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Saporiti Italia Sectional Sofas

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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
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 Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, 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 Sectional Sofas

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Confidential Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Set Sofa
Confidential Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Set Sofa

Confidential Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Set Sofa

By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Rare full set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti. The "Confidential" is one of the first modular sofas ever produced for private homes. Polyure...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Sectional Sofas

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Saporiti Italia sectional sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Saporiti Italia sectional sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Saporiti Italia sectional sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sectional sofas by Saporiti Italia were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sectional sofas by Cini Boeri, Giancarlo Piretti, and Vico Magistretti. Prices for Saporiti Italia sectional sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,990 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,861.