Best known for his inimitable Ellipse rocking chair, Italian furniture designer Renato Zevi worked with gilded aluminum and brass, lacquered wood and mirrored glass to create sleek, sensual and glamorous pieces befitting the Hollywood Regency style.
Zevi designed extensively throughout the 1970s, drawing inspiration from the likes of Milo Baughman, one of the most adept American mid-century modern designers. Baughman’s relaxed and airy approach to design is reflected in many of Zevi’s pieces, such as sideboards, coffee and cocktail tables and dining room tables, which, like Baughman’s designs, feature sturdy chrome frames and polished lacquered wood veneers.
Zevi’s most inventive designs included a lounge chair with an ottoman, a unique creation with oval, sculptural, polished chrome legs and a plush seat and backrest. Through his firm Zevi and C., he designed the Ellipse chair for the Selig furniture company. An American manufacturer and importer, Selig is known for being among the first to introduce European modern furniture to the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Versions of the popular Ellipse chair have been produced with tufted vinyl upholstery and soft, supple Italian leather.
Zevi also collaborated with Italian furniture designer Romeo Rega, creating elegant bookcases and vitrines with gilt brass frames and smoked glass or crystal glass shelves. Rega’s company was acclaimed during the 1970s for its mass-produced console tables, chairs and other pieces until it ceased production in the 1980s.
Zevi’s work continues to be popular with Hollywood Regency decorators, collectors and design enthusiasts.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Renato Zevi case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and more.
$3,975
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair w/ Button Detailing by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist rocking lounge chair was fabricated by the iconic American designer Milo Baughman in the United States circa 1960. It is a quintessential example of modern...
Chrome
$3,800
H 33 in W 28 in D 41 in
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
By Renato Zevi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
Chrome
$6,975 / set
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Chrome Rocking Lounge Chairs w/ Button Detailing by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Mid-Century Modernist rocking lounge chairs, fabricated by the iconic American designer Milo Baughman in the United States circa 1960, is a quintessential example of mod...
Chrome
$8,000 / set
H 31 in W 27.75 in D 42 in
1970s Renato Zevi for Selig Ellipse Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Steel & Fabric
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an 'Ellipse Lounge' Chair and Ottoman, designed by Renato Zevi. The set was produced by Selig in Italy in the 1970s. It has a flat bar steel frame with a chromed finish, and ...
Steel, Chrome
Samton Metal Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage rocking chair with a unique sculpted chrome frame. Extremely smooth and comfortable rocking motion with thick padded cu...
Chrome
$5,235Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 27.76 in D 43.31 in
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig in Chrome and Leather, Italy 1970s
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Ulm, DE
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern Icon in Chrome and Leather Rocking chair, rocking lounge, Mid-Century masterpiece, chrome-plated metal...
Metal, Chrome
$4,316Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 27.75 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair Rocker & Ottoman by Renato Zevi Italy
By Renato Zevi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set which consists of a lounge chair rocker with a ottoman rocker reupholstered in a very fitting and striking orange knoll fabric from the late sixties. Frames were poli...
Steel, Chrome
$7,370
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Robert Haussmann Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1980s
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully designed comfortable chrome tube rocking lounge chair and ottoman, covered in soft black leather, Excellent condition.The chair is adjustable in various positions from si...
Chrome
$4,500
H 31 in W 28 in D 39 in
Exciting Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Panton Fabric, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker. Psychedelic Panton inspired black and white vintage fabric covers the removable pad and looks amazing. The...
Chrome
$4,660Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 27.76 in D 43.31 in
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig in Chrome and Alcantara, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Ulm, DE
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern Icon in Chrome and Alcantara Rocking chair, rocking lounge, Mid-Cent...
Metal, Chrome
DellaRobbia Tech Contemporary Modern Chrome & Fabric Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Della Robbia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A DellaRobbia "Tech" chair and ottoman. This lovely lounge set features a fully featured swivel lounge chair and matching ottoman. Each piece is upholstered in a gorgeous gray fabric...
Chrome
1980s Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso Leather and Steel Post Modern Lounge Chair
By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Massimo Iosa Ghini lounge chair for Moroso. This wonderful chaise lounge chair features a 80s post modern design featuring a flowing art deco inspired design. This chair is...
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Erwin Lambeth Lounging Armchair and Ottoman
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage mid century Erwin Lambeth armchair and ottoman. This is a lovely lounge set featuring a very comfy armchair and matching ottoman footstool to go with it. Each item is uphol...
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cantilever T Back Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever T-back lounge chair exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to Mid-Century Modern seating, balancing comfort with clean architectu...
Metal
PK24 Chaise Longue Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This PK24 chaise longue, designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, embodies the Danish master’s commitment to refined simplicity and exceptional materials. Its flowing sculptural p...
Metal
Set Of 4 Mid Century Rene Herbst Sandow Cord And Chrome Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A celebrated example of early modernist design, this set of four René Herbst Sandow armchairs showcases the designer’s pioneering use of industrial materials and streamlined construc...
Chrome
