Eccentric and anything but ordinary, Italian designer Alessandro La Spada creates seating, lighting fixtures, tables and other furnishings that are revered by architects and interior designers and coveted by collectors of luxurious and stylish 21st-century furniture.
Born to Sicilian parents in Reggio Calabria, La Spada grew up with a keen interest in art, drawing throughout his childhood. In later years, he moved to Milan to attend the Interior Design Institute and Ateneo Creativo (IDI’AC), graduating in 1990. After completing his studies, La Spada became a lecturer in furniture design at IDI’AC and the Domus Academy and collaborated with studio Sawaya and Moroni on a series of interior design projects.
When visiting Brianza, La Spada learned cabinetmaking and metalworking from the region’s master craftspeople. Upon his return to Milan, he used his newly acquired skills to create his first furniture collection, which he exhibited at the Salone del Mobile in 2000.
In 2005, La Spada met Samuele Mazza and the pair collaborated on designs for coffee tables and other furnishings for luxury brand Medea. Throughout the 2000s, La Spada also worked with several well-known Italian manufacturers, including Antolini, Besana, Longhi and Smania Industria Italiana Mobili. Among his most popular pieces are his elegant glass Jardin De Verre lighting fixtures for La Murrina. He created sculptural sofas, tables and armchairs for Visionnaire, with their stainless steel frames and lacquered wood that evokes sensuous ‘70s-era spaces, while his Girder dining room table with a crackle-glass top for Clan Milano exudes elegance in any space.
La Spada’s furniture has been featured in publications throughout Europe and around the world, such as Marie Claire Maison, Platform, Surface and more.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Alessandro La Spada lighting, tables and seating.
Visionnaire Cà Foscari Sofa with Fabric or Leather by Alessandro La Spada
By Alessandro La Spada, Visionnaire
Located in Bologna, IT
Sofa with non-removable upholstery in leather or fabric, structure in plywood and solid wood with elastic webbing belts. Seats, internal parts of armrests and backrests padded one by...
Leather
Visionnaire Cà Foscari Armchair in Wood with Upholstery by Alessandro La Spada
By Alessandro La Spada, Visionnaire
Located in Bologna, IT
Armchair with non-removable upholstery in leather or fabric, structure in plywood and solid wood with elastic webbing belts. Seats, internal parts of armrests and backrests padded on...
Fabric
Visionnaire Jamboree Padded Armchair by Alessandro La Spada
By Visionnaire, Alessandro La Spada
Located in Bologna, IT
The Jamboree armchair is a commemorative piece that reinterprets the past in a contemporary way, through a new take on the “Gothic” foot. In this novel version the foot is cut by las...
Fabric
Visionnaire Astrid Padded Chair with Domenico Grenci Painting
By Visionnaire, Alessandro La Spada
Located in Bologna, IT
Padded chair. Upholstery in Nabuk Libeccio Zinco with artwork decoration by Domenico Grenci. Legs in satinized siena lacquered finishing.
Leather
Oblomow, Modern Countered Armchair with Swivel System
By Alessandro La Spada, Clan Milano
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
Swivel armchair with countered seating and back with a metal base. Oblomow looks like a comfort gloves that surrounds you. Naming is coming from a nov...
Metal
$14,285
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
“Anfibio” leather sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 70s
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Padova, IT
Alessandro Becchi (1946–1987) – The Iconic Designer He was an Italian designer whose work helped define the "Radical Design" movement of the 1970s. Most Famous Work: The "Anfibio" So...
Leather
$2,272 / item
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 31 in
Customizable Teak Wood Occasional Armchair with Beige Upholstery, Osa Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Hialeah, FL
An Osa teak wood occasional armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Osa armchair seamlessly blends organ...
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
Sofa "Anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fabric sofa that can be opened as a bed by Alessandro Becchi, Anfibio model. Bed dimensions: Height: 40 cm Width: 245 cm Length: 200 cm. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUE...
Fabric, Canvas
$16,225
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
Anfibio sofa and bed in leather by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Italy 1970
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconic 3 seater sofa/bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970. The sofa is in original leather, very good condition, smaal sign of aging, The sofa can be opened and t...
Steel
$2,790 / set
H 26.38 in W 37.01 in D 17.72 in
Antique Spanish Barley Twist Armchair in Ebonized Wood with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant antique Spanish armchair distinguished by its bold architectural form and exceptional Baroque-inspired craftsmanship. Crafted from solid hardwood with a rich dark finish,...
Metal, Bronze
$11,666
H 27.56 in W 96.46 in D 37.41 in
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s Sofa bed model Anfibio with padded seat and backrest upholstered in fabric. The front features decorat...
Fabric
$11,998
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Alessandro Becchi, Anfibio Sofa, Striped Fabric, Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in Krefeld, DE
Alessandro Becchi Anfibio sofa bed by Giovannetti Collezioni, Italy, 1970s. Designed in 1970 by Florence-born Alessandro Becchi, the Anfibio is one of the most iconic convertible des...
Fabric, Wool
$5,973
H 26.38 in W 36.62 in D 39.38 in
Mosaico Swivel Armchair by Studiopepe for DOOQ, Upholstered, Modern
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mosaico is a upholstery family designed by Studiopepe. Built on a clear dialogue between hard bases and soft, architectural volumes. The range includes sofas, armchairs, poufs, dinin...
Leather, Fabric
$18,264
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Anfibio Sofa + Bed Alessandro Becchi 1971 by Giovannetti Vintage Cognac Leather
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in Munster, NRW
We are offering you the extremely rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Anfibio sofa in cognac leather. It comes from first ownership, is in a wonderful, completely origin...
Leather
$3,900 / item
H 42.92 in W 31.89 in D 37.8 in
Sublime High Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A collection composed by armchairs available in two back hights, coffee tables, side tables and center tables. The Sublime collection, is born from the research in the organic form field, that originates a comfortable shell structure for seating, developed with the ergonomics to embrace the body with a soft foam area, to provide a relaxing and comfortable experience. In the design, complex forms along the Silhouette create, details and points of interest to elevate the piece, where the structural blocks are conceived in a pure and strong relationship overall, in seek of a sublime outcome. It is an inside to the lounge mindset, an invitation to good conversations...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
$13,250 / set
H 26.38 in W 27.96 in D 35.63 in
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Brown Upholstery, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco was an era defining movement in furniture design. This pair of armchairs was created during an age of aesthetic creativity, and instantly recognisable cabinetmaking. Europea...
Fabric, Wood
$14,611
H 30.71 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Vintage M.O.R. sofa With Floral Fabric and Black Leather by Javier Mariscal
Located in Madrid, ES
Also known as the M.O.R. Sillón or “Morsillón,” this sculptural vintage sofa is an outstanding example of the playful and experimental spirit that defined Spanish Postmodern design d...
Steel
Woodard Chair with Orange Seat and Back Pad
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual metal frame chair with orange vinyl pad seats. Please view the matching large sofa we have listed from this stylish set. Attributed to Woodard Furniture.
Wrought Iron
$2,922Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Armchair in Wood and Padded Leather by Maxalto 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A single armchair with a frame in wood and cushions upholstery with leather (cognac shade) designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto from the Artona series 1975 c...
Leather, Wood
$3,700 / item
H 35.44 in W 31.89 in D 37.8 in
Sublime Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery.
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A collection composed by armchairs available in two back heights, coffee tables, side tables and center tables. The Sublime collection, is born from the research in the organic form field that originates a comfortable shell structure for seating, developed with the ergonomics to embrace the body with a soft foam area, to provide a relaxing and comfortable experience. In the design, complex forms along the silhouette create, details and points of interest to elevate the piece, where the structural blocks are conceived in a pure and strong relationship overall, in seek of a sublime outcome. It is an inside to the lounge mindset, an invitation to good conversations...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 37.4 in W 22.4 in D 22 in
Medea Mobilidea Washington Dining Chairs by Alessandro La Spada, Set of Eight
By Alessandro La Spada, Mobilidea, Medea
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a set of eight fine quality softback "Washington" dining chairs (two armchairs, six side chairs) designed by Alessando La Spada for Medea Mobilidea of Italy known...
Velvet