Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
Metal
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Black Leather, Italy, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Black Leather, Italy, 1962
Metal
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Cognac Leather, Italy, 1962 - 2 available
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Cognac Leather, Italy, 1962 - 2 available
Metal
Gae Aulenti “Stringa” Sofa for Poltronova, Black Leather, 1962
By Poltronova, Cini Boeri
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Stringa” sofa for Poltronova, stainless steel & black leather, Italy, 1962.
Stainless Steel
Very rare Stringa sofa in black leather by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Italy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
BLACK LEATHER AND CHROME — AN EXCEPTIONALLY PRESERVED EXAMPLE OF GAE AULENTI’S 1963 STRINGA DESIGN An exceptional two-seater Stringa sofa designed by Gae Aulenti in 1963 for Poltrono...
Leather
Stringa Two seater black leather upholstery sofa by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
" Stringa " sofa with original black leather upholstery on tubular chrome frame, designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1965 Italy
Chrome
Gae Aulenti "Stringa" 2-Seater Sofa for Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Quarrata, IT
"Stringa" two-seater sofa, designed by the architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962.
Steel
Gae Aulenti Black Original Leather "Stringa" 3-Seater Sofa, Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Quarrata, IT
A masterful representation of mid-century Italian modernism, the "Stringa" three-seater sofa was designed by the acclaimed architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962.
Steel
Stringa Modular Seating System Titina Ammannati & Giampiero Vitelli, 1970
By Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Roma, IT
The Stringa seating system is an iconic example of Italian radical design from the 1970s, combining sculptural softness with modular versatility.
Metal
Pair of Vintage Sofas by Gae Aulenti Production Poltronova, Italy, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Biella, IT
Poltronova two sofas "stringa" from Gae Aulenti '65 design years.
Chrome
Gae Aulenti "Stringa" Two Sitter Sofa
Located in London, GB
A two sitter black leather sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1965 Italy
Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 51.97 in
Leather Stringa 2-seater Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Leather Stringa 2-seater Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s Designer - Gae Aulenti Producer - Poltronova Model - Stringa 2-seater Sofa Design Period - Sixties Measurements ...
Metal
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stringa sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova. Made in Italy, circa 1972.
Sold
H 29.14 in W 75.99 in D 35.44 in
Three Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1962 - Original Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Three Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1962 - Original Upholstery
Metal
Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1962
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Italian Mid-Century Leather Stringa Sofa Armchair Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1965
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century leather Stringa sofa and armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1965 Stringa 3-seater sofa and armchair.
Metal
Gae Aulenti 'Stringa' Sofa
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stringa 3-seat sofa in leather and chrome by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova from the 1970s.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Italian Mid-Century Leather Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1965
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century leather Stringa sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1965 Stringa 3-seater sofa The tubular structure is in chromed metal.
Metal
Sold
H 27.96 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Stringa sofa in brown leather by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in amstelveen, NL
‘Stringa’ three-seat sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962.'
Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 75.2 in D 32.29 in
A 20th Century Italian Brown Leather Sofa By Gae Aulenti For Poltronova c.1962
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb Italian Brown leather sofa from the 20th century. Dubbed the “Stringa,” this masterpiece was crafted and conceived in Italy by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962.
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 30.71 in
Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969 Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sofa Design This “Stringa” sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova is a str...
Chrome
1970s Stringa 3-Piece Sofa by Titina Ammannati & Giampiero Vitelli
By Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Toronto, CA
This Italian mega couch by Titina Ammannati & Giampiero Vitelli, with curved center piece and ample seats, boasts its original 1970s printed upholstery. Italian design by Comfort Med...
Steel
Sold
H 28 in W 75 in D 36 in
Stringa' Black Leather + Chrome Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic ‘Stringa’ three-seat sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962.
Chrome
''Stringa'' sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Quarrata, IT
Black leather ''Stringa'' sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s.
Steel
Sold
H 28.35 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in
"La Stringa" by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Sofa of Two Armchairs 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Architectural Italian design by Gae Aulenti The ‘Stringa’ series reflects Gae Aulenti’s vision of flexible living, where seating elements interact within a space.
Chrome
Gae Aulenti Model "Stringa" Sofa by Poltronova Production, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in bari, IT
Gae Aulenti model "Stringa" sofa by Poltronova production 1965 three-seat.
Stainless Steel
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Poltronova three seater "stringa" sofa by Gae Aulenti designed in 1965.
Leather
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 'Stringa' Sofa
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Poltranova, sofa model 'Stringa', leather, chromed metal, blue fabric upholstery, Italy, 1962 'Stringa' sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962.
Metal, Chrome
Stringa Lounge Chair by Gae Aulenti, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gae Aulenti; Poltranova; Stringa Sofa; Chair; Lounge Chair; Armchair; Chromed Metal; Burgundy Leather Italy; 1962; Settee; Italian Design; Italy; Gae Aulenti for Poltranova, easy ch...
Chrome
Sold
H 28.5 in W 51.5 in D 31.5 in
Stringa' Cognac Leather + Chrome Loveseat by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic ‘Stringa’ two-seat sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in the 1960s.
Chrome
Sold
H 28.35 in W 75.2 in D 39.38 in
Sofa “Stringa” Chrome Plated, Platined Leather by Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Vienna, AT
Sofa “Stringa” Chrome Plated, Platined Leather by Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1962.
Chrome
Sofa Stringa-Gae Aulenti-Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa made by Poltronova-1965
Sold
H 29.14 in W 51.97 in D 35.44 in
Stringa 2-seater Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Gae Aulenti Producer - Poltronova Model - Stringa 2-seater Sofa Design Period - Sixties Measurements - Width 132 cm x Depth 90 cm x Height 74 cm x Seat Height 40 cm Mater...
Metal, Chrome
Exceptional Armchairs and Sofa by Gae Aulenti
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Fossano, IT
Set composed by two armchairs and two places sofa, mod. "Stringa" designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965, manufactured by Poltronova (metal label of the company on the structure), black ori...
Chrome, Steel
$22,000
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is ...
Leather
$8,200
H 26.5 in W 51.5 in D 27.75 in
Authentic Cassina LC2 Black Leather Two-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier 1994
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele two-seat black leather sofa originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was produced by Cassina in 1994. The ...
Steel, Chrome
$13,013
H 30.71 in W 75.6 in D 35.44 in
Stunning & Rare DS-85 sofa / daybed in original black leather by De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede DS-85 Convertible Sofa & Daybed in Original Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970s Exceptional and highly versatile DS-85 sofa and fold-out daybed by De Sede, preserved in remarka...
Leather
$9,500Sale Price|24% Off
H 26.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
Steel
Kem Weber, Sofa, Chrome, Vinyl, Walnut, USA, 1930s
By Kem Weber
Located in High Point, NC
A brown vinyl, walnut and chrome-plated sofa, model SD-17-C, designed by Kem Weber and produced by Lloyd Manufacturing Company, USA, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Ove...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$9,132
H 20.48 in W 82.68 in D 31.89 in
Studio Simon Minimalist Black Leather Three-Seater “Simone” Sofa, Italy, 1975
By Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
Three-seater “Simone” sofa, designed and manufactured by Studio Simon in 1975. The structure is made of black lacquered wood. A black leather big seat completes the sofa. The minim...
Leather, Foam, Beech
$14,269
H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Two-Seater Sofa by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, 1960 model FK 6720
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the perfect combination of style and comfort with the FK 6720 two-seater sofa, a masterpiece designed by Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm. Manufactured by Kill International...
Stainless Steel
$7,750
H 29.93 in W 76.38 in D 31.5 in
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa Daybed in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or daybed, leather, chrome-plated steel, Austria, 1960s. This mid-century modern sofa is designed by the acclaimed Austrian furniture designer Joha...
Steel, Chrome
$3,196
H 26.78 in W 59.65 in D 31.89 in
Italian mid-century leather sofa Bastiano by Afra Tobia Scarpa Gavina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather and black wood sofa Bastiano by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s Two-seater sofa model Bastiano with seat, backrest and armrests made of squa...
Leather, Wood
Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Black Leather Coronado Sofa c.1970's
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Italian black leather 3 seat sofa, the Coronado model, designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Sofa is in good vintage condition, new dust cover added underneath and ...
Metal
$12,800
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Sc...
Leather, Plastic
$1,997
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 29.93 in
Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970
By Drabert, Otto Zapf
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Lobbytop three-seater leather sofa is upholstered in soft, high-quality leather and is in very good condition. The black, smooth leather shows a slight patina on the seat cushio...
Leather
$1,369
H 29.14 in W 50.01 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German 2-Seater Brown Steel Frame Lounge Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was probably manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This piece is inspired by the minimalist aesthetic of the Bauhaus school with a 1970s modernist twist. It ...
Chrome
$10,200
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Black Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$14,000
H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Black Leather, 1970
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, black velvet, Italy, 1970 Designed in 1970 for Gavina, the “Gradual System” by Cini Boeri is a visionary example of modular d...
Leather, Plastic
$4,337
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 34.26 in
Restored Black Bauhaus Sofa, High-Quality Leather, Chrome-Plated Steel, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored black Bauhaus sofa. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Number of Seats: 3 Material: Chrome-plated steel, High-quality leather It has been fully rest...
Chrome
Dieter Rams As Little Design as Possible Book Monograph
Located in New York, NY
Dieter Rams is one of the most influential product designers of the 20th century. Even if you don’t immediately recognize his name, you have almost certainly used one of the radios, ...
Paper
$1,695 / item
H 5 in Dm 24 in
Meander Three Light Fixture with Flexible Leather Arms for Wall or Ceiling Mount
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Three-light Meander wall light or ceiling mounted fixture with flexible arms which allow for endless poses and designs. Shown here in French orange leather and brushed brass metal fi...
Brass
$6,278 / item
H 53.15 in W 53.15 in D 7.09 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
$12,600 / set
H 28.55 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Augusto Savini “Pamplona” Chairs for Pozzi, Cognac Leather, 1965, Set of 4
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Augusto Savini “Pamplona” dining chairs for Pozzi, black framework and cognac leather, Italy, 1965, set of four. In the realm of Italian craftsmanship, the Pamplona chairs by August...
Leather, Wood
$7,419
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Le Bambole Bed In Buffalo Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Iconic “Le Bambole” collection by Mario Bellini also features this amazing kingsize foldable bed: “The Bambolettone”. The bed can be used as a daybed, lounge sofa, dormeuse, and ...
Velvet
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in L 32.5 in
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Unavailable|$4,395
H 10.25 in W 48 in D 48 in
SOLD 10/30/26 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 10.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting stud...
Burl
$605 / item
H 6.5 in W 5.7 in D 9.5 in
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38 Radiohus' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38 Radiohus' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Black Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of ...
Brass, Metal
$2,500
H 44 in W 63 in D 82 in
Gae Aulenti Style Tubular Metal Queen Sized Bed Frame and Headboard, Italy 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Italian bed frame and headboard in red tubular metal. Fits EU King, US Queen can be used without issue. Scuffs and scratches to metal frame but overall in good vintage con...
Steel
Otto Schulz for Boet Rare Cabinet with Brass Nails
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Schulz for Boet, cabinet, chestnut, oak, faux leather, brass, Sweden, 1930s Otto Schulz (1882–1970), founder of the Gothenburg-based interior design company Boet, occupies a s...
Brass
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Queen Bed in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' queen bed or daybed, elm, France, design ca. 1960, made 1970s This ‘Godot’ bed is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark us...
Elm
$13,400
H 21.86 in W 122.05 in D 88.59 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ‘Morna’ Bed with Nightstands in Black Leather
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, bed with nightstands model ‘Morna’, leather, opaline glass, wood, plastic, Italy, designed in 1972. This rare bed named ‘Morna’ reflects the duo’s s...
Opaline Glass, Plastic, Wood
Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table, Arabescato Marble, Knoll, 1960's
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Gae Aulenti for Knoll “Jumbo” Table, circa 1960s in Arabescato marble *Note on material: Arabescato marble ≠ Carrara. While often confused, Arabescato is a distinct and significant...
Marble
$7,419 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Large Ginkgo Leave Brass Wall Lights, Organic Shape, Tommaso Barbi Style
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing pair of wall lights made of two overlapping brass leaves of ginkgo. Organic shape, this wall light could make an eye catcher of your interior. Entirely hand made, this piece ...
Brass
Paire de fauteuils Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll
Located in Rouen, FR
Fauteuils modèle 54 conçus par Gae Aulenti et édités par Knoll International. Modèles entièrement noirs avec structure en métal et assise ainsi que dossier rembourrés et recouverts d...
Metal
$11,129 / set
H 28.75 in W 187.01 in D 37.41 in
Vintage DS46 Modular Leather Sofa from De Sede, 1970s, Set of 5
By De Sede
Located in Rouen, FR
Emblématique du savoir-faire suisse, ce DS-46 signé De Sede est composé de 5 modules indépendants tapissés en cuir de buffle pleine fleur. Le set a été entièrement rénové par nos at...
Leather
The Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti will forever be best remembered for her work with museums, in particular her 1980–86 renovation of a Beaux Arts Paris train station to create the galleries of the Musée d’Orsay. Aulenti — whose first name, short for Gaetana, is pronounced “guy” — should also be recalled for her tough intellectual spirit and for working steadily when few women found successful architectural careers in postwar Italy.
After she graduated from the Milan Polytechic in 1954, Aulenti opened an architectural office. She also joined the staff of the progressive architectural magazine Casabella, whose editorial line was that the establishment, orthodox modernism of Le Corbusier and the Bauhaus, had outlived it usefulness. When their movement for fresh approaches to architecture and design received a sympathetic hearing, Aulenti found patrons — most prominently Gianni Agnelli, of Fiat, who later employed her to renovate the Palazzo Grassi in Venice for use as an arts exhibition space.
Commissions for showrooms and other corporate spaces brought Aulenti to furniture design. She felt that furniture should never dominate a room. Her chairs and sofas — low-slung, with rounded enameled metal frames and ample seats — and tables, particularly her 1972 marble Jumbo coffee table for Knoll, project solidity and sturdiness. In lighting design, however, Aulenti is bravura.
Each work has a marvelous sculptural presence. Pieces such as her Pipistrello table lamp and Quadrifoglio pendant are a perfect marriage of organically shaped glass and high-tech fixtures. Others have a futuristic elegance — and some even have a touch of personality. Aulenti’s Pileino and La Ruspa table lamps each look almost like little robots. Her lighting pieces are an artful grace note in the career of a woman who believed in strength.
Find vintage Gae Aulenti armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
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