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Wave Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti

About the Item

A “Wave” lounge chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Heavy textured metal base supports a wave form upholstered seat. Original red textured upholstery. 2 chairs and 1 ottoman available, all sold separately. Sourced in Northern Italy.

Creator:

Saporiti (Maker),Giovanni Offredi (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 39 in (99.06 cm)Seat Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Metal,Upholstery

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Mid 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good vintage condition. Patina and signs of wear as expected with age and use. Excellent candidate for reupholstery however may still be enjoyed as is. Minor blemishes to upholstery throughout. Minor surface abrasions to metal base.

Seller Location:

Brooklyn, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6006236150532

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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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