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
$2,750
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
Postmodern Sculptural Scroll Lounge Chair
By Vittorio Introini, Olivier Mourgue, Milo Baughman, Saporiti, Marge Carson
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
$468Sale 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
$3,400
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
$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 Montis, Gijs Papavoine
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
$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
$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 Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
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
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
$16,872
H 40.95 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair and Footstool by Axel Larsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing lounge chair by Axel Larsson, made from teak with original wreathed blue leather. Neck cushion. Bold lines create a very cool silhouette.
Leather, Teak
$4,950 / item
H 33.86 in W 38.19 in D 29.14 in
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery and Metal
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, lounge chair, fabric, metal, brass, Italy, 1960s This Italian lounge chair by Augusto Bozzi (1924-1982) is characterized by a modest aesthetic due to its...
Metal, Brass
$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
$5,140
H 40.16 in W 33.47 in D 38.59 in
VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER RETRO LOUNGE CHAiR AND FOOTSTOOL
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Fully Restored Hand Dyed Leather Lounge Chair. The leather on this set has been stripped back to its bare colo...
Leather