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Seating For Sale
Creator: Cassina
Creator: Gispen Culemborg
Gio Ponti "807 Distex" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Camel and Brown Velvet, 1953
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti " 807 Distex" lounge chair for Cassina, camel and brown velvet, Italy, 1953 Designed in 1953 and presented at the X Triennale di Milano in 1954, the 807 “Distex” by Gio Po...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

LC2 Club Chair By Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand for Cassina
Located in Diest, BE
Original LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chair, initially designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This example was produced in Italy ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Chaise-Longue Model LC4 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roma, IT
Chaise-longue with metal structure and leather seat model 'LC4', by LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET & CHARLOTTE PERRIAND. Original production by Cassina, with brand and serial numb...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1960's Vintage 2 or 4 Original Leather stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
Located in Markington, GB
These are the rarest stools by Charlotte Perriand available! Sought after two or four leather Charlotte Perriand stools for Les Arcs, 1960. please note leg-rest height of each set i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Cassina LC4 Chaise Lounge by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand
Located in Dallas, TX
An iconic piece of 20th-century design, the LC4 Chaise Lounge—often referred to as the “relaxing machine”—was originally conceived in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Char...
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Late 20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Russian Red Leather, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” dining chairs for Cassina, russian red leather, Italy, set of ten The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relation...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Manufactured in Italy. The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Set of Six Cassina Swivel Arm Chairs LC7 by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret
Located in Munich, DE
Set of six swivel arm chairs. Designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret, 1927/1928. Manufactured by Cassina probably in 1970s, Italy. All chairs are marked. Makers mark / label and production number beneath the seat of each chair. Executed in dark blue leather and navy blue enameled metal base. Condition: Wear consistent with use and age. Two of the chairs repaired...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Authentic Cassina LC2 Black Leather Two-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier 1994
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele two-seat black leather sofa originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was produced by Cassina in 1994. The ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair By Cassina c.1983
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Instantly iconic, the Zig-Zag chair (1934) by Dutch designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld is one of the earliest examples of a cantilevered solid wood chair. Its four wood boards are...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship with the Pierre Jeanneret Armchair, originally designed circa 1950 and relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Two-Seat Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched by Cassina in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle Ar...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Blue "PALMARIA 709" 2-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ITALY 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
BLUE "PALMARIA 709" 2-SEATER SOFA BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR CASSINA, ITALY 1970S Introducing the stunning Palmaria 709 2-seater sofa by renowned Italian de...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table, Bench or Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Low table that can also be used as a sofa or bench designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Modernist Cassina Italy Plush Gray Sofa on Chrome Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a comfortable and chic, gray sofa on a chrome base, made in Italy for Cassina, USA. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 82" W x 34" D x 27" H x 16" S...
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Late 20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, features the original natural toned saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back of each leg features a black ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Italian modern Leather chairs mod CAB 414 by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Leather chairs mod CAB 414 by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s Set of fantastic and comfortable 6 chair mod. CAB 412 in black leather. The leather follows the shapes ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular sofa that recalls the sof...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and metal, Italy, 1927, Set of four An icon with a versatile and functional soul...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chair in Dark Grey Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchair, model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses le...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of Six
Located in Renens, CH
Set of six Cab 412 side chairs in black leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the leather ski...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1977
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina, Natural leather, Italy, 1977. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship betwe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

P. Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and adds ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Lc9 Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by L...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier LC4 Black Leather Chaise Chaiselongue by Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC4 chaise longue in black leather was designed by Le Corbusier/ Pierre Jeanneret/ Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassina. It features the classic chrome steel frame and a b...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1977, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Natural leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in pink fabric and metal, model: Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini. Seat height: 34 cm. Stamped Cassina on the underside. Wear due to time and age of the sofa. For shipping, reque...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of six An icon with a versatile and functional...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Arts & Crafts Set of 4 Frank Lloyd Wright Chairs by Cassina
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of 4 barrel back chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906-07 and produced in 1936. This is a 1986 collaboration by Cassina of Ital...
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1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Mod. 687 Walnut Stools / Ottomans by Gio Ponti for Cassina, c.1953
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of Model '687' walnut stools / ottomans designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, c.1953. With great sculptural lines and elegant tapered legs, these stools will mak...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and metal, Italy, 1927, Set of two An icon with a versatile and functional soul,...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977 The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship betwe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier LC14 Maison Du Brésil Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Le Corbusier in 1959 for the Maison du Brésil at the Cité Internation...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 CAB 412 chocolate leather dining chairs by Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Set of four CAB 412 chocolate leather dining chairs by Mario Bellini, Cassina 1980 Elegant and timeless, the CAB 412 chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina has become a classic...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Armchairs "849" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1950s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of brown leather and wood armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Model: 849. Seat height: 40 cm. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Set for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" chaise longue and ottoman, green velvet and steel, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Carlo De Carli for Cassina '634' Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cassina, set of six dining chairs, model '634', walnut, vinyl, Italy, 1954 These dining chairs by Carlo De Carli beautifully demonstrate the modernist principles ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Easy Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Easy Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969 Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and A...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Leather and Chrome Three Seat LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, LC2, three seat sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret produced by Cassina, 1970s features black leather upholstery with a tubular chrome frame.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a white (with a hint of cream) very soft, premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Cassina labels t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Alpaca

Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 Sectional Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide sectional, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by Cassina ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti “Carimate” Chair for Cassina, Black Wood, 1960
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960. Vico Magistretti’s “Carimate 892/115” chair, crafted for Cassina in 1960, re...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid-Century mod. 111 by Giò Ponti for Cassina set of 4 Wooden Chairs 1950s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful set of 4 chairs mod."111" by Giò Ponti, with a shaped wooden structure, with padded back and seat and covered in wisteria-colored fabric. Cassina production, Italy, 1950s. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Le Corbusier Cassina LC1 armchair, 1970s.
Located in Parma, IT
LC1 armchair designed by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s. Chromed steel frame, seat, backrest, and armrests in black hide. This model has tilting backrest. Signature and serial numbe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand LC9 Stool, Rattan and Metal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

'Soriana' Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the iconic 'Soriana' sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, in 1969. The Soriana model stands out as one of their most celebrated creations, having wo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Soriana Chair by Scarpa in Original Chocolate Brown Mohair - Cassina, 1960s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina - Italy. This chair still has the much wanted original chocolate brown mohair from the 1960's in very good condition. About E...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Features original knitted wool upholstery in chocolate brown. Head / backrests are adju...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Barrel chair by Frank Lloyd Wright from 1937 produced by Cassina in 1986
Located in Ravenna, IT
Barrel chair with armrests designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937 and produced by Cassina in 1986. The semicircular frame made of natural, walnut-stained cherry wood brings a monumen...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1960
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" lounge chair for Cassina, red-lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960. The 930 "Carimate" easy chair was created for the club house of 'Carimate's...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Ico Parisi for Cassina Pair of '875' Lounge Chairs in Dark Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Cassina, pair of lounge chairs, model '875', leatherette, chrome-plated steel, Italy, design 1960, production 1960-1966 The '875' lounge chairs, designed by Ico Paris...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Soriana Lounge Chair in Grey Leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian designed 'Soriana' lounge chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina and distributed in the United States under license in the 1960s and 1970s by Atelier International...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

2006 Cassina Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC3 Club Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modele Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. These examples date to 2006 an...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chair for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chair for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927 An icon with a versatile and functional soul, the "L...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature English red leather upholstery and a walnut structure. Fully restored in Italy. Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the 121 chair in 1965. A sketch from 1943 made by Carlo Scarpa (Tobia’s father) inspired its shape. Two thin plywood “petals” compose the seat and the backrest. They are available with leather upholstery or aniline-dyed. The back has cut in the lower part, required due to a reinforcement that reacts to torsion stress, which is strongest at this point. Furthermore, the basis is a solid wood double trestle. Eight screws link...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Ba...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Alpaca Wool, 1969, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, taupe alpaca wool and steel, Italy, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool

Veranda Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Italy. Articulating backrest and ottoman. Can be a chaise lounge or upright chair.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vico Magistretti “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, Red Lacquered, 1960
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960. Vico Magistretti’s “Carimate 892/115” chair, crafted for Cassina in 1960, repr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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