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.
Saporiti Italia "Wave" Sofa by Giovanni Offredi 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti
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...
Steel
Saporiti Italia Two Seater "Wave" Sofa by Giovanni Offredi 1970s
By Fratelli Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
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...
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...
Chrome
Set Larissa Divano 2 posti Poltrone design iconico Vittorio Introini per Saporit
By Vittorio Introini, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Ghedi, IT
Raro e affascinante salotto vintage firmato Saporiti Italia, modello Larissa, progettato negli anni ’70 dal celebre designer Vittorio Introini. Questo set comprende un elegante divan...
Leather
$3,881
H 27.56 in W 75.6 in D 32.29 in
Martin Visser BR02 Sofa/ Sofa bed/ Daybed by ‘t Spectrum, Dutch Mid-Century
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is an iconic BR02 sofa / sofa bed / daybed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum. Designed in 1960, this minimalist sofa can be converted in bed with one simple movement. Model no....
Stainless Steel
$14,599
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
$14,607
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Alessandro Becchi Grey Leather “Anfibio” Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality grey Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepskin wool. The Anfibio sofa ranks among the most outstanding cult products of Italian design. It is innovative, original, and highly functional; it is a revolutionary sofa-bed, a symbol of high quality and sapient artisanry. It is possible to find it in the permanent collection of 13 museums worldwide, among which the MoMa in New York, since 1972. Alessandro Becchi designed the “Anfibio” sofa for the Italian manufacturer Giovannetti in 1970. It is characterized by generous dimensions and soft, embracing shapes that invite relaxation and comfort. It reminds a floating dinghy thanks to its lack of rigid mechanism. This feature inspired its name, which means amphibious. Furthermore, the sofa presents a rectangular steel structure and padding in non-deformable high-density polyurethane, covered with acrylic thermo-welded fibers and protective fabric. The Anfibio sofa by Giovannetti is available covered in leather or fabric and several colors. This artwork is the ideal convertible solution, the perfect combination of aesthetic research and innovative household living. Alessandro Becchi was born in Florence in 1946. He studied at ISIA in his hometown, and in the late 60s, he began his career as a designer. In 1970 he designed the revolutionary Anfibio sofa for Giovannetti. In 1972, thanks to the success of Anfibio, he was invited to the exhibition “Italy: the New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Arts in New York. This date opens in close collaboration with Giovannetti. He designed a series of sofa-beds, such as Only You, Brando, Diletto, and the famous armchairs Le Bugie...
Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin
$5,651 / set
H 26.38 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Vittorio Introini. Pair of armchairs for Saporiti. 1970s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Pair of armchairs in fabric with chrome metal frame Italian craftsmanship from the 1970s Dimensions: H 67 x W 72 x D 75 cm Reference: LS6689714
Chrome
$3,298 / set
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Chelsea Chairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1966
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Roma, IT
Chelsea Chair is a design furniture item realized by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in 1966. Solid wood structure with leather seat. Rare and in good c...
Leather, Wood
$1,236Sale Price|63% Off
H 32.68 in W 70.08 in D 30.32 in
Giovanni Offredi Leather Sofa by Saporiti Italia, Curved Design, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This leather sofa comes in very good condition. The black leather is soft and supple and shows hardly any signs of wear. There are 2 dents in the leather on the back of the sofa, but...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Red Mohair Sofa and Daybed, 1950s Asymmetric Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic mid-century red mohair sofa that converts to a daybed in a great size. Asymmetric with dog-bone shape, a popular style in the 1950s.
Mohair, Wood
Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' Sofa By Saporiti, Italy #1
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Crafted with industrial steel frames with the two seat upholstered loveseat mounted atop the frame. The sofa has affixed upholstered seat and seat back cushions. Presents as sleek ...
Steel
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 77 in D 34 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma. This example is in very good, estate condition, specifically the fabric shows wear, s...
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Green 3-Seater Sofa/bed, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Fabric in good condition - Extended dimension: 167cm. - Cleaned - Seat Height 41cm
Fabric
On Hold|$8,000 / set
H 33 in W 32 in D 31 in
1970s Giovanni Offredi 'Onda' Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Velvet, Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic original 'Onda' or wave lounge chair and accompanying ottoman by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970's. It is covered in a wonderful designer cotton velvet fabric depict...
Stainless Steel
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Velvet fabric in good original condition - cleaned - high of seat 40 cm
Fabric
Saporiti Italia "Wave" Leather Two-Seat Sofa
By Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Astoria, NY
Saporiti Italia Cream Leather Upholstered Two-Seat "Wave" Sofa, designed by Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti label beneath cushion, with polished steel frame. 28 H x 62" W x 36" ...
Steel
Saporiti Italia "Wave" Leather Two-Seat Sofa
By Fratelli Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Astoria, NY
Saporiti Italia Cream Leather Upholstered Two-Seat "Wave" Sofa, designed by Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti label beneath cushion, with polished steel frame. 28 H x 62" W x 36" ...
Steel
Saporiti, Sofa, 1970s, Italy
By Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s.
Fabric
Large Saporiti Sofa
By Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Brussels, BE
Wood