Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

Italian, 1927-2012

The Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti will forever be best remembered for her work with museums, in particular her 1980–86 renovation of a Beaux Arts Paris train station to create the galleries of the Musée d’Orsay. Aulenti — whose first name, short for Gaetana, is pronounced “guy” — should also be recalled for her tough intellectual spirit and for working steadily when few women found successful architectural careers in postwar Italy.

After she graduated from the Milan Polytechic in 1954, Aulenti opened an architectural office. She also joined the staff of the progressive architectural magazine Casabella, whose editorial line was that the establishment, orthodox modernism of Le Corbusier and the Bauhaus, had outlived it usefulness. When their movement for fresh approaches to architecture and design received a sympathetic hearing, Aulenti found patrons — most prominently Gianni Agnelli, of Fiat, who later employed her to renovate the Palazzo Grassi in Venice for use as an arts exhibition space.

Commissions for showrooms and other corporate spaces brought Aulenti to furniture design. She felt that furniture should never dominate a room. Her chairs and sofas — low-slung, with rounded enameled metal frames and ample seats — and tables, particularly her 1972 marble Jumbo coffee table for Knoll, project solidity and sturdiness. In lighting design, however, Aulenti is bravura.

Each work has a marvelous sculptural presence. Pieces such as her Pipistrello table lamp and Quadrifoglio pendant are a perfect marriage of organically shaped glass and high-tech fixtures. Others have a futuristic elegance — and some even have a touch of personality. Aulenti’s Pileino and La Ruspa table lamps each look almost like little robots. Her lighting pieces are an artful grace note in the career of a woman who believed in strength.

Find vintage Gae Aulenti armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: Gae Aulenti

Locus Solus Blue Low Table by Gae Aulenti

$2,960 / item

Locus Solus Blue Low Table by Gae Aulenti

By Exteta, Gae Aulenti

Located in Milan, IT

This colorful low table first designed by Gae Auelenti for her signature Locus Solus Collection in 1964 is once again available through Exteta. Aulenti's personal tribute to Pop Art, this piece features a vibrant, bright-blue enameled, cylindrical steel structure in a splendid arrangement supporting the exquisite extra-light tempered glass top. This piece will be a stand-out addition to an outdoor space such as a patio, garden, or pool deck...

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2010s Italian Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Locus Solus Orange Loveseat by Gae Aulenti

$3,285 / item

Locus Solus Orange Loveseat by Gae Aulenti

By Gae Aulenti, Exteta

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Locus Solus collection of outdoor furniture, this colorful loveseat boasts a retro-inspired silhouette made of tubular steel with an oblong seat upholstered with an exclusive artwork printed...

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2010s Italian Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Locus Solus Blue Loveseat by Gae Aulenti

$3,285 / item

Locus Solus Blue Loveseat by Gae Aulenti

By Exteta, Gae Aulenti

Located in Milan, IT

Designed for the outdoor yet perfectly suitable in a modern and eclectic interior as well, the bold colors and modern lines of this loveseat will add vivacity and personality to any ...

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2010s Italian Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Italian modern dining table Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s

$3,728

Italian modern dining table Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black dining table Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s Dining table model Locus Solus with a square glass top. The structure and legs are made of black tu...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti

$1,865 / item

Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti

By Exteta, Gae Aulenti

Located in Milan, IT

This contemporary chair delivers comfort, style, and quality in a playful and colorful silhouette suitable for any outdoor setting. The original 1964 Locus Solus Collection by Gae Au...

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2010s Italian Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Locus Solus outdoor lounge

$15,036

Locus Solus outdoor lounge

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Paris, FR

68 x 84 cm (Table) 67 x 53 cm (chairs) yellow steel

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1960s Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 10

$22,000 / set

H 26.19 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in

Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 10

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” dining chairs for Poltronova, metal, Italy, 1964, set of ten Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of Ita...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Three Italian Brushed Steel Loveseats or qGarden Bencheszzz

$1,800

H 32 in W 43.5 in D 17.5 in

Three Italian Brushed Steel Loveseats or qGarden Bencheszzz

Located in Water Mill, NY

Italian brushed steel loveseats with brass fleur-de-lis- upholster handmade seat. Three available. With cushion. 19" seat height.

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1970s Italian Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti, Glass Top, Italy

$2,800

H 11 in W 47 in D 47 in

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti, Glass Top, Italy

By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern coffee table ( tavolo con route ) from Gae Aulenti, the original for Fontana Arte, with glass top and swivel wheels in good condition. The Italian indust...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Glass, Rubber

Pair of Sculptural Concrete Chairs by Merit Los Angeles

$7,000 / set

H 23.5 in W 30 in D 28 in

Pair of Sculptural Concrete Chairs by Merit Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning pair of outdoor chairs made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredibl...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Early Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 'Locus Solus' Tubular Armchair in Steel

$1,250

H 26.19 in W 22.45 in D 21.86 in

Early Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 'Locus Solus' Tubular Armchair in Steel

By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 'Locus Solus' armchair, chromed tubular steel, blue leatherette, Italy, 1964 This Locus Solus armchair, designed by Gae Aulenti and produced by Zanotta, is ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Concrete Tulip Chairs by Merit Los Angeles

$2,000 / item

H 31 in W 19.5 in D 18 in

Concrete Tulip Chairs by Merit Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Minimal concrete chairs with a tulip style base and a scoop seat. Handmade by Merit in Los Angeles. These chairs feature a lower seat back and a heavy base which gives them great bal...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote Low Glass Coffee Table on Casters for Fontana Arte

$2,400

H 9.75 in W 55 in D 27.5 in

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote Low Glass Coffee Table on Casters for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti

Located in Miami, FL

Designed by Gae Aulenti, this low coffee table consists of a tempered glass top supported by four black industrial wheels and was produced by Fontana Arte and imported by Luminaire. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Gae Aulenti Locus Solus table for Poltronova Italy, 1960s

$2,200

H 28 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in

Gae Aulenti Locus Solus table for Poltronova Italy, 1960s

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Skokie, IL

Gae Aulenti Locus Solus table for Poltronova Italy, 1960s Dimensions: 28" h x 33 1/2" w x 33 1/2" d Condition: Frame is excellent. Glass shows foggy area and some scratching ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Locus Solus chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1964

$2,983Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.38 in Dm 22.45 in

Locus Solus chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1964

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Locus Solus chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1964. An early production in good condition, restored bouclé seat. Chrome metal frame, cotton. The chair has slight defects, ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Chrome

MAAT Outdoor Lounge Chair

$1,643

H 29.5 in W 29.9 in D 30.7 in

MAAT Outdoor Lounge Chair

Located in Carson, CA

MAAT Outdoor Lounge Chair designed by Philippe Bestenheider for Varaschin Four differently colored synthetic fiber tapes cross to give shape to the weaving of the Maat armchair. The...

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2010s Italian Modern Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Synthetic

Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Loveseat Glider Settee

$300

H 37 in W 39.5 in D 28 in

Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Loveseat Glider Settee

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Wrought iron and metal mesh porch, patio, garden loveseat glider in very good, clean, ready to use condition. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, fully functional - the pa...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Locus Solus armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1964

$5,412Sale Price|25% Off

H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 39.38 in

Locus Solus armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1964

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Locus Solus armchair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1964. A first production in excellent condition, restored. Structure in painted metal,...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Previously Available Items

Early Gae Aulenti Locus Solus Orange Tubular Steel Garden Bench Loveseat 1960s

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H 26 in W 39.5 in D 22 in

Early Gae Aulenti Locus Solus Orange Tubular Steel Garden Bench Loveseat 1960s

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Troy, MI

Early Locus Solus garden bench designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova Imported by Stendig Italy circa 1964 Enameled tubular steel frame in orange with perforated seat All original e...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Two Locus Solus Yellow Chairs and One Locus Solus Yellow Dining Table

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H 26.78 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in

Two Locus Solus Yellow Chairs and One Locus Solus Yellow Dining Table

By Exteta, Gae Aulenti

Located in Milan, IT

This contemporary chair delivers comfort, style, and quality in a playful and colorful silhouette suitable for any outdoor setting. The original 1964 Locus Solus...

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2010s Italian Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Table Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s

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H 26.78 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Table Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century yellow table Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s Square table from the Locus Solus series, in yellow painte...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Floor Lamp Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s

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H 66.93 in W 34.65 in D 15.75 in

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Floor Lamp Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century Yellow floor lamp Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s Floor lamp from the Locus Solus series. The spherica...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Chairs Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s

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H 26.38 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Chairs Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century yellow chairs Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s Set of 4 garden chairs from the series Locus Solus in yel...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Set of Locus Solus Yellow Dining Table + Chairs + Loveseats + for Tess

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H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in

Set of Locus Solus Yellow Dining Table + Chairs + Loveseats + for Tess

By Exteta, Gae Aulenti

Located in Milan, IT

The set contains: - 1x Locus Solus Yellow Dining Table by Gae Aulenti (RAL 1017 + cover): USD 2,800 plus shipping USD 450 - 3x Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti (RAL 1017 + cover + extra cushion): USD 4,650 plus shipping USD 1,020 - 2x Locus Solus Yellow Loveseat by Gae Aulenti...

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2010s Italian Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Sun Lounger by Gae Aulenti

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H 27.56 in W 85.44 in D 32.88 in

Sun Lounger by Gae Aulenti

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Sun Lounger, designed by Gae Aulenti. Italy, Exteta, 2021. Painted stainless steel in frame with handmade bolster-style headrest, upholstered in 'Logo B...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Gae Aulenti Set of Garden Furniture Metal Grey Locus Solos Midcentury

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H 27.16 in W 32.67 in D 32.67 in

Gae Aulenti Set of Garden Furniture Metal Grey Locus Solos Midcentury

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Vienna, AT

Gae Aulenti set of garden furniture metal grey locus solos midcentury. Nice set of 4 chairs and a table with original glass tabletop. Fair to go...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Gae Aulenti building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Gae Aulenti building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gae Aulenti building and garden elements, although green editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 2 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 19 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original building and garden elements by Gae Aulenti were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Rodolfo Dordoni, Officina Ciani, and Inthegarden. Prices for Gae Aulenti building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,245 and can go as high as $7,885, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,233.