About Montaperto
The Montaperto family’s love affair with antique furniture and art began at the end of the Second World War, when Marchese Emilio Pucci Di Barsento asked my father Joseph—his co-pilot in the Italian Air Force—to help him restore and refurnish Palazzo Pucci in the historic center of Florence, Italy. Soon after, Montaperto “Bottega D’Arte” Studio was established, specializing in the restoration and sale of fine antiques, supplying prominent private estates and historical institutions throughout Florence. I started working with my father when I was in grade school, learni...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine and well preserved mahogany & gilt bronze canapé from the Second Empire Period under the reign of Napoleon III. Absolutely wonderful condition, seat cushion has been redone in...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Arne Wahl Iverson Lounge Chairs for Komfort in Teak & Leather, 1960
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supremely appointed pair of vintage Arne Wahl Iverson lounge chairs for Komfort, Denmark-1960s. Frames are in gorgeous vintage condition, cushions have been redone in a full grain ra...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Console Table in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant wall console in Italian walnut with lacquer finish over gesso ground top. Lovely hand shaped gallery, great proportions, timeless beauty.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
Toshiyuki Kita ‘Wink’—Articulating Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1981
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exciting and ambition postmodern seating deign, ‘Wink’ chair by Toshiyuki Kita is a completely novel approach to chair design. Exploring anatomic...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Vintage Hans J. Wegner for Getama Model 330/3A in Teak & Wool, 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and commodious, here we have a rare example of Wegner’s celebrated GE-330/3A three seat sofa in carved teak frame and light burgundy boiled wool upholstery with original spri...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech, Teak
'Penguin' Easy Chair by Kurt Olsen in Teak & Wool for Gloastrup Møbelfabrik
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of Kurt Olsen’s celebrated ‘Penguin’ chair in original boiled wool upholstery and sculpted teak—excellent vintage condition. Stunning construction featuring floating...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of 'Amanta' cognac brown leather and fiberglass lounge chairs, originally designed in Italy by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1966. The design was extremely popular and in gr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Set of Four Attributed to Mathieu Matégot Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking set of four vintage dining chairs attributed to Mathieu Matégot in his trademark perforated and lacquered sheet steel. Wonderful lightness to these, masterful use of steel e...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of design history. Here we have a completely original vintage example in original velvet co...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of design history. Here we have a completely original vintage example in original velvet co...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Vintage Sawbuck Chairs for Carl Hansen CH28 in Oak & Leather, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An icon of 20th century seating design still celebrated 72 years after its introduction—the Sawbuck chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, 1951. Montaperto Studios is pleased to offer...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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