Best known for his inimitable Ellipse rocking chair, Italian furniture designer Renato Zevi worked with gilded aluminum and brass, lacquered wood and mirrored glass to create sleek, sensual and glamorous pieces befitting the Hollywood Regency style.
Zevi designed extensively throughout the 1970s, drawing inspiration from the likes of Milo Baughman, one of the most adept American mid-century modern designers. Baughman’s relaxed and airy approach to design is reflected in many of Zevi’s pieces, such as sideboards, coffee and cocktail tables and dining room tables, which, like Baughman’s designs, feature sturdy chrome frames and polished lacquered wood veneers.
Zevi’s most inventive designs included a lounge chair with an ottoman, a unique creation with oval, sculptural, polished chrome legs and a plush seat and backrest. Through his firm Zevi and C., he designed the Ellipse chair for the Selig furniture company. An American manufacturer and importer, Selig is known for being among the first to introduce European modern furniture to the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Versions of the popular Ellipse chair have been produced with tufted vinyl upholstery and soft, supple Italian leather.
Zevi also collaborated with Italian furniture designer Romeo Rega, creating elegant bookcases and vitrines with gilt brass frames and smoked glass or crystal glass shelves. Rega’s company was acclaimed during the 1970s for its mass-produced console tables, chairs and other pieces until it ceased production in the 1980s.
Zevi’s work continues to be popular with Hollywood Regency decorators, collectors and design enthusiasts.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Renato Zevi case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and more.
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
By Renato Zevi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
Chrome
Renato Zevi Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair in Saffron Yellow Velvet
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sleek Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair, designed by Renato Zevi in Italy, and imported to the US by Selig, circa 1960s. It has recently been reupholstered in a saffron yellow color velvet...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair Rocker & Ottoman by Renato Zevi Italy
By Renato Zevi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set which consists of a lounge chair rocker with a ottoman rocker reupholstered in a very fitting and striking orange knoll fabric from the late sixties. Frames were poli...
Steel, Chrome
1970s Renato Zevi for Selig Ellipse Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Steel & Fabric
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an 'Ellipse Lounge' Chair and Ottoman, designed by Renato Zevi. The set was produced by Selig in Italy in the 1970s. It has a flat bar steel frame with a chromed finish, and ...
Steel, Chrome
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig in Chrome and Leather, Italy 1970s
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Ulm, DE
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern Icon in Chrome and Leather Rocking chair, rocking lounge, Mid-Century masterpiece, chrome-plated metal...
Metal, Chrome
Renato Zevi Lounge Chairs for Selig Italy in the style of Milo Baughman
By Renato Zevi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of very well-crafted sophisticated lounge chairs with sculptural chromed steel flat bar frames and upholstered in a medium gray soft contract fabric. With the loose back pillo...
Chrome
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig in Chrome and Alcantara, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Ulm, DE
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern Icon in Chrome and Alcantara Rocking chair, rocking lounge, Mid-Cent...
Metal, Chrome
Renato Zevi Italian Mid-Century Ellipse Chrome and Plaid Fabric Upholstered Rock
By Renato Zevi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid-century (circa 1970) ellipse-form rocking chair with a polished chrome frame with rockers and arms composed of the same elliptical pieces on either side, upholstered in a...
Metal, Chrome
Renato Zevi Dining Chair for Zevi & C., 1980s
By Renato Zevi, Zevi & C.
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Renato Zevi Dining Chair for Zevi & C., black leather and steel, Italy, 1980s Designed by Renato Zevi for Zevi & C. in the 1980s, this model captures the bold elegance of Italian de...
Steel
Set of 6 dining chairs by Renato Zevi, Italy 1970s
By Zevi & C., Renato Zevi
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
A striking set of six dining chairs designed by Renato Zevi in Italy during the 1970s. These chairs perfectly capture the glamorous aesthetic of the period with their sleek geometric...
Metal
Rare Italian Gold Metal and Wicker Armchair by Zevi, Italy 80s
By Renato Zevi, Zevi & C.
Located in Lucija, SI
Very RARE, special and stylish Armchair was made in Italy in '70s; produced by Zevi & c. (Udine). It is made of metal, wood and wicker. It has a very special shape! This Chair is hig...
Metal
Renato Zevi Dining Chairs for Zevi & C., 1980s, Set of 2
By Renato Zevi, Zevi & C.
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Renato Zevi Dining Chairs for Zevi & C., black leather and steel, Italy, 1980s, Set of 2 Designed by Renato Zevi for Zevi & C. in the 1980s, this model captures the bold ele...
Steel
Renato Zevi Dining Chairs for Zevi & C., 1980s, Set of 4
By Renato Zevi, Zevi & C.
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Renato Zevi Dining Chairs for Zevi & C., black leather and steel, Italy, 1980s, Set of 4 Designed by Renato Zevi for Zevi & C. in the 1980s, this model captures the bold ele...
Steel
Vintage Sculptural Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home an iconic chair from one of the biggest names in Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern design with this breathtaking sculptural rocking chair made by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig o...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech
On Hold|$2,100
H 33 in W 32 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Selig
By Selig, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Selig lounge chairs feature chrome and tufted vinyl lounge chairs feature comfortable proportions and stylish modern design. Paired with matching ottoman, uniquely shape...
Chrome
$3,895 / set
H 39 in W 29 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 39in H x 29in W x 33in D Seat Height 17in Ottoman 14in H x 22.50in W x 22.50in D ____________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bring...
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish modern teak lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. These chairs are truly stunning! The solid handcrafted teak frame is expertly ...
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
This tuxedo lounge chair with an external chrome frame was purchased en suite with a large Baughman semi-circular sofa and it shares qualities with Baughman's ovure. However, despite...
Steel
$4,715
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair by GETAMA, Black Leather, Oak, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair original black leather upholstery. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Oak
$5,742 / set
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Dondolo rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s. Bentwood and original cane. We only have a single chair available. The price is for the single chair. Fast ...
Cane, Wood
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair A sleek Mid-Century Modern curved chrome frame rocking chair upholstered in Naugahyde. The chair is finished elegantly with zippered cush...
Chrome
$5,600
H 25.5 in W 31.13 in D 52.25 in
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Leatherette, Steel, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A black leatherette and tubular steel lounge chair with ottoman likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Ottoman Dimensions (inches): 16.75“H x 31.125“W x 25.5“D Overall Di...
Steel
$6,595 / set
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Imagine a pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpieces, whose elegant silhouettes speak to a golden era of Danish design: these are the Number 596 lounge chairs, conceived by the v...
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
$2,650 / set
H 35 in W 34 in D 36 in
Wonderful Selig Swivel Egg Lounge Chair with Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Selig swivel egg lounge chair with matching ottoman. This set will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking for anyway-right?
Faux Leather, Wood
Four 1970s brick-colored armchairs Design by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Milano, IT
Set di poltroncine vintage con base ad arco in metallo cromato, seduta e schienale con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto originale del periodo nei toni del mattone.
Metal
Chrome Chairs by Renato Zevi, a pair
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored in Holly Hunt teddy boucle - excellent condition
Bouclé
“Elipse” rocking chair by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in Madrid, ES
Rocking chair in bouclé fabric with chromed steel structure, designed by the well-known artist Renato Zevi during the 1970s. BIO: Best known for his inimitable Ellipse rocking chai...
Steel
Sold
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 38.98 in
Renato Zevi "Ellipse" Lounge Chair in Chrome and Velvet, Selig, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century "Ellipse" lounge chair in chromed stainless steel and a beautiful white tiger pattern velvet. This iconic armchair was designed by Renato Zevi and produced by S...
Cut Steel, Chrome, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 43.31 in
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s Rocking armchair mod. Ellipse. The structure is in chromed metal and is composed of two side ellipses...
Metal
Chrome and Leather Italian Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in New York, NY
Chrome and leather Italian Mid-Century rocking chair Condition: Vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Width: 26” Depth: 43” Height: 29” Seat Height: 9.5”-17”
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 47.25 in
Ellipse Rocking Chairs attributed to Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s, Set of 2
By Renato Zevi
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Paire de fauteuil Ellipse de Renato Zevi, Italie, 1970 Immersive paire de rocking-chair Ellipse en metal chromé et assise en mousse latex recouvert de skaï, parfait état. Hauteu...
Aluminum
Renato Zevi Mid Century Modern Ellipse Chrome Rocker and Ottoman
By Renato Zevi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary modern Renato Zevi Ellipse chrome rocker and ottoman. A beautifully modern piece of furniture featuring a chrome finished rocking frame, a one piece cushion, and a mat...
Chrome
Renato Zevi “Ellipse” Chair
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Chicago, IL
Produced by Selig c. 1970s, freshly reupholstered in mohair. This piece is in excellent vintage condition with the exception of some wear on the right armrest, pictured.
Mohair
1960s Chrome and Leather Rocking Chair
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
An Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome rocking chair newly upholstered in buttoned lamb skin antiqued tan leather. Designed by Renato Zevi Model E...
Chrome
Italian Design Rocking Chair Design by Renato Zevi, 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in Oirlo, LI
Italian Design rocking chair design by Renato Zevi, 1970 A classic and extremely comfortable chair in chrome and leather designed by Reanto Zevi for Selig. A beautiful rockin...
Chrome
Renato Zevi "Ellipse" Rocking Chair
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
produced and imported by Selig c. 1970s in green velvet Chair: 34"H x 28"W x 38"D - seat height is 17.5" Ottoman: 25"W x 14"T x 27"D.
Chrome