Giovanni Michelucci Seating

Italian, 1891-1991

When discussing Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci, it is difficult to decide which is the more impressive achievement: his more than half-century track record of notable projects, which includes designing and restoring some of Tuscany’s most famous landmarks, or his nearly century-long life. While he is often remembered for passing away just two days before his centennial birthday, in the same breath he is memorialized for his exceptional contributions to Tuscan architecture, including Florence’s Santa Maria Novella Train Station, Palazzo delle Poste and restored rooms inside the legendary Uffizi Gallery.

Michelucci’s practice began in childhood, at his family’s artistic metal workshop. There, he rubbed elbows with many passing artists and architects before pursuing design academically at Florence’s Istituto Superiore di Architettura. Michelucci graduated in 1911 and embarked on a long teaching career. By the early 1920s, he was instructing at the Istituto d’Arte of Rome and later at the Istituto Superiore di Architettura, from 1928 until 1936. He served as dean of the school’s architectural faculty twice during the 1940s and founded the magazine La Nuova Città between the two appointments. He left Florence in 1948 to become a professor at the School of Engineering in Bologna, where he remained until his retirement.

Other significant architectural projects dot Michelucci ‘s career, like the Santa Maria Novella church and church of St. John the Baptist. Often working in collaboration with the Grouppo Tuscano, a collective of young architects, Michelucci beat out more than 100 other bidders on multiple contracts to bring his modernist, rationalist approach to Italy’s architectural landscape.

In his hometown of Pistoia, as well as Fiesole, Michelucci formed the Fondazione Giovanni Michelucci, which undertook social projects targeted at prisons, hospitals and asylums within the cities. He dedicated the rest of his life toward using architecture to address social challenges — a cause the foundation continues to support today.

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Creator: Giovanni Michelucci

Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Wood Midcentury Bench Consolle 1960s

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Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Wood Midcentury Bench Consolle 1960s

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design walnut bench or console table serie Torbecchia designed by Giovanni Michelucci and produced by Poltronova, Italy 1964. Fire-branded G. Michelucci tra...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Walnut

Giovanni Michelucci's set of six "Torbecchia" Dining Chairs, designed for Poltro

$4,910 / set

Giovanni Michelucci's set of six "Torbecchia" Dining Chairs, designed for Poltro

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Almelo, NL

Giovanni Michelucci's set of six "Torbecchia" Dining Chairs, designed for Poltronova in Italy 1964. Giovanni Michelucci's set of six "Torbecchia" Dining Chairs, designed for Poltron...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Rush, Walnut

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chair for Poltronova, 1964

$1,000 / item

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chair for Poltronova, 1964

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, Italy, 1964. Crafted from dark-stained beechwood with woven straw seats, the "Torbecchia" dining chairs for Poltronova...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Straw, Wood

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 6

$6,000 / set

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 6

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” dining chairs for Poltronova, Italy, 1964, set of six. Crafted from dark-stained beechwood with woven straw seats, the "Torbecchia" dining chairs fo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Straw, Wood

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Solid Walnut Bench, 1960s

$3,550

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Solid Walnut Bench, 1960s

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Dronten, NL

A sculptural and profoundly architectural piece, this “Torbecchia” bench by Giovanni Michelucci exemplifies the masterful balance between craftsmanship and modernist form that define...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Walnut

Giovanni Michelucci 'Torbecchia' Dining Table and Bench for Poltronova, 1965

$9,490 / set

Giovanni Michelucci 'Torbecchia' Dining Table and Bench for Poltronova, 1965

By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Hellouw, NL

An architectural dining set with poetic tension, this 'Torbecchia' ensemble designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova in 1965 reveals a lesser-seen refinement within the brutali...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Walnut

Set of Four Torbecchia Dining Chairs by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova

$3,100 / set

Set of Four Torbecchia Dining Chairs by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Dronten, NL

Set of 4 dining chairs from the Torbecchia series, designed by brutalist architect Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1964. Solid walnut structure with seats upholstered in cane. ...

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1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Italian Modern Wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1970s

$2,989

Italian Modern Wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1970s

By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1970s Bench mod. Torbecchia entirely in solid wood. The rectangular seat...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Wood

Giovanni Michelucci 'Torbecchia' Benches in Walnut

$7,200 / set

Giovanni Michelucci 'Torbecchia' Benches in Walnut

By Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giovanni Michelucci 'Torbecchia' benches, walnut, Italy, 1960s The Torbecchia bench by Giovanni Michelucci is a refined expression of architectural clarity translated into solid wal...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Walnut

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 2

$2,000 / set

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 2

By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, Italy, 1964, set of two. Crafted from dark-stained beechwood with woven straw seats, the "Torbecchia" dining chairs fo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Straw, Wood

Set of Six "Torbecchia" Chairs by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, Italy, 196

$4,554 / set

Set of Six "Torbecchia" Chairs by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, Italy, 196

By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Milan, IT

Set of six "Torbecchia" chairs by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova. Sturdy solid walnut frame and movable leather-padded seating.

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1960s Italian Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Giovanni Michelucci, Table mod. Ragno and four chairs mod. Scapolare, 1980s

$14,122 / set

Giovanni Michelucci, Table mod. Ragno and four chairs mod. Scapolare, 1980s

By Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Rivoli, IT

Very rare set of table and chairs signed Michelucci. Wooden furniture designed by architect Giovanni Michelucci (1891-1990) were born from the purpose of establishing a solid balance...

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1980s Italian Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Velvet, Glass, Wood

Rare 1960s Walnut Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Stool Bench Ottoman

$1,580

H 18.5 in W 23 in D 16.5 in

Rare 1960s Walnut Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Stool Bench Ottoman

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. from the 'Stingray' Series. Can be matched with the Model 2466-C Lounge Armchair. Tight and sturdy frame. Architectural form, with staved A...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Walnut

Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, 1964, Set of 6

$4,472 / set

H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in

Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, 1964, Set of 6

By Silvio Coppola

Located in Milano, IT

Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of 6 dining chairs, walnut and black leather, Italy, 1960s. The chairs are sturdy, dark wood frame and black leather seats. The backrest is also made...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury Giovanni Offredi Paracarro Dining Table and Chairs for Saporiti, 1973

$5,457 / set

H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in

Midcentury Giovanni Offredi Paracarro Dining Table and Chairs for Saporiti, 1973

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Roma, IT

Unique "Paracarro" model dining table with a set of four chairs. It was designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced by Saporiti in Italy during 1973. Based on a prototype project, i...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Concrete, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s

$4,950

H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in

Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s

By Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s A striking pair of architectural armchairs designed by Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci in the 1940s. These r...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Gianfranco Fini for Poltronova 'Regolo' Square Dining Table in Pine and Glass

$22,000

H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in

Gianfranco Fini for Poltronova 'Regolo' Square Dining Table in Pine and Glass

By Poltronova

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gianfranco Fini for Poltronova, 'Regolo' dining table, pine, glass, Italy, 1975 This dining table by Gianfranco Fini for Poltronova, introduced in in 1975, is a truly special piece ...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Glass, Pine

Set of Six Dining Chairs

$2,673 / set

H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 20.67 in

Set of Six Dining Chairs

Located in London, England

Six French cherrywood dining chairs with drop in seats covered in velvet. Circa 1920. H 96cm (SH 50cm) x W 46cm x D 52.5cm

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1920s French Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Velvet, Wood

1960s Organic Bench

$8,300

H 13.75 in W 40 in D 11.25 in

1960s Organic Bench

Located in New York, NY

1960s organic bench. Solid walnut bench with dovetails. Can also be used as a coffee table.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Walnut

Set of 4 dining chairs

$2,294 / set

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in

Set of 4 dining chairs

By Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Set of 4 dining chairs by Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp (Netherlands), 60ties. In a good condition. Recently reupholstered. Fabric:...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs

$2,575 / set

H 36.25 in W 20 in D 22 in

Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a set of six dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, each with its own chocolate brown seat cushion, by McGuire of San Francisco. The chairs’ design blends nat...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Brutalist Solid Wood Bench, France 1960s

$2,500

H 17.72 in W 50.79 in D 19.1 in

Brutalist Solid Wood Bench, France 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Derived from the French "brut", meaning raw, Brutalism describes the architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century, featuring minimalist constructions that showcase bare m...

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Wood

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 Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Steel

Giovanni Offredi Dining Table for Saporiti, 1970s

$2,942

H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in

Giovanni Offredi Dining Table for Saporiti, 1970s

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Concrete and metal center or dining table designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italy model 'Paracarro'. The table comes with its original squared with rounded edges table...

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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Concrete

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Torbecchia Solid Walnut Bench by Giovanni Michelucci

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H 15.75 in W 72.84 in D 15.75 in

Torbecchia Solid Walnut Bench by Giovanni Michelucci

By Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Oirlo, LI

Bench from the Torbecchia series, designed by brutalist architect Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1964. Solid walnut structure with beautiful edge detail similar to Charlotte Per...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 4

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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 4

By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” dining chairs for Poltronova, Italy, 1964, set of four. Crafted from dark-stained beechwood with woven straw seats, the "Torbecchia" dining chairs f...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Straw, Wood

Giovanni Michelucci 'Torbecchia' Italian dining chairs

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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Giovanni Michelucci 'Torbecchia' Italian dining chairs

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in BE

Giovanni Michelucci 'Torbecchia' dining chairs Beautiful dining chairs by renowned Italian designer Giovanni Michelucci. He designed these chairs in the 1960s for the famous manufac...

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1970s Italian Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Walnut

'Torbecchia' bench by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Anni 70s

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H 15.75 in W 72.05 in D 15.75 in

'Torbecchia' bench by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Anni 70s

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Milano, IT

Bench, walnut veneer wood. Good conditions.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Nutwood

G. Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Midcentury Wood Leather Dining Chairs 1960s

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H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in

G. Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Midcentury Wood Leather Dining Chairs 1960s

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of four dining chairs from the Torbecchia S.20 series designed by Giovanni Michelucci and produced by Poltronova with walnut frame and leather upholst...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Leather, Nutwood

Torbecchia Chairs in walnut and rush, Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1960s

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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Torbecchia Chairs in walnut and rush, Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1960s

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in amstelveen, NL

Set of 8 dining chairs from the Torbecchia series, designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova in 1964. Solid walnut structure with seats upholstered in rush. The solid wood chai...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Straw, Walnut

Bench Torbecchia Walnut Italy 1970s

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H 15.95 in W 72.45 in D 15.75 in

Bench Torbecchia Walnut Italy 1970s

By Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Milano, IT

Bench; stained walnut veneered wood.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Walnut

Group of Six Chairs Giovanni Michelucci Beech Raffia 1960s-1970s

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H 29.14 in W 20.67 in D 19.49 in

Group of Six Chairs Giovanni Michelucci Beech Raffia 1960s-1970s

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Milano, IT

Group of six chairs designed by Michelucci in 1964; stained beech wood, seats in woven raffia.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Raffia, Beech

Chairs, Beech and Straw, 1970s G. Michelucci, Poltronova

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H 29.14 in W 20.48 in L 29.14 in

Chairs, Beech and Straw, 1970s G. Michelucci, Poltronova

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Milano, IT

Group of 4 chairs; walnut stained beechwood, straw seat.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Straw, Beech

Bench, Walnut Veneer, 1970s G. Michelucci, Poltronova

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H 15.75 in W 72.45 in D 15.95 in

Bench, Walnut Veneer, 1970s G. Michelucci, Poltronova

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Milano, IT

Bench; walnut veneered wood. Good conditions, shows small signs of wear.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Walnut

Mid -Century Art Deco Stool or Nightstand by Giovanni Michelucci in Walnut

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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Mid -Century Art Deco Stool or Nightstand by Giovanni Michelucci in Walnut

By Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Vigonza, Padua

A Mid-Century 1940s Art Deco stool or nightstand by Giovanni Michelucci in walnut Restored and finished to shellac Measure: cm H 50 x W 40 x D 40 Giovanni Michelucci The patriarch ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Giovanni Michelucci Seating

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Walnut

Studio-Built Armchair by Giovanni Michelucci

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H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

Studio-Built Armchair by Giovanni Michelucci

By Giovanni Michelucci

Located in New York, NY

Early designed chair of Italian walnut. Architectural construction, inlaid triangle of ebony on seat back. Branded signiture on rear. Originally designed in 1919, this particular mo...

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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Giovanni Michelucci Seating

Giovanni Michelucci seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Giovanni Michelucci seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Giovanni Michelucci seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Giovanni Michelucci were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Pierluigi Cerri, Sergio Mazza, and Renato Zevi. Prices for Giovanni Michelucci seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,750 and can go as high as $7,042, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,250.