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Pair of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Vela Alta Chairs

About the Item

Pair of organic shaped, cream leather lounge chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. A classic design by Offredi. Who began working with the Saporiti brothers in the late 1960s. The organic design of the curve in the chair back resembles the natural curvature of the human spine. Slightly exaggerated. It’s that curve that offers exceptional comfort, and with the soft leather upholstery, lets you relax in this chair for hours. There are light signs of wear as to be expected when purchasing vintage classics. But still quite a stunning example of post modern design that works in classic mid century interiors as well as transitional designs.

Creator:

Fratelli Saporiti (Manufacturer),Giovanni Offredi (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Depth: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)

Style:

Post-Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Chrome,Leather,Steel

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1971

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Wear is commensurate with age and light use.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU841938519572

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Fratelli Saporiti

Established initially as Fratelli Saporiti in 1950, mid-century Italian furniture maker Saporiti Italia has a reputation for avant-garde and enduring designs. Vintage Fratelli Saporiti 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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