Furniture designer Sergio Saporiti founded Saporiti Italia with a vision of creating pieces ahead of their time. Sergio’s younger brother Giorgio served for decades as co-owner with Sergio at Saporiti where he was an art director, leading the upholstery division and more.
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.
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 — Sergio 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. This era also led to a partnership with Missoni — the celebrated Italian fashion brand worked closely with Giorgio Saporiti to create rugs and fabrics for its range of seating and more, and later, in 1983, Missoni expanded into home furnishings. At this time, the company officially rebranded as Saporiti Italia and released a line of customizable furniture, including the Avedon sofa, in collaboration with designer Mauro Lipparini. Giorgio later designed furniture for B&B Italia with his brother and, in 1994, he founded Il Loft.
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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H 14.97 in Dm 31.5 in
Concrete Pigalle Coffee Table M by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Concrete Pigalle Coffee Table M by SNOC Dimensions: W 80 x H 38 cm. Materials: Concrete. Pigalle Collection highlights the feeling of lightness and solidity with its aluminum skel...
Concrete
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Concrete Pigalle Coffee Table S by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Concrete Pigalle Coffee Table S by SNOC Dimensions: W 40 x H 50 cm. Materials: Concrete. Pigalle Collection highlights the feeling of lightness and solidity with its aluminum skel...
Concrete
H 18 in Dm 44 in
Concrete Caldera Coffee Table by Opiary (18"H)
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. This organic and modern table will enhance and add a distinctive style to any space. Inspire great conversation by pairing it with our Drillium chairs and a centerpiece plant of your choice. DETAILS Indoor/outdoor use and extremely weather-resistant. Sealed and polished to be water and stain resistant. FINISHES Available in earth, white, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black GFRC Pricing varies based on finish. Please message before purchasing. Price listed is for our standard light grey option. Pictured here in our dark grey cement option. All Opiary pieces are handcrafted and made-to-order, and dimensions/finishes are approximations. Clients are welcome to visit our Brooklyn studio during the fabrication of pieces. MODIFICATIONS Tempered glass top (44"D) available Live or silk plants...
Cement
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Sapo Dining Table by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Model Sapo dining table by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti, crafted for Saporiti, Italy in 1972. This architectural masterpiece marries brutalist aesthetics with minimalist sensibilities...
Concrete, Metal
H 11.81 in Dm 39.37 in
Tacchini Joaquim Coffee Table by Giorgio Bonaguro
By Giorgio Bonaguro, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
The softness of Brazilian furniture design between the 1940s and 1960s in the modernist architecture of Niemeyer, Costa, Vilanova Artigas and Bo Bardi...
Marble
H 29 in Dm 44 in
Concrete Caldera Coffee Table by Opiary (29"H)
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. This organic and modern table will enhance and add a distinctive style to any space. Inspire great conversation by pairing it with our Drillium chairs and a centerpiece plant of your choice. Details Indoor/outdoor use and extremely weather-resistant. Sealed and polished to be water and stain resistant. Measure:tall 29"H Finishes Available in earth, white, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black GFRC Pricing varies based on finish. Please message before purchasing. Price listed is for our standard light grey option. Pictured here in our dark grey cement option. All Opiary pieces are handcrafted and made-to-order, and dimensions/finishes are approximations. Clients are welcome to visit our Brooklyn studio during the fabrication of pieces. Modifications Tempered glass top (44"D) available Live or silk plants...
Cement
H 16 in W 54 in D 24 in
Rectangular Nickel and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular 1970's nickel plated architectural base coffee table with new glass top.
Steel
H 18 in W 48 in D 19.5 in
Charles Hollis Jones "Box" Coffee Table in Nickel and Glass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s and manufactured, circa 1968. The table is in excellent condition, the glass is also in very good condition and w...
Nickel
H 15.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Aluminum Concretion Coffee Table by Studio Julien Manaira
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum concretion coffee table by Studio Julien Manaira Dimensions: 65 x 65 x 40 cm Materials: Aluminium and stainless steel The concretion project consists of sand-casting aluminium in a base of stainless steel tubes to form objects. The tubes are placed and cut to certain heights according to what the gross object’s dimensions will be. The shapes of each horizontal surface are then prepared by hand without following any precise plan. Each pouring of aluminium is at the same time forming surfaces of the object as well as connecting elements together. The aim of this process is to create a strong relation between two types of metal: the industrial stainless steel and the brut hand-cast aluminium, that comes visually as an extension of the first one. The two types of metal have two opposite relation to time, the industrial tube can’t be placed in time, only resulting from a continuous chain of production when the hand-cast part captures the very moment of formation of the object. This opposition is not meant to compare which materiality is best, but to enrich each other by their difference, and therefore stimulate the Julien Manaira (France, 1992) successively studied industrial design (La martinière, Lyon) and fine arts -option product design (Esad, Reims). in 2015 he came to Amsterdam to follow a temporary master program (Materialisation in Art and Design) at the Sandberg Institute where he graduated in 2017 before opening his studio in the same city. His graduation project ‘The once liquid plastic’ was awarded by the RADO Star Prize 2017 and the 3rd prize of the Pure Talent Contest at IMM Cologne 2018. In the last years, he exhibited his works in different established and recognized organizations such as Paris Design Week, IMM Cologne, Design Parade Hyères, and Milan Design Week. He was commissioned by different companies, among which Nilufar Gallery, Nubikk, Van Dijk Store as well as private clients. The main focus in his practice is setting processes that allow the manufacturer or him to be mentally and physically involved in the transformation of material towards an object. He believes that this empowerment is a way to engage deeper the audience or user’s perception, and therefore create a stronger connection with the object. Serendipity, combining industrial and artisanal material, are examples of how he aims to create objects that are able to communicate their undergone transformations. Iris Box...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 19.3 in Dm 23.63 in
Concrete Soround Coffee Table 60 by Nur Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Concrete Soround coffee table 60 by Nur Design Materials: metal, fibre concrete Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 49 cm Also available in different sizes and materials: nano laminate, ...
Concrete, Metal
Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti 'Sapo' Coffee Table in Concrete and Glass
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti for Saporiti, coffee table 'Sapo', glass, concrete, chromed steel, aluminum, Italy, 1972 Modern, sculptural coffee table designed by Sergio and Giorgio S...
Concrete, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Janni Van Pelt Round Coffee Table in White Metal and Glass
By Janni Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Janni Van Pelt, coffee table, glass, white metal, The Netherlands, circa 1958 Round coffee table in white coated metal and wired glass. This table is a variation of Janni Van Pelt's...
Metal
Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Table in Birch
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, cocktail table, oak, metal, Finland, 1960s. Coffee table with wooden inlay ornaments designed by Tapio Wirkala. The table is produced by Asko. This coffee t...
Metal
Richard Schultz for Knoll White 'Petal' Coffee Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Richard Schultz for Knoll, 'petal' coffee table, aluminum, steel, polyurethane, United States, design 1960 This petal coffee or cocktail table is designed by Richard Schultz in 1960...
Aluminum, Steel
Pia Manu Coffee Table in Enameled Concrete and Brazilian Quartzite
By Pia Manu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pia Manu, coffee table, enameled concrete, Brazilian quartzite, Belgium, 1970s This very rare hand-crafted coffee table was made in the 1970s by the Belgian atelier Pia Manu, known ...
Concrete
Architectural Coffee Table in Glass and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, glass, steel, Europe, 1970s. This sculptural coffee table features a transparent glass top resting on a striking geometric frame accented with horizontal red slats at ...
Steel
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
