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Place of Origin: Italian
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Aluminum

Italian Extra High Ladderback Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wooden chair from the 1960s featuring a tall, sculptural ladderback with a series of gently arched slats. The frame is crafted from solid wood with turned uprights and legs, ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Set 4 sedie vintage anni 70 in legno e pelle design Pietro Costantini per Ello
By Ello Furniture, Pietro Costantini
Located in None, IT
Set di quattro sedie con struttura in legno laccato nero e seduta in pelle nera, disegnate da Pietro Costantini per Ello, anni '70. CONDIZIONE: In buone condizioni, presenta segni d...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Early Original MR10 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Bononia, Italy, pre-1968
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful early MR10 cantilever dining chair, crafted in thick black saddle leather and supported by elegant tubular chromed-steel frames. The leather has developed a refined, natu...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Anonima Castelli Plia Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti Color Smoked Lucite set 4
By Castelli
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of four Anonima Castelli Piana Folding Chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 1960s. Made in Italy, these chairs feature a sleek and elegant smoked lucite color finish with ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut & Canvas
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut & Canvas A true icon of Italian modern design, the Monk chair was conceived in the 1970s by the renowned duo Afra ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash wood frame and waxed rope seat, circa 1960s. Cassina adhesive label on some chairs Bibliography: Domus...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Ash, Rope

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Medea Plywood Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in 1955, the Medea chair is a landmark of post-war Italian design. Vittorio Nobili’s sculptural use of molded plywood creates a fluid, ergonomic form, paired with slender ir...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Metal

Giovanni Offredi Dining Chairs for Saporiti Italia, 1970s - Set of 3
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three chrome base dining chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s. Floral fabric is original and in good condition and can be used as is or have reupholstered.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Steel

Rare Architects Studio B.B.P.R. Wooden Lounge Chair, Italy 1960s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
A striking and sculptural architects Studio BBPR lounge chair, exemplifying the studio’s rationalist yet expressive approach to furniture and spatial design. Constructed in solid woo...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Wood

Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand, Leather, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Diego, CA
Dining chair commissioned / selected by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the apartements of 'Les Arcs' Ski Resorts in the French Alps. Chromed tubular frame in metal wi...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

0414 Dining Chair by Gallotti & Radice made in Italy
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
0414 Dining Chair Designed by Studio G&R Set of 4. Armchair / dining chair with black stained open pore solid curved ash structure. Seat and backrest with internal structure in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on the fr...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the timeless chrome and clear lucite version. This fantastic chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by A...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Susi & Ueli Berger Boxing Glove Chair by De Sede, Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede, Susi & Ueli Berger
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic sculptural seating object / chair / bean bag in the shape of an oversized boxing glove, designed in the 1970s by Swiss artists Susi and Ueli Berger. This remarkable piece w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

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Leather

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 black leather chair designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by Cassina in 1990's. Engraved serial umber 46639, Le Corbusier signature and Cassina mark. Ver...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

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Chrome

Loop Dining Chair by India Mahdavi
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Milan, IT
This continuous thread, which acts as the Loop’s structure, coils itself up to form the chair’s articulation, leaving two loops bent in its wake. The seductive curls that characteriz...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Barrel Walnut Wood Side Lounge Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Mid-Century Modern Italian walnut wood chair. This chair will bring a touch of MCM craftsmanship refinement to any living room, bedroom or office room. This barrel armch...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Luna e Sole beech and metal chairs, Carlo Berruti, 1990
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of Luna e Sole chairs designed by Carlo Berruti and produced by Danber Italia in the early 1990s. The stained beech base supports a curved metal stem topped with a hand paint...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Italian Chairs

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Metal

Cannaregio Chair in Canaletto Walnut Wood
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by the rich character of solid Canaletto walnut wood, this handmade chair from Italy embodies timeless elegance. Available in Havana finish, its design takes inspiratio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Wood

Saddle Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s USA
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Who says the perfect desk chair doest exist...? Otto Zapf design for Knoll International. Early 4 star base. Perfect desk/office chair. Cloud like cushions in the back arms and seat...
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1980s Vintage Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eclectica, set of 8 White Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a distinctive format. Here, the set includes 8 individually styled chairs, each with its own u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Biedermeier Italian Chairs

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Bouclé, Walnut

Julie Burgundy Leather Chair By Emilio Nanni
By Trabà
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the archetypal design of a chair, this contemporary piece exudes exquisite craftsmanship in its skillfully interlaced back and wooden seat. Combining a clean design with ...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Post-Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair, Piretti Castelli Style, Italy, 1980s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish postmodern foldable "ghost" chair with a chrome frame and a clear perspex acrylic plexiglass seat and an adjustable backrest. Italy, 1980s. The chair is of high-quality and...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hello There Desk Chair by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort
Located in Barcelona, ES
Explore the fusion of industrial style and Italian modernism with this "Hello There" desk chair designed by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort, an iconic piece that captures the essence of 20th century design. Made entirely of steel, this chair features a distinctive design with the words "Hello" and "There" artistically integrated into the backrest and seat. This feature not only adds a touch of bold style but also reflects the creativity and innovative approach of the era. Artifort, known for its commitment to avant-garde design and quality craftsmanship, leaves its attribution mark discreetly under the seat, ensuring its authenticity and historical value. From Italy, this icon of modernist design has earned a place in furniture history for its unique combination of functionality and aesthetics. Over the years, the chair has developed a natural patina that complements its age and significant use. In some areas, the glossy paint has begun to peel at the edges, revealing its history and adding authentic vintage charm. Ideal for collectors and design aficionados, this Artifort desk chair...
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1970s Industrial Vintage Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ledermann Beige Leather Chair by Enrico Pellizzoni
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
The Ledermann Chair blends elegance and comfort with its refined design and conical wooden legs. The padded seat is upholstered in premium fabric, with a luxurious leather option ava...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Stella 821 Chair by Matteo Ragni
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
Stella epitomizes artisan craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Fashioned from rich beechwood with a distinguished Brionne finish, its backrest is adorned in luxurious dark brown leat...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of six italian wood chairs leather seats by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
This set of six sculptural dining chairs is a stunning example of Italian modernist design from the 1970s. Designed by the renowned duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the chairs feature a di...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Two rare beautiful original 1960s bamboo chairs from Italy
Located in München, DE
Two very beautiful, rare, original 1960s bamboo chairs. Gorgeous, great design. Made in Italy. Made entirely of bamboo and with great care. The chairs are in very good condition, wit...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Bamboo

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pr. Bentwood and Canvas Chairs after Thonet c. 1970’s
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of folding bentwod and canvass side chairs, design reminiscent of Thonet, probably made in Italy, circa 1970's. The chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready to us...
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Mid-20th Century Vienna Secession Italian Chairs

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Canvas, Wood

Vintage Le Corbusier LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: Le Corbusier LC1...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

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Chrome

Pasqualina Chair by Enrico Pellizzoni
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Chair with tubular steel frame completely covered in leather; metal seat pan covered with black technical fabric. All the components are available in other colors. Please contact the...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Folding Chairs with Green Stain by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Aldo Jacober folding chairs for Alberto Bazzani. These chairs have a green stain, once an option for the color of the chairs, that ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

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Wood

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Alky" chairs in a stunning vibrant green soft fabric. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti during the 1970s and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. Signed on the chrome feet. ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud. The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brescia, IT
Marcel Breuer B33 chairs, pair Knoll International Italy / USA, c. 1970 Chrome-plated steel Fabric Seat Ufficio Tecnico 1971 Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll International's in-house team of engineers and designers, introduced the award-winning Spoleto chair...
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1970s Bauhaus Vintage Italian Chairs

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Metal

Pris Red Leather Chair by Enrico Pellizzoni
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
The Pris Chair features a sleek black-painted tubular metal structure, combining modern design with refined craftsmanship. The seat and backrest are generously padded and upholstered...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Arca" Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1974
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Barcelona, ES
Introducing an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1970s: the "Arca" chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for the renowned brand Crassevig. This chair combines the simplicity and elega...
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1970s Vintage Italian Chairs

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Rattan, Ash

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 2 mod chairs." Cesca" designed by Marcel Breuer, black-stained walnut wood backrest, chromed steel tubular frame and Vienna straw. Mark Thonet. Marcel Breuer conceived the fi...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Metal

Mid-century modern six wooden chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern six wooden chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s Set of six chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s. The combination of clean lines, high-quality...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pasqualina Chair by Grassi&Bianchi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
The Pasqualina collection was born from the desire to design leather items with a great aesthetic value. Its tubular steel frame is completely covered in...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kumiko Moka-Stained Ash Chair by Black Tie
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
A compact modern throne where to sit for enjoying dinner with friends, this chair boasts a solid construction rich in enveloping curves cleverly counterbalanced by streamlined profil...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Wood

Knoll Barcelona Daybed, 2000s USA
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with the Barcelona Day Bed, a perfect blend of style and comfort. This day bed is not just a furniture piece, it's a statement of timeless elegance. The day...
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Early 2000s Modern Italian Chairs

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Leather

Dorothea Soft Chair by Balutto Associati
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
The new Dorothea chair combines an essential design with the iconic cane wave. The whole family consists of a chair, armchair and stool, made of ash wood with a cane backrest inside ...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Wood

Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 4 stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original upholstery, circa 1950s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the ...
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1950s Vintage Italian Chairs

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Brass

Very Rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Very rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, Made in Italy, 1960s.  This wonderful chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s is a wonderful example of functional elegance. This chair is a mix...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Wood, Mahogany

Italian Midcentury Desk Chair in Teak and Black Lacquered Iron
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian midcentury desk chair combines functionality with a minimalist aesthetic, characteristic of mid-20th-century design. Crafted from durable teak and accented with a black ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Iron

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Desk Chair by Ariberto Colombo for Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Beech

Set of 4 vintage 70s black leather chairs Italian design
Located in None, IT
Set of four chairs with wooden frame and seat and back covered in black leather, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Four Sabrina Chairs By Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Čelinac, BA
Sabrina Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 1970s
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Chrome

Heart Chair
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring a stylish design that makes it both aesthetically pleasing and functional, this chair from the Imperfect Love Collection will make a statement in a contemporary and eclecti...
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2010s Modern Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Heart Chair
Heart Chair
$6,615 / item
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1967. T...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a new era focused on plastic: this is how the plia chair...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Arredamenti, 1978
By Ferdinando Meccani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful example of italian design from the 1970's, this Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani (Italy, 1937) for Meccani Arredamenti is a timeless classic and a highpoint in his impr...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Cherry

Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. These folding chairs are made of very rar...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Post-Modern Aldo Rossi & Luca Meda “Teatro” Side Chair, Molteni, Italy 1985
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni & C
Located in Dronten, NL
An outstanding example of late-20th-century Italian design, this Teatro side chair—created by acclaimed architect Aldo Rossi in collaboration with designer Luca Meda—embodies the ref...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Italian Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cherry

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