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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Unique Gaby Fois Dorell Voyager Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Gaby Fois Dorell, Saporiti
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional and rare Voyager lounge chair with footstool designed by artist Gaby Fois Dorell for Saporiti, Italy. Gaby Fois Dorell is a French-American artist and designer known for...
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Sculptural Scroll Lounge Chair
By Saporiti, Marge Carson, Vittorio Introini, Olivier Mourgue, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Postmodern sculptural scroll lounge chair. This stunning modernist lounge chair which terminates in an interesting scroll or curl design is extremely com...
Ultrasuede
$7,950 / set
H 33.27 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
French Upholstered Lounge Chair with Footstool, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The post-war period in France saw a wide array of inventive and creative contributions to the history of design. What made this particular period so prolific and influential is that ...
Metal
$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
$8,000 / set
H 33 in W 32 in D 31 in
Giovanni Offredi 'Onda' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Saporiti, Italy, circa 1970
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic original 'Onda' or wave lounge chair and accompanying ottoman by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970's. It is covered in a wonderful designer cotton velvet fabric depict...
Stainless Steel
$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 Plato Design, Davis Furniture
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
$467Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Malung Lounge Chair and Footstool from Ikea, 1999
By IKEA
Located in Lisboa, PT
The 'Malung' recliner was designed and produced by Ikea in 1999. The chair and footstool have a circular metal base and are upholstered with a skai in black color. The back of the ch...
Metal
$3,450 / set
H 39 in W 32 in D 28.5 in
Lounge Chair Model Castor with footstool by Gijs Papavoine for Montis
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Supercool lounge chair with ottoman designed by Gijs Papavoine for Montis, around 1990 and produced shortly thereafter. The model was produced for a duration of about 10 years and pr...
Steel
$4,200 / set
H 37.5 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Scandinavian Orveman Modern Lounge Chair With Footstool - Set
By Overman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Scandinavian-style recliner and ottoman features a solid metal frame and cream upholstery. The recliner is a comfortable cream/sand color and rests on a round metal base that sw...
Metal
Francis Jourdain lounge chair and footstool, France 1920s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning lounge chair and footstool by Francis Jourdain, France 1920s. The design shows catchy 'fast' bowed lines, beautifully made out of refined solid Pear wood which shows a great...
Fruitwood
Unique Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage Danish armchairs features unique tapered legs, sculpted wooden arms, and wraparound wood trim. The vintage style and modern comfort of the pair make the...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$7,500 / set
H 30 in W 33 in D 33 in
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti "Franzy" Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vittorio Introini "Franzy" Chairs for Saporiti. Leather and chrome lounge chairs with amazing burnt orange leather showing the nicest amount of patina! Chairs date to the mid-1960s....
Chrome
$2,678 / set
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
1970s, set of two swivel lounge chairs with footstool, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, set of two swivel lounge chairs with footstool. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Normal signs of use. Original brown furniture leath...
Steel