Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

Italian

Collectors of vintage mid-century modern furniture will find that the work of Italian designer Vittorio Dassi is elegant and sculptural, brimming with all of the clean, angular lines and pleasing symmetry associated with the best of the era’s offerings. While Dassi's name is less known to enthusiasts of the period’s furniture than the likes of Ico and Luisa Parisi, Franco Albini and other leading lights of mid-20th century Italian design, his case pieces, tables and seating will prove no less worthy of hunting down at today's flea markets and online marketplaces.

Wood was Dassi's preferred material — he favored rosewood, mahogany, walnut and other species for his covetable desks and wall units, which frequently featured decorative flourishes such as glass inlays, while a sideboard or buffet’s fronts might boast hand-carved geometric cutouts in lieu of brass door handles.

While little is known about Dassi's early life, it is believed that his career in furniture design began in 1940 at his family's company Dassi Mobili Moderni, in Lissone, Italy. Shortly thereafter, he took over managing the company from his father.

While Dassi produced dry bars and other case pieces during the 1950s that featured the motifs and ornament that are today attributed to the Art Deco movement, he created sumptuous mahogany nightstands topped with black glass and minimalist teak coffee tables that better represented the forward-looking spirit of mid-century modernism. His wall units of the era for Mobili Cantù are works of art — crafted in walnut and featuring birch veneers and high-gloss lacquer finishes as well as a single door front decorated with an abstract painting or otherwise provocative illustration, these structures would undoubtedly prove quite impressive to the likes of Poul Cadovius and George Nelson.

Dassi often collaborated with Italian architect, editor and furniture designer Gio Ponti. Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products — from cabinets, mirrors and chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his native Milan, and the castle-like Denver Art Museum (1971), were erected in 14 countries. A collaboration between Dassi and Ponti of note is the pair’s work on the Hotel Royal in Naples — Ponti was commissioned to design the hotel and he partnered with Dassi to design the hotel's furnishings.

Today, Dassi Mobili Moderni S.R.L. is still in operation in Lissone.

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Creator: Vittorio Dassi

Couple of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs in Yellow Velvet by Vittorio Dassi

$1,577Sale Price|20% Off

Couple of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs in Yellow Velvet by Vittorio Dassi

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Made of maple and yellow velvet, these mid-century Italian armchairs or armchairs were designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950. Elegant lines are characterized by soft and rounded shapes ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Velvet, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

$5,577 / set

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery

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1960s Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Fabric

Set of six “bridge” armchairs – Vittorio Dassi 1960

$11,038 / set

Set of six “bridge” armchairs – Vittorio Dassi 1960

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Girona, Girona

Set of 6 ‘bridge’ armchairs, in solid stained and satin varnished mahogany, new fillings and upholstery in beige curly fabric. Attributed to Vittorio Dassi , Italy circa 1960

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960

$1,655

Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Dassi Armchairs 1950 Italy Green Velvet White Lacquered Wooden Feet

$2,686Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Dassi Armchairs 1950 Italy Green Velvet White Lacquered Wooden Feet

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of tasteful articulated Armchairs, forest green velvet fabric and white lacquered wooden feet, Dassi manufacture

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Velvet, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair, 1960s Full Restoration by Greenapple

$5,938

H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair, 1960s Full Restoration by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Collectible Vintage Italian armchair anonymous designer in the 1960's. This iconic design piece has been completely restored from the frame and special brass legs to a complete new ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Brass

Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s

$4,392Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs and original eco-leather upholstery, in excellen...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Pair of Contemporary Italian Armchairs in Yellow Velvet

$3,897 / set

H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 37.01 in

Pair of Contemporary Italian Armchairs in Yellow Velvet

Located in London, London

Pair of armchairs Beech frame Standard yellow or white velvet upholstery but can be upholstered in choice of fabric Photos show chairs upholstered in blue boucle as chosen by the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Very Rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, 1960s

$1,394

H 31.5 in W 23.04 in D 20.48 in

Very Rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Very rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, Made in Italy, 1960s. This wonderful chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s is a wonderful example of functional elegance. This chair is a mix...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Wood, Mahogany

Vittorio Dassi Armchair

$1,673Sale Price|20% Off

H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in

Vittorio Dassi Armchair

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Catania, IT

Armchair with a marked Italian design from the 1950s that can be attributed to the famous Italian designer Vittorio Dassi for style, model and construction.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern French Riviera Cane Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s

$4,407 / set

H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in

Mid-Century Modern French Riviera Cane Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Paris, IDF

This pair of bamboo armchairs from the Mid-Century Modern French Riviera period is bursting with nostalgia. A light golden bamboo structure, cane seat, and the original printed cushi...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Bamboo, Cane

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s

$3,363 / set

H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli. The ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Armchair

$1,400

H 33 in W 24 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Walnut Armchair

By Finn Juhl

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural solid walnut and upholstered occasional chair after Finn Juhl. The chair has tapered legs, a subtly curved chair back and retains its original turquoise vinyl upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of black lacquered Campanino armchairs, Enzo Rotella, Chiavari, Italy 1950s

$5,112 / set

H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in

Pair of black lacquered Campanino armchairs, Enzo Rotella, Chiavari, Italy 1950s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Pair of Campanino armchairs produced by Enzo Rotella, made of stained beech wood and straw, manufactured in Chiavari, Italy, in the 1950s. The wide seat and curved armrests characte...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid Century, 1960s

$25,200 / set

H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 28.75 in

Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid Century, 1960s

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous pair of lounge chairs made of Brazilian Rosewood was produced in the 1960s by the company Celina Decorações, which signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture at the period. The armchairs have rectangular loose cushions that fit the structure perfectly, recently reupholstered in a Boucle fabric by the experienced craftsmen in our team following archival references. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics. The company was created in 1951 when Munis Zilberberg takes over the family business - a small upholstery workshop that worked on refurbishing sofa beds and antique furniture. The name is a tribute to her mother, Celina Zilberberg...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Linen, Rosewood

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, 1950s, Set of Four

$3,660Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, 1950s, Set of Four

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Gorgeous set of four mid-century Italian dining chairs by Vittorio Dassi, recently reupholstered in ivory satin velvet, restored and polished with shellac.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs with Wooden Bun Feet, Italy 1950s

$12,500 / set

H 32.29 in W 33.08 in D 31.89 in

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs with Wooden Bun Feet, Italy 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Mid-century modern design is characterised by clean lines and simple colours. The style promotes a sleek look and eliminates overly decorative embellishments. Italian designers of th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

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Pair of Vittorio Dassi Armchairs, 1950s

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H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in

Pair of Vittorio Dassi Armchairs, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of Vittorio Dassi armchairs, 1950s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Armchair by Vittorio Dassi, Italy

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H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in

Armchair by Vittorio Dassi, Italy

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Brussels, BE

Armchair by Vittorio Dassi, Italy.

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1960s Italian Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Wood

Vittorio Dassi Pair of Rosewood Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

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H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Vittorio Dassi Pair of Rosewood Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Naples, IT

Very elegant and comfortable pair of Italian armchairs, designed and manufactured by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s. The wood frames are made of rosewood with seats covered in cotton fabric...

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1950s Italian Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Fabric, Rosewood

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Two, 1950s

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H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Two, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Lissone

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Very elegant and comfortable pair of Italian armchairs, designed and manufactured by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s. The seats are covered in brown cotton fabric...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Vittorio Dassi armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Vittorio Dassi armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vittorio Dassi armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Vittorio Dassi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Roberto Mango, Maurizio Tempestini, and Giovanni Bassi. Prices for Vittorio Dassi armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,294 and can go as high as $3,450, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,759.