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Creator: Olivetti
Sedia Da Collezione Desk Chair Olivetti Synthesis Design Ettore Sottsass 1975
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in taranto, IT
Stunning collectible "desk chair," production Olivetti synthesis , design Ettore Sottsass, italy, 1975.
Made on brown metal frame, yellow plastic seat and back.
It measures cm 80 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Olivetti Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful space age armchairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti.
Newly upholstered with the original color brown fabric.
Simp...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Seating
Materials
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1970, Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesi in Brown Plastic
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Seating
Materials
Metal
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Olivetti seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Olivetti seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Olivetti seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Olivetti were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Favaretto & Partners, Frank Mariani, and Tecnosalotto. Prices for Olivetti seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,024 and can go as high as $1,557, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,380.
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