comfort a...
Leather, Rosewood
1970's Joe Rufenacht leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Joe Rufenacht swiveling leather Lounge Chair, produced by JR Furniture, Australia. Padded black leather seat, back rest and head support on a swiv...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Lounge Chair
By Coja Culemborg
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Coja lounge chair produced in the Netherlands. Stylish and comfortable 1960s brown leather lounge chair. Both the ch...
Leather, Wood
$8,800 / set
H 35 in W 27.5 in D 75 in
Guido Faleschini for Mariani “Tucroma” Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Italy c.1960
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Chicago, IL
Guido Faleschini for Mariani “Tucroma” Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Italy c.1960 An icon of Mid-Century Italian modernism by architect-designer Guido Faleschini, this “Tucroma” set featu...
Chrome
$120,000 / set
H 42.1 in W 24.4 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Armchairs “Triennale” by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural armchairs with smooth wooden frames, featuring subtly winged sides and trapezoidal backrests and seats. Designed by Gio Ponti and produced by I.S.A. Bergamo in 195...
Velvet, Wood
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 24.02 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Living Room Set Olive Green Color by Franz Sartori for Flexform
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
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
Sold
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Monumental Pair of 'Magister' Lounge Chairs by Sculptor Franz Sartori, 1966
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and beautiful pair of monumental 'Magister' lounge chairs, designed in 1966 by Italian sculptor and artist Franz T Sartori for 'Flexform', Milan Italy. This rare and exquisite design was first exhibited at the 7th 'salon di mobile' in Milan in 1967 and had a dedicated full, two page feature, published in the September 1967 edition of the famous Italian design journal 'INTERNI - La rivista dell arredamento'., please see images 2 and 3. Sartori is best known for his organic form sculptures...
Aluminum
Sold
H 32.29 in W 33.86 in L 32.29 in
Pair of Franz Sartori Armchairs in Bouclé for Flexform, Italy, 1960s
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful formed Italian armchairs in excellent condition. Manufactured by the well known Italian design firm Flexform, Milan. Designed by sculptor and artist Franz T Sartori in t...
Aluminum
Rare Italian Modern Franz T. Sartori for Flexform Three Seater Sofa
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have a rare 3 seat sofa by Italian sculptor Franz. T. Sartori for Flexform, Italy, 1965. Flexform, an Italian design powerhouse has seen the likes of Gio Ponti,...
Bouclé, Hardwood
Rare Lounge Chairs in White Boucle, Franz T. Sartori, Flexform, 1965
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have a pair of stunning lounge chairs by Italian sculptor Franz. T. Sartori for Flexform, Italy, 1965. Flexform, anm Italian design powerhouse has seen the like...
Bouclé
Sold
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Monumental 'Magister' Lounge Chairs and Ottomans by Sculptor Franz Sartori, 1966
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and beautiful pair of monumental 'Magister' lounge chairs with their even more rare matching ottomans, designed in 1966 by Italian sculptor and artist Franz T Sartori for 'Flexform', Milan Italy. This rare and exquisite design was first exhibited at the 7th 'salon di mobile' in Milan in 1967 and had a dedicated full ,two page feature, published in the September 1967 edition of the famous italian design journal 'INTERNI - La rivista dell arredamento'., please see images 2 and 3. Sartori is best known for his organic form sculptures...
Aluminum
Sold
H 27.96 in W 33.47 in D 36.23 in
Rare Mohair Lounge Chairs by Italian Sculptor Franz T Sartori, Flexform, 1965
By Franz Sartori
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and beautiful pair of lounge chairs by italian sculptor and artist Franz T Sartori for Flexform, Milan Italy, circa 1965. Sartori is best known fo...
Mohair, Wood, Hardwood