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Seating For Sale
Creator: Harvey Probber
Creator: Paolo Piva
Harvey Probber 8 Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Fraser, MI
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Harvey Probber eight piece sectional sofa.
Appears to have wool blend f...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool
Architectural Harvey Probber Bench Low Etagere Console
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant architectural Harvey Probber bench etagere. Very thoughtful in all of the proportions and placements of forms. A fine example of Harvey Probber work. Probber craftsmanship is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Elegant Newly Upholstered Curved Harvey Probber Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning freshly upholstery Harvey Probber sofa. The upholstery is a modern and sensible cotton blend weave which will wear and clean very well. The overall color reads as a creamy w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Harvey Probber Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Harvey Probber 1427A Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs. Featuring solid Aluminum bar construction, ergonomic slant back, attached spacious cushions, with tufted Blue, Red, Whi...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Harvey Probber Set of Eight Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Harvey Probber. Four side chairs and two throne chairs.
Side chairs: 38 1/4" h x 20 1/4" w x 21 3/4" d
Armchairs: 39 1/8" h x 23 7/8" w x 26" d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Iconic Architectural Angle Sofa in Wool Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning two-part sofa by Harvey Probber. We have reupholstered in a rich tight weave wool that enhances the clean lines of this beautiful sofa. The individual sections measure 88"...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Gondola Slipper Chairs by Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully proportioned and elegantly fashioned Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Gondola Slipper Chairs are by the esteemed designer Harvey Probber and originate from the United S...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Brass Framed Biscuit Tufted Ottoman in Original Black Leather by Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square, brass-framed ottoman on casters with its original biscuit tufted, black leather upholstery, designed by Harvey Probber. 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Dining Chairs MCM Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Mid Century Mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber. Curved front. Loose cushions on the seat, back and sides. Sofa sits on 6 wooden feet.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Marvelous Pair Harvey Probber Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous pair of Harvey Probber barrel back club chairs on wooden swivel platform bases. We love the original small round back cushion. Chairs looks to have been reupholstered in ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 leather Arcosa chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Famous Italian architect Paolo Piva designed these amazing architectural chairs.
It is a set of 4 dining chairs. The name of the chairs is Arcosa.
They were produced by B&B Italia. O...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Alanda vintage sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Alanda sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. A true design product, typical of the 1990s.
Made of Steel and upholstered in Grey color Alcantara, fully removable cover.
Armrests and head...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Arcadia Dining Chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia Set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series.
Upholstered in a fresh mint green leather.
They are very comfortable and the angle of the ba...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Gondola Slipper Chairs 'Model 1053' in Mahogany by Harvey Probber
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1950s gondola slipper chairs with a graceful mahogany frame and splayed rear legs designed by Harvey Probber, American. Chairs have sturdy mahogany frames ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber tuxedo style sofa in original Jack Lenor Larsen green velvet floral upholstery. This sofa is in incredible original condition showing very minimal wear for its age and sits very comfortably with good cushions and spring support. It was displayed in a North shore Chicago...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Armless Lounge / Slipper Chairs with Brass Frames by Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of Harvey Probber lounge chairs with brass frames. All original brass feet are intact. The original blue upholstery shows wear, stains and imperfections and is priced acc...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
1980s Paolo Piva Sofa Italian Pink Leather
By Paolo Piva
Located in Buxton, GB
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Experience the allure of vintage Italian design with this stunning Paolo Piva pink leather sofa. Crafted in Italy with a solid pa...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Harvey Probber Chaise Lounge
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Harvey Probber Chaise Lounge
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert Sofa in STOCK
By Harvey Probber, M2L BRAND
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber nuclear sert sofa upholstered in bute tiree.
Tubular legs in matte brass metal.
Measures: 92" wide width, 84" seating area.
4" thick arms
M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair Harvey Probber Mid Century Asian Modernist Walnut and Upholstered Stools
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Mid-Century iconic Architectural Design Asian Modernist Stools with Button Detailing by the legendary Harvey Probber. Lacquered walnut and Clean, firm upholstery.
Measure 16...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 Arcadia chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 6 Arcadia chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the 80s (publisher embossed under the seat)
Structure in metal covered with a black leather
Curved backrest.
2 sets of 6 avail...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Seating
Materials
Metal
Rare Paolo Piva Lounge Chair for Giovannetti 1979, Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly rare Lounge Chair designed by Paolo Piva for Giovanetti, Italy in 1979.
This is a vintage Lounge Chair that has been professionally restored, upholstered with the finest...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Black Leather Arcadia Side Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, this pair of Arcadia side chairs are entirely upholstered in black leather. The seat backs join to the base with an arc of chrome tubing that a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Low-Profile Swivel Chairs by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A timeless pair of swivel chairs, designed by the iconic Harvey Probber in the 1950s and brought back to life by Stamford Modern through a comprehensive restoration process. These ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Twill, Oak
Paolo Piva Pair of Leather Cocktail Armchair Model Aura for Wittmann 1980s
By Paolo Piva, Wittmann
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of cocktail chairs model "Aura" designed by Paolo Piva in the 1980s for Wittmann.
Seat and frame are upholstered in high quality light brown leather with beautiful saddle stitch...
Category
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Six "Classic Dining Chairs" by Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six model 1055 side chairs, in dark stained mahogany with padded back and seat upholstered in a vintage patchwork fabric.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Armchairs
Located in Highland, IN
These light, lithe and elegant armchairs by Harvey Probber are scaled perfectly to serve as part of a larger seating group or on their own as occasional ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa
Located in Savannah, GA
Sectional corner sofa with integrated end table, 1960s.
Original orange velvet upholstery.
sofa with full back: 84 inches wide by 33 inches deep by 30 inches tall
sofa with half...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare and Excellent Harvey Probber Oak and Leather Arm Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare armchair designed by Harvey Probber and coming from Probber's own personal home and collection. This is a basic armchair likely designed later due to the more postmodern design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Harvey Probber Bench in Holly Hunt Upholstery with Brass Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
A hard to find shorter bench by Harvey Probber. Most are 57". This one is 37" wide. We have reupholstered in a Holly Hunt fabric The brass has been polished and sealed. The mahogany...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Dining Chairs Set of Six
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six curvaceous dining chairs, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reuphol...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Architectural Series lounge chair in leather by Harvey Probber in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 30 x 30 x 30, SH 16”
Leather
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1950s Harvey Probber Slipper chair boucle solid brass legs mid century modern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Harvey Probber. Very few examples have surfaced of this chair. Fully restored in white boucle with great curves floating on thin solid brass legs.
Condition:...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Six "Gazelle" Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber, USA 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Set of Six "Gazelle" Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber, USA 1960's – a captivating blend of vintage elegance and contemporary style. These exquisite chairs exude a time...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Paolo Piva 1979 Sofa for Giovanetti, Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly rare 3 Seater Sofa designed by Paolo Piva for Giovanetti, Italy in 1979.
This is a vintage sofa that has been professionally restored, upholstered with the finest materi...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Harvey Probber Curved Crescent Sofa, 1960s, 2 Available
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now, we have this stunning crescent sofa by design master, Harvey Probber! Picture this: You're lounging in sheer opulence on a sofa that's as curvy as the bird streets, and equally as glamorous. And guess what? We've got not one, but two of these rare 1960's gems, both dressed up in the most lavish off-white bouclé fabric you've ever seen, and priced per sofa.
The Crescent Sofa by Harvey Probber is the epitome of swanky sophistication, originally designed in the late 40's early 1950's, Its unique crescent shape cradles you in heavenly comfort, like a warm embrace from an old friend. It's not just a sofa; it's a lifestyle statement. When you think of luxury, this is what you see.
Now, about that off-white bouclé upholstery. It's the stuff of dreams, folks. Imagine sinking into those plush cushions, feeling like you're floating on a cloud. It's the kind of fabric that practically begs you to kick off your shoes and sprawl out in utter relaxation. And yes, it's as Instagram-worthy as it gets. #BoucléGoals, anyone?
Harvey Probber was a design genius with a vision as big as the moon. Born in 1922, this guy knew a thing or two about making furniture that oozed class and charisma. He took inspiration from design royalty like Edward Wormley, Tommi Parzinger, and Vladimir Kagan.
Edward Wormley, the king of mid-century modern, knew how to balance clean lines and timeless elegance. Wormley's influence on Probber is evident in the sofa's sleek, yet inviting silhouette.
Tommi Parzinger, with his penchant for glamorous details, inspired Probber to add that extra touch of opulence to his designs. It's all about the details, darling!
And speaking of details, Vladimir Kagan's knack for avant-garde shapes pushed Probber to think outside the box (or in this case, the crescent). Kagan's audacious designs encouraged Probber to create pieces that were as daring as they were luxurious.
Elevate your home and decor...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Rare Harvey Probber Polished Aluminum & Pink Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Looking at the explosion of chromed steel framed chairs in the 1970s, Harvey Probber had a different vision. Rather than using heavy steel, he chose to use more expensive but lighter...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
B&B Italy Black Leather 1980s Sofa Designed by Paolo Piva "Model ARCA"
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s two-seat sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. Black leather upholstery with perforated accents. Circular glass side tables swivel out from under the arm rests. The back r...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Paolo Piva Alanda Black Leather Convertible Sofa, B&B Italia, 1980s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Basel, BS
Paolo Piva
Alanda
A rectangular two-seater sofa with mobile headrests and armrests covered with its multicolored original fabric upholstery.
Original edition by B&B Italia.
W...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
6 Harvey Probber Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six original Harvey Probber dining chairs from the collection of a 35 year employee in Fall River, MA. Nearly in New Old Stock (NOS) condition.
Minimalist design with loose cu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane
Harvey Probber Deep Tufted Sectional from the Nuclear Sert Series Early 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
This two-piece Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert sectional sofa is one of his earliest designs and was fabricated in the early 1950s.
This is a beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Harvey Probber Brass Floating Bench
Located in New York, NY
1950s Harvey Probber tufted bench. The bench has floating brass stretchers, mahogany legs and the original fabric.
As a reference, the bench is p...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Cubo Corner Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Original corner segment from Harvey Probber's Cubo sectional seating group.
Original plush velour covers unzip to be removed for cleaning.
Stainless steel tubular legs extend up th...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Four Piece Cubo Sectional Sofa by Harvey Probber, circa 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the iconic 4 Piece Cubo Sectional by Harvey Probber, originally designed in 1972. This stunning piece exudes timeless elegance and sophistication, making it a must-have a...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Black Leather "Raphael Lounge Chairs" model 4121 in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harvey Probber Pair of Black Leather "Raphael Lounge Chairs" model 4121. Bought from the original owners who said they should of bought more from him because he closed up shortly af...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Harvey Probber orange tuxedo style 1571 club chairs with black painted sleigh bases, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that they are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. They have been professionally shampooed and are in wonderful condition. There is a slight sun fading to the fabric that cannot be detected unless you remove the cushions, and we did some slight touch up to the legs. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
Are oranges named oranges because oranges are orange OR is orange called orange because oranges are orange??? Hmmmmmmm???? We may never know… BUT we DO know that this pair of orange club chairs by Harvey Probber is PHENOMENAL!!! Double your seating pleasure with this dynamic duo comprised of fully upholstered tuxedo style frames, deep seats hosting loose zippered foam filled seat and back cushions, fabulous black painted sleigh bases, PLUS they are wearing their original orange large weave hopsacking fabric. WOW!! They are stunning in their simplicity, extremely comfortable, and ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! They will be fabulous in the corner of your bedroom, in the living room across from your sofa, in the sitting room with a wonderful accent table in between, or in the den facing the fireplace. They are mid-century modern with a modern feel and will blend in beautifully with many styles of décor. This pair of club chairs is ready to be your new favorite vintage pieces and make a bold statement in any room you choose!
Harvey Probber was born on September 17, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York. He began his love for furniture early and while attending high school he took a part-time job in a used furniture store and was inspired to try his hand at drawing ideas for furniture. Probber sold his first sofa design when he was just 16, for $10. After high school graduation, he accepted a job as designer for Trade Upholstery which was a small manufacturing facility. The 1940’s was the beginning of American modernism, a time characterized by young designers with talent, initiative, and a willingness to take risks with new ideas. Probber was one of an early band of pioneer designers in a field that included iconic names such as D.J. DePree of Herman Miller, Hans Knoll, Georg Tanier, and Jack Lenor Larsen. Probber established Harvey Probber, Inc., in 1945 and in the mid years of the twentieth century, Harvey Probber became one of America's leading designers. He favored exotic woods, highly polished lacquer, hand-rubbed finishes, and extravagant upholstery fabrics. In little over a decade, Harvey Probber, Inc. became one of the country’s leading contemporary furniture firms. His most significant design breakthrough was his modular seating concept. It was the first of its kind. He also introduced the “sling chair” and “nuclear furniture” which could be clustered and had interchangeable pieces. By the 1970s, Harvey Probber, Inc. had opened trade showrooms in major design centers across the country. His work was awarded two "Best of Neocon" Gold Awards from the Resources Council of the Institute of Business Designers for the Houston Chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Scrumptious Pair Harvey Probber Butterscotch Even Arm Sofas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious pair of Harvey Probber even arm sofas. These wonderful sofas were reupholstered sometime in the past and still look amazing! The fabric is a heavyweight butterscotch-colo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stunning Pair Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Harvey Probber cube chairs with plinth base. The original fabric has some minor stains-we do recommend reupholstery. They m...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Spectacular Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber even arm Tuxedo sofa. This sofa was reupholstered by the original owners in this sensational tropical abstract fabric probably in the 80's-has been well ca...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Hexabloc Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Original hexagonal chair designed by Harvey Probber for his Hexabloc island seating system with many possibilities for omnidirectional arrangement.
Co...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Harvey Probber Sloped Arm Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
At last, a mid-century sofa at a comfortable seat height thanks to its 10 inch high legs.
Original Harvey Probber mid-century modern sofa with distinctive sloped arms and square tap...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of swiveling lounge chairs Model 303A by Harvey Probber is Mid Century Modern royalty. Any esteemed designer or lover of designer mid century furnishings will immediately spot these swivel lounge chairs - Harvey Probber! This esteemed design is part of a small group that defined that mid century modern look and sensibility. Lux mid century. Barrel back that envelops like a hug of support and soft comfort. Iconic Probber bow front frame...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Midcentury Sectional Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber midcentury sectional sofa
This sofa measures: 133 wide x 100 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 1...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paolo Piva, Alanda, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1980s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Paris, FR
Paolo Piva
Alanda
A rectangular two-seater sofa with mobile headrests and armrests covered with its multicolored original fabric upholstery.
Original edition by B&B Italia.
With B&B Italia label.
Italy.
Circa 1980.
Dimensions
Height : 74 cm With headrests raised : 88 cm
Width : 210 cm With armrests raised : 194 cm
Depth : 106 cm With headrests raised : 86 cm
Height of seat : 42 cm
Literature
Domus 633, November 1982, p.26-29
Domus 634, December 1982, p.22-23
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950-2000 per l'arredamento domestico, Umberto Allemandi, 2003, p.277
Mario Mastropietro, Rolando Gorla, Un’industria per il design : la ricerca i designers, l’immagine B&B Italia, Edizioni Lybra Immagine, Milano, 1986, p.394-397.
Paolo Piva
Paolo Piva was born in Adria in 1950. He studied architecture at the Venice Istituto Universitario di Architettura under the direction of Carlo Scarpa and Carlo Aymonino.
He practiced architecture and industrial design mainly in Italy and Austria.
In 1990, he became a professor at the Hochschule für Angewande Kunst in Vienna.
He designed factories in Italy, such as in Misinto for B&B Italia, galeries such as Schullin in Vienna for which he was awarded the « Adolf Loos » prize in 1994.
In 1996, he designed book-shops and cafeterias for the Venetian Civic Museums.
The same year, he participated in the 6th International Exhibition of Architecture at the Venice Biennale.
Alanda
The idea behind the Alanda was to create a « mobile » piece of furniture.
Developed with the B&B Research Centre, the mechanism allows different positions following the changing needs of the user.
« Alanda was conceived as an open object...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
De Sede DS-218/55 Barstool in Off White Upholstery by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a Minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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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Mid Century Modern Arm Chairs
Togo Sofa By Ligne Roset
Leather Chair Mid Century Modern
Set Of 8 Black Chair
Pair Of Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Antique Wood Roses
4 Arm Side Chairs
8 Dining Arm Chairs
White Leather Desk