Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti, Villano style armchair

SERGIO SAPORITI (1928) and GIORGIO SAPORITI (20th century) for Saporiti.
Large Villano style armchair, 1958.
Leather and metal.
Original vintage item, so it shows signs of wear and tear.
Measurements: 95 x 80 x 90 cm.

Imposing Italian design armchair faithful representative of the sophisticated and sculptural aesthetics of Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti, representatives of Italian avant-garde furniture since the mid-twentieth century. Upholstered in leather, it stands out for its characteristic capitonné and for the backrest structured on two levels, features that evoke the emphatic and architectural elegance of the "Villano" style. The swivel metal base adds visual lightness and functionality, creating an attractive contrast with the generous and enveloping volume of the seat.

Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti are Italian designers linked to the historic firm Saporiti Italia, a benchmark for contemporary design furniture and "Made in Italy" luxury; Sergio Saporiti, founder of the brand in the 1950s, stood out for promoting innovative furniture with futuristic lines and collaborations with great names in Italian design, making the firm an international icon of modern design, while Giorgio Saporiti, representative of the next generation and founder of Il Loft, developed a more sculptural and expressive style, specializing in contemporary furniture and high-end interior design, maintaining the family's creative and experimental legacy in the world of design.