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Italian Rationalist Armchair Attributed to a Bottoni Piero
Italian Rationalist Armchair Attributed to a Bottoni Piero

Italian Rationalist Armchair Attributed to a Bottoni Piero

Located in Milano, IT

Rare armchair from the Italian Rationalism of the 1930s attributed to Piero Bottoni.

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Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Set of six Asnago & Vender 'Moka' chairs for Flexform - Italy, 1980s
Set of six Asnago & Vender 'Moka' chairs for Flexform - Italy, 1980s

Set of six Asnago & Vender 'Moka' chairs for Flexform - Italy, 1980s

By Flexform, Mario Asnago

Located in London, GB

Spare and streamlined, this chair is an example of Italian Rationalism (of which the pair were leading exponents).

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR 'Arco' console table for Olivetti - Italy, 1960s
Studio BBPR 'Arco' console table for Olivetti - Italy, 1960s

Studio BBPR 'Arco' console table for Olivetti - Italy, 1960s

By Studio BBPR

Located in London, GB

The ‘Arco’ console table is a perfect distillation of this idea. Grounded in Italian Rationalism and designed on the principle of ideal proportions, the table has two bifurcated meta...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Bakelite

21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni

21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni

By Roberto Lazzeroni

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

A collection that, drawing its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Italian rationalism, strikes an absolutely contemporary look.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni
21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni

21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni

By Roberto Lazzeroni

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

A collection that, drawing its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Italian rationalism, strikes an absolutely contemporary look.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni
21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni

21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni

By Roberto Lazzeroni

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

A collection that, drawing its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Italian rationalism, strikes an absolutely contemporary look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Wall Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Wall Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni

21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Wall Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni

By Roberto Lazzeroni

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

A collection that, drawing its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Italian rationalism, strikes an absolutely contemporary look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni

21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni

By Roberto Lazzeroni

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

A collection that, drawing its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Italian rationalism, strikes an absolutely contemporary look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Carved wall panel by Studio Ponzio, Italy 1930’s
Carved wall panel by Studio Ponzio, Italy 1930’s

Carved wall panel by Studio Ponzio, Italy 1930’s

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

Executed in carved wood, the panel features an abstract geometric relief composition ; evoking elements of Futurism, Art Deco, and early Italian Rationalism. The rhythm of the carvi...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Enzo Mari 'Aggregato' Adjustable Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1976
Enzo Mari 'Aggregato' Adjustable Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1976

Enzo Mari 'Aggregato' Adjustable Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1976

Located in Firenze, IT

An iconic 'Aggregato' floor lamp, designed by the master of Italian Rationalism Enzo Mari (in collaboration with Giancarlo Fassina) for Artemide in 1976.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Large "Partenio" Extendable Marble Dining Table by Ignazio Gardella, Italy
Large "Partenio" Extendable Marble Dining Table by Ignazio Gardella, Italy

Large "Partenio" Extendable Marble Dining Table by Ignazio Gardella, Italy

By Misura Emme, Ignazio Gardella

Located in Firenze, IT

This imposing piece stands as a masterclass in post-war Italian rationalism, beautifully balancing luxurious materials with sophisticated mechanical functionality.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style
Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style

Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style

By Lorenz+Kaz

Located in Milan, Lombardy

This was Le Corbusier approach when reshaping ideas from the Bauhaus, through local conditions and influenced by Italian rationalism. Structure in solid natural beech or matte lacqu...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style
Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style

Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style

By Lorenz+Kaz

Located in Milan, Lombardy

This was Le Corbusier approach when reshaping ideas from the Bauhaus, through local conditions and influenced by Italian rationalism. Structure in solid natural beech or matt lacque...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style
Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style

Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style

By Lorenz+Kaz

Located in Milan, Lombardy

This was Le Corbusier approach when reshaping ideas from the Bauhaus, through local conditions and influenced by Italian rationalism. Structure in solid natural beech or matte lacqu...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Model Ashtray of the Camerlata Fountain Como, Italy, 1970s
Model Ashtray of the Camerlata Fountain Como, Italy, 1970s

Model Ashtray of the Camerlata Fountain Como, Italy, 1970s

Located in Milan, IT

Originally conceived as a symbol of modernity and industrial progress, the Camerlata Fountain—designed in 1936 by architect Cesare Cattaneo with sculptor Mario Radice—remains one of ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Steel

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chair for Poggi, Italy, 1953
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chair for Poggi, Italy, 1953

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chair for Poggi, Italy, 1953

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

This emblematic piece of Italian rationalism—named after Albini’s wife—is a masterclass in structural honesty and material reduction.


Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Interwar Italian Rationalist Set: Table & 4 Chairs
Interwar Italian Rationalist Set: Table & 4 Chairs

Interwar Italian Rationalist Set: Table & 4 Chairs

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

Made in Italy, this set features essential, strict lines and a simple, functional structure, which are distinguishing characteristics of Italian Rationalism.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 6
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 6

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 6

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

This emblematic piece of Italian rationalism—named after Albini’s wife—is a masterclass in structural honesty and material reduction.


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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 8
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 8

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 8

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

This emblematic piece of Italian rationalism—named after Albini’s wife—is a masterclass in structural honesty and material reduction.


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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 4
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 4

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 4

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

This emblematic piece of Italian rationalism—named after Albini’s wife—is a masterclass in structural honesty and material reduction.


Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 2
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 2

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 2

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

This emblematic piece of Italian rationalism—named after Albini’s wife—is a masterclass in structural honesty and material reduction.


Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Giuseppe Terragni, Sant Elia Chair, Zanotta, Italy, Design Classic
Giuseppe Terragni, Sant Elia Chair, Zanotta, Italy, Design Classic

Giuseppe Terragni, Sant Elia Chair, Zanotta, Italy, Design Classic

By Zanotta, Giuseppe Terragni

Located in Krefeld, DE

Originally conceived in 1936 as part of Terragni’s modernist vision, the design reflects the strict geometric language and structural clarity associated with early Italian rationalis...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer
Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer

By Pietro Lingeri

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pietro Lingeri, writing desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s A beautiful example of Italian Rationalism, this desk is designed by architect Pietro Lingeri and ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Loka Armchair Beech structure, Orange Wool Upholstered Cushions
Loka Armchair Beech structure, Orange Wool Upholstered Cushions

Loka Armchair Beech structure, Orange Wool Upholstered Cushions

By Lorenz+Kaz

Located in Milan, Lombardy

This was Le Corbusier approach when reshaping ideas from the Bauhaus, through local conditions and influenced by Italian rationalism. Structure in solid natural beech or matte lacqu...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

T22 Desk with Chest of Drawers by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Italy, 1958
T22 Desk with Chest of Drawers by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Italy, 1958

T22 Desk with Chest of Drawers by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Italy, 1958

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Roma, IT

Dimensions: Desk 200x73x102 cm; Chest of drawers 70x46x70 cm Prod. Poggi, Italy, 1958. Designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and produced by Poggi during the late 1950s, the T2...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Tables

Materials

Brass

Prototype of an aluminum armchair by Gabriele Mucchi
Prototype of an aluminum armchair by Gabriele Mucchi

Prototype of an aluminum armchair by Gabriele Mucchi

By Gabriele Mucchi

Located in Milano, IT

This extraordinary armchair, designed by Gabriele Mucchi, represents one of the masterpieces of Italian Rationalism. Crafted from a combination of aluminum alloy and steel, it embodi...

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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian 1930s "Rationalism School" Walnut Coffee Table
Italian 1930s "Rationalism School" Walnut Coffee Table

Italian 1930s "Rationalism School" Walnut Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century Rationalist School (1930s) rectangular walnut coffee table with tapered and flared design legs. Antique condition.  

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Early 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Morna” Bed for Molteni, Italy, 1971
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Morna” Bed for Molteni, Italy, 1971

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Morna” Bed for Molteni, Italy, 1971

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Each joint, meticulously crafted without overt hardware, highlights the commitment to seamless integration a hallmark of Italian rationalism. We accurately check the quality of ever...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Rationalist Art Deco Table Lamp in Chrome and Copper, 1930s
Italian Rationalist Art Deco Table Lamp in Chrome and Copper, 1930s

Italian Rationalist Art Deco Table Lamp in Chrome and Copper, 1930s

Located in Milan, IT

The design is defined by its pure geometric forms and restrained elegance, combining polished chrome-plated metal with contrasting copper banding in a composition that reflects the a...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Exceptional Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet, circa 1925
Exceptional Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet, circa 1925

Exceptional Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet, circa 1925

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

Executed with exceptional craftsmanship, the cabinet retains a magnificent mellow patina and displays the restrained elegance associated with the finest Italian decorative arts betwe...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Italian wall mirror from the Italian Rationalist era
Italian wall mirror from the Italian Rationalist era

Italian wall mirror from the Italian Rationalist era

Located in Milano, IT

Rare and fine wall mirror dating from the period of Italian Rationalism, datable to around the 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1930s Rationalist Pair of Night Stands in Oak, Walnut and Metal
1930s Rationalist Pair of Night Stands in Oak, Walnut and Metal

1930s Rationalist Pair of Night Stands in Oak, Walnut and Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of night stands, walnut, oak, nickel-plated brass, glass, metal, Italy, 1930s This pair of cabinets, an Italian design from the 1930s, presents a striking formal expression gro...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal
1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal

1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chest of drawers, walnut, oak, nickel-plated brass, metal, Italy, 1930s This chest of drawers, an Italian piece from the 1930s, presents a striking formal expression grounded in the...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Cab 412 black, dining chair by Mario Bellini, set of 6
Cab 412 black, dining chair by Mario Bellini, set of 6

Cab 412 black, dining chair by Mario Bellini, set of 6

Located in PARIS, FR

Born in Milan in 1935 and trained as an architect under Gio Ponti at the Politecnico, Mario Bellini brought the discipline of Italian rationalism into dialogue with the looser, more ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Annig Sarian T70 Thalia Oak & Paper Cord Chairs for Tisettanta, Set of 4
Annig Sarian T70 Thalia Oak & Paper Cord Chairs for Tisettanta, Set of 4

Annig Sarian T70 Thalia Oak & Paper Cord Chairs for Tisettanta, Set of 4

By Tisettanta, Annig Sarian

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The T70 design draws on bentwood techniques with a silhouette that references both Italian rationalism and broader organic modernist tendencies of the period.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Modular Italian bookcase made of shelves and brackets by Studio BBPR Attr.
Modular Italian bookcase made of shelves and brackets by Studio BBPR Attr.

Modular Italian bookcase made of shelves and brackets by Studio BBPR Attr.

By Studio BBPR

Located in Milano, IT

Modular Wall-Mounted Bookcase, Attributed to BBPR – Italy, 1950s Elegant and refined modular wall-mounted bookcase, designed in Italy during the 1950s and attributed to the renowned...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Polinnia table Lamp in metal ang glass by Studio BBPR, mid-century
Polinnia table Lamp in metal ang glass by Studio BBPR, mid-century

Polinnia table Lamp in metal ang glass by Studio BBPR, mid-century

By Studio BBPR

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The studio became one of the protagonists of Italian rationalism, opposing the monumentalist taste of those years, as it was driven by a spirit of avant-garde and innovation.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Triptyque Mirror by Ignazio Gardella, 1950s
Mid-Century Triptyque Mirror by Ignazio Gardella, 1950s

Mid-Century Triptyque Mirror by Ignazio Gardella, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Brussels, BE

Gardella is considered a prominent member of the so-called third generation of the Italian Modern Movement, as well as one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Ignazio Gardella Arenzano Floor Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Azucena 1970s
Ignazio Gardella Arenzano Floor Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Azucena 1970s

Ignazio Gardella Arenzano Floor Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Azucena 1970s

By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella

Located in Cascina, Pisa

He is considered a pillar of the third generation of the Italian Modern Movement and stands out for his embodiment of Italian Rationalism.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Polinnia wall lamp applique BBPR midcentury metal prismatic glass
Polinnia wall lamp applique BBPR midcentury metal prismatic glass

Polinnia wall lamp applique BBPR midcentury metal prismatic glass

By Artemide, Studio BBPR

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The studio became one of the protagonists of Italian rationalism, opposing the monumentalist taste of those years, as it was driven by a spirit of avant-garde and innovation.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Polinnia lamp, BBPR
Polinnia lamp, BBPR

Polinnia lamp, BBPR

By Studio BBPR

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The studio became one of the protagonists of Italian rationalism, opposing the monumentalist taste of those years, as it was driven by a spirit of avant-garde and innovation.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Camaleonda Sofa Set by Mario Bellini Customised in Light Sand Boucle 1970s
Camaleonda Sofa Set by Mario Bellini Customised in Light Sand Boucle 1970s

Camaleonda Sofa Set by Mario Bellini Customised in Light Sand Boucle 1970s

Located in PARIS, FR

Mario Bellini brought the discipline of post-war Italian rationalism into dialogue with the looser, more sensual currents of the late 1960s.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Pair European Mid-century Elm Wood Benches / End Tables, Style Jean-Michel Frank
Pair European Mid-century Elm Wood Benches / End Tables, Style Jean-Michel Frank

Pair European Mid-century Elm Wood Benches / End Tables, Style Jean-Michel Frank

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

These pieces are significant in the emerging modern movement in France and Italy in 1930's. Rationalism was Italy's Midcentury Modernism.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s

Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Albini remained true to Italian Rationalism throughout his career, believing in the avant-garde role of architecture in exploring new forms and expressions in constant dialogue with ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti - Inspired - Sideboard - Macassar - 1960s - Italy
Gio Ponti - Inspired - Sideboard - Macassar - 1960s - Italy

Gio Ponti - Inspired - Sideboard - Macassar - 1960s - Italy

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

The silhouette sits at the intersection of Italian Rationalism and mid-century lounge glamour — as rigorous in proportion as it is indulgent in material.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Camaleonda Sofa Set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Camaleonda Sofa Set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Camaleonda Sofa Set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Located in PARIS, FR

Born in Milan in 1935 and trained as an architect under Gio Ponti at the Politecnico, Mario Bellini brought the discipline of post-war Italian rationalism into dialogue with the loos...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

AmorettiLAB Copper Dining Table - ELIPSIS - Italian Design
AmorettiLAB Copper Dining Table - ELIPSIS - Italian Design

AmorettiLAB Copper Dining Table - ELIPSIS - Italian Design

Located in Austin, TX

The racetrack silhouette, with its perfectly curved ends and clean horizontal mass, speaks to mid-century Italian rationalism while remaining entirely of its time.

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2010s Mexican International Style Dining Room Tables

Materials

Copper

Pair of Gio Ponti Small Lounge Chairs, Presented at the Triennale, 1936
Pair of Gio Ponti Small Lounge Chairs, Presented at the Triennale, 1936

Pair of Gio Ponti Small Lounge Chairs, Presented at the Triennale, 1936

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Documented in the original Triennale installation, this pair stands as a rare surviving example of Ponti’s early furniture production, bridging Italian Rationalism and a more persona...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Console by Enrico Carlo Rava
Console by Enrico Carlo Rava

Console by Enrico Carlo Rava

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Console by Enrico Carlo Rava

By Carlo Enrico Rava

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Rava was a leading figure in Italian Rationalism and a founding member of Gruppo 7, the collective of architects who spearheaded a modernist reform in Italian design.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Onyx

Italian Modernist Terracotta Portrait Bust of a Woman, Signed & Dated 1938
Italian Modernist Terracotta Portrait Bust of a Woman, Signed & Dated 1938

Italian Modernist Terracotta Portrait Bust of a Woman, Signed & Dated 1938

Located in PARIS, FR

A highly sensitive, modern work, this bust stands as a sophisticated example of individual artistic freedom flourishing in late 1930s Italy. ​Style / Movement: Italian Rationalism, ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

1970s Space Age Backlit Table Mirror & Lamp in the Manner of Gino Sarfatti
1970s Space Age Backlit Table Mirror & Lamp in the Manner of Gino Sarfatti

1970s Space Age Backlit Table Mirror & Lamp in the Manner of Gino Sarfatti

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in Vienna, AT

A magnificent collector's piece that perfectly blends Italian rationalism with cosmic futurism. Creator: In the Manner of Gino Sarfatti Style: Space Age / Mid-Century Modern Place o...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Franco Albini attributed lounge chair Fiorenza Italy 1940
Franco Albini attributed lounge chair Fiorenza Italy 1940

Franco Albini attributed lounge chair Fiorenza Italy 1940

By Franco Albini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Albini, a pivotal figure in the development of Italian Rationalism, was known for seamlessly integrating craftsmanship, functionality, and artistic expression.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Early “Luminator” Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1933
Early “Luminator” Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1933

Early “Luminator” Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1933

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Dronten, NL

Conceived at the height of Italian Rationalism, the Luminator stands as a seminal work of early modern lighting design—reductive, architectural, and technically innovative for its ti...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Rare Oak Wardrobe by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s
Rare Oak Wardrobe by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s

Rare Oak Wardrobe by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Italo Gamberini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

This refined piece embodies the transition between Italian rationalism and the softer, more decorative language that would characterize the post-war period, combining architectural r...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass

By Lelièvre Paris, Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella

Located in The Hague, NL

He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022

By Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella, Dedar

Located in The Hague, NL

He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Art Déco Dining Table in Parchment, Walnut and Black Glass
Italian Art Déco Dining Table in Parchment, Walnut and Black Glass

Italian Art Déco Dining Table in Parchment, Walnut and Black Glass

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The composition is symmetrical and disciplined, in the rigorous spirit of Italian rationalism of the 1930s. The structure is in walnut, with a uniform finish across all the timber p...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Parchment Paper

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A low side table from the Bocconi project by Giuseppe Pagano
A low side table from the Bocconi project by Giuseppe Pagano

A low side table from the Bocconi project by Giuseppe Pagano

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

The Bocconi university building is one of the highest achievements of Italian rationalism. Literature: Domus # 170, Milan 1942

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Vintage 1930s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Cherry

Italian 1970's coat rack by Studio BBPR for Kartell
Italian 1970's coat rack by Studio BBPR for Kartell

Italian 1970's coat rack by Studio BBPR for Kartell

By Kartell, Studio BBPR

Located in Uccle, BE

Graduates of the Milan Polytechnic, the four designers in their early work followed the themes of Italian Rationalism of the 1930s, although they were not an integral part of the mai...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1920s Armchairs by Studio BBPR
Pair of 1920s Armchairs by Studio BBPR

Pair of 1920s Armchairs by Studio BBPR

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H 22.04 in W 23.6 in D 19.6 in

Pair of 1920s Armchairs by Studio BBPR

By Studio BBPR

Located in Catania, IT

Refined, architectural, essential: these two armchairs designed by Studio BBPR represent a founding moment of modern Italian design. Made in the early years of the collective – activ...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian rationalism coffee table
Italian rationalism coffee table

Italian rationalism coffee table

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H 20.08 in Dm 27.56 in

Italian rationalism coffee table

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2883 Coffee table with mirrored and ground glass top, frame with a burl cross-shaped base. Italian Rationalism, ca. 1925-30.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Giuseppe Pagano Armchairs Italian Rationalism
Giuseppe Pagano Armchairs Italian Rationalism

Giuseppe Pagano Armchairs Italian Rationalism

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H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 31.5 in

Giuseppe Pagano Armchairs Italian Rationalism

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in bari, IT

Pair of early 1940s armchairs in pure Italian rationalism style Giuseppe Pagano. Giuseppe Pogatschnig Pagano (1896-1945), architect and designer of Istrian origin, was an exponent...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Rationalism Giuseppe Pagano Coffee Table
Italian Rationalism Giuseppe Pagano Coffee Table

Italian Rationalism Giuseppe Pagano Coffee Table

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Levi-Montalcini

Located in bari, IT

Circular coffee table mid-1940s Italian rationalism a constructive philosophy of 1930s and 1940s in Italy.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian rationalism dark polished chairs with blond maple band
Italian rationalism dark polished chairs with blond maple band

Italian rationalism dark polished chairs with blond maple band

By Marcello Piacentini

Located in Milano, IT

Marcello Piacentini, Italian Rationalism ca. 1925. 45x45xh90/45

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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Maple

Desk with Built-In Bookcase in Italian Rationalism Style, circa 1930
Desk with Built-In Bookcase in Italian Rationalism Style, circa 1930

Desk with Built-In Bookcase in Italian Rationalism Style, circa 1930

Located in Berlin, DE

Geometric shaped wooden desk with built-in bookcase in Italian Rationalism style, probably Italy, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Rationalism Blonde Walnut Side Table With Drawer
Italian Rationalism Blonde Walnut Side Table With Drawer

Italian Rationalism Blonde Walnut Side Table With Drawer

Located in Prato, Tuscany

However, Italian Rationalism maintained a distinctive identity, incorporating elements of classical tradition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Carlo Turina Rationalist wooden desk - Italy, 1930s
Carlo Turina Rationalist wooden desk - Italy, 1930s

Carlo Turina Rationalist wooden desk - Italy, 1930s

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H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Carlo Turina Rationalist wooden desk - Italy, 1930s

Located in London, GB

This wooden desk, designed by Carlo Turina (b.1885) bears the hallmarks of 1930s Italian Rationalism. A logical reduction in form, utilitarian in tone, balanced by its aesthetic appe...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, 1940s
Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, 1940s

Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, 1940s

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Milano, IT

This set represents not just a piece of vintage design, but an example of how Italian Rationalism managed to combine beauty, functionality, and respect for materials.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Serving Table / Franco Albini, 1958
Serving Table / Franco Albini, 1958

Serving Table / Franco Albini, 1958

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H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 26.38 in

Serving Table / Franco Albini, 1958

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Berlin, DE

Designed by Franco Albini in 1958, who for a short time also worked in the office Gio Ponte, is a representative of Italian rationalism.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Pair of Italian Walnut Briarwood Stools in the Style of Gio Ponti
Pair of Italian Walnut Briarwood Stools in the Style of Gio Ponti

Pair of Italian Walnut Briarwood Stools in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant and sophisticated Pair of Italian walnut-root stools in the style of Gio Ponti of the 1930s at the height of Italian Rationalism.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of armchairs and ottomans by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, 1940s
Pair of armchairs and ottomans by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, 1940s

Pair of armchairs and ottomans by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, 1940s

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

The set reflects the principles of Italian Rationalism, where form follows function, with an emphasis on economy of means and material clarity.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Wood

"Digamma" Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
"Digamma" Armchair by Ignazio Gardella

"Digamma" Armchair by Ignazio Gardella

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H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

"Digamma" Armchair by Ignazio Gardella

By Ignazio Gardella

Located in Utrecht, NL

He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Rationalist Loveseat in Wood and Rattan
Italian Rationalist Loveseat in Wood and Rattan

Italian Rationalist Loveseat in Wood and Rattan

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H 29.53 in W 42.92 in D 27.56 in

Italian Rationalist Loveseat in Wood and Rattan

Located in Milano, IT

Its bold, sharp and enveloping forms are precisely to be attributed to the historical period of Italian rationalism of the 1920s and 1930s. The loveseat features curved armrests, an...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Franco Albini 1933 Triënnale Lounge Chair, Black Frame, Natural Leather
Franco Albini 1933 Triënnale Lounge Chair, Black Frame, Natural Leather

Franco Albini 1933 Triënnale Lounge Chair, Black Frame, Natural Leather

By Franco Albini

Located in Dronten, NL

Designer: Franco Albini Model: Triënnale Lounge Chair Year of Design: 1933 Materials: Natural leather, black-lacquered frame Style: Italian Rationalism / Early Modernism A rare oppo...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Modern Black Metal Leather Chairs Moka by Asnago Vender Flexoform, 1939
Italian Modern Black Metal Leather Chairs Moka by Asnago Vender Flexoform, 1939

Italian Modern Black Metal Leather Chairs Moka by Asnago Vender Flexoform, 1939

By Mario Asnago

Located in MIlano, IT

Measurements in cm 40x40x94h 47h seat Mario Asnago and Claudio Vender began their professional partnership in the 1930s and are rightly considered among the leading exponents of Ita...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Rocking Armchair from the Rationalist Period, in of Rope
Italian Rocking Armchair from the Rationalist Period, in of Rope

Italian Rocking Armchair from the Rationalist Period, in of Rope

Located in Milano, IT

Italian rationalism is based on very precise rules according to the proportions of the golden section, and at the same time modern forms and structures merge with a volumetric layout...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vintage Modular Corner Faux Leather Sofa by Guido Faleschini
Vintage Modular Corner Faux Leather Sofa by Guido Faleschini

Vintage Modular Corner Faux Leather Sofa by Guido Faleschini

By Guido Faleschini

Located in Milano, IT

The upper corners are thicker and larger, the sofa is part of the period of Italian rationalism and reflects it perfectly. The sofa is modular at the preference of the buyer.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights
Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights

Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights

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H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in

Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Milano, IT

One of the major figures of Italian rationalism, he participated, along with Marcello Piacentini, Luigi Vietti, and others, in the initial design of the EUR district in Rome.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pendant Made of Brass and Glass, Model 'LP8' by Ignazio Gardella, 1950
Pendant Made of Brass and Glass, Model 'LP8' by Ignazio Gardella, 1950

Pendant Made of Brass and Glass, Model 'LP8' by Ignazio Gardella, 1950

By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena

Located in Berlin, DE

Gardella is considered a prominent member of the so-called third generation of the Italian Modern Movement, as well as one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Pier Niccolò Berardi Cabinet in Walnut, Florence, Italy, Late 1940s
Exceptional Pier Niccolò Berardi Cabinet in Walnut, Florence, Italy, Late 1940s

Exceptional Pier Niccolò Berardi Cabinet in Walnut, Florence, Italy, Late 1940s

Located in The Hague, NL

Designed in the early 1930s, the building is considered one of the masterpieces of the Italian rationalism.  

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut

Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Giuseppe Terragni, 1920s
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Giuseppe Terragni, 1920s

Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Giuseppe Terragni, 1920s

By Giuseppe Terragni

Located in Milano, IT

Giuseppe Terragni (Meda , 18 April 1904 - 19 July 1943) was an Italian architect who worked mainly under the fascist regime of Benito Mussolini and was the pioneer of the modern Ital...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Giovanni Michelucci Italian Midcentury Rationalism Mid-1940s Buffet
Giovanni Michelucci Italian Midcentury Rationalism Mid-1940s Buffet

Giovanni Michelucci Italian Midcentury Rationalism Mid-1940s Buffet

Located in bari, IT

Superb piece of furniture in pure Italian rationalist style after Giovanni Michelucci.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Bookcase by Franco Albini, 1956
Bookcase by Franco Albini, 1956

Bookcase by Franco Albini, 1956

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H 118.12 in W 68.9 in D 9.85 in

Bookcase by Franco Albini, 1956

By Franco Albini

Located in Milan, IT

Franco Albini (1905-1977) is widely considered one of the leading 20th century architects as well as a key figure of the 'Italian Rationalism' style. His work ranges from a plethora...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Polinnia Lamp by Studio BBPR
Polinnia Lamp by Studio BBPR

Polinnia Lamp by Studio BBPR

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H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Polinnia Lamp by Studio BBPR

By Studio BBPR

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The studio became one of the protagonists of Italian rationalism, opposing the monumentalist taste of those years, as it was driven by a spirit of avant-garde and innovation.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini LB7 bookcase for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
Franco Albini LB7 bookcase for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s

Franco Albini LB7 bookcase for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s

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H 118.12 in W 102.37 in D 13.98 in

Franco Albini LB7 bookcase for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Throughout his career, Franco Albini remained committed to Italian Rationalism and the avant-garde role of architecture in exploring new forms and expressions in constant dialogue wi...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Italian rationalist stools in formica
Pair of Italian rationalist stools in formica

Pair of Italian rationalist stools in formica

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H 20.08 in W 16.54 in D 13 in

Pair of Italian rationalist stools in formica

Located in Milano, IT

The first thing that strikes you is their form—rigid and sharp, a hallmark of Italian rationalism. Each stool stands on two rectangular side legs, their lines crisp and unyielding.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Formica, Wood

Franco Albini Luisa arm chairs Poggi Italy 1955
Franco Albini Luisa arm chairs Poggi Italy 1955

Franco Albini Luisa arm chairs Poggi Italy 1955

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H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in

Franco Albini Luisa arm chairs Poggi Italy 1955

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Ideal for curated interiors, gallery settings, or refined architectural projects, these chairs offer a tangible connection to the intellectual rigor and poetic materiality of Franco ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Ignanzio Gardella adjustable table in walnut and brass, Azucena, Italy, 1950s
Ignanzio Gardella adjustable table in walnut and brass, Azucena, Italy, 1950s

Ignanzio Gardella adjustable table in walnut and brass, Azucena, Italy, 1950s

By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Among his most celebrated works is the splendid Tuberculosis Pavilion designed in 1939, a milestone of Italian Rationalism. The same refined lines and intellectual approach that mark...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Munster, NRW

Architects and designers Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti and Rogers (BBPR) were graduates of the Milan polytechnic and are among the most important representatives of Italian rationali...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini “Fiorenza” Lounge Chair in Dedar Fabric for Arflex, Italy 1952
Franco Albini “Fiorenza” Lounge Chair in Dedar Fabric for Arflex, Italy 1952

Franco Albini “Fiorenza” Lounge Chair in Dedar Fabric for Arflex, Italy 1952

By Arflex, Franco Albini

Located in Hellouw, NL

Franco Albini, a pioneer of Italian rationalism, was known for his modernist approach and meticulous attention to functional design.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Munster, NRW

Architects and designers Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti and Rogers (BBPR) were graduates of the Milan polytechnic and are among the most important representatives of Italian rationali...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Navy Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Navy Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric

Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Navy Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric

By Santa & Cole, Kvadrat, Ignazio Gardella

Located in The Hague, NL

He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric

By Kvadrat, Ignazio Gardella, Raf Simons, Santa & Cole

Located in The Hague, NL

He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.

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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Blue Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Blue Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric

Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Blue Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric

By Raf Simons, Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole

Located in The Hague, NL

He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023

Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023

By Ignazio Gardella, Loro Piana Interiors, Santa & Cole

Located in The Hague, NL

He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair and Ottoman in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair and Ottoman in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023

Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair and Ottoman in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023

By Santa & Cole, Loro Piana, Ignazio Gardella

Located in The Hague, NL

He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Bauhaus Desk in wood and iron
Bauhaus Desk in wood and iron

Bauhaus Desk in wood and iron

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H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in

Bauhaus Desk in wood and iron

Located in Milano, IT

This extraordinary desk from the 1930s, part of the prestigious collection of Maurizio Marzadori, one of Italy’s most prominent collectors of Rationalist design, is a unique and unre...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Set of six chairs from the rationalist period attributed to Gio Ponti
Set of six chairs from the rationalist period attributed to Gio Ponti

Set of six chairs from the rationalist period attributed to Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

A true expression of 1940s Italian design, the ensemble stands at the crossroads of Italian Rationalism and the refined elegance of Art Deco.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

a collectors table designed by the „workshop of modernity“: bbpr’s ‚spazio‘ desk. banfi, belgiojoso, peressutti and rogers (bbpr) were graduates of the milan polytechnic and are amon...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Highboard ARCO Arredamenti Metallici Serie by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 1963
Highboard ARCO Arredamenti Metallici Serie by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 1963

Highboard ARCO Arredamenti Metallici Serie by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 1963

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

‚arco‘ (the arch) included desks, side desks, machine tables and storage furniture, like this highboard. the modular character works with a painted steel frame in different sizes, ad...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Rare Oval Dining Table in Green Polyester by Ferreiri & Gardella for Kartell
Rare Oval Dining Table in Green Polyester by Ferreiri & Gardella for Kartell

Rare Oval Dining Table in Green Polyester by Ferreiri & Gardella for Kartell

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Ignazio Gardella, Kartell

Located in Echt, NL

He is considered a pillar of the third generation of the Italian Modern Movement and stands out for his embodiment of Italian Rationalism.

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20th Century Space Age Dining Room Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Polyester

Franco Albini Style Vintage Italian Bamboo And Rattan Bar Cart
Franco Albini Style Vintage Italian Bamboo And Rattan Bar Cart

Franco Albini Style Vintage Italian Bamboo And Rattan Bar Cart

By Franco Albini

Located in Prato, Tuscany

A young student of Gio Ponti, Albini becomes in the early '30s one of the key figures of Italian Rationalism, which, however, gives an eclectic interpretation in many ways.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini For Bonacina Italian Vintage Stool In Bamboo And “Midollino”
Franco Albini For Bonacina Italian Vintage Stool In Bamboo And “Midollino”

Franco Albini For Bonacina Italian Vintage Stool In Bamboo And “Midollino”

By Franco Albini, Bonacina 1889

Located in Prato, Tuscany

A young student of Gio Ponti, Albini became from the early 1930s one of the key figures of Italian Rationalism, of which, however, he gave an eclectic interpretation in many ways.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Italian Franco Albini Style Magazine Rack in Bamboo and Rattan
Vintage Italian Franco Albini Style Magazine Rack in Bamboo and Rattan

Vintage Italian Franco Albini Style Magazine Rack in Bamboo and Rattan

By Franco Albini

Located in Prato, Tuscany

A young student of Gio Ponti, Albini becomes since the early '30s one of the key figures of Italian Rationalism, which, however, gives an eclectic interpretation in many ways.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Italian Franco Albini Style Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack and Holder
Vintage Italian Franco Albini Style Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack and Holder

Vintage Italian Franco Albini Style Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack and Holder

By Franco Albini

Located in Prato, Tuscany

A young student of Gio Ponti, Albini becomes since the early '30s one of the key figures of Italian Rationalism, which, however, gives an eclectic interpretation in many ways.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Art Deco Desk
Italian Art Deco Desk

Italian Art Deco Desk

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H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in

Italian Art Deco Desk

Located in London, GB

A good example of 'Rationalism' in Italian design of the 1920-30's.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Model 530 desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, ca. 1960s
Model 530 desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, ca. 1960s

Model 530 desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, ca. 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Essential and elegant lines, representative of the warm rationalism of Italian design of the period. Dimensions: 130 x 80 cm, height 96 cm.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard MB 51 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard MB 51 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard MB 51 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in Brussels, BE

Franco Albini (born 1905 in Robbiate) was a key figure in Italian design and so called rationalism. He collaborated with the design studios Ponti and Lancia after completing his stud...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Pagano 1950s Desk and Chair
Giuseppe Pagano 1950s Desk and Chair

Giuseppe Pagano 1950s Desk and Chair

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H 30.75 in W 61 in D 31.5 in

Giuseppe Pagano 1950s Desk and Chair

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in New York, NY

Rationalism was the Italian version of the Modern movement that had in the Bauhaus its most prominent example.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Italian Rationalism Wall Hanging Nightstands, Walnut Solid and Veneer, c. 1940
Italian Rationalism Wall Hanging Nightstands, Walnut Solid and Veneer, c. 1940

Italian Rationalism Wall Hanging Nightstands, Walnut Solid and Veneer, c. 1940

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Italian Rationalism wall-mounted nightstands. The pieces are made of solid and veneered walnut and feature one drawer, c. 1940.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Art Déco Wooden Game Table by Melchiorre Bega, 1935 Ca
Art Déco Wooden Game Table by Melchiorre Bega, 1935 Ca

Art Déco Wooden Game Table by Melchiorre Bega, 1935 Ca

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Argelato, BO

The work represents a brilliant synthesis between the art déco style, from which it takes up the use of different precious woods, and the always contemporary Italian rationalism, fro...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

1930s Italian Rationalist Executive Desk in Walnut Burl
1930s Italian Rationalist Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

1930s Italian Rationalist Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Free-standing executive writing desk, walnut burl, copper-plated steel, brass, Italy, 1930s Italian Rationalism at its finest.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Pietro Lingeri Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs in Velvet Upholstery
Pietro Lingeri Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs in Velvet Upholstery

Pietro Lingeri Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs in Velvet Upholstery

By Pietro Lingeri

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pietro Lingeri (1894-1968) was an Italian architect and one of the protagonists of Italian rationalism.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Dining Table Model 611 by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, Italy, 1966
Dining Table Model 611 by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, Italy, 1966

Dining Table Model 611 by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, Italy, 1966

By Silvio Coppola, Bernini

Located in Roma, IT

The composition is defined by two robust leg supportsconnected by a solid stretcher beam, giving the table a sculptural, monolithic presence reminiscent of postwar Italian rationalis...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Tables

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Wood

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By Uginox, Paul Geoffroy

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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$835 / item

H 6.25 in Dm 4 in

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By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver

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By Lexington Furniture 1

Located in Rochester, NY

A great looking pair of Art Deco style three tier side tables end tables lamp tables in nicely aged color patina to finely grained veneer. Great quality / heavyweight construction. L...

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Located in Vienna, AT

We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

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H 35.44 in W 81.89 in D 13.59 in

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By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milan, IT

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Wood

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By Charlotte Perriand

Located in High Point, NC

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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$9,900 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

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By Gustave Gautier, Jacques Adnet

Located in PARIS, FR

An elegant architectural and square rectangular coffee table, Mod-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, black geometric structure made of square-section metal tubes, with a grap...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

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Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Italian Large Cabinet in Teak and Geometric Fronts

Italian Large Cabinet in Teak and Geometric Fronts

$9,400

H 66.93 in W 61.03 in D 24.41 in

Italian Large Cabinet in Teak and Geometric Fronts

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wardrobe or highboard, teak, Italy, 1950s Beautiful cabinet originating from Italy. This spacious 1950s piece showcases timeless modernist elegance. The graphic front of this cabine...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak

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By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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By Olivetti

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century sideboard from the "Arco" series by Studio BBPR for Olivetti - Italy 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Josef Hoffmann Coat Hook for the Wiener Werkstaette, Re-Edition
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By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

Sensational design from the very puristic period of Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette. Literature: Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Werkstaette - Avantgarde Art Deco, Industrial Des...

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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

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forged bronze table with cut lead crystal glass - by Lothar Klute

By Lothar Klute

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

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Bronze

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$1,503 / item

H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

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Located in Malton, GB

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Steel

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Italian Rationalism For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian rationalism you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every Italian rationalism was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an Italian rationalism, we have 81 options in-stock, while there are 159 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian rationalism — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An Italian rationalism is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Cassina, Charlotte Perriand and Astep each produced at least one beautiful Italian rationalism that is worth considering.

How Much is an Italian Rationalism?

Prices for an Italian rationalism start at $79 and top out at $62,963 with the average selling for $6,240.