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Material: Plastic
Ico Parisi 875 Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ico Parisi 875 Armchair For Cassina. Designed by Ico Parisi in 1960 and revisited by Cassina in 2020, 875 is an inviting, comfortable design armchair and...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Foam

Maxime Brass Daybed
Located in New York, NY
Modern elegance. Sinuous, sculptural, surprising, our Maxime daybed hits all the right notes. A gleaming brass frame cradles a gracious and soft cushion upholstered in a Palermo Dove...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Brass

1998 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Handkerchief Chair, Model 4901, designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll in 1983. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. These examples date to 1998. Their design features a wavy molded seat in black, perched atop a black powder-coated steel sled base. The Vignelli’s were some of the most influential designers of the 20th century, perhaps most famous for their work with the New York City subway maps...
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1990s American Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Steel

Petit Four Stool by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Petit Four Stool by Munna Dimensions: D 52 x W 52 x H 48,5 cm. SH: 48,5 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Upholstery: Cotton Velvet, ref. Lime, CV24. Available in a...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Willy Guhl Blue Fiberglass Bench, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable midcentury floating bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. circa 1960s. Perfect minimal design as is common with the Swiss designer. Light weight but sturdy. The electric bl...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal

Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the chair is known by its geometry-related names such as "squatting man...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Coconut (Outdoor)
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Outdoor Measures: Setup 4 (1x large, 1x corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Foam

Princess Four Seater Sofa in Velvety Purple Capitonne Upholstery Made in Italy
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Drifting in the ultra relaxing ambience of this luxe four seater sofa. Perfect in bringing your personal touch into the louging area. It features a beautiful velvety purple capitonne...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Plastic Seating

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

C. 1956 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950. This particular chair dates to around 1956. The piece features a molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic shel...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Steel

21st Century Darlington.2 Sectional Sofa by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Darlington is an iconic modular sofa of the Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors collection, characterized by a refined capitonné finishing. In this new version, the sofa is presented with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Foam, Leather

2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example was produced ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood

21st Century Sand-Blue Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal

Roda Network 130 Outdoor Teak Sofa
Located in Boston, MA
Roda Network 130 outdoor teak sofa made in solid teak wood and grey polyester belts. The brilliant providence of the project has been to turn the teak ske...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Teak

Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Canvas For Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen's Pillow Sofa Velvet Sofa For Bd Barcelona Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS for KASSL Editions, the Pillow sofa ...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Polyester

Lounge Chairs ‘Papillon’ by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Rare ‘Papillon’ Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1972, Reupholstered in Luxurious Fabric, Set of Two Discover this iconic set of ‘Papillon’ lounge chairs, a testament to timeless design crafted by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti in 1972. Upheld as a symbol of sophisticated elegance, these chairs encapsulate the essence of vintage modernism...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Iron

Matte Black Modern Ribbon Plastic Dining or Side Chair Set of 2
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Ribbon chair, evoking an extraordinarily romantic world, is the feminine chair par excellence. A successful chair, with a strong identity and characterized by a bow designed as a bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Green Resin Acrylic Side Table or Stool by Natalie Tredgett
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the intricate texture of a cherished 1970s lamp, these sculptural tables are made from coloured eco-resin. Resin has many desirable qualities, it is easily mouldable, mor...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Plastic Seating

Materials

Acrylic, Resin

1960s Kitchen Dinette Set, Fiberglass Chairs, Turquoise, Round Table, USA
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Dinette Set, 2 Fiberglass Chairs and a round Dining Table with a Formica Top. The table has a slightly different color, please see pictures. T...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Modern Black Green Gray White Orange Pink Red Purple or Blue Rabbit Accent Chair
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Rabbit is a family of products with a strong media impact, one of Stefano Giovannoni's hat tricks, and immediately became a pop icon, a symbol of love and fertility, which brings goo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Plastic

Fabric Frank Sofa Bed by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric Frank Sofa Bed by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 247 x D 95 x H 80 cm Materials: FRAME: solid wood and multiply SUSPENSIONS: Elastic belts in rubber and polypropylene SEATS: Polyuret...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal

Mod Fiberglass "Castle Chair" Sculpture Lounge Chair by Wendell Castle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage lounge chair from the 1970s draws inspiration from Wendell Castle's iconic castle chair, showcasing his mastery of organic, sculptural design. Crafted in vibrant orange ...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Plastic

"Ottomama" Four Seater Sofa Designed in Italy by B&B Italia, Dated 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage four seater sofa designed and manufactured in Italy by B&B Italia. The sofa is part of the "Ottomama" collection and manufactured for the American branch of B&B Italia that ...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Beige Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Orange Fabric 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The listed price includes one chair, and we have two chairs available for ...
Category

2010s American Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Steel

Camaleonda Sofa Set in Boucle Wool with Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in bouclé wool; white; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics; Postmod...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Wool, Foam

Dublin Couch by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Dublin couch in plastic, metal and fabric by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Couch in plastic laminate, metal and no...
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2010s Plastic Seating

Materials

Plastic

1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 5-Star Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, model 3474 , initially designed in 1961 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The listing price includes one executive chair, a...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Brick Red Upholstered Ahrend de Cirkel Armchairs with Light Gray Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These chairs are attributed to Friso Kramer, the famous Dutch Industrial designer. Highly stylish design with acrylic armrests and enameled metal frames. Newly upholstered in brick r...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal

Amanta Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, 1970s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Amanta modular sofas designed by Mario Bellini Original fabric in perfect conditions Made in Italy in the 70s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass, Foam

Ames Customizable Cielo Indoor or Outdoor Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Design and inspiration The Cielo Bar Stool is a light and versatile design by Sebastian Herkner. It’s ready for indoor and outdoor use and will spruce up bar counters at home or in h...
Category

2010s Colombian Plastic Seating

Materials

Steel

Yareta Aluminum Stool with Sculptural Rubber Feet – Modern Stackable Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Yareta Aluminum Stool, designed by Erik Olovsson, is a striking fusion of industrial strength and playful expression. Crafted with precision, the stool features a solid 8mm thick...
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2010s Plastic Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Roly Poly Armchair in Ochre by Faye Toogood for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Plastic

Dr. Glob Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Dr Glob chairs for Kartell by Philippe Starck. Vintage 1980s. In good condition but age and use related scuffs and marks. These are two different com...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal

Outdoor Sofa Made to Order in Solid Wood, Moka Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary upholstered garden sofa with armrests. Frame and legs are made of thermally treated Ash wood. Upholstered seat and back cushions are removable and made of high density p...
Category

2010s European Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Ash

Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Set of 6 iconic and fantastic chairs mod. Gaudi in green plastic ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Plastic

Boston Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonnet, 1988, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 stackable Boston dining chairs by Pierre Paulin inspired by Piet Mondriaan and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. These dining chairs can be used in a...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Plastic

McGuire bamboo and Lucite Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
McGuire Bamboo and lucite Sofa.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Lucite

Dunbar Furniture Mid-Century Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mid-Century three seat sofa in a sandy beige and white woven upholstery. Three down-filled back cushions and three foam seat cushions make this a comfortable and good looking sofa. A...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal

Gaudi Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Plastic frame, Made in Italy.
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Plastic

1970s Marius & Marius Leather Sofa and Pouf Set by Mario Marenco for Arflex
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s Marius & Marius Leather Sofa and Pouf Set by Mario Marenco for Arflex - Set of 3 A rare vintage seating set designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s, featuring two lux...
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1970s Italian Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal

Melody Counter Stool by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Melody Counter Stool by Munna Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 95 cm. SH: 70 cm. Materials: Solid wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Upholstery: Cotton Velvet, ref. Mustard, CV 10. Legs:...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

21st Century Asian Mocha Color Outdoor Indoor Handmade Round Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This round, low pouf is the nonchalant seat you’ve been looking for. 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic, this pouf is suitable for both indoor and outdoor, complete with a handl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana living room set, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. The set is composed of a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair and a...
Category

1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Chrome

PILLOW SOFA BY Muller Van Severen, Corduroy, Grey, Three-Seaters
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Pillow Sofa is designed by Muller Van Severen and presented by BD. This sofa has been improved into a new playful and modular system. The independent pillows are crisp and richly...
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2010s Spanish Plastic Seating

Materials

Polyester

Armchair Mw02 "Bronze Cannage", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level" with this MW02 "Bronze Cannage". High-end designer armchair, custom-made in France. This MW02 "Bronze Cannage" combines vintage ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

21st Century Sharpei Armchair in Beige Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The refined manufacturing of the seatback, enriched with decorative studs, is the main feature of this original armchair which combines experimentation in the design of the shapes with the taste of sophisticated decoration. Sharpei Armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Plastic Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Purple Upholstery, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ chair in vibrant purple upholstery. Designed by the legendary Pierre Paulin in the early 1970s for Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The design was an evolution from ...
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1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Lounge Slipper Chair by Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous spun fiberglass fan back lounge chair by Russell Woodard. Part of a whole set but sold separately. Tables in another listing. Dining tab...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

Cast Resin 'Farm' Bench, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A hint of ornament. Americana at its Brutalist functional extreme. Dimensions: Width 50 in. (127 cm), depth 14 in. (36 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 45 lbs. (20 kg). Finish color options: white stone natural stone aged stone (shown) keystone coal stone Materials: resin, stone aggregate, fiberglass. Durable and designed to be used outdoors in all four seasons and in residential or hospitality environments. Designed by: Zachary Bitner Made-to-order in Chicago, Illinois. About Zachary A. Design: Founded by Zac Bitner, Zachary A. Design is a furniture brand based in Chicago...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Plastic Seating

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Black & Chrome Plated Metal Penelope Armchair by C. Pollock for A. Castelli, 80s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chair with chromed metal, plastic structure and metal mesh shell. Very good condition.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Wire

Faye Toogood Roly-Poly Contemporary Dining Chair Raw, Fiberglass, London, 2018
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faye Toogood Roly-Poly dining chair raw Manufactured by Faye Toogood London, 2018 Fiberglass Measurements 68cm wide x 50cm deep x 75cm hight 26.77in wide x 19.68in deep x 29...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Plastic Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

MW01 armchair in modern style for outdoor use with transparent panels.
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Behind its sleek appearance, the MW01 reveals a sophisticated design, perfectly adapted for outdoor use. Its ultra-resistant PMMA panels (acrylic glass), subtly proportioned, provide...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Plastic Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carlo Scarpa Iroko Wood and Green Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974
Located in Vicenza, IT
Cornaro two-seater sofa, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Studio Simon in 1974. Made of Iroko wood, foam, and azure chenille velvet. Excellent vintage condition. Born in Venice on June 2nd, 1906, Carlo Scarpa began working very early. Only a year after he had first qualified as an architect in 1926, he began working for the Murano glassmakers Cappellin & Co. in a consultative capacity; from 1927, he began to experiment with the Murano glass, and this research not only gave him excellent results here but would also inform his progress for many years to come. Between 1935 and 1937, as he entered his thirties, Carlo Scarpa accepted his first important commission, the renovation of Venice’s Cà Foscari. He adapted the spaces of this stately University building which stands on the banks of the Grand Canal, creating rooms for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic ceremonies; Mario Sironi and Mario De Luigi were charged with doing the restoration work on the frescos. After 1945, Carlo Scarpa was constantly busy with new commissions, including various furnishings and designs for the renovation of Venice’s Hotel Bauer and designing a tall building in Padua and a residential area in Feltre, all worth mentioning. One of his key works, despite its relatively modest diminished proportions, was the first of many works which were to follow in the nineteen fifties: the [bookshop known as the] Padiglione del Libro, which stands in Venice’s Giardini di Castello and shows clearly Scarpa’s passion for the works of Frank Lloyd Wright. In the years which were to follow, after he had met the American architect, Scarpa repeated similar experiments on other occasions, as can be seen, in particular, in the sketches he drew up in 1953 for villa Zoppas in Conegliano, which show some of his most promising work. However, this work unfortunately never came to fruition. Carlo Scarpa later created three museum layouts to prove pivotal in how twentieth-century museums were set up from then on. Between 1955 and 1957, he completed extension work on Treviso’s Gipsoteca Canoviana [the museum that houses Canova’s sculptures] in Possagno, taking a similar experimental approach to the one he used for the Venezuelan Pavilion at [Venice’s] Giardini di Castello which he was building at the same time (1954-56). In Possagno Carlo Scarpa was to create one of his most incredible ever works, which inevitably bears comparison with two other museum layouts that he was working on over the same period, those of the Galleria Nazionale di Sicilia, housed in the Palazzo Abatellis in Palermo (1953-55) and at the Castelvecchio in Verona (1957- 1974), all of which were highly acclaimed, adding to his growing fame. Two other buildings, which are beautifully arranged in spatial terms, can be added to this long list of key works that were started and, in some cases, even completed during the nineteen fifties. After winning the Olivetti Award for architecture in 1956, Scarpa began work in Venice’s Piazza San Marco on an area destined to house products made by the Industrial manufacturers Ivrea. Over the same period (1959-1963), he also worked on renovating and restoring the gardens and ground floor of the Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice, which many consider one of his greatest works. While he worked on-site at the Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Carlo Scarpa also began building a villa in Udine for the Veritti family. To shed some light on how much his work evolved over the years, it may be useful to compare this work with that of his very last building, villa Ottolenghi Bardolino, which was near completion at the time of his sudden death in 1978. Upon completion of villa Veritti over the next ten years, without ever letting up on his work on renovation and layouts, Scarpa accepted some highly challenging commissions which were to make the most of his formal skills, working on the Carlo Felice Theatre in Genoa as well as another theatre in Vicenza. Towards the end of this decade, in 1969, Rina Brion commissioned Carlo Scarpa to build the Brion Mausoleum in San Vito d’Altivole (Treviso), a piece he continued to work on right up until the moment of his death. Nevertheless, even though he was totally absorbed by work on this mausoleum, plenty of other episodes can offer some insight into the final years of his career. As work on the San Vito d’Altivole Mausoleum began to lessen in 1973, Carlo Scarpa started building the new headquarters for the Banca Popolare di Verona. He drew up plans that were surprisingly different from the work he carried out simultaneously on the villa Ottolenghi. However, the plans Carlo Scarpa drew up, at different times, for a monument in Brescia’s Piazza della Loggia commemorating victims of the terrorist attack on May 28th, 1974, make a sharp contrast to the work he carried out in Verona, almost as if there is a certain hesitation after so many mannered excesses. The same Pietas that informs his designs for the Piazza Della Loggia can also be seen in the presence of the water that flows through the Brion Mausoleum, almost as if to give a concrete manifestation of pity in this twentieth-century work of art. Carlo Scarpa has put together a highly sophisticated collection of structures occupying the mausoleum’s L-shaped space stretching across both sides of the old San Vito d’Altivole cemetery. A myriad of different forms and an equally large number of different pieces, all of which are separate and yet inextricably linked to form a chain that seems to offer no promise of continuity, arising out of these are those whose only justification for being there is to bear the warning “si vis vitam, para mortem,” [if you wish to experience life prepare for death] as if to tell a tale that suggests the circle of time, joining together the commemoration of the dead with a celebration of life. At the entrance of the Brion Mausoleum stand the “propylaea,” followed by a cloister that ends by a small chapel, with an arcosolium bearing the family sarcophagi, the central pavilion, held in place on broken cast iron supports, stands over a mirror-shaped stretch of water and occupies one end of the family’s burial space. The musical sound of the walkways, teamed with the luminosity of these harmoniously blended spaces, shows how, in keeping with his strong sense of vision, Carlo Scarpa could make the most of all his many skills to come up with this truly magnificent space. As well as an outstanding commitment to architectural work, with the many projects we have already seen punctuating his career, Carlo Scarpa also made many equally important forays into the world of applied arts. Between 1926 and 1931, he worked for the Murano glassmakers Cappellin, later taking what he had learned with him when he went to work for the glassmakers Venini from 1933 until the 1950s. The story of how he came to work on furniture design is different, however, and began with the furniture he designed to replace lost furnishings during his renovation of Cà Foscari. The later mass-produced furniture started differently, given that many pieces were originally one-off designs “made to measure.” Industrial manufacturing using these designs as prototypes came into being thanks to the continuity afforded him by Dino Gavina, who, as well as this, also invited Carlo Scarpa to become president of the company Gavina SpA, later to become SIMON, a company Gavina founded eight years on, in partnership with Maria Simoncini (whose own name accounts for the choice of company name). Carlo Scarpa and Gavina forged a strong bond in 1968 as they began to put various models of his into production for Simon, such as the “Doge” table, which also formed the basis for the “Sarpi” and “Florian” tables. In the early seventies, other tables that followed included “Valmarana,” “Quatour,” and “Orseolo.” While in 1974, they added a couch and armchair, “Cornaro,” to the collection and the “Toledo” bed...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Chenille, Wood

Geometric Design Lounge Chair in Fibreglass and Leather
Located in London, GB
This fabulous armchair was designed in Italy circa 1970s. The structure is made from moulded white fibreglass upholstered in fine black nappa leather . The chair is inserted on a cast iron plate...
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1960s Italian Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set of 3 Eraly 20th Century Duncan Phyfe carved Mahogany and vinyl Upholstered Seat. Two side chairs measuring 18.5" in width, 18.5" in depth and standing 33.5" in height. One capt...
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Early 20th Century American Other Plastic Seating

Materials

Plastic, Mahogany

Amanta Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s, set of 3
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 3 orange and purple fabric armchairs with fibreglass shell. Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. Seat height: 44 cm. Stamped C&B Italia. They can be modular or attached t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass

"Dialogo" Brown Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
Located in Sacile, PN
"Dialogo" brown fiberglass and pale wood chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s The ‘Dialogo’ chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s and convinces with its tw...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Seating

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Black Marble, Brass, and Recycled Rubber Chair by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Adri Chair is a unique take on a statement chair that brings timeless materials together in a new way. The Chair is made using two marble slabs, connected with brass hardware and elegant details to hold the recycled rubber...
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2010s American Plastic Seating

Materials

Marble, Brass

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