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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A Single Toscana Chair Designed by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Southampton, NY
A single Toscana chairs designed by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti. These chairs were designed in 1986 by Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon for Saporiti Ital...
Leather, Burl
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...
Wood
Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John Portman for Saporiti, Italy 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an aexceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Dining or Side Chairs designed by John Portman for Saporiti in 1974. The chair was a part of the Entelechy Ser...
Steel
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...
Steel
1 out of 4 Mid Century Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John C. Portman
By Saporiti
Located in Beograd, RS
SOLD PER PIECE! In this listing you will find 4 exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Side Chairs or Armchairs designed by architect John C. Portman for Saporiti in 1974. A single-...
Steel
1 out of 3 Side Chairs model "Hawaii" designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Saporiti
By Toshiyuki Kita, Saporiti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find exceptionally rare side chairs, model Hawaii, designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Saporiti Italia. Chairs feature gorgeous fabric with rich pattern in dark ...
Aluminum
$4,900 / set
H 34 in W 21 in D 21 in
Pair of Vintage Signed Donghia Modern Designer Side Chairs by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of vintage signed Donghia Modern Designer side chairs by John Hutton. Each features snake embossed leather seats, lams fur backs and J. Rober...
Sycamore
$3,300 / set
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Chelsea Chairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1966
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Roma, IT
Chelsea Chair is a design furniture item realized by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in 1966. Solid wood structure with leather seat. Rare and in good c...
Leather, Wood
Carlo Bartoli Chair Model 4875 for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Bertoli & Piero Menichetti, Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Italian Modernist Polypropylene chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell Italia in the 1970s model 4875, unusual color, art furniture, Nic...
Plastic
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sophisticated pair of 1950s Italian sidechairs in green leather with wicker backs and brass detailing. Add some classic mid-century modern elegance to your home with this gorgeous pair of 1950s Italian side chairs...
Upholstery
Toshiyuki Kita "Dodo" Reclining Lounge Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Highland, IN
Winner of the 1999 Good Design Award, the "Dodo" chair by Toshiyuki Kita is a dynamic chair with swivel & recline features as well as a retractable footrest. This allows versatile f...
Aluminum
Vittorio Introini P60 lounge chair for Saporiti Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Olivier Mourgue, Vittorio Introini, 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...
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pair Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered side chairs. The chairs have sculptural walnut frames. Also have tufted loose cushions. Chairs are...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Cal-Style Side Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Cal-Style Mid-Century Modern side chairs with tubular chrome base and original upholstered seat and back.
Chrome
$2,880
H 40 in W 33 in D 40 in
Toshiyuki Kita Wink Charcoal Gray Leather Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Miami, FL
Charcoal gray leather Wink lounge chair designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s. Wink rises out of the complex interweaving of Western ways and Asian influences, a versatile...
Leather
$3,750
H 29 in W 19 in D 17 in
Early & Rare Chair designed by John Pyle for George Nelson American Mid Century
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1950s by John Pyle for George Nelson, amazing original finish and patina. Iconic and very rare chair only a few were made, hard t...
Wood
$2,317
H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century French Mediterranean Tripod Side Chair by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Basel, BS
A captivating modernist tripod side chair designed by the legendary French-Swiss design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Handcrafted in the South of France during the 1950s, this...
Rope, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chair by Pozzi and Verga
By Pozzi & Verga
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a pair of stunning mid-century modern chairs by the renowned Italian designers Pizzi and Verga, masterfully reupholstered and refinished to embody both timeless elegance ...
Fabric, Wood
Saporiti Sculptural Italian Post Modern Lounge Chair, 1990
By Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Saporiti sculptural Italian Post Modern lounge chair, 1990. Rosewood legs and original velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Rosewood
Sold
H 32 in W 23 in D 25 in
Set of Three Post Modern Missoni Suede Side or Dining Chairs by Saporiti, Italy
By Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three postmodern Missoni suede covered dining chairs with casters by Fratelli Saporiti, circa 1980s, made in Italy.
Suede, Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 21.66 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Alberto Rosselli Confidential Armchair for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Prato, IT
Italian "Confidential" armchair by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti from early 1970s with its original blue-black velvet. Measurements: cm 90 x 90 x H 55 (seat height cm 38). The armc...
Velvet
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Augusto Bozzi "Ariston Chairs" by Saporiti, 1950s, Italian
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare set of four "Ariston" chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi in 1957 and manufactured by Saporiti, Italy. This set is made out of a solid bend plywood piece of teak. The chairs have a...
Metal
Pair of Saporiti Italia Wave Chairs by Giovanni Offredi, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Chicago, IL
Wave chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, circa 1970s for the Onda Series. Curved armless seat upholstered in original perforated pink leather. Tripod steel frame with a p...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Augusto Bozzi "Ariston Chairs" by Saporiti, 1950s, Italian
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare set of four "Ariston" chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi in 1957 and manufactured by Saporiti, Italy. This set is made out of a solid bend plywood piece of teak. The chairs have a...
Metal
Pair of Upholstered Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pair of Postmodern upholstered dining or occasional chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti with unique original upholstery. One armchair and one side chair available.
Adriano & Paolo Suman Giorgetti Armchair, Italy, 1984
By Saporiti, Adriano and Paolo Suman
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped Postmodern armchair designed by Adriano & Paolo Suman, manufactured by Giorgetti Spa, Italy 1984. This chair is from the Matrix series d...
Beech
Set of 6 Labeled Saporiti Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Only 6 chrome chairs recently reupholstered in black ultra suede. Labeled SAPORITI .
Chrome
Giovanni Offredi 'Inlay' Dining Chairs
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six dining chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Designed in 1980, this set features flared chrome legs and brand new suede leather upholstery. These (almost) 35 year...
Chrome
Eight Dining Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Danville, CA
Fantastic set of Eight Saporiti Italia Dining Chairs by Giovanni Offredi. These chairs are in Mint condition.
4 Saporiti Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in Phoenix, AZ
4 Saporiti leather and chrome dining chairs circa mid 1970's. These all original examples are upholstered in supple almond leather and have splayed su...
Steel