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Saporiti Italia Slipper Chairs

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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
"Wave" armchair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning and rare version of the "Wave" Armchair designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced by Saporiti Italia in the late 1970s. Very rare in the version with gloss black painted fee...
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1970s Italian Vintage Saporiti Italia Slipper Chairs

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Pair Mid-Century Modern White Leather Slipper Lounge Chairs by Giovanni Offredi
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very rare pair of chairs (model P64) designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced by Saporiti in 1972. The chairs feature polyurethane interior foam and covered in their original stit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Slipper Chairs

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Rare Pair of "Wave" Occasional Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of wave lounge chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Saporiti has long been the most Avant Garde of the high end Italian furniture makers and these chairs are no exception. T...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Saporiti Italia Slipper Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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Saporiti Italia slipper chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Saporiti Italia slipper chairs 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 slipper chairs, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original slipper chairs by Saporiti Italia were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. Prices for Saporiti Italia slipper chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,000.

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