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Saporiti Chair And Ottoman

Saporiti Onda Lounge Chair and Ottoman Suede, Italy, 1970
By Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Saporiti Onda lounge chairs Suede, Italy, 1970. Original excellent condition. Ottomans measure 28.5
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

P60 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vittorio Introini, Saporiti, 1960s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Budapest, HU
Introducing the P60 lounge chair and ottoman from Saporiti’s “Proposals” collection, designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Giovanni Offredi 'Onda' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Saporiti, Italy, circa 1970
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic original 'Onda' or wave lounge chair and accompanying ottoman by Giovanni Offredi for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Scultura 190 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Scultura 190 Lounge Chair designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in the 1970s, embodies the
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair

Pair of Chaise Longue and Ottoman
By Saporiti, Richard Hersberger
Located in Miami, FL
Chenille fabric. Dimensions: Chair: 37 H, 29 W, 36 D, 19 D seat. Ottoman: 25 W, 21 D, 19 H.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Chaise Longue and Ottoman
Pair of Chaise Longue and Ottoman
H 37 in W 29 in D 36 in
Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Sculptural Chair and Ottoman
By Saporiti, Carlo De Carli, Renzo Zavanella, Vittorio Introini, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Gio Ponti inspired sculptural chair and ottoman. This stunning Italian modern design set
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair

Mid century Italian Saporiti Lounge Chairs and Ottomans by Giovanni Offredi
By Gianni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This collection features exquisite Mid-century Italian lounge chairs and ottomans designed by the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Recent Sales

Saporiti Chair and Ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in Hudson, NY
Saporiti chair with the ottoman all redone in new light grey-beige fabric on the main body, and a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Saporiti Chair and Ottoman
Saporiti Chair and Ottoman
H 25 in W 30 in D 30 in
Satin Steel and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The modern curved shape of this tan leather satin or brushed steel base lounge chair and ottoman
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Chaise Lounge and Ottoman
By Pace Collection, Richard Hersberger, Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Chenille fabric. Dimensions: Chair: 37 H, 29 W, 36 D, 19 D seat. Ottoman: 25 W, 21 D, 19 H.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Pair of Chaise Lounge and Ottoman
Pair of Chaise Lounge and Ottoman
H 37 in W 29 in D 36 in
1970s Rare Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Vittorio Introini
Located in London, GB
A light brown leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

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Leather

Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in North Miami, FL
comfortable lounge chair with matching ottoman is made in Switzerland by Saporiti. Ottoman dimensions are: 26
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Iron

Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 37 in W 36 in D 29 in
Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in North Miami, FL
deep, 17 inches height. Note: We have a second Saporiti lounge chair and ottoman in ivory leather
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Iron

Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 37 in W 36 in D 29 in
"Confidential" Club Chair and Ottoman by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Confidential" club chair and ottoman by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Midcentury Saporiti Chrome and Mohair Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Saporiti Italian chrome and moss green mohair lounge chair with matching ottoman. Newly
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Saporiti Italia Chrome Lounge Chairs and Ottomans by Giovanni Offredi
By Saporiti, Fratelli Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Polished chrome cantilever ottoman foot stools by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Saporiti Italia Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Italian leather swiveling lounge chair and ottoman By Saporiti
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Rare 1970s Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A custom ordered chocolate brown patent leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Vittorio
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Chair and Ottoman by Saporiti Italian 1970's
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chair and ottoman by Saporiti in newly upholstered blue leather with polished steel base and legs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Saporiti Onda Chrome Chairs and Ottoman
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Winter Park, FL
Designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, this trio was purchased by the original owner in 1975
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Saporiti 80's Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Vittorio Introini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian adjustable large modern club chair in a dark chocolate brown leather by Saporiti.
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Late 20th Century Italian Club Chairs

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Chrome, Enamel

Chair and Ottoman in Pearlescent Leather by Saporiti Italia
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural chair and ottoman in pearlescent leather by Saporiti Italia, Italy 1970's (original
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Italian Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Saporiti
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic mid-century leather lounge armchair and ottoman by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti, Italy, ca
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Chair & Ottoman in Leather and Polished Steel by Saporiti Italia
Located in New York, NY
Chair and ottoman in polished steel and cream leather by Saporiti Italia, Italy 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Pair of Chairs and Ottomans with Brass Bases by Saporiti Italia
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lounge chairs with matching ottomans, bases in brass, by Saporiti Italia, Italy 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

The "P60" Chair and Ottoman by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
Located in Pasadena, CA
a harmonic steel frame and injected polyurethane foam. A coordinated ottoman
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

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Steel

Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Leather
By Saporiti
Located in Pasadena, CA
This an original Saporiti lounge chair and ottoman in its original rusty red supple Italian leather
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

Modern Orange Pigskin Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Dallas, TX
Space Age modern and comfortable orange suede lounge chair and ottoman by Saporiti. Dimensions
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Suede

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman was designed in the 1970s by Vittorio
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti "Onda" Wave Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti "Onda" wave leather lounge chair and matching ottoman. Has chromed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Italian Onda Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
its Onda series for Saporiti Italia. This lounge chair, with its original fabric, includes a seat with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Saporiti P 60 Mauve Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vittorio Introini, Italy
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Sacile, PN
lounge chair and footstool was probably made in the late 80’s and is in very, very good condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

P-60 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1960s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti, Proposals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This model P-60 leather lounge chair and ottoman is part of the Proposals series, for Saporiti
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sophisticated tubular chrome adjustable lounge chair and ottoman. The lounge can be set
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian chaise longue and ottoman by Saporiti. Chrome-plated steel frame supports the newly re
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 35 in W 31 in D 34 in
Saporetti Chrome and Leather Chair with Ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in Houston, TX
Great Midcentury Italian Design of a Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

"Proposals" for Saporiti Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Italy 1980
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Chicago, IL
Proposals Saporiti Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vittorio Introini, Italy 1980's. Original
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Onda Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Denton, TX
Giovanni Offredi designed these comfortable lounge chairs as part of his Onda Series for Saporiti
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Saporiti Club Armchair and Its Ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in LYON, FR
Cubic club leather armchair and its wheels ottoman. Base in blackwood. Tawny leather. Hand-sewn
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Saporiti Club Armchair and Its Ottoman
Saporiti Club Armchair and Its Ottoman
H 24.81 in W 36.62 in D 35.44 in
Three Confidential Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Cologne, DE
Three lounge chairs and a ottoman, designed in 1972 by Alberto Rosselli, manufactured in Italy by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Reclining lounge chair and ottoman by Saporiti Italia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Reclining brown leather lounge chair with ottoman designed for Saporiti Italia.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Saporiti Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Raleigh, NC
Two lounge chairs, one ottoman "Onda" by Giovanni Offredi, edited by Saporiti Italia in
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of reclining lounge chairs and ottomans, Saporiti Italia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of reclining brown leather lounge chairs with ottomans designed for Saporiti Italia.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans by Saporiti Italia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of cantilevered leather and chrome lounge chairs and ottomans by Saporiti Italia. Stunning
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans by Saporiti Italia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of cantilevered leather and chrome lounge chairs and ottomans by Giovani Offredi for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of lounge chairs and ottomans by Saporiti Italia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of cantilevered leather and chrome lounge chairs and ottomans by Giovani Offredi for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Italian Chair and Ottoman by Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Wainscott, NY
Italian Chair and Ottoman by Saporiti Covered in Off-White Linen
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Vintage 1970s Chaise Longues

P60 Midcentury Italian Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vittorio Introini
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Black leather Italian lounge chair designed Vittorio Introini for Saporiti. This lounge chair and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Richard Hersberger For Saporiti Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Richard Hersberger, Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s patchwork leather upholstered cushions on polished steel lounge chair and ottoman by Richard
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

Post Modern Italian Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nicoletti Salotti
By De Sede, Mario Bellini, Saporiti, Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Framingham, MA
Gorgeous post modern lounge chair and ottoman by Nicoletti Salotti, Italy circa 1980s. High grade
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 2 Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Treasure Island, CA
this suite. Ottoman measures 17 x 26 x 20. Sold as suite.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Saporiti Distressed Brown Leather Chair And Ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in Hollywood, CA
A Saporiti reclining lounge chair in distressed brown leather on a black metal base with matching
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Leather and Brass Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Lane
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Houston, TX
Lounge and ottoman by Lane, in the style of Saporiti. Brass plated, steel frame in original black
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Saporiti Chair And Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the saporiti chair and ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A saporiti chair and ottoman — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a saporiti chair and ottoman — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right saporiti chair and ottoman, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Saporiti Italia, Vittorio Introini and Giovanni Offredi each produced at least one beautiful saporiti chair and ottoman that is worth considering.

How Much is a Saporiti Chair And Ottoman?

A saporiti chair and ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $11,500.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.