Italian Armchairs

Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1920. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. One of the versions of the iconic model dated 1918. The structure is in black-stained beechwood with white contrasting parts. Seat and back in green lacquered multiplywood. The black red and blue (Zeilmaker version) born from Rietveld’s chromatic experimentation While researching the origins of the red and blue model in collaboration with the Rietveld heirs, it emerged that the key idea of the first prototypes was based on the concept of spatial organization expressed through the monochrome tones of its elements. The first version was in fact produced in 1918 in completely unpainted wood.   In the following years Rietveld proposed various examples, either monochrome or painted in different colors, depending on the requirements of his customers and the interiors for which the chairs were intended. As such, it comes as no surprise to find this 1920s version, presented as part of Cassina’s MutAzioni selection, created for the school teacher Wicher Zeilmaker with a black frame with white ends and a dark green painted seat and backrest.  It was Rietveld’s ever-increasing involvement in the De Stijl movement that led him to also use primary colors on this model in 1923, and as such the chair became a veritable manifesto for the emerging neoplastic movement. Initially dubbed slat chair, Rietveld only gave it the name red and blue in the 1950s following its chromatic evolution. The various owners of the different examples used the chair as an abstract-realist sculpture in their interiors and, in some cases, as a simple tool for sitting on, adding cushions to make it more comfortable, just like Cassina offers for the black red and blue today. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, born in Utrecht on 24 June 1888, seems possessed of two personalities, each so distinct that one might take his work to be that of more than one artist. The first personality is that seen in the craftsman cabinet-maker working in a primordial idiom, re-inventing chairs and other furniture as if no one had ever built them before him and following a structural code all of his own; the second is that of the architect working with elegant formulas, determined to drive home the rationalist and neoplastic message in the context of European architecture. The two activities alternate, overlap, and fuse in a perfect osmosis unfolding then into a logical sequence. In 1918 Rietveld joined the “De Stijl” movement which had sprung up around the review of that name founded the year before by Theo van Doesburg. The group assimilated and translated into ideology certain laws on the dynamic breakdown of compositions (carrying them to an extreme) that had already been expressed in painting by the cubists: the “De Stijl” artists also carefully studied the architectonic lesson taught by the great Frank Lloyd Wright, whose influence was widely felt in Europe at that time. Collaborating first with Robert van’t Hoff and Vilmos Huszar, then with Theo van Doesburg and Cornelius van Eesteren, Rietveld soon became one of the most distinguished interpreters of the neoplastic message. Among his most important works are: the Schröder house at Utrecht (1924); the “Row Houses” at Utrecht (1931-1934); the Dutch pavilion at the Venice Biennial (1954); the sculpture pavilion in the Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller at Otterloo and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam (1955). Out of his equally important furniture, Cassina has chosen for its own production: the “Red and Blue” (1918), the “Zig-Zag” (1934), the “Schröder 1...

Armchair Bahamas Cedar Swivel in natural solid cedar wood, in polished finish. With swivel iron base in lacquered finish. Also available in burnt cedar ...

Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair ha...

This exquisite armchair, designed by Studio 63 for Marioni, features a cylindrical base highlighted by a metal base and a curved back that envelopes it's guest to make it feel welcom...

Pair of armchairs made in the 1950s, in genuine leather and carved poplar wood, with liberty motifs.

Armchair, likely designed in the late 1960s or early 1970s, is inspired by the famous Carlottamodel by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. With its bold geometric lines and comfortabl...

This cathedra or chayère chair is conceived following rules of monumental architecture. The seat can be lift open to reveal a chest. Both curved arm-rests are supported by a baluster...

Carlo Mollino (Turin, 1905-73) was an architect who committed equally to art and to technique, embodying the figure of the Italian Renaissance polymath in the context of modernity. H...

Italian Armchair Mid-Century Design Green Brass Feet, designed by Gigi Radice, manufactured by Renzo Minotti, Meda, circa 1957.

Vico Magistrett pair of red carimate armchairs for Cassina, Italy, 1961 Original red lacquer. Original straw seats.

Pair of armchairs By Paolo Buffa Cherry wood frame Spindle back Decorative feet with brass caps Italy 1950s Certificate of authenticity from the Paolo Buffa archives Alcuni Mobili di Paolo...

The sculpted look distinuishing this armchair merges clean lines softend by smoothed corners. Raised on four egg-shaped ash feet (also in polished aluminum upon request), the design counterbalances an inner steel frame with a structure in directional European plywood. The padding in natural latex...

Set of four white Hollywood Regency style lacquered klismos armchairs with newly upholstered seats.

The Fjord chair, created in 2002 by designer Patricia Urquiola for Moroso's collection, is inspired by the Scandinavian atmosphere. The ch...

The Capitol Complex armchair exemplifies the compositional framework of the collection in tribute to Jeanneret, characterized by the typical V-shaped supports. The padding almost com...

Minimalistic Mid-century Modern armchairs designed in the 1970s, sourced in Italy. These lounge chairs have been designed to have a calming and inviting presence, the perfect item to sit back, relax and unwind. They combine craft and simplicity to create a comfortable and timeless piece. The chairs aren't only beautiful to look at, but they also offer a tactile experience as well, thanks to the natural solid wood and the luscious feather-filled cushions. We have chosen a texturized beige/greige fabric to enhance this feeling even more. The chairs are also incredibly comfortable, thanks to the plush seat and back cushion. With their airy and minimal aesthetic, the lounge chairs are perfect for boho, minimal, contemporary, mid-century modern, minimalistic, Scandinavian design interiors. The cushions have been reupholstered by a skilled craftsman in a high-quality Belgian fabric...

Art Decò cockpit armchairs in Maple Birch Burl 1930 gray velvet Italian Design.

Renzo Franchi Camerani Recliner Armchair Mod. Camea 1950s Mid-century Design. All-wood frame, upholstery in Beige floral fabric. The item is in good conservative condition, no majo...

'Via del Corso' Armchair by Man of Parts Signed by Yabu Pushelberg Dimensions: - H. 72 x L. 82 x D. 70 cm / Seat 42 cm Model shown: Sahco, Safire, col.013 __________________ Th...

Pair of modern armchairs from the late 20th century. Design furniture with great charm covered in green faux leather with chromed metal base. Swivel armchairs for the bedroom, living...

Gio Ponti set of four painted and gilded Iron armchairs 1948.

Pair of Armchair and Windsor chair by Lucian Randolph Ercolani Ercol Edition circa 1960 Elm and beech Measures: 97 x 42 x 41 cm In very ...

Sculptural Italian Walnut Armchair, 1950s – Mid-Century Modern Design Icon A stunning example of post-war Italian craftsmanship, this 1950s sculptural armchair is a masterclass in f...

Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The LC3 armchair marked the separation of the metal frame from the upholstery, reflecting Modernist architecture theory, where the support load-bearing structure of the building was separated from the rest. In this case, four discrete cushions are set inside a cage of painted or chrome-finished steel tubes. The same device is adopted for all the other pieces in the collection, from the armchair with an arm-rest on one side only or on both, to the two- or three seater sofas. Over a period of many years, Cassina worked closely with Charlotte Perriand, her heir, as well as with the Fondation Le Corbusier reinterpreting the original design while respecting its original intent, to bring new versions and finishes of this furniture to market. The LC3 Outdoor...

The chair could be said to be an iconic piece as it embodies style and comfort. It can easily represent a central piece of furniture that will always be admired. A very pleasant si...

Meeting Armchair – Von Malerba Collection: Black & More Category: Office Armchairs Context: Office The Meeting Armchair from the Black & More Collection combines comfort, elegance,...

A pair of Italian armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti, newly upholstered in a light silver/grey velvet, with studs in their original position. With iron and brass legs.

Dining chairs, yellow leatherette, chrome, steel, Italy, 1970s Comfortable Italian dining chairs in yellow leatherette. The eye-catching colored upholstery emphasizes the round sha...

Part of the Opus Garden collection, this stunning outdoor armchair is an ideal addition to an eclectic patio or contemporary terrace. Its sinuous curves, distinctive of the Opus coll...

Mariani Wing Executive Office chair, Collection Wing. i 4 Mariani WING Swivel high-back executive chair with 5-spoke base by Desig...

Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...

Pair of Italian armchairs, Ico Parisi style, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 69 cm; W=87 cm; D= 72 cm; height seat= 35 cm.

Fluid lines come together to create a pleated seat with intense textures and tones. The design is harmonious, delicate and intriguing with the lower part designed with a soft and flu...

- good original condition - cleaning.

Set of 4 Angelo Mangiarotti “Idlor” Armchairs for Lorenzon, 1960s This rare set of four “Idlor” armchairs was designed by the acclaimed Italian architect and designer Angelo Mangia...

Consisting of three armchairs and seven side chairs, this superb giltwood suite was made in Italy in the nineteenth century. With slight variations in t...

Rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs for "Casa e Giardino", 1936. Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the ...

Modern leather armchairs Piero Lissoni For Matteo Grassi, Italy 1990s. These modern leather armchairs were designed by Piero Lissoni for Matteo Grassi. These modern style chairs wer...

21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Duotone leather club armchair, Italy The embracing structure of the club armchair evolves you i...

Pair of "Scacciapensieri" armchairs by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Poltronova – Italy, 1970s.

A pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Teorema dining armchairs Design by Guido Faleschini and exclusively manufactured by i4Mariani for The Pace Collection. Ci...

Nice pair of folding bamboo chairs made in Italy in the 60s

Set of Four Armchairs designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Doron Hotel armchair was designed in 1947 by Charlotte Perria...

Entirely lacquered in a green hue, this striking chair has a contemporary and unique allure. It comprises a tubular metal frame with a crisscrossed design on the back and robust slanted legs, where a soft and comfortable fabric green cushion padded...

A walnut and leather armchair designed and produced by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, 1940s.

This chair is based on the prototypes of foldable seats created in the 19th century by J.B. Fenby, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. ...

The deluxe frame of the Lolita armchair is crafted from plywood and covered with rubber of varying densities, with the top layer in air soft covered by goose down for comfort. The to...

Experience the perfect blend of classic design and modern comfort with this set of six Eugenio Gerli Tecno Mod S148 armchairs. Inspired by the iconic S142 design, these armchairs hav...

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht XL Outdoor Armchair A furniture icon, designed by a 20th century master. The Utrecht armchair by Gerrit...

Model 849, one of his most famous armchairs, was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956. Awarded honorable mention at the 3rd Compasso d’Oro, Agnese is an Italian design icon whose ...

Synthesis is a contemporary collection with a basic design, where the purity of the lines is conveyed through an elegant combination of teak and hand-woven WaProlace® synthetic fibre...

Alias 201_O Green PVC Armrest in Brushed Stainless Steel by Giandomenico Belotti Stacking chair with arms for outdoor use, with structure in brushed stainless steel; seat and back...

Rare splendid two-tone skai armchair, early 1950s, design often attributed to Gastone Rinaldi, made on a wooden frame with an enveloping shape that ends ...

This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International. Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...

Set of three armchairs. Black wood seat and fabric cushion.

A fine Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural throne armchair, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...

Guglielmo Ulrich was an Italian architect, furniture designer, and painter. He was born to a notable family of Danish origin. In 1924, Ulrich enrolled in the Scuola Speciale di Archi...

This sofa set was made by the manufacturer I.S.A. in the 1950s. It consists of two armchairs and a sofa, all of which are in exceptionally good original condition. The particularly o...