Vintage from the 1960s – Rare Find – Collector’s Item

Italian Modernism – Space Age Design – Sculptural Fiberglass Form

Origin:

Designed by Mario Sabot in Italy during the late 1960s, these iconic “Pod” Lounge Chairs embody the revolutionary Space Age aesthetic that defined mid-century modern design. With their biomorphic fiberglass shells and fluid, sculptural silhouettes, they reflect the optimism and futurism of the postwar era — a time when Italian design reimagined comfort as an art form.

Sabot’s pieces have been exhibited and sold through leading design houses and international fairs, including collaborations with Nikolas Xasteros and Pierre Cardin House, further cementing their place in design history.

Condition:

Beautifully restored to original glory. The fiberglass shells have been meticulously refinished, and the cushions professionally reupholstered in high-quality fabric matching the chairs’ authentic mid-century palette.

• Structurally sound and ready for everyday use
• Light age-consistent wear preserved for authenticity
• Excellent overall condition

Size (Each Chair):

• Height: ~68 cm
• Width: ~100 cm
• Depth: ~90 cm
• Seat Height: ~35 cm

Details:

A true expression of late-1960s Italian modernism, this rare pair of Pod Lounge Chairs by Mario Sabot showcases the era’s fascination with futuristic forms and space-age materials. Each chair features a seamless fiberglass shell with deeply contoured seating, designed to embrace the body in sculptural comfort. The newly restored finish accentuates their organic curves, while the reupholstered cushions bring warmth and texture to their sleek modernist form. Highly collectible and increasingly difficult to source as a complete set, these chairs are not only functional icons but enduring works of design art.

Perfect for:

• Collectors of Italian mid-century and Space Age furniture
• Interior designers curating sculptural statement pieces
• Modern art-inspired living rooms, lounges, or gallery spaces
• Design enthusiasts seeking rare, investment-grade seating

A museum-worthy statement of Italian modernism, the Mario Sabot “Pod” Chairs fuse futuristic form with enduring comfort — a perfect balance of art, design, and collectibility.