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Fratelli Saporiti Sofas

Established initially as Fratelli Saporiti in 1950, mid-century Italian furniture maker Saporiti Italia has a reputation for avant-garde and enduring designs. Vintage Fratelli Saporiti tables, chairs and cabinets inspire all who have had the pleasure of contemplating them.

Furniture designer Sergio Saporiti founded Fratelli Saporiti with a vision of creating pieces ahead of their time. By staying on top of the cultural shifts taking shape during the postwar era — and finding inspiration in the craftsmanship, durability and sensibility of Scandinavian design — Saporiti was able to tap into what the public wanted. His focus on using high-quality materials ensured that every welcoming chair and table could be used and enjoyed for decades to come.

In 1965, Saporiti collaborated with Italian designer Alberto Rosselli, a pioneer of the industrial design movement. They created such iconic pieces as the Confidential sofa, the Moby Dick chaise lounge and the Jumbo chair. In the 1970s, Saporiti initiated another collaboration with Italian designer Giovanni Offredi. The prolific partnership resulted in universally renowned designs like the Paracarro table and the Sail chair. Together, they also created the curving Wave sofa, which was popular in international markets.

The joint projects were a success, and the brand opened many international showrooms throughout the 1970s. This era also led to a partnership with Missoni — the celebrated Italian fashion brand worked closely with Giorgio Saporiti to create rugs and fabrics for its range of seating and more, and later, in 1983, Missoni expanded into home furnishings. At this time, the company officially rebranded as Saporiti Italia and released a line of customizable furniture, including the Avedon sofa, in collaboration with designer Mauro Lipparini.

Since then, Saporiti Italia has pivoted to furniture contracting and design management. To this day, the company remains under the ownership of the Saporiti family, and vintage Saporiti furniture continues to capture the imagination of collectors worldwide.

Find vintage Fratelli Saporiti lounge chairs, coffee tables and sofas on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Fratelli Saporiti
Saporiti Italia "Wave" Sofa by Giovanni Offredi 1970s
By Fratelli Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed in 1974 by Giovanni Offredi, "Wave" three seat sofa. Since 1950 Saporiti has produced some of the most sophisticated and advanced pieces of furniture in the history of Itali...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Saporiti Sofas

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Steel

Saporiti Italia Two Seater "Wave" Sofa by Giovanni Offredi 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed in 1974 by Giovanni Offredi, "Wave" two seat sofa / settee. Since 1950 Saporiti has produced some of the most sophisticated and advanced pieces of furniture in the history o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Saporiti Sofas

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Saporiti, 1970s
By Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Prato, IT
Three-seat sofa bed by Saporiti with original fabric from 1970s. This sofa could come with another one identical but not convertible to bed as shown in the photo.. Quotation for the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fratelli Saporiti Sofas

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Chrome

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Fratelli Saporiti sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Fratelli Saporiti sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of velvet and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fratelli Saporiti sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Fratelli Saporiti were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Sormani, Vico Magistretti, and Paolo Piva. Prices for Fratelli Saporiti sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,230 and can go as high as $3,230, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,230.

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