About Passato Prossimo
Passato Prossimo is specialized in 20th century Vintage Design. Our goal is the continuous research and proposal of items from different eras, style and places to create an unique home interior.
Established in 20171stDibs seller since 2022
Featured Pieces
Gino Marotta "Dalia" Wall Lamp or Luminous Panel for Design Centre, 1960s
By Gino Marotta, Design Centre
Located in Quarrata, IT
The "Dalia" lamp (also used as a lighted wall panel) was designed by the Italian artist and designer Gino Marotta in 1968. Produced by Poltronova (Design Centre), this piece beautifu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Gae Aulenti Black Original Leather "Stringa" 3-Seater Sofa, Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Quarrata, IT
A masterful example of mid-century Italian modernism, the "Stringa" three-seater sofa was designed by the acclaimed architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962. It stan...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Gae Aulenti "Sgarsul" Rocking Chair for Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Quarrata, IT
An iconic piece of mid-century Italian design, the "Sgarsul" rocking chair was designed by architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962. Marking Aulenti’s brilliant debu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gastone Rinaldi Blue Velvet & Lacquered Metal Armchairs, 1950s, Set of 2
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Quarrata, IT
Mid-century Italian lounge armchairs, designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA (Rinaldi Mario Padova) in the mid-1950s. The armchairs feature an enveloping, ergonomic silhouette highligh...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bronze Horse Sculpture "Sete" by Fernando Mario Paonessa, Italy, 1980s
Located in Quarrata, IT
A rare bronze sculpture titled *Sete* (Thirst), designed and created by the Italian contemporary master Fernando Mario Paonessa. The piece features a sculptural, elongated equine sil...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Bronze
Vivai del Sud White Rattan Armchair Lounge Set, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Quarrata, IT
An organic, modern lounge set, designed and produced in the 1970s by Vivai del Sud.
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wicker, Rattan
Vivai del Sud White Armchairs & Coffee Table Lounge Set, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Quarrata, IT
An organic, modern lounge set, designed and produced in the 1970s by Vivai del Sud.
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wicker, Rattan
Postmodern Sculptural Oak and Rush-Seated Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Quarrata, IT
This set of four postmodern dining chairs, dating from the 1970s, features a structural frame made of solid oak. The design features a tall, geometric backrest with a vertical cutout...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Postmodern Cantilever Chrome and Black Corduroy Lounge Chairs, 1970s - Set of 2
Located in Quarrata, IT
A pair of mid-century cantilever lounge chairs, designed in the 1970s. The design demonstrates the ability to blend a heavy, flat-bar geometric chrome structure with a sense of flexi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" modular low table for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Modular block from the "Gli Scacchi" (The Chess) collection, designed by Mario Bellini in 1971 as the companion system for the Camaleonda sofa. This versatile piece is shaped as a ge...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, ecru velvet three-seater sofa, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Quarrata, IT
Three-seater sofa, model "Le Bambole", designed by Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini in 1970s and manufactured by B&B Italia. This iconic piece represents a milestone ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Jute, Velvet
Mario Bellini for B&B "Le Bambole" camel velvet two-seater sofa, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Quarrata, IT
Two-seater sofa, model "Le Bambole", designed by Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini in 1970s and manufactured by B&B Italia. This iconic piece of 1970s avant-garde desi...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Jute, Velvet
