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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Giovanni Offredi Saporiti bookcase in maple Italy 1978
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
‘Crossing’ bookcase designed by Giovanni Offredi and manufactured by Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1978. This exceptional and large-scale work is a prime example of Offredi’s ability to me...
Glass, Birdseye Maple
$6,990Sale Price|20% Off
Giovanni Offredi Crossing Bookcase for Saporiti Italia Birdseye Maple Wood 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Conversano, IT
A radical icon of 1970s Italian design, the "Crossing" bookcase by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti represents one of the most striking structural experiments of the era. More than a si...
Smoked Glass, Birdseye Maple
Italian Modern Bookcase by Saporiti in Light Briar and Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Bookcase by Saporiti in light briar and smoked glass, 1970s Rectangular wall bookcase or sideboard in light briar. It has of a hinged door in smoked glass, inside ther...
Smoked Glass, Wood
Italian Modern Bookcase by Saporiti in Light Briar with Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Bookcase by Saporiti in light briar with smoked glass, 1970s Wall bookcase composed of 3 rectangular modules in light briar. Each module has an open compartment in th...
Smoked Glass, Wood
$4,800 / set
H 98.43 in W 45.28 in D 8.67 in
Set of Four "Rialto" Wood Bookcases by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four "Rialto" bookcases by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina. "In the early 1970s, Carlo Scarpa designed this model for his home. After three years of "enjoyable" discussions, Gavina ...
Wood
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
Inspired by mid-century modernism, Floe is made from solid hardwood using real joinery. With its low profile, Floe will fit nicely under a window by the wall, or against the back of...
Maple, Hardwood
$2,297 / set
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Set of Two "Inlay" Night Stands by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two "Inlay" nightstands - chest of drawers by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Extremely capable deep drawers, burnished brass details and iridescent wood surfaces. Also availab...
Wood
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 52 in W 95 in D 17 in
Antique English Victorian Oak Birdseye Maple Bibliotheque Hutch Bookcase Topper
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique late 19th English Victorian reclaimed oak hutch. Features an arcaded front with partial turned and carved columns set around birdseye maple back panelling and 'C' scro...
Birdseye Maple, Oak
Lou Hodges California Modern Bookcase, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookcase by Lou Hodges, designed and produced in California in the 1970s through early 1980s. Lou Hodges has become such a collectible designer in the past decade, as 1970s Californi...
Oak
$8,272Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 102.37 in W 114.18 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Art Deco Bookcase, Flamed Maple & Ebonized Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bookcase realized in Art Déco style by an italian manufacture in 1970s. Flamed maple veneer, ebonized wood detailing, and lacquered finish, totally handcrafted. This striki...
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern White Wood Modular Bookcase, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern White wood modular bookcase, 1970s. Modular bookcase composed of 4 rectangles and 5 squares with rounded corners in white painted solid wood. Can be assem...
Wood
$2,295
H 82.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
Jack Cartwright for Founders Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1970s
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Milo Baughman style lighted display cabinet, bar cabinet, or bookcase By Jack Cartwright for Founders USA, 1970s Gorgeous book-matched burl wood front, with smoked gl...
Glass, Burl
$1,373Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
Renato Zevi Gilded Brass Italian Bookcase with Glass Shelves, Romeo Rega 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Zevi & C.
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Hollywood Regency bookcase or etagere in gilt brass with four crystal glass shelves. This fantastic piece was designed and signed by Renato Zevi during ??the 1970s in Ital...
Metal, Brass
$3,713
H 55.12 in W 59.06 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Italian Chrome and Smoked Glass Room Divider Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Striking vintage Italian bookcase / room divider from the 1970s, featuring a sleek chromed steel structure with elegant smoked glass shelves. With its clean architectural lines and b...
Chrome
Italian Modern Square Bookcase in Glass and Aluminum
By Rimadesio, Giuseppe Bavuso
Located in Boston, MA
The Sixty bookcase, designed by Giuseppe Bavuso, is a bookcase with a sleek design characterized by the invisible round joints connecting its structure and shelves. Structure made ...
Aluminum
$9,600
H 37.41 in W 96.46 in D 19.69 in
Italian "Pellicano" Sideboard by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury "Pellicano" wooden sideboard designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti / Made in Italy in 1960s Measures: length 96.5 inches, base height 29.5 inches, total heig...
Wood
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H 91.34 in W 29.14 in D 14.57 in
Proposal P700 Wall Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1960s, set of 2
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 modular metal wall units with 6 shelves. Stamped at the bottom. Wear and tear due to age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Metal
P700 Bookshelf by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1969
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The P700 bookshelves by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti are exceptional examples of furniture design from the late 1960s. These bookshelves are crafted from high-quality stainless and...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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H 90.56 in W 25.6 in D 13.78 in
P700 Proposal Wall-Unit in chrome and glass, Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Extraordinary “P700 Proposal” modular wall-unit system by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy 1960s. The unit is made from chrome-plated steel. It features 9 shelves and 1 cabinet ...
Chrome
Rosewood Bookcase by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pellican modular bookcase from the center designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, the composition was created to be from the center all the bodies with the rounded corners and on...
Steel
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H 75.99 in W 94.89 in D 24.81 in
Italian Mid-Century Briar-Wood Smoked Glass Bookcase by Saporiti Italia, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Briar-root and smoked glass bookcase by Saporiti Italia, 1970s. Wall bookcase composed of 6 rectangular modules in light briar. The upper part has open compartme...
Smoked Glass, Wood
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H 91.74 in W 34.65 in D 13 in
Vittorio Introini Three P700 Bookshelves for Saporiti, Proposal Series, 1969
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Milan, IT
These three model P700 bookshelves were designed by Vittorio Introini for Saportiti's Proposal series. Lightness and elegance are the keywords for these amazing items, made out of chromed metal and mirrored steel. The glass shutters...
Metal, Steel
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H 92.52 in W 25.6 in D 14.57 in
Wall Mounted Modular Shelving Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy 1969
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is an extraordinary four-shelf stainless steel shelving unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1969. It is a rare item since it feature...
Stainless Steel
Saporiti Shelving Unit by Vittorio Introini
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in New York, NY
Saporiti shelving unit designed by Vittorio Introini in the late 1960s. Chrome plated steel. Has four adjustable shelves.