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.
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 ...
Glass, Pine
Gae Aulenti Locus Solus table for Poltronova Italy, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
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 ...
Steel
Rare Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Dining Table in Teak
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, dining table, teak, lacquered steel, bronze, Tuscany, Italy, 1959 Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, this table was part of a limited-editio...
Bronze, Steel
$1,461Sale Price|25% Off
Chrome Plated Metal and Smoked Glass Trifoglio Table by S. Asti for Poltronova
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table was produced in Italy by Poltronova in 1969. It is made from a chrome plated base with a shaped thick feet and a black skai top cover, it features a round smoke glass top....
Metal, Chrome
Italian Mid Century Dining Table in Pine by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic Italian mid century wooden dining table in Russian pine designed by Mario Ceroli from the "Mobili della Valle" series produced by Poltronova Italy, 1972. In go...
Pine
$8,814Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Wood and Brass Living Room Table by Ettore Sottsass, Published
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous wooden living room table designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1959, belonging to the T72 model, for the fine Italian manufacture Poltronova. Published on Ettore Sottsass book...
Metal, Brass
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova White Table "Locus Solus," Italy 1964
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
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: ...
Metal
Italian modern dining table Loto Rosso Ettore Sottsass Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dining table Loto Rosso by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1960s Dining table model Loto Rosso with round white marble top. The cylindrical central structure is made o...
Marble, Metal
Superstudio Quaderna 2830 desk or table for Zanotta Italy, 1970
By Poltronova, Superstudio
Located in Skokie, IL
The Quaderna 2830 writing desk features a honeycomb core structure coated with white plastic laminate, silk-screen printed with black squares at 1.2" spacing. Superstudio designed th...
Laminate, Wood
Ettore Sottsass ‘Harlow’ Dining Table for Poltronova in Dark Blue Lacquer
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Hellouw, NL
Few designers have had as profound an influence on post-war Italian design as Ettore Sottsass. Created during his prolific years with Poltronova, the ‘Harlow’ TPA 240 dining table em...
Steel
Vintage Marble Table by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1960s.
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Marble Table by E. Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1960s. Vintage table realized in 1965 by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova. Top and base in ''Rosso di Verona'' marble and b...
Marble, Metal
Loto Rosso Dining Table by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in Marble and Black Me
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova "Loto" round dining table in marble and black lacquered metal. Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) was an Italian architect and designer, best known for foun...
Marble, Metal
Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 'Torbecchia' Dining Table in Walnut
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 'Torbecchia' dining table, walnut, Italy, 1964 A streamlined table with architectural flair designed by Giovanni Michelucci (1891-1990) for Poltr...
Walnut
Italian modern dining table Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
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...
Metal
Ettore Sottsass T72 Round Table in Wood and Brass by Poltronova 1950s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Round table model T72 in wood, black lacquered metal and brass details, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Poltronova in the late 1950s. The T72 table has a strong base mad...
Metal, Brass
Ettore Sottsass Monumental Walnut and Rosso Verona Marble, Italy 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Almelo, NL
Ettore Sottsass Monumental Walnut and Rosso Verona Marble, Italy 1960s Monumental walnut and rosso verona marble table designed by Ettore Sottsass in the 1960s, for the fine Italian manufacturer Poltronova. This enormous table...
Marble, Brass
Loto Rosso Dining Table by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in Carrara White Marbl
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova "Loto" round dining table in white Carrara marble and black lacquered metal. Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) was an Italian architect and designer, best ...
Carrara Marble
$2,551
H 13 in W 40.56 in D 22.05 in
Coffee Center Table by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Chrome and Smoked Glass
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury table 'Marcuso' by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta steel chrome and large tempered thickness smoked cristal. Excellent condition. Measures cm: H 33, W 103, D 56 About This...
Crystal, Steel
$1,739
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Ettore Sottsass Rectangular Wooden Coffee Table by Poltronova 1960s Italy
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A rectangular low coffee table entirely made in wood, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Agliana 1960s. The son of an architect, Ettore Sottsass Jr. (1917-2007) was born i...
Wood
$17,976
H 28.35 in Dm 51.19 in
Mid-Century Red Travertine Dining Table by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern red travertine dining table by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970s.
Travertine
Italian Brass and Chrome Center or Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Italian Brass and Chrome Center or Dining Table, Italy, circa 1960s. The table base measures 27.5"H x 35.25"W.
Metal
$1,800
H 28.75 in Dm 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Round Chrome & Glass Dining Center Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass dining or center table in the style of Milo Baughman. Sculptural polished chrome base features a flat bar octagon design. Existing round cle...
Chrome
Mid-century Italian burl dining table by Willy Rizzo 1970s.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century italian burl dining table by Willy Rizzo 1970s. This stunning mid-century modern table, designed by renowned Italian designer Wi...
Chrome
$15,540
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Travertine Dining Table Il Colonnato by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Travertine dining table Il Colonnato by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s.
Travertine
$12,800
H 29.5 in Dm 53.5 in
Modern Lux Mirror Polished True Bronze Center Table and Smoked Glass Mirror Top
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
This modern lux mirror table is exquisite. A piece that is completely mirrored and with infinite reflective angles of shine and interest. Sophisticated and ...
Bronze
$3,247
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Ettore Sottsass Post Modern Laminate Alicudi Dining Table for Zanotta Italy 1990
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Conversano, IT
Designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Zanotta in the early 1990s, the Alicudi table represents one of the most refined expressions of the master’s exploration of color, form, a...
Laminate, Wood, Cherry
Herbert Saiger for Woodard Round Dining Table in Aluminum and Glass
By Herbert Saiger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Herbert Saiger for Woodard, round dining table, aluminum, glass, United States, 1960s Originally designed as outdoor furniture, this smooth dining or centre table by Herbert Saiger ...
Aluminum
$5,378
H 27.76 in Dm 51.19 in
Ettore Sottsass Lotto Rosso / Super Loto Dining Table, Poltronova, Italy, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Lotto Rosso / Super Loto dining table designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Poltronova, Italy, 1970s. In very good original condition. Fast ship...
Granite, Metal
Chrome and Glass Oval Dining Table, France 1950-1960
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Oval dining/center table with a smoked glass top and tulip-shaped base of cast aluminum and black moulded plastic.
Sold
H 26.78 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova ´Torbecchia´ Dining Room Set in Walnut
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, ´Torbecchia´ dining room set; table, bench and four chairs, walnut, cane, Italy, circa 1964. This dining room set contains one table, a bench a...
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 28.15 in Dm 51.19 in
Ettore Sottsass Italian Midcentury Brass Wood Dining Room Table for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design dining room table designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Polttronova Firenze with inlaid wooden top, metal legs, and brass details embedded in t...
Metal, Brass
Loto Rosso marble table by Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova, Italy, 1965
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Milano, IT
Loto Rosso marble table by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1965 Model Loto Rosso table with marble top and base and black lacquered metal frame. Prod. Poltronova, Italy, ca. 1...
Marble
Mario Ceroli for Poltronova 'La Rosa dei Venti' Table, circa 1973
By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova
Located in New York, NY
The stunning 'La Rosa dei Venti', table designed by Mario Ceroli and crafted by Poltronova, circa 1973. The circular table is constructed with intersected Russian pine wood and wal...
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 46.86 in
Italian mid-century modern table Loto Rosso by Ettore Sottsass Poltronova, 1965
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern table Loto Rosso by Ettore Sottsass Poltronova, 1965 Round dining table mod. Loto Rosso. The round top and base are in white Carrara marble, with rounded s...
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 27.96 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Midcentury Consolle Dining Table 1960
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tavolo consolle della serie Torbecchia TP. 184 disegnato da Giovanni Michelucci e prodotto da Poltronova con top e struttura in legno di noce, produzione Italia 1964. Marchio G. Mich...
Walnut
Marble Dining Table - Trifoglio Poltronova Sergio Asti
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Milano, IT
Trifoglio table designed by Sergio Asti for Poltronova in the 1970s. The table has the original label under the top. The table consists of a metal base and white marble top with sm...
Marble, Steel
Gianfranco Fini Regolo table Poltronova Italy 1975
By Gianfranco Fini, Poltronova
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalistic Regolo dining table designed by Gianfranco Fini and produced by Poltronova in Italy in 1975. The table made from solid pine wooden bars and panels. These elements are ex...
Glass, Pine
Ettore Sottsass Vienna dining table for Poltronova, Italy 1974
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Milan, IT
Ettore Sottsass "Vienna" dining table for Poltronova, Italy 1974
Ash
Ceroli Mario Rosa Dei Venti Round Large Table in Pinewood by Poltronova, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 1st EDITION Large Rosa dei Venti table, designed by the renowned artist Mario Ceroli in the 1970s and crafted by Poltronova, is a truly remarkable piece of art and furniture. Thi...
Brass
Sold
H 28.5 in W 43.5 in D 43.5 in
Early Production Square "Quaderna" Dining Table by Superstudio for Poltronova
By Superstudio, Poltronova
Located in Skokie, IL
Superstudio first production square "Quaderna" dining table for Zanotta, Italy, 1971 Additional Information: Materials: Laminate, wood, original sticker label Condition: Very go...
Wood, Laminate
Dining Table "Zelda" by Sergio Asti, Italy, 1960 ca
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Roma, IT
Dining table designed by Sergio Asti. Structure in wood, metal and top covered in 'Zelda' model leather. Prod. Poltronova, Italy, around 1960. 70x140x140 cm Very Good condition....
Metal