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1 of 5 Vintage Mid-Century 'Lens' Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italy
About the Item
Five Mid-Century Modern chairs with chrome-plated steel frame and iridescent greige/sage velvet upholstery, model 'Lens' designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1960s Italy.
Overall well preserved and with expected signs of age.
Upholstery has been professionally cleaned, shows some expected signs of age overall. All chairs feature a couple less noticeable stains/discoloration spots (0.5-1cm, 1-2 per chair) on the upholstery, all highlighted in the photos.
Price per piece.
Five pieces available.
We try our best to accurately depict any imperfections on our photos. Please feel free to contact us for any additional photos.
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PACKAGING
All of our items are thoroughly cleaned and carefully packed for shipping.
It is very important for us that the packaging has the same high-quality standard as the purchased item. Depending on the fragility of the item, packaging can be made in a 5 or 7-layered cardboard box or a wooden crate. Bigger items may be required to ship on crates with pallets. We create custom packages to save unnecessary packaging waste and filling. We use recyclable materials only.
SHIPPING
We offer premium and insured worldwide shipping.
All small and medium sized packages are shipped as premium international air packages or EMS packages through the international state shipping carriers. Large packages and combined orders are shipped with a courier partner (FedEx, DHL, UPS etc.).
All shipping costs are automatically calculated during the checkout process.
Due to custom packaging, shipping for combined orders is not automatically calculated correctly. Please contact us for for shipping quotes for combined orders, or proceed to order the items after which we will issue a partial refund if the shipping was overpaid.
All of our packages are insured or guaranteed for by us, provided that any proof of damage is delivered to us withing 3 days of delivery. Any visible damages on the package must be photographed upon delivery or the insurance policy might not be valid.
We aim to ship products within 72 hours of receiving Your order. For bigger items and bulk orders, please allow up to 5-7 business days to safely handle and ship out Your order.
We ask that you allow 25 business days for all deliveries.
The wait time is likely to be much more shorter (around 7-10 working days for deliveries within the EU/EEA, 7-15 business days for overseas destinations) but we have to say this in case there is a hold up during busier times of the year.
Please contact us for shipping upgrades or shipping related inquiries. Our other shipping partners and options include: EMS, FedEx / FedEx freight / FedEx express, DHL / DHL express, Schenker, In time, direct cargo shipping (direct flight to airport) and many more.
Overseas customers may incur import duties and taxes, which will be paid by the purchaser.
(customers outside EU)
WHOLESALE
We offer wholesale discount as well as discount on combined orders.
We offer many different logistical and transporation solutions for shipping larger orders - this includes premium next day deliveries within EU, air charter options, container shipping for large orders, pallet and crate shipping etc.
- Creator:Giovanni Offredi (Designer),Saporiti (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Overall well preserved and with expected signs of age. Upholstery has been professionally cleaned, shows some expected signs of age overall. All chairs feature a couple less noticeable stains/discoloration spots, all highlighted in the photos.
- Seller Location:Zagreb, HR
- Reference Number:
Saporiti
Established initially as Fratelli Saporiti in 1950, mid-century Italian furniture maker Saporiti Italia has a reputation for avant-garde and enduring designs, and its tables, chairs and cabinets inspire all who have had the pleasure of contemplating them.
Furniture designer Sergio Saporiti founded Fratelli Saporiti with a vision of creating pieces ahead of their time. By staying on top of the cultural shifts taking shape during the postwar era — and finding inspiration in the craftsmanship, durability and sensibility of Scandinavian design — Saporiti was able to tap into what the public wanted. His focus on using high-quality materials ensured that every welcoming chair and table could be used and enjoyed for decades to come.
In 1965, Saporiti collaborated with Italian designer Alberto Rosselli, a pioneer of the industrial design movement. They created such iconic pieces as the Confidential sofa, the Moby Dick chaise lounge and the Jumbo chair. In the 1970s, Saporiti initiated another collaboration with Italian designer Giovanni Offredi. The prolific partnership resulted in universally renowned designs like the Paracarro table and the Sail chair. Together, they also created the curving Wave sofa, which was popular in international markets.
The joint projects were a success, and the brand opened many international showrooms throughout the 1970s. In the 1980s, the company officially rebranded as Saporiti Italia and released a line of customizable furniture, including the Avedon sofa, in collaboration with designer Mauro Lipparini. This era also led to a partnership with Missoni — the celebrated Italian fashion brand expanded into home furnishings in 1983 and created rugs and upholstery fabrics for Saporiti soon afterward.
Since then, Saporiti Italia has pivoted to furniture contracting and design management. To this day, the company remains under the ownership of the Saporiti family, and vintage Saporiti furniture continues to capture the imagination of collectors worldwide.
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