Although Franz Sartori was best known as a sculptor, he was also a talented furniture designer who produced low-slung, streamlined lounge chairs, sofas and other mid-century modern pieces.
Sartori was born Teodoro Antonio Franz Sartori in Milan in 1927. His most fruitful period of designing furniture came in the 1960s and ’70s. During that time, Sartori collaborated with Italian manufacturer Flexform on armchairs, living room sets, sofas and lounge chairs featuring plump cushions, geometric silhouettes and undulating legs. Sartori’s seating was extremely comfortable and came upholstered in fine leather, soft velvet or luxurious bouclé. Additionally, he worked with furniture company Cristal Arte on wall mirrors made of glass, lacquer and crystal arranged in layers of concentric circles.
Throughout his design career, Sartori participated in numerous exhibitions and received several awards, including first prize for design at the International Competition Fiera di Trieste, the Papal Lateran Gold Cross at the Vatican in 1968, the Europremio of Honor for Design in 1970 and La Madonnina International Award in Milan in 1973.
Today, Sartori’s artworks and furniture pieces are found in public and private collections around the world.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Franz T. Sartori seating, mirrors and other furniture.
$1,912Sale Price|20% Off
Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Art Italian Round Wall Mirror, 1960s
By Cristal Arte, Franz Sartori
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design round wall mirror designed by Franz J. Sartori and produced by Cristal art, 1960s.
Crystal
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965 (Customizable)
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Argelato, BO
Franz Sartori is best known for his organic sculptural work but he also designed furniture which reflected his sculptural talent. These incredible chairs are extremely comfortable ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Magister Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Franz Sartori for Flexform, c1960s
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing a stunning Italian Magister Lounge Chair and Ottoman by the renowned designer Franz Sartori for Flexform, crafted in the 1960s. This exquisite set has been professionally...
Wood
Franz T. Sartori "Domingo" floor lamp for Stlux, Italy, 1972
By Franz Sartori
Located in Padova, IT
Exceptionally rare table version of the "Domingo" serie of lamps desgned by the Italian designer and artist Franz T. Sartori (1927-2000) for Stilux, Italy, 1972. Very nice original c...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Armchair and Ottoman by Franz T. Sartori, Flexform, 1965
By Franz Sartori
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern armchair and ottoman by Franz T. Sartori, Flexform, 196.
Fabric, Wood
Italian Round Mirror with Blue-Gray Crystal Frame, Cristal Arte 1960s
By Cristal Arte, Franz Sartori
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round mirror with double frame. This fantastic object was designed by Franz Sartori in Italy in the 1960s for a Cristal Arte production. This piece is marvellou...
Crystal
Italian Space Age Round Mirror in Blue/Green Smoked Glass By Franz J. Sartori
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
I offer for sale a mirror that contains all the charm and style of the Space Age era. Made in Italy around the 70s and designed by Franz J. Sartori, it was probably produced by Crist...
Glass, Mirror
Franz Sartori Cristal Mirror Art, 1960
By Franz Sartori
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Franz Sartori Cristal Mirror Art, 1960
Mirror
Midcentury Wall Mirror Designed by Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Arte
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-century modern wall mirror designed by Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Art. Expertly crafted in Italy by Cristal Art during the 1960s, this mirror features three layers of exquisi...
Crystal, Metal
$15,023 / set
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. They have been reupholstered in a white fa...
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,094Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.89 in W 15.36 in D 14.38 in
Large Italian Chrome Table Lamp, Art Deco Style, 1970s, Three Lights
By Kaiser Leuchten, Franz Sartori, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Italian modern architectural art deco style shiny chrome table lamp with three light sources. Wired for EU and US use with black cord wi...
Metal, Chrome
$2,701
H 2.37 in Dm 23.23 in
1960s mirror round concave pale pink glass frame Italian design by Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in London, GB
A beautiful modernist midcentury circular mirror made of a round concave transparent glass in a peach colour connected to the round mirror on the back by...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Upholstered Armchair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This chair is made of walnut. It's upholstered in a nice floral fabric. It's made is the style of Dux.
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,139
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 1.58 in
Mid-century modern italian oval green mirror by Cristal Art, Italy, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern italian oval green mirror by Cristal Art, Italy, 1960s This stunning oval mirror is a prime example of the exceptional craftsmanship that Cristal Art was known fo...
Mirror
Floor Lamp Space Age Designed by Caps I Mans for Lamsar, 1972, Spain
By Caps i Mans, Lamsar
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning white metal floor lamp, Space Age, designed by Caps I Mans for Lamsar, 1972, Spain.
Metal
$5,800 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in
Flexform Ortigia Armchairs in Hand-Woven Black Leather Cord over Solid Walnut
By Flexform
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed as statement pieces, the Ortigia armchairs can play a leading role in settings like the bedroom or easily be matched with your sofa to lend a note of understated elegance to any living space. Sophisticated hand-woven black leather cord...
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Colored Mirror by Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in London, London
Oval teardrop shape mirror By Cristal Arte Silvery blue colored glass edge Fabulous quality with thick glass 1960s Italy.
Glass
$85,800 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molded laminate wood structures and were part of the first line of furniture from L’atelier. Designed for the launch of the store, this collection still had the execution and details of artisanal woodwork but already introduced some techniques and materials considered innovative. Brasiliana armchairs...
Rosewood, Fabric
$2,162
H 1.19 in Dm 29.53 in
Midcentury Round Wall Mirror with Smoked Frame Cristal Arte Style, Italy 1970s
By Cristal Art Torino, Cristal Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful double-level round wall mirror with smoked frame in the style of Cristal Art. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Cristal Arte (established in 1944) was a furniture co...
Mirror, Wood
$20,486 / set
H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Mid Century Modern Armchair and Ottoman "Rodeio" by Jean Gillon, Brazil 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a breathtaking Mid Century Modern "Rodeio" Armchair with an ottoman, designed by Jean Gillion for Italma. It features a black lacquer wood frame with gr...
Leather, Wood
$2,503
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 0.99 in
Midcentury Oval Wall Mirror with Green Frame Cristal Arte Style, Italy 1960s
By Cristal Arte, Fontana Arte, Cristal Art Torino
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing double-level oval wall mirror with a green glass frame attributed to Cristal Art. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The mirror, original of the period, shows small sig...
Mirror
Large Italian Fontana Arte Style Round Beveled Mirror
By Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte, Cristal Arte
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Fontana Arte style round beveled mirror. Stunning large round Italian Fontana Arte inspired round beveled mirror. This beautiful Mid-C...
Mirror
$11,153 / set
H 29.93 in W 40.95 in D 36.23 in
Lounge chair with Ottoman "Sheriff" by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair with ottoman in black leather and wood by Sergio Rodrigues. Model: Sheriff. ISA stamped. Seat height: 37 cm. Ottoman dimensions: H: 38 cm W: 60 cm D: 60 cm. Wear due to ...
Leather, Wood
$7,511 / set
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for Framar, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Framar
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and elegant pair of wingback armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Framar in the 1950s. Executed in beautifully aged cherrywood, the frame showcases Buffa’s sign...
Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Cherry
Franz Sartori Lounge Chair Leather & Cotton
By Franz Sartori
Located in Faversham, GB
Beautiful low-profile armchair designed and produced by Franz Sartori, Italy, in the 1970s. This sculptural lounge chair combines comfort and elegance, featuring original white uphol...
Leather, Cotton
Franz Sartori for Cristal Art Round Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-circle mirror by Franz Sartori for Cristal Art, Italy circa 1970, three different sizes and three colors (yellow,green and mirrored) All glass plates have a ground edg...
Mirror
Abstract Polished Steel "Astar" Sculpture by Franz Sartori, 1970s
By Franz Sartori
Located in Brussels, BE
Abstract Polished Steel "Astar" Sculpture by Franz Sartori, 1970s
Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 79.53 in D 33.08 in
Vintage 3-seater sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, Italy 1965 (Customizable)
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Argelato, BO
Franz Sartori is best known for his organic sculptural work but he also designed furniture which reflected his sculptural talent. These incredible e seats sofa is extremely comfort...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965, Italy
By Franz Sartori
Located in Brussels, BE
The present pair is sold in its original fabric. The pair has to be reupholstered as the fabric is old. This why we sell them to a lower price.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 23.63 in W 81.89 in D 36.23 in
Mid-century Modern two Armchairs and Sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1960s
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and beautiful pair of armchairs and three-seater sofa in brown velvet designed by the Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for Flexform, Milan, Italy, 1965 Sartori is best known for h...
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 23.63 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and beautiful pair of brown velvet armchairs designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for Flexform, Milan, Italy, 1965 Sartori is best known for his organic sculptures, but he...
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 23.63 in W 81.89 in D 36.23 in
Mid-century Modern Italian Sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965s
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and beautiful brown velvet three-seater sofa designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for Flexform, Milan, Italy, 1965 Sartori is best known for his organic sculptures, but he...
Velvet, Beech
Franz Sartori for Cristal Art Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Naples, IT
Franz J. Sartori per Cristal Art Specchio rotondo da parete, Italia, anni '60
Mirror, Glass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 5.12 in
Midcentury Wall Mirror Designed by Franz J. Sartori for Cristal Arte
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Elevate your space with the captivating charm of this mid-century wall mirror designed by Franz J. Sartori. Crafted in Italy by Cristal Art during the 1960s, it features three lev...
Crystal, Metal
Franz Sartori for Cristal Art Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-eyed mirror by Cristal Art, Italy circa 1960, three different sizes mounted on wood, Design: Franz J. Sartori, light green glass, clear glass. All glass has ground edge...
Mirror
Italian Wall Mirror by Franz Sartori for Cristal Art, 1960s
By Franz Sartori
Located in Palermo, PA
Elegant two-circle mirror by Cristal Art, Italy circa 1960. Designed by Franz Sartori. The glass is extremely thick and you really feel the high quality that Cristal Art always del...
Art Glass, Mirror
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 26.78 in
MidCentury Franz Sartori Italian Round Mirror with Double Frame Crystal Art 1960
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century round mirror with double frame. This fantastic object was designed by Franz Sartori in Italy in the 1960s Cristal Art production. This piece is marvellous as i...
Crystal
Franz Sartori for Cristal Art Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
By Franz Sartori, Cristal Arte
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-circle mirror by Cristal Art, Italy circa 1960, three different sizes mounted on wood, Design: Franz J. Sartori. All glass panes have a ground edge in very good conditi...
Mirror
Sold
H 24.02 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Living Room Set Olive Green Color by Franz Sartori for Flexform
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Rare and beautiful living room set in olive green velvet, composed of the three-seat sofa and two armchairs designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for Flexform...
Velvet