About MODERNAB
WHAT'S MODERNAB, WHY MODERNAB? Carried by the ineluctable human attraction towards the past, Modernab brings a new, original vision on the Mid-Century Modern Design world. The starting point is a curated selection of high-end furniture from the 20th century. Enhancing such historical pieces in contemporary spaces and concrete dimensions, we want to bring an unconventional point of view on modern and contemporary objects. Our collection is constantly updated and renewed thanks to the daily meticulous research led by our specialist team, who looks for attractive furnitur...Read More

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Featured Pieces
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of two.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Poggioli Sculptural Dining Table, 1970
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Poggioli sculptural dining table, burl wood, brass, and smoked glass, Italy, 1970s.
Poggioli's dining table from the 1970s is not just a piece of furniture but an innovative blend o...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Armchair for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” armchair for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970.
Designed in 1970 by Cini Boeri for Gavina, this armchair belongs to the iconic “Gradual System”—a groundb...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Luigi Fontana "4605/M" Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1950s, Set of 2
By Fontana Arte, Luigi Fontana
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Fontana "4605/M" Sconce for Fontana Arte, 1950s
The "4605/M" was designed by Luigi Fontana and produced by Fontana Arte in the 1950s — a moment when the Milan-based manufactur...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Luigi Fontana "4605/M" Sconce for Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Luigi Fontana
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Fontana "4605/M" Sconce for Fontana Arte, 1950s
The "4605/M" was designed by Luigi Fontana and produced by Fontana Arte in the 1950s — a moment when the Milan-based manufactur...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Oval Dining Table, Italy, 1950s, Attributed
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Oval Dining Table, wood and brass, Italy, 1950s, Attributed
A large oval dining table consciously attributed to Paolo Buffa, one of the most significant figures of Itali...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 6
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chair for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1952, set of six
The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassin...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Gio Ponti & Emilio Lancia Chair for Domus Nova, 1930, Attributed
By Emilio Lancia, Gio Ponti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti e Emilio Lancia Chair for Domus Nova, fabric and wood, Italy, 1930, attributed
Consciously attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia, this chair was designed in 1928 for ...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti & Emilio Lancia Chairs for Domus Nova, 1928, Set of 2, Attributed
By Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti e Emilio Lancia Chairs for Domus Nova, fabric and wood, Italy, 1930, set of two, attributed
Consciously attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia, these chairs were design...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti & Emilio Lancia Chairs for Domus Nova, 1930, Set of 4, Attributed
By Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti & Emilio Lancia Chairs for Domus Nova, fabric and wood, Italy, 1928, set of four, attributed
Consciously attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia, these chairs were d...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti & Emilio Lancia Chairs for Domus Nova, 1930, Set of 6, Attributed
By Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti & Emilio Lancia Chairs for Domus Nova, fabric and wood, Italy, 1928, set of six, attributed
Consciously attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia, these chairs were design...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 4
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chair for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1952, set of four
The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash




