Italian Seating
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Place of Origin: Italian
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Green "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1970s, this swivel office chair consists of a green plastic shell covered in green fabric on the seat and back, together with an aluminiu...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Confidential Corner Sofa in Decorative Velvet
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, sectional sofa, model 'Confidential', fabric, Italy, 1972
In 1972, Italian architect and furniture designer Alberto Rosselli designed a distinctive so...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Velvet
Desalto Black Koki Chair in STOCK
By Desalto
Located in New York, NY
Koki
Pocci + Dondoli · 2015
MATERIAL: integral polyurethane
The contract world enters the domestic space with the Koki range of chairs with a contemporary, fresh design. A perfect b...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Plastic
Soriana by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wien, AT
The Soriana was intended to express beauty and comfort by using a whole bundle of fabric held by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The Soriana was the first piece in the series and won th...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Chrome
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Mistral padded Chair with back in wood
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
This chair has an original curved structure. It is available in three versions:
- All padded;
- Padded with back in Pama wood;
- Padded with back in Sycomoro dark frisè wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Wood
Barstool with Black Leather Seat and Walnut Frame, Bensen
By Bensen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Torii barstool with walnut frame and midnight blue B leather seat. This barstool is a simple yet sophisticated design with an arched back rest. The minimal lines and simple construct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
'Sole' (Sun) Chair by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in London, England
Contemporary production of Piero Fornasetti's design from the Fornasetti Studio.
Transfer printed and hand-colored decoration on wood, in tones of cheerful yellow mottled with ochre,...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Lacquer
21st Century Garden Chair, the Classic Garden Chair
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A classic steel frame chair with generoulsly crafted cushion for outside use.
This iconic 18th century design simply sits so well in any exterior s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Materials
Steel
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 12
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of twelve.
These chairs represent tim...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Iron
Distinta Armchair, Modern Design Wooden Armchair
By Belloni Design Studio
Located in Barlassina, IT
A modern design armchair which features remarkably elegant, yet simple and clean lines. Its exceptional comfort makes DISTINTA the perfect choice for your living room.
The frame is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Beech
Contemporary Italian Curved Sofa
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Crafted in Italy, this curved four-seat sofa features a solid wooden frame with brass legs and is upholstered in white bouclé wool. Designed for both durability and modern aesthetic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Brass
Customizable Brown Leather Capitonné Pouf Available in Other Colors Shape Size
By Pescetta
Located in IT
This pouf is part of the new collection of customizable poufs and furniture by Pescetta.
An artisanal collection entirely made in Italy. Depending on the size and finishing decide...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Leather
Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois Dining Chairs
By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful elegant set of 6 1970’s Pierre Cardin designed dining chairs by Roche Bobois. Original beige leather seats. Black lacquer finish with w...
Category
1970s Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Lacquer
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut light brown leather, Italy, 1977, set of eight.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, inform...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Metal
Moon Armchair in Brown Leather Cushion by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba for Driade
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lacquered shell of the Moon and FullMoon chaise lounge sits on a very light metal frame and comfortably pampers your body in a subtle, seductive interplay of amazement and unders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Steel
'Lux Gstaadt' Chair by Fornasetti, Contemporary
By Fornasetti
Located in London, England
Charming chair with the back rest decorated both sides with Fornasetti's muse, Lina Cavalieri, sporting a purple knitted ski hat with a yellow pom-pom.
Hand-c...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Lacquer
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. The most notable feature of this couch, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Iron
Leather 'Joe' Chair Designed by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, Italy
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in London, GB
This super sized, super cool, leather 'Joe' chair has now become a design classic. Designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi in 1970, this contemporary re-editio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Metal
Wink Fabric Lounge Chaise, by Toshiyuki Kita from Cassina
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Vancouver, BC
A versatile chaise longue, a cross between an ergonomic car seat, adjustable with a knob, and the playful silhouette of Mickey Mouse. Designed in 1980 by Kita, the internationally famous Japanese designer, Wink is a timeless model, a break away from the banal due to its transformability and range of interchangeable upholstery.
Additional information:
- Dimensions: D.90 x W.83 x H.102 cm.
Wink fabric lounge chaise...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Fabric
L.A. Studio Curved Yellow Sofa of Six-Seat Manufactured in Italy
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Curved sofa, upholstered in luxurious yellow cotton velvet with brass legs, combines comfort with elegant design. Crafted in Italy, it exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship and contem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Brass
Downtown Executive Office Chair Genuine Leather Pelle SC 66 India Light Brown
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
Competent, elegant, timeless… the DownTown chair is for demanding decision-makers looking for comfort and sophistication. A sleek technical seat handcra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 8
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of 8.
A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the icon...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Steel
Poltrona Gemella Armchair with Mosaic Seat by Yukiko Nagai
By Yukiko Nagai, Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
This Armchair has an antique frame and a seat made with unique handmade mosaic technique. The designer’s concept consists in the interpretation of various materials using exclusively...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of four.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Steel
Leplì Bench with Storage Unit in Fabric Beige
By Kensaku Oshiro, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
Leplì is a stool, bench, and pouf. Kensaku Oshiro designs four versatile pieces with a strong identity. The designer draws on traditional Poltrona Frau processes and decorations, com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Birch, Plywood
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 10
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of ten.
These chairs represent timele...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Iron
Sedia Bianca Armchair with Mosaic Seat by Yukiko Nagai
By Yukiko Nagai, Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Sedia Bianca has an antique frame and a seat made with unique mosaic technique. The Designer’s concept consists in the interpretation of various materials using exclusively marble an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Wood
Italy Contemporary Design 2 Seats Sofa Light Grey
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
The essential shape of this Italian design sofa, is elegant and timeless in contemporary style. The sofa is suitable for both public spaces and private homes; the comfort is its essential feature. Tha Italian fabric is following the Chanel style. The light green and light grey color linen fabric are bright with the white thread of light.
A free fabric sample is available on demand.
Removable fabric on the seat pillow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Italian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Rattan and Wicker, Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century French Riviera style armchairs fully made in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. These lovely armchairs were designed in Italy during the 1960s...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Armchair with Ottoman Mies Model by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, Italy
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Milan, Italy
The structure is in chromed metal, the seat in latex sheet that deforms in response to the weight of the body.
Ottoman size: W 105 cm x D 20 cm x H 34 cm.
Bulbs: 3 x LED E14 3W [ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Metal
Isadora Chair with arms Polvere Saddle Extra leather Grey
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
The Isadora chair is inspired by the grace of Isadora Duncan, pioneer of contemporary dance. Created by Roberto Lazzeroni, its original design is shaped ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs in Turquoise-Acqua Velvet by ISA, Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of excentric shaped armchairs by ISA, Bergamo 1950s.
The lovely Italian design language is underlined by the powdery, soft velvet fabric Martora in turquoise-acqua color
by Rub...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 8
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Wood, Straw
Pair of Modern High Back Lounge Chairs with Designer Cream Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern high back lounge chairs with designer cream velvet. Art deco inspired frames, made in Italy. Upholstered in a beige cream designer velvet and finished in a satin hand ...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Couture Geometric Deco Blue Pouf
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a series of elegant ottomans inspired by the luxurious flair of Art Deco style, this ottoman will be a precious addition to a modern interior, providing extra seating or a st...
Category
2010s Art Deco Italian Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Moon Armchair in Beige with Brown Leather Cushion by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lacquered shell of the Moon and FullMoon chaise longue sits on a very light metal frame and comfortably pampers your body in a subtle, seductive interplay of amazement and unders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Steel
Sedia Con Rose Chair with Venetian Glass Seat by Yukiko Nagai
By Yukiko Nagai, Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
An antique garden chair, made of cast iron. On the seat there’s a ”stone fabric” mosaic, made with marbles capable of creating a smooth surface, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Marble
Moon Armchair in Beige with Fabric Cushion by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lacquered shell of the Moon and Full Moon chaise longue sits on a very light metal frame and comfortably pampers your body in a subtle, seductive interplay of amazement and under...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Steel
Contemporary "Koala" White Wool Bouclé Italian Ottoman Designed by L.A. Studio
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Designed by L.A. Studio, this circular ottoman consists of five pieces with a solid wood structure covered in brass. It is elegantly upholstered in wool bouclé "Koala" fabric, edited...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Materials
Brass
Leather Vera Armchair by Porada
By Porada Arredi
Located in Boston, MA
Porada Vera armchair designed by Gabriele & Oscar Buratti.
Armchair with frame in solid Canaletto walnut with Cuoietto leather back and removable cover in the fabrics of the collecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Leather
Voluta Wood and Brass Handmade Rocking Chair
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The Voluta rocking chair, designed by Stefano Marolla, made of wood, carbon fiber and brass, is inspired to the classical organic plastic shapes, hidin...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Brass
Leplì Bench with Storage Unit in Fabric Grey
By Kensaku Oshiro, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
Leplì is a stool, bench, and pouf. Kensaku Oshiro designs four versatile pieces with a strong identity. The designer draws on traditional Poltrona Frau processes and decorations, com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Birch, Plywood
Armchair in Black Leather and Solid Wood Molteni&C by Vincent Van Duysen
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in New York, NY
Walter Chair by Vincent Van Duysen. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
With its sleek style and exquisite craftsmanship, the Walter chair by Vincent Van Duysen reflec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of L.A. Studio Contemporary Modern Black Mongolian Goat Italian Armchairs
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
Comfortable armchairs designed by the creative team L.A. Studio and manufactured in Italy. Upholstered in natural black Mongolian goat´s fur.
Base made of solid wood, arms and legs a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
"D'Ivan" 21st Century Chaise Longue, Brown Walnut and Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
D'Ivan chaise longue is an absolute gem in Ivan Paradisi's collection.
The Baroque-inspired style of this daybed is meant to create an elegant reaction between the forms of the surr...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
Contemporary Modern Curved Italian Sofa Designed by L.A. Studio
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Crafted in Italy in the 21st century, this contemporary curved sofa is upholstered in luxurious white cotton velvet with brass legs. Combining...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Brass
Fornasetti Bar Stool Tergonomico Handcrafted Black and White Wood
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti chairs and stools are going to be the most surprising detail of your house.
This stool is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. It is silk-screened by han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Metal
Osaka 280cm Coral Flexible Curve Sofa By La Cividina
By La Cividina, Pierre Paulin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In 1967, the French designer Pierre Paulin challenged the rationalism that was predominant at the time by envisaging a range of seats with naturally winding lines.
Developed for Exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Materials
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
8 French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cherry Dining Chairs
By Salda
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI style dining armchairs are handmade and carved in Italy.
The carvings of the ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Italian Seating
Materials
Cherry
21st Century Garden Chaise Longue, The Classic Garden Chaise Longue
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
The Classic Garden chaise longue. A steel frame with adjustable back, the small wheels enable maneuverability. Generously crafted buttoned cushions for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Materials
Steel
Sgabello Camouflage Ottoman with Wood Base by Yukiko Nagai
By Yukiko Nagai, Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Sgabello Camouflage has an antique frame and a seat made with unique mosaic technique. The designer’s concept consists in the interpretation of various materials using exclusively ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Wood
21st Century Bronze-Plated Steel Dressing Bench, the Dumb Valet
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
Bronze-plated steel framed dressing bench with upholstered seat, extending superstructure and foldable footrests.
B.B. - The sinuous form merges into...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Materials
Steel
Customizable Brown Vintage Leather Pouf Available Other Colors, Shape and Size
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Customizable brown leather pouf. You can design your pouf.
This pouf is part of the new collection of customizable Poufs and furniture by Pescetta. An artisanal collection entire...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of six.
The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Italian Postmodern Black Tokyo Stool by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1985
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Zagreb, HR
Sculptural Tokyo bar stool, a design icon of the 1980s. Designed by Rodney Kinsman and produced by Bieffeplast. Italy.
The stool features a minimalist chromed steel frame and a b...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Italian Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Black Leather Dining Chair with Mocha Stained Ash Wood Leg, Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Tulsa, OK
Diva dining chair by Poltrona Frau
This chair has a curled top on the backrest which is a stylish reference to the classics objects. The folds on the corners of the seat as well as the biconical springs for suspension are coming from a long tradition. The seat frame and back are padded and is in birch plywood. Shell in rigid moulded polyurethane. Base and legs in mocha stained solid ash wood. Upholstery is Pelle Frau black leather.
Additional photos show detail of construction and a custom velvet upholstered version available for order of the diva chair...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fuoco Chair in Bronze by Roberto Sironi
By Roberto Sironi
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Roberto Sironi has sought out the remains of trees that have been burned by fire, trunks hit by lightning, charred branches salvaged from the mountains. With the ancient technique of...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Bronze
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