Furniture brand SEM started as a spin-off from Milanese brand Spotti and now has an exceptional reputation of its own. Working with acclaimed furniture designers, including Valentina Cameranesi Sgroi, Vormen and Elisa Ossino, SEM creates personalized and finely crafted solutions for modern living.
During the 1950s, large furniture manufacturers often had difficulty providing customized, high-quality furniture while producing other products on a mass scale. SEM originated from that demand and has evolved to complement Spotti and offer simple, functional and highly ergonomic furniture for both work and home environments.
SEM, which stands for Spotti Edizioni Milano, has attracted a wide range of talent to design its furniture collections. Pivot, named for a hingeless door mechanism in its cupboards, is a design by Giacomo Moor, named as Elle Decor Italia’s Best Young Designer of 2016. Futuraforma, designed by architecture and interior design team Marcante-Testa, is a sophisticated collection featuring the Duale table, the Genio chandelier and the Magico carpet.
Italian architect Hannes Peer lent his expertise to the Paesaggio collection, which features notable designs like the Nuvola armchair, the Alea dining chair, the Petali table lamp and the Butterfly table. Peer’s Butterfly console tables and other tables are a meeting between architecture, design and engineering to produce a complex and organic form that catches the eye.
SEM displayed collections at Milan Design Week in 2018 and 2019 and with AD France’s AD Intérieurs in 2019. SEM also expanded the Paesaggio collection during the 2021 FuoriSalone, Alcova, in Milan.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of SEM tables, seating, lighting and more.
Circa 1895 original poster titled "Les Grands Boulevards" by SEM
By SEM
Located in PARIS, FR
This circa 1895 original poster titled "Les Grands Boulevards", created by the renowned French illustrator SEM (Georges Goursat), captures the vibrant and atmospheric essence of Pari...
Paper, Lithograph
Original 1930 Cannes Poster by SEM Horizontal Fruit and Ocean Image
By SEM
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cannes is very much the social capital of the French Riviera. Noted for its wonderful beaches and accompanying beach clubs, it is also the focus of the annual Film Festival. It is a ...
Lithograph
1906 Original caricatural poster by Sem representing J. P. Morgan
By SEM
Located in PARIS, FR
Marie Joseph Georges Goursat, better known as SEM, was a versatile French illustrator, affichiste, and caricaturist born on November 22, 1863, in Périgueux, and passing away on Novem...
Paper, Lithograph
1919 original poster by Sem - Fête de la victoire 14 Juillet 1919
By SEM
Located in PARIS, FR
This stirring 1919 original poster by the famed French caricaturist Sem (Georges Goursat) captures the spirit of national unity and jubilation in post-war France. Created to commemor...
Paper, Lithograph
$1,500
"French-Hunt" by Sem
By SEM
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic (framed) colour plate by 'Sem' aka Georges Grousat (1863-1934) depicting a french hunt w/ trompe de chasse (hunting horn) scene Image Sz: 17"H x 13"...
Lithograph
$744Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 83 in
Reflections on Lido Island Cyanotype Triptych, Contemporary Seascape
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...
Lithograph, Monotype, Paper
$1,895
H 25.5 in W 26 in D 2 in
Original Op Art Abstract Color Screenprint "Planetary Folklore" Signed #2/250
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Portland, OR
A Op Art abstract color screenprint, "Planetary Folklore" 1968, by Victor Vasarely (1906-1997). This very striking work by Vasarely is comprised of various colorful geometric shapes, the work is signed lower right "Vasarely" and numbered lower left "2/250. This is an early and crisp impression in excellent condition and housed under glass in a gilt & silvered hardwood frame. This very eye-catching work by one of the 20th century's leading Op artists is ready to hang on your wall. 14" x 14.50" at sight without frame Numered 2/250 A Franco-Hungarian painter, Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) first studied medicine before turning to art. In Budapest, he frequented artists from the Hungarian Bauhaus...
Lithograph, Handmade Paper, Color, Screen
$7,459
H 8.08 in W 6.89 in D 0.04 in
Concetto Spaziale - Lithograph by Lucio Fontana - 1962
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Roma, IT
Concetto Spaziale is a contemporary artwork realized by Lucio Fontana. Aquatint etching on Fabriano paper. Edition of IV/XXV. The complete edition includes also 75 specimen number...
Paper, Lithograph
$291
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Decorative Motifs of the Egyptian Renaissance - Chromolithograph - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative Motifs of the Egyptian Renaissance is a vintage chromolithograph realized by an anonymous artist in the early 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork represents Decor...
Paper, Lithograph
$22,000
H 34 in W 30.5 in D 1.5 in
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR "Enfants jouant à la balle"
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) "Enfants jouant à la balle" lithograph, on laid paper with the Dambricourt Frères watermark, circa 1900, a previously unrecorded proof state before ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
Lithograph - The Trio
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent black and white lithograph of a trio of intriguing figures by S. Moutarde, circa 1960. Signed lower right and numbered 47 of 50 lower left. Original artwork on paper disp...
Paper, Lithograph
$3,000
H 28 in W 26 in
Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman CASABLANCA Oscars Academy Awards Movie Legends
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman CASABLANCA Oscars Academy Awards Movie Legends Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman in "Casablanca" Etching and Aquatint, 1998...
Paper, Lithograph
$291
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Decorative Motifs of Egyptian Renaissance - Chromolithograph -Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative Motifs of the Egyptian Renaissance is a vintage chromolithograph by an anonymous artist. Good conditions. The artwork represents Decorative motifs of the Egyptian Renais...
Paper, Lithograph
$5,500
H 27 in W 35 in
Warner Brothers Orchestra Bugs Bunny Daffy Duck Porky Pig Cartoon Movie Legends
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Warner Brothers Orchestra Bugs Bunny Daffy Duck Porky Pig Cartoon Movie Legends Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) Warner Brothers Orchestra Etching and Aquatint Sight 15 1/4 x 23 1/2 inches...
Paper, Lithograph
$291
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Decorative motifs of the German Renaissance - Chromolithograph - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative motifs of the German Renaissance is a vintage chromolithograph realized by an anonymous artist in the early 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork represents Decorat...
Paper, Lithograph
$4,500
H 25 in W 29 in
ABT American Ballet Theatre Dance - A. Godunov, C, Gregory, N. Makarova
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
ABT American Ballet Theatre Dance - A. Godunov, C, Gregory, N. Makarova Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) American Ballet Lithograph on heavy paper Sight: 17 1/4 x 21 3/4 inches Numbered V/...
Paper, Etching, Lithograph
$291
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Decorative Motifs of the German Renaissance - Chromolithograph - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative motifs of the German Renaissance is a vintage chromolithograph realized by an anonymous artist in the early 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork represents Decorat...
Paper, Lithograph
Sold
H 14.18 in W 20.87 in
Original advertising poster for Maxim's Paris restaurant by Sem
By SEM
Located in PARIS, FR
The original advertising poster for Maxim's Paris restaurant by Sem captures the glamour and joie de vivre of early 20th-century Parisian nightlife. Maxim's, renowned as one of Paris' most iconic dining establishments, was a hub of high society, attracting the elite, artists, and celebrities of the Belle Époque. Sem, a celebrated caricaturist and illustrator of the period, skillfully portrayed the lively, opulent atmosphere that defined the restaurant’s reputation. The illustration encapsulates the essence of Maxim's as a symbol of luxury and sophistication. Known for its Art Nouveau interiors and extravagant soirées, Maxim's offered more than just a meal; it was a cultural experience that reflected the Parisian ideal of elegance and decadence. The clientele depicted in Sem's work reflects a mix of aristocracy, bourgeoisie, and bohemian characters, each enjoying the ambiance that made Maxim's a legend in its time. Sem (pseudonym for Georges Goursat) was celebrated for his keen eye and humorous exaggerations in capturing the essence of Parisian society. His work transcended simple illustration, blending wit with artistry to immortalize the vibrancy of the Belle Époque. This poster is no exception, serving not only as an advertisement but also as a cultural artifact that offers a window into the social dynamics of early 20th-century Paris. Maxim's, established in 1893, became synonymous with luxury dining and entertainment...
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Horses at Rest
By SEM
Located in Houston, TX
Vivid lithography of pair of horses at rest by French artist SEM, circa 1950. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat ...
Lithograph