Roberto Matta 'Malitte' modular sofa set for Simon Ultramobile - Italy, 1965
By Gavina, Sebastian Matta
Located in London, GB
Roberto Matta (1911-2002) graduated as an architect from Santiago de Chile in 1935, but became involved with the Surrealist movement in Europe, practising as a painter from the late ...
Mohair
Roberto Matta Malitte Seating System Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Roberto Matta, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
A playful collection of colored interlocking organic shapes that can be assembled into a single sculpture, a “wall” dividing the environment with its formal and conceptual presence, ...
Fabric, Foam
Roberto Matta Malitte Outdoor Seating System, Paradisoterrestre
By Paradisoterrestre, Roberto Matta
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
A playful collection of colored interlocking organic shapes that can be assembled into a single sculpture, a “wall” dividing the environment with its formal and conceptual presence, ...
Fabric, Foam
Roberto Matta Malitte Outdoor Seating System, Paradisoterrestre
By Paradisoterrestre, Roberto Matta
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
A playful collection of colored interlocking organic shapes that can be assembled into a single sculpture, a “wall” dividing the environment with its formal and conceptual presence, ...
Fabric, Foam
Roberto Matta Malitte Seating System, Kvadrat wool, Paradisoterrestre
By Roberto Matta, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
A playful collection of colored interlocking organic shapes that can be assembled into a single sculpture, a “wall” dividing the environment with its formal and conceptual presence, ...
Fabric, Foam
Roberto Sebastián Matta, Seating System Model “Malitte”, Italy, 1966
By Sebastian Matta
Located in Barcelona, ES
A playful collection of colored interlocking organic shapes that can be assembled into a single sculpture, a “wall” dividing the environment with its formal and conceptual presence, ...
Wool, Foam
Roberto Sebastián Matta, Seating System Model “Malitte”, Green, Italy, 1966
By Sebastian Matta
Located in Barcelona, ES
A playful collection of colored interlocking organic shapes that can be assembled into a single sculpture, a “wall” dividing the environment with its formal and conceptual presence, ...
Wool, Foam
Roberto Matta for Gavina “Malitte” Modular Seating System
By Roberto Matta, Gavina
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Included in the permanent collection of MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City: "Malitte is a seating system, an ever-changing composition of five polyurethane blocks covere...
Textile, Foam
“Malitte” Modular Seating System by Roberto Matta for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Roberto Matta
Located in Coronado, CA
This playful, surrealist "Malitte" seating system was designed by the Chilean artist and architect Roberto Matta and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s. The sculptural asse...
Upholstery
Roberto Matta for Gavina, Modular Sofa, 1966
By Roberto Matta
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gavina, edited by. Modular sofa, “Malitte” model, composed of five seats in thermoformed foam, cut out and covered with black and white woolen cloth.
Fabric
Malitte Sofa by Roberto Matta
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare Malitte sofa by Roberto Matta circa late 1960's. This late 1960's example is all original in its stunning black and vibrant green.
Upholstery, Foam
Rare Malitte Sofa by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare Malitte sofa by Roberto Matta circa late 1960′s. This late 1960′s example is all original in its stunning black and vibrant green.
Upholstery
Rare Malitte Sofa by Roberto Matta for Knoll
By Roberto Matta
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare Malitte sofa by Roberto Matta for Knoll circa late 1960s.
Sebastian Matta 'Malitte' puzzle sofa for Gavina - Italy 1966
By Gavina, Sebastian Matta
Located in London, GB
The witty and elegant Malitte sofa is a sculptural assemblage of organic forms.
Mohair
Sold
H 24 in W 64 in D 66 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Foam Sofa Sectional Set Roberto Matta Malitte Knoll
By Knoll, Roberto Matta
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a unique, modular, foam sofa set, "Malitte" cushion system by Roberto Matta for Knoll in the 1960s.
“Malitte” Seating System by Roberto Sebastián Matta, Italy 1966
By Gavina, Roberto Matta
Located in Chicago, IL
An organic, modular 5-piece collection of polyurethane foam shapes that function as a seating arrangement and also assemble into a sculptural block. Designed by Roberto Matta (Chilea...
Foam, Fabric
Sebastian Matta, Modular living room mod. Malitte, prod. Gavina 1970s
By Sebastian Matta, Gavina
Located in Rivoli, IT
A playful collection of colorful organic forms that can be assembled into a single sculpture, a "wall" that divides the room with its formal and conceptual looming and that instantly...
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 43 in W 63 in D 25 in
Iconic Knoll International Malitte Lounge Sectional Set by Roberto Matta, 1966
By Roberto Matta, Gavina, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Knoll International Malitte seating sectional set by Roberto Matta, 1960. Roberto Sebastian Matta, who initially trained as an architect in his native Santiago, is best known...
Wool
Roberto Sebastian Matta
Located in Cathedral City, CA
THIS JIGSAW PUZZLE "MALITTE" SOFA WAS COMMISSIONED BY GAVINA FOR ITS "ULTRAMOBILE" LINE AS "FURNITURE THAT TRANSCENDS FURNITURE".
Roberto Matta "Malitte" Seating System
By Roberto Matta
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fantastic seating unit designed by the architect and surrealist painter Roberto Sebastian Matta. Made to function as a sculptural wall when not being used as individual seating uni...
$26,274
H 30.32 in W 157.49 in D 38.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Pagru Modular Sofa by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, Italy, 1960s
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pagru' Modular sofa by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, Italy, 1960s.
Fabric
$19,500 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna Velvet, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Velvet, Plastic
$19,130
H 23.23 in W 118.9 in D 98.82 in
Original Lara Sofa by Pamio, Toso and Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1960s
By Stilwood, Mario Bellini, Pierre Paulin, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Lara sofa by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood, Italy 1950s/1960s. Newly reupholstered in a premium, pure Alpaca wool fabric. Ships worldwide.
Foam
De Sede cosmos modular sofa Switerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Spectacular DS-28 Cosmos sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede in Switzerland 1970. This impressive large scale example embodies the sculptural softness and uncompromising comfor...
Leather
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
By Rosenthal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very rare type of modular sofa w...
Fabric, Plastic
Claudio Salocchi, Paione Modular Sofa, 1970, Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Krefeld, DE
Italian modern cognac leather modular sofa Paione by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s Modular sofa mod. Paione entirely in cognac leather. 5 modules as pictured. It can be used as...
Leather
$1,005
H 46.46 in W 23.63 in D 37.8 in
Patricia Urquiola Style Mid-Century Modern Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair Wear consistent with age and use Outdoor Furniture - Patricia Urquiola Style Measures : 60cmx96cm H:118cm SH:51cm
Metal
$26,274 / set
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 34.26 in
"Le Bambole" Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
5-piece modular sofa in zebu leather by Mario Bellini, Le Bambole model. Stamped under the seats. Seat height: 46 cm. Wear due to age and time. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE T...
Leather
$30,740 / set
H 26.38 in W 147.64 in D 37.8 in
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options f...
Fabric, Wood
$1,370Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 61.42 in D 35.44 in
Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy
By Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Roma, IT
The combination offered consists of 2 modules with side armrests to form a 2-seater sofa. It is possible to add multiple modules thanks to the steel levers placed in the lower part t...
Velvet, Beech
$23,913 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms ...
Alpaca
$2,850 / item
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 31.11 in
Minimalist Sofa for Outdoor, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This minimalist outdoor sofa is made in hardwood, metal and fabrics, two places sofa with arms, the multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to cr...
Metal
Outdoor Roda Eden Sofa Module Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni
By RODA, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
Eden is a large, comfortable outdoor sofa, suitable for moments of total relaxation, generous in form and especially in the depth and thickness of the cushions. The base is made of t...
Stainless Steel
$54,659 / set
H 31.5 in W 153.55 in D 141.74 in
Ennio Chiggio Environ Zero modular sofa for Nikol Internazionale - Italy 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in London, GB
This cocooning modular sofa was designed by Ennio Chiggio (1938–2020) for Nikol Internazionale in the 1970s. Its three segments combine for a wonderfully plump profile, enhanced by v...
Mohair
$10,509 / set
H 24.41 in W 114.18 in D 31.5 in
Modular Sofa by Rodolfo Bonetto for Tecnosalotto, 1960s
By Rodolfo Bonetto, Tecnosalotto
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in fabric, metal and plastic. Fully modular. Stamped on the underside of each element. Dimensions of one element: H: 62 cm W: 80 cm D: 80 cm Seat height: 38 cm. Ottoman: H: 38 c...
Metal
$7,493Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
1970s Modular Lounge Sofa by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Giuseppe Munari for Poltronona – Modular Lounge Sofa, Italy, 1970s Velvet, leather, fabric, chrome-plated steel – The refined modular icon Step into the quietly confident world of 1...
Velvet, Ivory, Mohair, Upholstery
Max Ingrand Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1955, Set of 2
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand sconces for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1955, set of two Designed in 1955 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, this rare pair of sconces exemplifies the poetic ele...
Brass
$1,433
H 13 in W 9.85 in D 53.15 in
Brutalist Bench, Black Burnt Wood, Outdoor, Indoor, Organic, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique bench with original design by Logniture. Made entirely from oak wood. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design...
Wood, Oak
$8,600 / item
H 33.47 in W 77.17 in D 16.93 in
Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Birch wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Birch natural oil Weave credenza, made of solid birch wood and laminated birch veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scand...
Birch
$7,311 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$251 / item
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1 of 8 Vintage Bauhaus Chrome, Steel and Beige Velvet Dining Chairs. 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and beige velvet stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, circa 1980-1990s. In good vintage condition with expec...
Steel, Chrome
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled flex arm. Shown he...
Metal, Brass
$1,440 / item
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Transcendence 2 by Ango, Diaphanous Cloud Pendant Light, Hand-Crafted Edition
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Transcendence 2 by Ango is a sculptural pendant light handcrafted in Thailand using a breakthrough composite of mulberry tree bark fibre and recycled fishing net. First unveiled at M...
Composition
$3,505 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$2,741 / set
H 21.66 in W 3.75 in D 2.96 in
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Light Pink Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These light pink glass wall lamps stand out for their refined simplicity and artisanal craftsmanship. The blown glass diffuser, featuring a delicately textured, bubble-like surface, ...
Brass
$5,000 / set
H 13 in W 24 in D 42 in
Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables
By Yvonne Mouser
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be organized into a row, grouped l...
Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood
Italian Iridescent Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano teardrop chandelier, made in the 1950s. Features a brass frame with clear iridescent Murano teardrop crystals. Measures: Diameter 50 cm. Height fixture 58 cm. Total he...
Brass
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 128 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Upholstery, Walnut
$17,135
H 63 in W 33.08 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Yellow SoftLine Wall Unit by Otto Zapf 1960s
By Otto Zapf
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age SoftLine Series Wall Unit Shelf System by Otto Zapf for In Design Zapf, 1960s Very rare wall unit system from the SoftLine series by In Design/Zap...
Metal
$14,600 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Bouclé, Plastic
$4,130Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.74 in W 122.05 in D 78.75 in
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...
Bouclé
$79,500 / set
H 70 in W 70 in D 70 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
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