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Saporiti Italia Seating

Italian

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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Creator: Saporiti Italia
'P60' Saporiti Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vittorio Introini
'P60' Saporiti Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vittorio Introini

'P60' Saporiti Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vittorio Introini

By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in London, GB

Leather lounge chair and footstool are part of the innovative Proposals collection designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti. This model 'P60' showcases the flowing lines, curves, a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Dining Chairs in Teak
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Dining Chairs in Teak

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Dining Chairs in Teak

By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 'Ariston' dining chairs, teak, iron and brass, Italy, 1957. Elegant Ariston chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. The chairs are made of a solid bend plywood...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Brass, Iron

Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery

Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery

By Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal

Alberto Rosselli Sofa For Saporiti 'Confidential' White Black Wool, Italy 1970
Alberto Rosselli Sofa For Saporiti 'Confidential' White Black Wool, Italy 1970

Alberto Rosselli Sofa For Saporiti 'Confidential' White Black Wool, Italy 1970

By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti

Located in Vienna, AT

Sofa and chair ensemble by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, “Confidential”, with an extraordinary, fluffy white wool upholstery, Italy, 1970. Very good condition. Large sofa and 2 sin...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Steel

Alberto Roselli "Confidential" sofa with ottoman for Saporiti Italia 1970s
Alberto Roselli "Confidential" sofa with ottoman for Saporiti Italia 1970s

Alberto Roselli "Confidential" sofa with ottoman for Saporiti Italia 1970s

By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Skokie, IL

Alberto Roselli "Confidential" sofa with ottoman in newly upholstered in soft mohair for Saporiti Italia, 1970s. You can easily remove one section from the middle of the sofa if you ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Saporiti Italia Seating

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Steel

Pair of Matching Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Wave Sofas
Pair of Matching Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Wave Sofas

Pair of Matching Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Wave Sofas

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of Matching Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Wave Sofas

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Saporiti Italia Seating

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Stainless Steel

Vittorio Introini, "Chelsea" Dining Chairs Leather Walnut Metal, Italy 1960s
Vittorio Introini, "Chelsea" Dining Chairs Leather Walnut Metal, Italy 1960s

Vittorio Introini, "Chelsea" Dining Chairs Leather Walnut Metal, Italy 1960s

By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in High Point, NC

A set of 6 beige leather, walnut and metal "Chelsea" dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Introini and produced by Saporiti, Italy, 1960s. 17.75" seat height

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal

Set of 6 vintage 1970s chairs mod. Inaly design G. Offredi for Saporiti
Set of 6 vintage 1970s chairs mod. Inaly design G. Offredi for Saporiti

Set of 6 vintage 1970s chairs mod. Inaly design G. Offredi for Saporiti

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in None, IT

Set of six chairs with chromed metal frame and gray fabric upholstery, model Inaly, design Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear...

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1970s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal

RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s
RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s

RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s

By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Basel, BS

Alberto Rosselli Set For Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy Design, 1972 Two seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti-- 2 available, sold individually. Matching Ottoman (comes with ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Steel

Poltrona e pouf modello Wave di Giovanni Offredi per Saporiti Italia
Poltrona e pouf modello Wave di Giovanni Offredi per Saporiti Italia

Poltrona e pouf modello Wave di Giovanni Offredi per Saporiti Italia

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Ghedi, IT

La poltrona con pouf Wave firmata da Giovanni Offredi per Saporiti Italia rappresenta una delle interpretazioni più eleganti e fluide del design italiano degli anni Settanta. Un pro...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Velvet

Pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1970s

By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini represents an iconic example of Italian radical seating design from the late 1970s, distinguished by a sculptural presence and an ...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather

Pair of Toscana Chairs by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti
Pair of Toscana Chairs by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti

Pair of Toscana Chairs by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti

By Saporiti

Located in Milano, IT

The Toscana chairs by Saporiti are renowned for their elegant design and exceptional craftsmanship. Saporiti is an Italian furniture company known for its high-quality and contempora...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Wood

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery

By Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti, 'Ellypse' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome, Italy, 1970s Mauro Lipparini, an Italian designer, has created the 'Ellypse' sofa for Saporiti, which s...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Chrome

Vittorio Introini P60 lounge chair for Saporiti Italy, 1970s
Vittorio Introini P60 lounge chair for Saporiti Italy, 1970s

Vittorio Introini P60 lounge chair for Saporiti Italy, 1970s

By Vittorio Introini, Olivier Mourgue, Pierre Paulin, Saporiti

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A P60 Lounge Chair from Saporiti’s “Proposals” collection, designed in 1962 by Vittorio Introini. A striking embodiment of Italian Space Age design, the P60 lounge chair showcases t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Saporiti Italia Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery

Cosmos Living Room Set of 3 by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy, 1954
Cosmos Living Room Set of 3 by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy, 1954

Cosmos Living Room Set of 3 by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy, 1954

By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A refined example of mid‑century Italian design, this Cosmos living room set by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti (1954) captures the sculptural lightness and modernist clarity that defined...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal

Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstooll by V. Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstooll by V. Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s

Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstooll by V. Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s

By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstool  is a sophisticated piece of design furniture realized in the 1960s by Vittorio Introini (b.1935). Created for Saporiti in Turquoise Velvet. Made...

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1960s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather, Wood

Giovanni Offredi White Leather and Steel "Lens" Chairs for Saporiti, Italy, 1968
Giovanni Offredi White Leather and Steel "Lens" Chairs for Saporiti, Italy, 1968

Giovanni Offredi White Leather and Steel "Lens" Chairs for Saporiti, Italy, 1968

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Roma, IT

Marvellous midcentury lounge chair with tubular steel frames and white leather seat. The "Lens" model was designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced for Saporiti in 1968. This chair has a white leather seat with original upholstery and a fantastic tubular structure, available as it is or can be restored. A wonderful space-age design piece, fused with sumptuous and elegant materials. A magnificent and iconic piece that will be perfect for a midcentury-style living room or study and a must-have for vintage leather seats lovers. The condition of the chair has some normal signs of use and vintage condition, as shown in the photos. Giovanni Offredi (born 1927, Milan–died 2007, Milan) was a prominent Italian furniture and product designer of the second half of the 20th century. As opposed to most of the other Italian furniture designers of his time, Giovanni Offredi was not an architect, nor did he start designing early in his professional career. Instead, Offredi partially fits the career path of some of the talented contemporary designers who pursue product design outside of formal education in architecture. The earliest furniture design work known by Giovanni Offredi consists of exemplary furnishings made specifically for some of the wealthy families in Milan. Such is the case of the works done by Offredi for Casa C., in 1960, in Gorgonzola, a small town 14 miles from Milan. These works were designed with a surprisingly minimal simplicity and elegance, and they also clearly display a hallmark of his design work with the use of angular lines and exposed metal or wood frames—not unlike some of the modern Scandinavian design of the time. In the late 1960s, Giovanni Offredi met Sergio Saporiti, the owner of Italian design shop and furniture maker Saporiti, and in 1970, Offredi formalized a partnership with the furniture maker. This partnership would be long and successful and resulted in many furniture designs of distinct precision that were clearly modern and innovative and that went on to enjoy considerable commercial success. The most prominent furniture designs that Offredi made for Saporiti include the Paracarro table...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti 'Larissa' Sofa in Purple Black Upholstery
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti 'Larissa' Sofa in Purple Black Upholstery

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti 'Larissa' Sofa in Purple Black Upholstery

By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, three-seat sofa, fabric, acrylic, chromed metal, Italy, 1969 This eccentric sofa named ‘Larissa’ epitomizes a beautifu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Chrome, Metal

Giovanni Offredi Leather Sofa by Saporiti Italia, Curved Design, 1970s
Giovanni Offredi Leather Sofa by Saporiti Italia, Curved Design, 1970s

Giovanni Offredi Leather Sofa by Saporiti Italia, Curved Design, 1970s

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This leather sofa comes in very good condition. The black leather is soft and supple and shows hardly any signs of wear. There are 2 dents in the leather on the back of the sofa, but...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather

Wave Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Wave Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti

Wave Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A “Wave” lounge chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Heavy textured metal base supports a wave form upholstered seat. Newly upholstered in green leather. 2 chairs available, sold ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Saporiti Italia Seating

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Steel

Pair of Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti Italia Avedon Sofas 1980s Post Modern
Pair of Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti Italia Avedon Sofas 1980s Post Modern

Pair of Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti Italia Avedon Sofas 1980s Post Modern

By Saporiti, Mauro Lipparini

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of Avedon sofas by Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti Italia. This is a super cool set of post modern, very 80s, set of modular sofas. Each one of these sofas features a bright and ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Fabric

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery and Metal
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery and Metal

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Saporiti “Confidential” Three-Seater Sofa in Terracotta Brown Leather
Vintage Saporiti “Confidential” Three-Seater Sofa in Terracotta Brown Leather

Vintage Saporiti “Confidential” Three-Seater Sofa in Terracotta Brown Leather

By Saporiti

Located in Astoria, NY

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY This iconic three-seater “Confidential” sofa, designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia in the 1970s, is a striking example of bold, ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Chaise Longue
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Chaise Longue

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Chaise Longue

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, chaise longue, chrome-plated metal, textured multicolored fabric, Italy, 1970s This exquisite lounge chair, designed by Giovanni Offredi for th...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Chrome, Metal

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Armchair for Saporiti, Cognac Leather, 1972
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Armchair for Saporiti, Cognac Leather, 1972

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Armchair for Saporiti, Cognac Leather, 1972

By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Armchair for Saporiti, cognac leather, Italy, 1972 Designed in 1972 by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, the “Confidential” armchair belongs to one of t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Blue Fabric Armchair, Italy 1950s
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Blue Fabric Armchair, Italy 1950s

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Blue Fabric Armchair, Italy 1950s

By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi

Located in Naples, IT

Rare and beautiful armchair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, early 1950s. Three-section curved plywood frame on black lacquered metal frame. Foam padding and cushions, blue ve...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972, Set of 3
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972, Set of 3

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972, Set of 3

By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” living room set for Saporiti, black leather, Italy, 1972, set of 3 Designed in 1972 by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, the “Confidential” series stand...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather

Lounge Chair P60 designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy 1970s
Lounge Chair P60 designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy 1970s

Lounge Chair P60 designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy 1970s

By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a very rare vintage armchair P60, which brings the best of Italian furniture design to your home. Striking, comfortable and on-trend, the P60 chair will enable you to create a unique interior that is of the moment. The sculptural quality of the piece, however, ensures this retro armchair is as timeless as it is relevant. Designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, this vintage Italian maximalist...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal

Strato sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970
Strato sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970

Strato sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Conversano, IT

Saporiti "Strato" sofa, an extraordinary project by Giovanni Offredi, produced in Italy in the 1970s for Saporiti Italia, one of the most radical and experimental companies in the la...

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1970s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather, Wood

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Chair in Teak
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Chair in Teak

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Chair in Teak

By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 'Ariston' dining chairs, teak, iron and brass, Italy, 1957 Elegant 'Ariston' chair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. The chairs are made of a solid bend plywood...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Brass, Iron

Toscana Chairs by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti
Toscana Chairs by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti

Toscana Chairs by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti

By Saporiti

Located in Dronten, NL

A nice pair of asymmetrical Toscana chairs designed in 1986 by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti . These chairs were designed in 1986 by Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon for Saporiti Itali...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather, Burl, Maple

Swing Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s
Swing Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s

Swing Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Italian designer Giovanni Offredi began designing in 1963. His designs represented the contrast between dynamic simplicity and the refined and finished form. This Swing lounge...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal

Confidential Loveseat Sofa, Cordovan Leather, Alberto Rosselli, Saporiti, Italy
Confidential Loveseat Sofa, Cordovan Leather, Alberto Rosselli, Saporiti, Italy

Confidential Loveseat Sofa, Cordovan Leather, Alberto Rosselli, Saporiti, Italy

By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Confidential 2-seat sofa, Cordovan Leather, Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italy, 1972. Original leather appears to have the shine, feel and variation in deep oxblood color that is t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, 1972, Set of 6
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, 1972, Set of 6

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, 1972, Set of 6

By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, leather, Italy, 1972, set of 6. Designed in 1972 by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, the “Confidential” sofa was among the f...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather

Set of 4 "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Blue Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968
Set of 4 "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Blue Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968

Set of 4 "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Blue Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Roma, IT

Marvellous midcentury armchairs with tubular steel structure and seats. "Lens" model was designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced for Saporiti, around 1968 in Italy. These items are made of a stunning new stain-resistant, fire-retardant petrol blue velvet. A magnificent and iconic set that will be perfect for a living room or study, thanks to the brightness of the chromed steel structure. These pieces are in amazing vintage conditions as shown in the photos. The shipping quote refers to the chairs shipped with the seating disassembled from the chrome base. Giovanni Offredi (born 1927, Milan–died 2007, Milan) was a prominent Italian furniture and product designer of the second half of the 20th century. As opposed to most of the other Italian furniture designers of his time, Giovanni Offredi was not an architect, nor did he start designing early in his professional career. Instead, Offredi partially fits the career path of some of the talented contemporary designers who pursue product design outside of a formal education in architecture. The earliest furniture design work known by Giovanni Offredi consists of exemplary furnishings made specifically for some of the wealthy families in Milan. Such is the case of the works done by Offredi for Casa C., in 1960, in Gorgonzola, a small town 14 miles from Milan. These works were designed with a surprisingly minimal simplicity and elegance, and they also clearly display a hallmark of his design work with the use of angular lines and exposed metal or wood frames—not unlike some of the modern Scandinavian design of the time. In the late 1960s, Giovanni Offredi met Sergio Saporiti, the owner of Italian design shop and furniture maker Saporiti, and in 1970, Offredi formalized a partnership with the furniture maker. This partnership would be long and successful and resulted in many furniture designs of distinct precision that were clearly modern and innovative and that went on to enjoy considerable commercial success. The most prominent furniture designs that Offredi made for Saporiti include the Paracarro table...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s
Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s

Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s

By Proposals, Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in Basel, BS

A stunning and exceptionally comfortable armchair set with a gorgeous original incredible turquoise suede Saporiti designer textile and a matching f...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Upholstery, Suede

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, 1972, Set of 3
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, 1972, Set of 3

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, 1972, Set of 3

By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, cognac leather, Italy, 1972, set of three. Designed in 1972 by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, the “Confidential” sofa was ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather

SAPORITI ‘P10 Proposals’ modular sofa set by Giovanni Offredi – Italy, 19
SAPORITI ‘P10 Proposals’ modular sofa set by Giovanni Offredi – Italy, 19

SAPORITI ‘P10 Proposals’ modular sofa set by Giovanni Offredi – Italy, 19

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

The P10 Proposals modular living room set by Giovanni Offredi for SAPORITI is a stylish and groovy collection of furniture pieces that can transform you...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Mohair, Velvet

Vintage Okay lounge chairs by Adriano Piazzesi for Saporiti Italy
Vintage Okay lounge chairs by Adriano Piazzesi for Saporiti Italy

Vintage Okay lounge chairs by Adriano Piazzesi for Saporiti Italy

By Saporiti

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Adriano Piazzesi “Okay” Lounge Chairs for Saporiti Italia, 1970s Pair of dark brown (almost black) original vintage eco-leather armchairs on chromed steel frames. The “Okay” lounge ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Saporiti Italia Seating

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Faux Leather

Phenomenal Saporiti Stainless Steel & Mercedes Leather Sofa
Phenomenal Saporiti Stainless Steel & Mercedes Leather Sofa

Phenomenal Saporiti Stainless Steel & Mercedes Leather Sofa

By Saporiti

Located in Phoenix, AZ

All original Saporiti stainless steel and special ordered perforated Mercedes leather 'Wave' sofa by Giovanno Offreddi. This is the nicest example of this sofa that we have ever seen...

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Late 20th Century Italian Saporiti Italia Seating

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Stainless Steel

Rectangular parchment low coffee table Aldo Tura 1950s
Rectangular parchment low coffee table Aldo Tura 1950s

Rectangular parchment low coffee table Aldo Tura 1950s

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Conversano, IT

Pair of Saporiti "Strato" sofas, an extraordinary project by Giovanni Offredi, produced in Italy in the 1970s for Saporiti Italia, one of the most radical and experimental companies ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather, Wood

"Minoletta" armchair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. Italy 1950s
"Minoletta" armchair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. Italy 1950s

"Minoletta" armchair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. Italy 1950s

By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti

Located in Milano, IT

The Minoletta chair, a masterpiece designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, is an epitome of elegance and comfort. Originally crafted with exquisite attention to detail, it features a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal

Set of Chrome metal structure Missoni fabric dining chairs by Saporiti Italia
Set of Chrome metal structure Missoni fabric dining chairs by Saporiti Italia

Set of Chrome metal structure Missoni fabric dining chairs by Saporiti Italia

By Saporiti

Located in London, GB

A set of four dining chairs from the 1970s, designed by Saporiti Italia. Sleek chrome metal frames are paired with original Missoni fabric upholstery, showcasing the bold patterns a...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Chrome

Confidential Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Confidential Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti

Confidential Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti

By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Italy. Reupholstered in Fil Doux charcoal plus fabric. New wooden bases

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Fabric

Set of 8 1970's Saporiti Italia Chrome Chairs by Ernesto Redaelli - Knoll Fabric
Set of 8 1970's Saporiti Italia Chrome Chairs by Ernesto Redaelli - Knoll Fabric

Set of 8 1970's Saporiti Italia Chrome Chairs by Ernesto Redaelli - Knoll Fabric

By Ernesto Radaelli, Saporiti

Located in Austin, TX

This is a rare set of 8 chrome Saporiti Italia chairs designed by Ernesto Redaelli in the 1970's. They were recently reupholstered in a durable neutral Knoll fabric. Two of the "P15" chairs are designed for the heads of the table and the 6 armless dining chairs...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Chrome

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Sofa
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Sofa

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Sofa

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Chicago, IL

Leather sofa designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1980. All original and in great vintage condition. Arms are removable.

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1980s American Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather

Postmodern Leather "Wave" Chaise by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Postmodern Leather "Wave" Chaise by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti

Postmodern Leather "Wave" Chaise by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fully restored postmodern leather "Onda" or "Wave" Chaise designed in 1974 by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, (Milan, Italy). The jewel of the Sapor...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Steel

Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s
Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s

Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s

By Proposals, Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in Basel, BS

A stunning and exceptionally comfortable armchair set with a gorgeous original striped woven Saporiti designer textile and a matching footstool that...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Upholstery

Vintage Italian Sapporitti Leather Sofa
Vintage Italian Sapporitti Leather Sofa

Vintage Italian Sapporitti Leather Sofa

By Saporiti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This sophisticated sofa embodies the low-slung luxury and clean lines of high-end Mid-Century Modern Italian design, reminiscent of celebrated pieces by designers like Saporiti or Mi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Saporiti Italia Seating

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John Portman for Saporiti
Pair of Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John Portman for Saporiti

Pair of Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John Portman for Saporiti

By Saporiti

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Dining or Side Chairs designed by John Portman for Saporiti in 1974. The chairs were part of the Entelec...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Steel

Italian chaise lounge model Wave by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1974
Italian chaise lounge model Wave by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1974

Italian chaise lounge model Wave by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1974

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Postmodern chaise longue Wave model designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. A timeless piece, characterized by a steel structure and a minimalist aesthetic in perfect postmodern style. The chair cushion...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Steel

Maurizio Salvato Postmodern Point Chairs for Saporiti Italia - Set of Four
Maurizio Salvato Postmodern Point Chairs for Saporiti Italia - Set of Four

Maurizio Salvato Postmodern Point Chairs for Saporiti Italia - Set of Four

By Saporiti, Maurizio Salvato

Located in Miami, FL

Set of four Point postmodern dining chairs in purple ultra-suede fabric with single arm rests designed by Maurizio Salvato for Saporiti Italia, 1985.

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal

Kosmos Lounge Chairs by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 1950
Kosmos Lounge Chairs by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 1950

Kosmos Lounge Chairs by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 1950

By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1954. The chairs have a black lacquered metal base with solid brass feet with original upholstery. Ma...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Metal, Brass

GIOVANNI OFFREDI - SAPORITI - Set 6 sedie Mod. LENS - Made in ITALY 1960.-
GIOVANNI OFFREDI - SAPORITI - Set 6 sedie Mod. LENS - Made in ITALY 1960.-

GIOVANNI OFFREDI - SAPORITI - Set 6 sedie Mod. LENS - Made in ITALY 1960.-

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Milano, IT

GIOVANNI OFFREDI - SAPORIITI - SET DI 6 SEDIE Modello LENS. - anno 1960 - Made in ITALY.. Struttura molto robusta in tubolare d’acciaio e seduta in velluto rosa ,sarebbe da pulire o...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Stainless Steel

Giovanni Offredi 'Onda' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Saporiti, Italy, circa 1970
Giovanni Offredi 'Onda' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Saporiti, Italy, circa 1970

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating

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Stainless Steel

Saporiti Italia seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Saporiti Italia seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Saporiti Italia seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Saporiti Italia were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Marco Zanuso, Joe Colombo, and Giancarlo Piretti. Prices for Saporiti Italia seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $620 and can go as high as $45,823, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,993.