Established initially as Fratelli Saporiti in 1950, mid-century Italian furniture maker Saporiti Italia has a reputation for avant-garde and enduring designs, and its tables, chairs and cabinets inspire all who have had the pleasure of contemplating them.
Furniture designer Sergio Saporiti founded Fratelli Saporiti with a vision of creating pieces ahead of their time. By staying on top of the cultural shifts taking shape during the postwar era — and finding inspiration in the craftsmanship, durability and sensibility of Scandinavian design — Saporiti was able to tap into what the public wanted. His focus on using high-quality materials ensured that every welcoming chair and table could be used and enjoyed for decades to come.
In 1965, Saporiti collaborated with Italian designer Alberto Rosselli, a pioneer of the industrial design movement. They created such iconic pieces as the Confidential sofa, the Moby Dick chaise lounge and the Jumbo chair. In the 1970s, Saporiti initiated another collaboration with Italian designer Giovanni Offredi. The prolific partnership resulted in universally renowned designs like the Paracarro table and the Sail chair. Together, they also created the curving Wave sofa, which was popular in international markets.
The joint projects were a success, and the brand opened many international showrooms throughout the 1970s. This era also led to a partnership with Missoni — the celebrated Italian fashion brand worked closely with Giorgio Saporiti to create rugs and fabrics for its range of seating and more, and later, in 1983, Missoni expanded into home furnishings. At this time, the company officially rebranded as Saporiti Italia and released a line of customizable furniture, including the Avedon sofa, in collaboration with designer Mauro Lipparini.
Since then, Saporiti Italia has pivoted to furniture contracting and design management. To this day, the company remains under the ownership of the Saporiti family, and vintage Saporiti furniture continues to capture the imagination of collectors worldwide.
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Saporiti Italia "Voyager" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Gaby Fois Dorell
By Gaby Fois Dorell, Saporiti
Located in Dronten, NL
A wonderfully sculptural and rare design: the "Voyager" lounge chair and matching footstool, designed by artist Gaby Fois Dorell for Saporiti Italia. Both pieces are clearly labeled ...
Stainless Steel
$2,750
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
Zinc
$3,400
H 27.5 in W 28 in D 35 in
Rare Space Age, Modernist Chromed Steel Lounge Chair by Plato Ginello, Italy
By Davis Furniture, Plato Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Space Age, modernist chromed steel lounge chair by Plato Ginello, Italy. Truly amazing sculptural, architectural design. Superior quality and constr...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$12,273 / item
H 70.87 in W 72.84 in D 25.6 in
Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
By Sebastiano Bottos
Located in Pordenone, IT
The "Cortina" screen designed by Sebastiano Bottos is a sculptural piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed wood elements, the result of an innovating processing tech...
Wood
$11,689 / item
H 70.87 in W 74.81 in D 25.6 in
Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
By Sebastiano Bottos
Located in Pordenone, IT
The " Cortina " screen by Sebastiano Bottos is a geometric piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed pine wood elements, the result of an innovating working process th...
Wood
$4,900 / set
H 48 in W 32 in D 34 in
Unusual Pair Teki Modern Lounge Chairs by William Westenhaver for Witco
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair oversized, Teki Modern lounge chairs by William Westenhaver for Witco, definitely over the top, same chairs can be seen in Elvis Presley's Graceland. Crazy carved walnut...
Fabric, Walnut
$24,213Sale Price|50% Off
H 23.63 in W 20.48 in D 64.18 in
Wave Lounge by Eduard Locota. Turquoise-Blue Acrylic Glass Sculptural Design
By Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
Once upon a time, in the middle of the Ocean, on a very still day, while the sun was shining, a wave has appeared. Why did the wave appear exactly at that place and time? Nobody knows. What we know for centuries, is that the Ocean is never still, and always has waves at the horizon. We know that a wave is only energy. Energy transmitted through particles of water, causing it to swirl into an endless circular motion. And if not obstructed, waves have the potential to travel across an entire ocean basin. The story of the Wave Lounge was born once upon a time, while gazing at the never-ending blue horizon. Inspired by the vast energy of the wind and sea strongly colliding together, the idea of this monolithic functional sculpture was thus born. The concept As a piece of the Ocean, a strong presence of mass was needed in the style of Wave Lounge. The twist of a wave near braking point, encapsulated in time, that will completely charm the viewer’s eyes. With a total neglect for traditional design, this fully functional design piece will undoubtedly generate emotions. Be prepared to take a large slice of wave right into your home. Build process Build fully by hand, with acrylic glass as a primary material. For each piece, literally over 200 Kg of material was used for this monolithic functional artwork. it is necessary to pour over 60 colored layers of liquid acrylic...
Resin
$8,650
H 32.68 in W 26.38 in D 63.78 in
Original Sculpture / Seat Mod Up7 Designed by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The large seat/sculpture mod. Up7, designed by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce in 1969, represents a milestone in contemporary furniture design. Produced by B&B Italia as part of the UP series...
Plastic
Bird for Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Bird for lasso lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Aluminum. Dimensions: 17.5 cm x 74 cm x H 68cm Drift away on a flight of dreams in...
Aluminum
$7,400 / set
H 22.75 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of Mid-Century Pop Art / 'Arte Povera' Oil Barrel Lounge Chairs, c. 1960
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Artist conceived, Industrial design armchairs or club chairs re-purposed from Gulf Oil barrels and reflecting a modern 1960s counter-cultural aesthe...
Steel
$15,800
H 36.23 in W 70.87 in D 27.17 in
Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
By BD Barcelona Design, Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí, 1903 manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and mater...
Wood
$2,500
H 16.5 in W 6 in D 4.75 in
Antique 19th C. Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Diana Gabies Statue Sculpture
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Diana Gabies Statue Sculpture, Unmarked. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 16.5" H x 6" W x 4.75" D.
Bronze
Diana of Gabies, bronze after the Antique, around 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Diana of Gabies, bronze after the Antique, around 1900 founder's mark: mechanical reproduction
Bronze