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
Featured Pieces
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...
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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...
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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...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge 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...
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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...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
“Ico” Bench in Walnut & Leather by Montaperto Studios, 2023
By Montaperto Studios, Angelo Montaperto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade bench designed by Angelo Montaperto for Montaperto Studios in Walnut & Grey Leather, 2023. Inspired by it’s namesake, “Ico” bench, is an homage to the works and life of Ico ...
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2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Set of Four Carved Mahogany Grosfeld House Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite yet comfortable set of four dining or side chairs in wonderfully patinated mahogany with original brass handles. This design features fluted front saber legs with Greek classi...
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage Lucite, Chrome & Black Leather Bench with Storage Compartment, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supremely useful and attractive modern piano or storage bench in lucite with chrome hardware upholstered in a full grain black Italian leather—circa 1980, appearing to be a custom fa...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Kristian Solmer Vedel “Modus” Settee, Tropical Wood & Leather, 1963
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A settee comprised of two individual armchairs featuring one arm each—here we have the Modus system by Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen, 1963. Ultimate sophistication through simpl...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Wingback Lounge Chair in Sculpted Walnut by Adrian Pearsall, 1970s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive lounge chair in sculpted black walnut by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1970. Original upholstery present and in very good vintage condition, fabric can also ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Set of Four Magistretti Chairs in Silk and Glazed Oak, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting set of four vintage Italian dining chairs in the manner of Vico Magistretti with hand-glazed 'Verona Green' oak frames, reupholstered with a lovely textured apricot Itali...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Silk
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Three Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1954
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An attractive and commodious three seater sofa by Robert Haussmann for De Sede in original and distinct orange red velvet material with chrome-plated steel frame. Great lines on this...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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