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Poltronova Seating

Poltronova is known for embracing the creativity that opposites can introduce to a space. Its radical modernist furniture and lighting fixtures are simultaneously grounded in classic aesthetics and inspired by what were then new and provocative artistic movements in mid-century Italy, when the company was founded. This tension resulted in unique and extraordinary pieces at the manufacturer, from eccentric, glove-shaped armchairs to striking dining tables that feature a mix of materials and textures.

Italian designer Sergio Cammilli founded Poltronova in Tuscany in 1957. That same year, it won the Compasso d’Oro for the Panchetto chair designed by Luciano Nustrini. Revolutionary Italian architect Ettore Sottsass — a maestro of postmodern design who would later establish the Memphis Group — came on board as an art director in 1958. Poltronova manufactured many of his furniture and ceramic designs. Sottsass’s lighting, seating and other works for Poltronova showcase the designer’s bold experimentation with solid wood, glass, metal and laminate materials.

Other established names in Italian furniture design collaborated with Poltronova’s Sottsass and Cammilli, including Giovanni Michelucci, Gae Aulenti and Angelo Mangiarotti. However, the company truly set itself apart in its collaborations with Superstudio and Archizoom Associati, groups that were part of an irreverent, avant-garde movement in art and design that took shape during the 1960s in Florence, Turin and Milan. Collectives associated with the movement — which would one day be called Italian Radical design — drew on Pop art and minimalism and explored working with unconventional materials to create colorful, quirky and uniquely shaped objects and furnishings. At the time, Poltronova also worked with up-and-coming names in the art world, like painter Max Ernst and sculptor Mario Ceroli.

Poltronova showcased its groundbreaking designs in many exhibitions, such as “La Casa Abitata,” which was held in Florence in 1965. At Milan's Eurodomus trade show in 1970, Poltronova debuted an entire bedroom collection designed by Sottsass — including his sensuous Ultrafragola mirror. The brand’s furnishings were included in a 1972 exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art called "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape," and in 1977, Poltronova again won the Compasso d’Oro for a book called Fare Mobili con Poltronova (Making Furniture with Poltronova).

Poltronova's enduring and acclaimed furniture designs came to be loved far outside Italy. During the 1960s, importer Charles Stendig represented the company and helped introduce it to the American market.

In 2005, Poltronova established the Centro Studi Poltronova to recreate some of the company's iconic furniture. The brand has also recently collaborated with English architect Nigel Coates, who worked with a Poltronova master craftsman in Italy to design a series of limited-edition furniture in 2011, including the Domo chair.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Poltronova tables, seating, storage cabinets and more.

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Creator: Poltronova
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Daybed mod. Califfo
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Daybed mod. Califfo

20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Daybed mod. Califfo

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Turin, Turin

Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962
Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962

Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962

By Sergio Asti, Poltronova

Located in taranto, IT

Splendid living room with sofa and pair of armchairs, "zelda" model, designed by sergio asti for poltronova in 1962 The sofa measures 210 cm in length, 80 cm in depth and 60 cm in...

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1960s Italian Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Leather, Wood

Italian Mid Century Wooden Pine Sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, 1970s
Italian Mid Century Wooden Pine Sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, 1970s

Italian Mid Century Wooden Pine Sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, 1970s

By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and iconic Italian mid century two seater sculptural wooden sofa in Russian pine from the from the " Mobili nella Valle" series produced by Poltronova Italy, 1973. In very good ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Pine

Pair of Lella and Massimo Vignelli Saratoga Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Lella and Massimo Vignelli Saratoga Chairs, 1960s

Pair of Lella and Massimo Vignelli Saratoga Chairs, 1960s

By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Raleigh, NC

Pair of Saratoga chairs designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova, featuring the distinctive wraparound frame construction that defines th...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Poltronova Seating

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Leather, Lacquer

20th Century Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Rare Chaise Longue Locus Solus
20th Century Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Rare Chaise Longue Locus Solus

20th Century Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Rare Chaise Longue Locus Solus

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in Turin, Turin

Gae Aulenti was an Italian designer and architect who was active in furniture design, graphic design, lighting design and interior design. She was known for her contribution to the d...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Metal

Poltronova SAFARI Sofa by Archizoom Associati
Poltronova SAFARI Sofa by Archizoom Associati

Poltronova SAFARI Sofa by Archizoom Associati

$42,680Sale Price / item|20% Off

Poltronova SAFARI Sofa by Archizoom Associati

By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Safari sofa is a multiple seat with the profile of the backrest shaped like a series of waves, one gathers in the central void, accessed through an opening, as in a sort of tribal ritual. The piece of furniture consists of four pieces of two different types [two armchair modules and two sofa modules]. The Safari sofa was put into production for the first time by Poltronova in 1968. The experimental fibreglass technique was used for the structure. For the seat and backrest upholstery, Archizoom chose a printed animal pattern fabric with a Leopard print. The same pattern is used for the polyurethane foam rug placed between the seats. The choice of the leopard pattern was a cultured reference to the work “Bedroom ensemble” [1963] by Claes Oldenburg, master of English Pop Art, and his subsequent “Leopard chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Fiberglass

Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Chair for Poltronova, 1972, Italy, Pine, Stamped
Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Chair for Poltronova, 1972, Italy, Pine, Stamped

Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Chair for Poltronova, 1972, Italy, Pine, Stamped

By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli

Located in Almelo, NL

Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Chair in Pine for Poltronova, 1972, Italy Designed by Mario Ceroli in 1972 and produced by Poltronova, the “Fratina” chair is one of the most striking example...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltronova Seating

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Pine

'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed
'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed

'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed

By Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful patinated leather "Joe" lounge chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova is covered in a gorgeous and soft light brown / ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Leather

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

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 Poltronova Seating

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Rush, Walnut

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Two-Seater Sofa
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Two-Seater Sofa

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Two-Seater Sofa

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' two-seat sofa, polyester lacquered wood, leather, Italy, 1964. This two-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian desig...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Leather, Polyester

Midcentury Safari sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1968
Midcentury Safari sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1968

Midcentury Safari sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1968

By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova

Located in HAARLEM, NL

An icon, vintage Safari sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova. A base made of white-coated fibreglass reinforced plastic, integrated seats arranged in the form of a flower, newl...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Fiberglass

Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Skokie, IL

Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s– Newly Upholstered Discover a timeless piece of design history with the Ettore Sottsass Califfo...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltronova Seating

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Wood, Upholstery

Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Wood Midcentury Bench Consolle 1960s
Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Wood Midcentury Bench Consolle 1960s

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 Poltronova Seating

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Walnut

Saratoga Sofa Set by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, Italy, 1968
Saratoga Sofa Set by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, Italy, 1968

Saratoga Sofa Set by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, Italy, 1968

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova

Located in Melbourne, VIC

The Saratoga sofa, designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, is a modernist masterpiece. The sofa features a bold, cubic form that is both elegant and functional, adding...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

5x Original Locus Solus Stühle Poltronova Gae Aulenti Metall design
5x Original Locus Solus Stühle Poltronova Gae Aulenti Metall design

5x Original Locus Solus Stühle Poltronova Gae Aulenti Metall design

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen von fünf wunderschönen und sehr seltenen Armlehnstühlen des italienischen Traditionsherstellers Poltronova aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Metal

Poltronova CANTON Bench by Franco Raggi
Poltronova CANTON Bench by Franco Raggi

Poltronova CANTON Bench by Franco Raggi

$6,028Sale Price / item|20% Off

Poltronova CANTON Bench by Franco Raggi

By Poltronova, Franco Raggi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1967 by the Florentine Radical group Archizoom, this was the first sofa without a conventional frame. It is composed of two waves made from a polyurethane block cut into ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Wood

Poltronova JOE Armchair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi
Poltronova JOE Armchair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi

Poltronova JOE Armchair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi

By Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Joe is a big comfortable chair in the form of a giant baseball glove, mounted on invisible wheels. With this project the designers, inspired by the poetics of Pop Art, gave material ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Metal

Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds leather seats on top of felt upholstered cushions. The leather cushions are attached with ...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Chrome

Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s
Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s

Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Canada settee armchair with a structure in wood, seat, and back in padded blue-green velvet. It was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr in 1959 and produced by the Italian company Poltro...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 6
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 6

Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 6

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Metal

Giuseppe Munari for Poltronova Set of Four Modular Orange Sofa 1970s
Giuseppe Munari for Poltronova Set of Four Modular Orange Sofa 1970s

Giuseppe Munari for Poltronova Set of Four Modular Orange Sofa 1970s

By Poltronova

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian Mid Century Modern orange set of four modular sofa by Giuseppe Munari for Poltronova 1970s. Newly professionally reupholstered in Italy with Orange fabric. A modular sofa ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Velvet, Plastic

Luciano Nustrini, PA1 Chair, designed 1957, made by Poltronova
Luciano Nustrini, PA1 Chair, designed 1957, made by Poltronova

Luciano Nustrini, PA1 Chair, designed 1957, made by Poltronova

By Poltronova, Luciano Nustrini

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Luciano Nustrini (1928-1999), PA1 Chair, made by Poltronova, Italy 1950s This fabulous little chair is about as 1950s as you can get! Constructed with a curved walnut ply backrest,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Steel

20th Century, Ettore Sottsass Pair of Ottomans Mod Dado T29 for Poltronova 1960s
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass Pair of Ottomans Mod Dado T29 for Poltronova 1960s

20th Century, Ettore Sottsass Pair of Ottomans Mod Dado T29 for Poltronova 1960s

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Turin, Turin

Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Wood

Poltronova SARATOGA Medium Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
Poltronova SARATOGA Medium Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

Poltronova SARATOGA Medium Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The series is composed of an armchair and sofas with two, three or four seats. The rigid structure, made by assembling four parts of equal thickness, with rounded edges, contains sli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Leather, Wood

Scacciapensieri Lounge chair by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, Poltronova, 1970s
Scacciapensieri Lounge chair by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, Poltronova, 1970s

Scacciapensieri Lounge chair by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, Poltronova, 1970s

By Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The Scacciapensieri armchair feels like it was designed to let you exhale. A single, fluid arc in bentwood holds a suspended fabric seat that wraps gently around the body. Rather tha...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Fabric, Bentwood

20th Century Joe Armchair By Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'urbino And Paolo Lomazzi
20th Century Joe Armchair By Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'urbino And Paolo Lomazzi

20th Century Joe Armchair By Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'urbino And Paolo Lomazzi

By Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Jonathan de Pas, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A beautiful red leather "Joe" lounge chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, covered in gorgeous soft red leather signed with artist embossed signatures, Poltronova brand ...

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1970s Italian Other Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Leather

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chair for Poltronova, 1964
Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chair for Poltronova, 1964

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 Poltronova Seating

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Straw, Wood

Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Panca Bianca "Locus Solus," Italy 1964
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Panca Bianca "Locus Solus," Italy 1964

Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Panca Bianca "Locus Solus," Italy 1964

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in Naples, IT

Locus Solus is a series of outdoor furniture designed by architect Gae Aulenti in 1967, produced by Poltronova, Zanotta and later acquired by Exteta. The elements of the series are: ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Metal

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

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 Poltronova Seating

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Straw, Wood

Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969
Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969

Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969 Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sofa Design This “Stringa” sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova is a str...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Chrome

"Locus" White Metal Chairs Design Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Italy 1960s
"Locus" White Metal Chairs Design Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Italy 1960s

"Locus" White Metal Chairs Design Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Italy 1960s

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of four Italian midcentury modern design dining chairs or out door chairs model “Locus” designed by Gae Aulenti and produced by Poltronova from 1964...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Metal

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Solid Walnut Bench, 1960s
Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Solid Walnut Bench, 1960s

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 Poltronova Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Fratina chairs designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972
Pair of Fratina chairs designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972

Pair of Fratina chairs designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972

By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of iconic Fratina chairs, designed by the designer Mario Ceroli for Poltronova in 1972. Known for their bold and sculptural form, the Fratina chairs are a perfect example of Cer...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Wood, Pine

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Wien, AT

The Locus Solus daybed, designed in 1964 by the influential Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, is a striking example of 1960s avant-garde design. With its tub...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Steel

Upholstered “Superonda” Sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1967
Upholstered “Superonda” Sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1967

Upholstered “Superonda” Sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1967

By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova

Located in Utrecht, NL

Throughout the 20th century, Italian design managed to distinguish itself. The 1960s was a boom time in Italy especially, a decade of mass production and innovation that signaled the...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Fabric

"La Stringa" by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Sofa of Two Armchairs 1960s
"La Stringa" by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Sofa of Two Armchairs 1960s

"La Stringa" by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Sofa of Two Armchairs 1960s

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds leather seats on top of felt upholstered cushions. The leather cushions are attached wi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Chrome

Poltronova SARATOGA Large Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
Poltronova SARATOGA Large Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

Poltronova SARATOGA Large Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The series is composed of an armchair and sofas with two, three or four seats. The rigid structure, made by assembling four parts of equal thickness, with rounded edges, contains sli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Leather, Wood

Poltronova MITZI Sofa by Hans Hollein
Poltronova MITZI Sofa by Hans Hollein

Poltronova MITZI Sofa by Hans Hollein

$15,576Sale Price / item|20% Off

Poltronova MITZI Sofa by Hans Hollein

By Hans Hollein, Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Mitzi sofa — 1981, for Poltronova — part of the rich production of the Austrian master Hans Hollein, highlights a rigorous design while staging of a dialectic between different c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Metal

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Living Room Set by Poltronova 1960s
Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Living Room Set by Poltronova 1960s

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Living Room Set by Poltronova 1960s

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Saratoga living room set composed by a three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs and a low table with a structure in black lacquered wood, padded leather cushions and metal d...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Metal

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

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 Poltronova Seating

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Walnut

Poltronova JOE WHIP Armchair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi
Poltronova JOE WHIP Armchair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi

Poltronova JOE WHIP Armchair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi

By Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Joe is a big comfortable chair in the form of a giant baseball glove, mounted on invisible wheels. With this project the designers, inspired by the poetics of Pop Art, gave material ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Metal

Poltronova SARATOGA Armchair by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
Poltronova SARATOGA Armchair by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

Poltronova SARATOGA Armchair by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The series is composed of an armchair and sofas with two, three or four seats. The rigid structure, made by assembling four parts of equal thickness, with rounded edges, contains sli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Leather, Wood

Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Almelo, NL

Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1962 Iconic Sgarsul rocking chair designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Poltronova in Italy i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Leather, Bentwood, Plywood

sedia poltronova modello elisa design giovanni battista bassi 1964
sedia poltronova modello elisa design giovanni battista bassi 1964

sedia poltronova modello elisa design giovanni battista bassi 1964

By Poltronova

Located in taranto, IT

Sedia poltroncina modello "Elisa", disegnata da Giovanni Battista Bassi per Poltronova nel 1964. Misura cm 71 di altezza, cm 50 di profondità, cm 60 di larghezza e cm 45 di altezza...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Wood

Sgarsul armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
Sgarsul armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

Sgarsul armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in Milano, IT

Sgarsul model armchair, Gae Aulenti by Poltronova, Italy, 1960s One of designer Gae Aulenti's most famous design pieces, black painted wood frame and brown leather fabric. Dim : 1...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Leather, Wood

Sgarsul armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
Sgarsul armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

Sgarsul armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in Milano, IT

Sgarsul armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s It is a rocking armchair characterized by an elegant and sinuous bent and stained beech wood frame, a comfortable and s...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Leather, Wood

Poltronova MIES Armchair by Archizoom Associati
Poltronova MIES Armchair by Archizoom Associati

Poltronova MIES Armchair by Archizoom Associati

By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Mies armchair was born in 1969 from the idea of using a strip of para rubber or India rubber —strong, elastic materials— as a seat. The structure, a triangle in chrome—plated met...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Metal

Sofa "Saratoga" Poltronova 70s White frame and light blue velvet cushions
Sofa "Saratoga" Poltronova 70s White frame and light blue velvet cushions

Sofa "Saratoga" Poltronova 70s White frame and light blue velvet cushions

By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Milano, MI

The Saratoga Sofa was launched by Poltronova in 1964 from a design by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Geometric wooden frame lacquered in white polyester with seats and backs reupholster...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltronova Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Sculptural Chairs for Poltronova, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Sculptural Chairs for Poltronova, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Sculptural Chairs for Poltronova, 1972, Set of 2

By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Ceroli “Fratina” sculptural chairs for Poltronova, wood, Italy, 1972, Set of 2 An iconic blend of radical design and archaic inspiration, the “Fratina” chairs by Mario Ceroli ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Wood

Poltronova SARATOGA Small Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
Poltronova SARATOGA Small Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

Poltronova SARATOGA Small Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli

By Poltronova, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The series is composed of an armchair and sofas with two, three or four seats. The rigid structure, made by assembling four parts of equal thickness, with rounded edges, contains sli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Leather, Wood

Set of Four Torbecchia Dining Chairs by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova
Set of Four Torbecchia Dining Chairs by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova

Set of Four Torbecchia Dining Chairs by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova

By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci

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 Poltronova Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Poltronova SUPERONDA STRIPES Dynamic Sofa by Archizoom Associati
Poltronova SUPERONDA STRIPES Dynamic Sofa by Archizoom Associati

Poltronova SUPERONDA STRIPES Dynamic Sofa by Archizoom Associati

By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In 2017 Poltronova pays tribute to Superonda –an anti–design iconic piece of furniture that fully preserves its outrageously playful nature– by calling on all members of the Radical ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Leather

Ettore Sottsass, Dado Stool, model T29, completely original 1960s example
Ettore Sottsass, Dado Stool, model T29, completely original 1960s example

Ettore Sottsass, Dado Stool, model T29, completely original 1960s example

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Ettore Sottsass, Dado Stool, model T29, designed 1963 and manufactured by Poltronova, Italy during the 1960s. The wooden base is painted in brick red paint with a plain walnut top. ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Wood, Walnut

20th Century Ettore Sottsass Pair of poufs mod. Dado T29 for Poltronova
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Pair of poufs mod. Dado T29 for Poltronova

20th Century Ettore Sottsass Pair of poufs mod. Dado T29 for Poltronova

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Turin, Turin

Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Poltronova JOE BALL Pouf by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi
Poltronova JOE BALL Pouf by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi

Poltronova JOE BALL Pouf by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For the fiftieth anniversary of Joe, was released Joe Ball, a leather footrest and pouf, whose shape and stitches are those of the classic baseball. A natural completion to the armch...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Leather

Poltronova RUMBLE Sofa in Pink by Gianni Pettena
Poltronova RUMBLE Sofa in Pink by Gianni Pettena

Poltronova RUMBLE Sofa in Pink by Gianni Pettena

$21,120Sale Price / item|20% Off

Poltronova RUMBLE Sofa in Pink by Gianni Pettena

By Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The design of this sofa derives from the experience of living in a large place, originally a 19th—century atelier for artists, where the furniture had to be conceived on the scale of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

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Wool, Wood

20th Century, Archizoom for Poltronova Armchair mod. Mies
20th Century, Archizoom for Poltronova Armchair mod. Mies

20th Century, Archizoom for Poltronova Armchair mod. Mies

By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati

Located in Turin, Turin

Archizoom Associati was founded in Florence in 1966 by Andrea Branzi, Gilberto Corretti, Paolo Deganello and Massimo Morozzi, followed in 1968 by Dario and Lucia Bartolini, was one o...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Wood

Poltronova SUPERONDA POIS Dynamic Sofa by Archizoom Associati
Poltronova SUPERONDA POIS Dynamic Sofa by Archizoom Associati

Poltronova SUPERONDA POIS Dynamic Sofa by Archizoom Associati

By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In 2017 Poltronova pays tribute to Superonda –an anti–design iconic piece of furniture that fully preserves its outrageously playful nature– by calling on all members of the Radical ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Poltronova Seating

Materials

Leather

Midcentury pair of benches by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, Italy, 1965
Midcentury pair of benches by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, Italy, 1965

Midcentury pair of benches by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, Italy, 1965

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of walnut benches by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, Italy, 1964 Designed by renowned Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci and produced by Poltronova in 1964, this rare pai...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltronova Seating

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Wood, Walnut

Poltronova seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Poltronova 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 Poltronova seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 102 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Poltronova 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 Gavina, Gianfranco Frattini, and Paolo Buffa. Prices for Poltronova seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $656 and can go as high as $27,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,500.