Established initially as Fratelli Saporiti in 1950, mid-century Italian furniture maker Saporiti Italia has a reputation for avant-garde and enduring designs, and its tables, chairs and cabinets inspire all who have had the pleasure of contemplating them.
Furniture designer Sergio Saporiti founded Fratelli Saporiti with a vision of creating pieces ahead of their time. By staying on top of the cultural shifts taking shape during the postwar era — and finding inspiration in the craftsmanship, durability and sensibility of Scandinavian design — Saporiti was able to tap into what the public wanted. His focus on using high-quality materials ensured that every welcoming chair and table could be used and enjoyed for decades to come.
In 1965, Saporiti collaborated with Italian designer Alberto Rosselli, a pioneer of the industrial design movement. They created such iconic pieces as the Confidential sofa, the Moby Dick chaise lounge and the Jumbo chair. In the 1970s, Saporiti initiated another collaboration with Italian designer Giovanni Offredi. The prolific partnership resulted in universally renowned designs like the Paracarro table and the Sail chair. Together, they also created the curving Wave sofa, which was popular in international markets.
The joint projects were a success, and the brand opened many international showrooms throughout the 1970s. This era also led to a partnership with Missoni — the celebrated Italian fashion brand worked closely with Giorgio Saporiti to create rugs and fabrics for its range of seating and more, and later, in 1983, Missoni expanded into home furnishings. At this time, the company officially rebranded as Saporiti Italia and released a line of customizable furniture, including the Avedon sofa, in collaboration with designer Mauro Lipparini.
Since then, Saporiti Italia has pivoted to furniture contracting and design management. To this day, the company remains under the ownership of the Saporiti family, and vintage Saporiti furniture continues to capture the imagination of collectors worldwide.
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Coffee Table designed and manufactured by Gabriella Crespi, Italy, 1970's
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Melbourne, VIC
A beautiful bamboo and brass coffee table from the Rising Sun series by Gabriella Crespi. This particular example is embossed with the designers signature. Please note that this p...
Brass
Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, Italy, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Jumbo coffee table, designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965 and produced by Knoll International, is constructed entirely from solid marble. The design features a square top supported by ...
Marble
Ellipse Coffee Table by Roger Capron for l`Atelier Callis, France, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The "Ellipses" coffee table, a rare gem from the mid-century period, was created by the acclaimed French designer Roger Capron in in the 1970's. His work, often consisting of terraco...
Chrome
Table "Bisanzio" des. Carlo Scarpa and Hiroyuki Toyoda for Simon 1973
By Studio Simon
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Elegant Dining table designed by Carlo Scarpa and produced by Simon. Following the death of Scarpa, the design was refined and finished by Hiroyuki Toyoda in conjunction with Dino ...
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's. Newly Restored and upholstered in Italy.
Fabric
Micol" Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio
By Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Table lamp designed by Sergio Mazza & Giuliana Gramigna, 1971. White hand blown Murano glass shade supported by enameled metal base.
Murano Glass
Beautiful coffee table by Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie table basse à double plateau par Giuseppe Scapinelli vers 1960. Giuseppe Scapinelli est né à Modène en 1911. Issu d’une noble famille italienne, il est diplômé d’architecture...
Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood, Paint
Gianfranco Frattini Coffee Table Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 47.5"dia x 15.5h Designer: Gianfranco Frattini Material: Wood w/ Glass Top
Walnut, Glass
'Diesis' Coffee Table by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava for B&B Italia - Italy
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio, Paolo Nava
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Timeless sophistication and sculptural precision. The Diesis Coffee Table is a celebrated design by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava, created in 1979 for...
Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini coffee table Cassina Italy 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful coffee table designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1960. Made from rich walnut wood, the table has a warmth and timeless appeal. The addit...
Brass
Rare Coffee Table by Italian Architect Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, 1961, Published
By Lorenzo Forges Davanzati
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Supremely elegant and super rare coffee table by Milan architect Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, produced by ELAM,Italy in1961. This design was produced in two sizes this is the larger and rarer variant of an already extremely rare design. The table is made of enameled wood with a decorative stainless steel insert to the pedestal. This table is very seldom seen and was published in Casa Vogue,Domus and the italian design bible "repertorio 1950-80". The table has some minor losses to the original lacquer which can easily be touched in and refinished to blend in with the original lacquer. In November 2009 the first major monograph on Forges Davanzati's architectural and design work was published. 'Lorenzo Forges Davanzati. Architettura e oltre', S. Mason P. De Amicis, November 2009 This design is published in :- Domus ,October 1966 (please see image 2) 'Repertorio 1950-80' Gramigna ,pg 172 (picture with original design date as 1961) , please see image 4 ,pg 167 in Repertorio also shows the table with a set of Rafaella Crespi...
Stainless Steel
1950's Modern Italian Coffee Table By Forma Nova
By Forma Nova
Located in New York, NY
1950's solid iron and walnut base with glass top Italian coffee table by Forma Nova, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Iron
