Items Similar to Malatesta
Mason Three-Seater Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Pierre Frey Velvet
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Malatesta
Mason Three-Seater Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Pierre Frey Velvet
$17,000
£12,875.92
€14,787.55
CA$23,822.56
A$25,899.93
CHF 13,732.17
MX$310,474.43
NOK 174,528.83
SEK 159,892.14
DKK 110,518.22
About the Item
An iconic expression of postwar Italian design, this rare three-seater sofa by Malatesta
Mason embodies the sculptural refinement and modern elegance that defined the 1960s. Combining architectural lines with artisanal craftsmanship, the piece exemplifies the duo’s innovative yet understated vision for contemporary living.
The sofa’s gently curved silhouette is upholstered in Pierre Frey velvet in a rich caramel tone, enhancing its warmth, depth, and luxurious tactility. Its seamless contours create a rhythmic flow between seat and backrest, balancing ergonomic comfort with visual harmony. Distinctive outward-thrusting armrests, hand-carved in solid ashwood, lend the design an expressive, almost zoomorphic quality while grounding it in Italy’s woodworking tradition.
Resting on tapered legs and a subtly floating base, the sofa reflects the crosscurrents of Scandinavian functionalism and the biomorphic fluidity of Italian avant-garde design. The pared-back form allows the natural richness of the velvet and wood to speak with quiet authority.
Meticulously restored and reupholstered by expert craftsmen, this Malatesta
Mason sofa is a rare collectible of mid-century Italian furniture—timeless in its sculptural presence and perfectly suited for refined modern interiors.
Details
• Designers: Malatesta
Mason
• Origin: Italy, circa 1960s
• Type: Mid-century Italian three-seater sofa
• Materials: Solid ashwood armrests and legs; upholstered in Pierre Frey velvet (caramel tone)
• Dimensions: H 80 cm x W 155 cm x D 85 cm (31.5 in x 61 in x 33.5 in)
• Condition: Very good vintage condition. Fully reupholstered in Pierre Frey velvet, seating reinforced; a couple of light usage marks remain on the wooden arms.
• Style Keywords: Mid-century Italian sofa, Pierre Frey upholstery, 1960s Italian design
- Attributed to:Malatesta and Mason (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)Depth: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10603246699192
About the Seller
New to 1stDibs
Joined in the past six months.
No Reviews Yet
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 2023
1stDibs seller since 2025
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: New York, NY
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllMid-Century Italian Two-Seater Sofa, Restored in Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of mid-century Italian sofa design, this 1950s two-seater captures the sculptural elegance and innovation that defined postwar Italian modernism. Its enveloping bac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of mid-century Italian armchairs, this refined pair combines elegant proportions with luxurious comfort. Resting on slender brass legs, their sculptural silhouette...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Leaf Console
Located in New York, NY
A rare vintage walnut console in the Brutalist style, designed and crafted in Italy circa 1960s. This striking piece is composed of three separate sections that fit together to form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
$6,880
Pair of Stools, Ettore Sottsass, circa 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Ettore Sottsass’s Dado T29 stools for Poltronova distill his incisive blend of geometry and comfort. Made in Italy, circa 1960, the pair features clean, architectural wooden frames p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$5,320 / set
Three-Headed Floor Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Origin
Italy, circa 1950s
Materials
Brass and aluminum
Dimensions
72.8 in x 35.4 in (185 cm x 90 cm)
Condition
Good vintage condition
A striking embodiment of mid-century Italian...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Seven disc wall sconces, Goffredo Reggiani, circa 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
Origin
Italy, circa 1970s
Materials
Polished chrome
Dimensions
27.6 in D × 5.9 in W (70 cm × 15 cm)
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Professionally rewired for U.S. standard...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
You May Also Like
Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designer of this sofa evidently attached great and equal importance to form and function. With an open design profile, this two-seater sofa carries with it some of the fundamental characteristics and ideals of mid-century modernism.
Clutter-free and disciplined, this low sitting sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater italian sofa found in an driving school, metal frame with wooden finials lined with taupe velvet Italian production 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$2,679 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern "Regent" Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Regent" Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa "Lady", 50s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Lady Marco Zanuso style sofa. The sofa has been restored and upholstered in blue velvet, the feet are in beech wood.
Immediately after the war, Marco Zanuso began a fruitful collabo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Milo Sofa, Marmelade/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$8,544 Sale Price / item
20% Off
After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Small Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small sofa in Gio Ponti style Italian production of the 1950s,
upholstered in cream-colored velvet, feet in natural beech.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
