Italian Sapporo Seating Group by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, 1970s, Set of 3

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A vintage sapporo seating group in solid walnut with original cream textured upholstery, designed by mario marenco for mobil girgi … Read more A vintage sapporo seating group in solid walnut with original cream textured upholstery, designed by mario marenco for mobil girgi and produced in italy during the 1970s. Comprising two lounge chairs and one two-seater sofa, this matching italian design set combines generous upholstered forms with the substantial exposed walnut construction characteristic of the sapporo collection. The strong architectural frames give the pieces a distinctly sculptural presence, placing the design within 1970s italian modernism with clear brutalist-influenced qualities. The sapporo series is documented as a mario marenco design for mobil girgi from the 1970s, with walnut used throughout the collection.

- designer: mario marenco
- maker: mobil girgi
- model: sapporo
- origin: italy
- period: 1970s
- style: italian modern / mid-century modern / brutalist-influenced
- materials: solid walnut, original woven textile upholstery, foam cushioning
- dimensions lounge chairs: 95 w × 82 d × 80 h cm (37.4 w × 32.3 d × 31.5 h in)
- dimensions sofa: 151 w × 87 d × 82 h cm (59.4 w × 34.3 d × 32.3 h in)
- seat height: 48 cm (18.9 in)
- quantity: seating group of 3 — two lounge chairs and one two-seater sofa
- marked: yes, mobil girgi branded mark to the wooden frame

the sapporo design is defined by its substantial walnut construction and the contrast between solid architectural framing and soft, deeply cushioned upholstery. Broad wooden side elements flow into the legs with gently rounded edges, while the exposed rear rails emphasise the natural grain and weight of the timber. Generous seat, back and arm cushions soften the geometry and give the group its relaxed proportions. The original cream upholstery has a subtle linear texture that works particularly well against the deeper walnut tones, giving the complete group a warm and understated visual rhythm.

mario marenco was an italian architect and designer whose furniture of the late 1960s and 1970s often combined generous proportions with strong, tactile forms. The sapporo series for mobil girgi extended across seating, tables and storage furniture and is particularly associated with sculptural walnut construction.

condition
good vintage condition with signs of age and use consistent with its period. The original upholstery remains well preserved overall, with light age-related wear and subtle variation consistent with use. The walnut frames show scattered surface scratches, small marks, light scuffs and occasional minor knocks, particularly around exposed edges and lower sections. Some more visible age-related marks are present to the rear wooden rails. The cushions retain a full and comfortable shape, and the seating remains structurally sound. Please refer to the detailed photographs for the individual condition of each piece. This piece has an attribution mark,
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