Pair of Honey Velvet Chrome Cantilever Lounge Chairs, 1970s

Designed by Mimo Padova in the 1970s, this pair of sculptural ‘Velasquez’ lounge chairs channels the bold spirit of Italian postmodernism. Upholstered in a plush camel toned chenille...

Designed by Bacci and Mazzoni for Giovannetti in the 1980s, this pair of Magia lounge chairs captures the playful geometry of Italian postmodernism. The tubular forms are upholstered...

Rare DS-600 “Elu” modular sofa designed by Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger for De Sede, Switzerland, in the 1970s. Produced by De Sede, this version features rar...

A standout of 1980s Italian design, the ‘Magia’ sofa by Bacci and Mazzoni for Giovanetti pairs playful forms with sharp detailing. The plush upholstery wraps around two sculptural se...

Pair of stylish chrome midcentury design celadon colored stitched leather lounge chairs.  

Stunning pair of barrel back chrome flat bar lounge chairs. These chairs are in vintage condition with their original light brown velvet fabric in usable condition. The thick chrome ...

Pair of 1970s chrome cantilever club chairs, newly upholstered, with bright polished chrome frames supporting floating upholstered seats. Very co...

Modernist lounge chair in tubular chromed steel, camel velvet, Italy, 1970, set of two With their sleek cantilever structure and soft round forms, these modernist lounge chairs encapsulate the radical spirit of 1970s Italian design. The chromed tubular steel frame defines a low-slung silhouette that balances structural clarity with sculptural presence. A continuous loop forms the base and supports both seat and backrest, showcasing an expressive mastery of bent metal—a material language that traces its roots back to the revolutionary designs of Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand in the 1930s, such as the iconic LC7 chair for Cassina. The round backrests and wide seats are upholstered in a camel velvet, contributing warmth and tactility to the otherwise minimal composition. The contrast between the industrial frame and the sensual upholstery echoes the experimental ethos of postmodern design, reminiscent of the aesthetic explorations of Giandomenico Belotti or Cini Boeri, whose work often blended technical rigor with emotional appeal. Though the author of this piece remains unidentified, the chairs stand out as emblematic of the avant-garde production of the Italian furniture scene during the late 20th century, when designers sought new formal languages through material innovation and structural boldness. Comparable in spirit to Belotti’s “Spaghetti” chair...