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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Italy modern Glass and cast iron Consoles by Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italy modern glass and cast iron consoles by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s Pair of consoles with semi-oval top in thick glass. The cast iron base is composed by an upp...
Metal
$2,823Sale Price|31% Off
H 35.44 in W 58.27 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Italian Mirror Console Table with Marble Top and Base
By Cantu
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Significant lacquered parchment and marble console table made in Cantu, Italy in 1959. Cantú was for a long time a center for furniture production of importance designed by great des...
Marble
$1,174Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 84.65 in D 17.72 in
Saporiti Minimal 1970 Sideboard in Solid Chestnut Drawers and Doors
By Saporiti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Saporiti minimal 1970 sideboard in solid chestnut drawers and doors.
Chestnut
$2,329 / set
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Set of Two "Inlay" Night Stands by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two "Inlay" nightstands - chest of drawers by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Extremely capable deep drawers, burnished brass details and iridescent wood surfaces. Also availab...
Wood
$5,259
H 35.44 in W 86.62 in D 22.45 in
Credenza modello Lenox di Giovanni Offredi per Saporiti Italia
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Ghedi, IT
La Credenza Lenox progettata da Giovanni Offredi per Saporiti Italia negli anni ’70 rappresenta uno dei capolavori iconici del design italiano postmoderno e radicale. Realizzata con ...
Hardwood
Giovanni Offredi Saporiti bookcase in maple Italy 1978
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
‘Crossing’ bookcase designed by Giovanni Offredi and manufactured by Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1978. This exceptional and large-scale work is a prime example of Offredi’s ability to me...
Glass, Birdseye Maple
$2,941
H 25.2 in W 53.15 in D 22.05 in
Italian chest of drawers by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Padova, IT
CONDITION: Very good with small, inevitable signs of age and use. A small amount of discoloration on the top, highlighted in the photos, is due to an object being placed on top. Bur...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s.
Wood
Console Table Iron in Wood and Metal Feet
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Iron console is a high quality product by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, crafted in natural walnut veneer and brass feet. The console is divided by one shelf and in two drawers and allows ma...
Metal, Gold Plate
Custom Modern Acrylic Black Lacquer and Walnut Console by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern acrylic black lacquer and walnut console by Carrocel. This Carrocel custom-made acrylic console features a walnut trestle with a polished lacquer top and is finished of...
Brass
$8,859
H 86.62 in W 113.78 in D 20.08 in
Giovanni Offredi Crossing Bookcase for Saporiti Italia Birdseye Maple Wood 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Conversano, IT
A radical icon of 1970s Italian design, the "Crossing" bookcase by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti represents one of the most striking structural experiments of the era. More than a si...
Smoked Glass, Birdseye Maple
$22,000
H 35.44 in W 63.19 in D 17.33 in
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Mirrored Sideboard Polished Aluminum Glass
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, wall-mounted sideboard, aluminum, glass, lacquered ash, Italy, 1960s Exceptional sideboard designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in the 1960s. ...
Aluminum
$2,353
H 22.05 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Giovanni Offredi, Mobile contenitore, prod. Saporiti, anni '70
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Small storage cabinet with drawers Struttura in legno, particolari in metallo, impiallacciatura in radica. Manufacturer's label Prod. Saporiti, Italia, anni '70
Wood
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H 12.6 in W 27.56 in D 11.03 in
Mid-century Modern Rosewood Shelf with Steel Cover by Saporiti, 1960s, Italy
By Saporiti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Rosewood Shelf with Steel Cover by Saporiti, 1960s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Height: 32 cm Width: 70 cm Depth:...
Steel
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H 11.03 in W 59.06 in D 12.6 in
Mid-century Modern Rosewood Large Shelf Steel Cover by Saporiti, 1960s, Italy
By Saporiti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Rosewood Large Shelf Steel Cover by Saporiti, 1960s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Height: 28 cm Width: 150 cm Dept...
Steel