Saporiti Italia Seating
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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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Chrome, Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Plastic, Suede
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Iron, Brass
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Mohair
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
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Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1970s European Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Suede, Plastic
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Leather, Burl
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal, Brass
1950s European Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Chrome
1970s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Leather, Plastic
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Suede
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Leather, Wool, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Chrome
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Jacquard
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Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Saporiti Italia Seating
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Seating
Plastic, Fabric