About Compasso
Based in the design capital Milan in a 800 square meters showroom, we're very happy to offer a huge selection of the best pieces on the market, both Italian and international, from 50s to 90s. Thanks to our knowledge and our 10 years experience in this field, we can provide accurate attributions, custom-made research based on your personal needs and confidential evaluation of properties in your possession. We work with the major museums and foundations in Italy and with private clients; in our collection you can find the biggest designers along with the emerging ones. We...Read More
Established in 20051stDibs seller since 2012
Associations
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Featured Pieces
Set of Two "Ponza" Floor Ashtrays by Bruno Munari for Danese, Italy, 1950s
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two "Ponza" floor ashtrays by Bruno Munari for Danese.
Aluminum body with removable inside part.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Aluminum
"Day-Night" Daybed by Enzo Mari for Driade, Italy, 1970s
By Driade, Enzo Mari
Located in Milan, IT
Rare "Day-Night" sofa bed by Enzo Mari for Driade.
Brown lacquered steel frame hosts a revolving backrest and a single bed covered mattress.
First "convertible" piece of furniture d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Armchair model "R63" by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Chair model R63 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena.
Purple felt cover and brass details.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
"Griglia" Pendant Lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Esperia, Italy, 1970s
By Adalberto Dal Lago, Esperia
Located in Milan, IT
"Giglia" (Grid) pendant lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Esperia.
A pure half-spherical shade is underlined by the thin chromed grid.
Also currently available two "Griglia" table lamps.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Chocolate Lacquered Wardrobe Manufactured by Elam, Italy, 1970s
By Elam
Located in Milan, IT
Capable wardrobe manufactured by Elam.
Fully chocolate lacquered piece composed by four connected sections.
A central chest of drawer and three blocks with double doors.
Chrome details.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Unique Set of Four "Wright/Wright" Chairs by Nanda Vigo for Driade, Italy, 1972
By Nanda Vigo, Driade
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four "Wright/Wright" chairs by Nanda Vigo for Driade.
Straight pure squared frame hosts the blue velvet fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Free Standing "Congresso" Bookcase by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in Milan, IT
Iconic "Congresso" bookcase by Lips Vago.
Free standing white steel piece with five adjustable shelves and a larger low element.
Two more units available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Rare Armchair by Ico Parisi, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare armchair by Ico Parisi.
Ash wood frame with cord seat and round armrest ends.
Literature available upon request.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Brass Spot light by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Spot light by Stilnovo.
Brass wall plate and black lacquered adjustable shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Set of 8 "Miss" Armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1980s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Set of eight "Miss" chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni.
First 80s edition with solid wood frame and leather-padded seat and armrests.
"In this model the designers concentrate...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Steel Centerpiece by Pino Tovaglia for Alessi, Italy, 1970s
By Pino Tovaglia, Alessi
Located in Milan, IT
Steel centerpiece by Pino Tovaglia for Alessi.
Minimal piece featuring a pure geometry.
Marked on verso.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 50s lounge chair.
Large, comfortable seating, newly upholstered with Pierre Frey fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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