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Mobil Girgi Sofa

Italian Modular Sofa Set In Cognac Leather Attributed To Mobil Girgi, 1970's
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
before, but the design is attributed to manufacturer ‘Mobil Girgi’ due to the similar design features to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Lounge Sofa in Firebrick Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Lounge Sofa in Patinated Firebrick Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970 A large
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Lounge Sofa in Brown Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Lounge Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970 A large
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Lounge Sofa in Bordeaux Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in bordeaux red Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970 A large lounge
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi lounge sofa in walnut & original fabric Italy 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi lounge sofa in walnut and original fabric Italy 1970s. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

2-seater leather sofa mod. Sapporo by Mobil Girgi Italia, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Two-seater burgundy/antique leather sofa Sapporo model produced by MOBILGIRGI (Italy) in 1970s. Comfortable in the seat as it appears in the photo. Soft, elegant and cozy, thanks to...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Three-Seat Lounge Sofa by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi
By Sapporo
Located in Toronto, ON
A spacious lounge sofa designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s. This large
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Three-Seat Lounge Sofa by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi
By Sapporo
Located in Toronto, ON
A spacious lounge sofa designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s. This large
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Sapporo For Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Sapporo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Sapporo For Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa and Armchair by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, 1970s, Set of 2
By Mario Marenco
Located in Milano, IT
Un divano in noce e pelle della Linea Sapporo, disegnata da Mario Marenco per Mobil Girgi, prodotto
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Toronto, ON
A spacious and comfortable armchair designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
H 29.5 in W 39.5 in D 36 in
Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Toronto, ON
A spacious and comfortable armchair designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
H 29.5 in W 39.5 in D 36 in
Vintage Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Catania, CT
Set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi. Cognac leather
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

'Sapporo' Wood Frame Two Seat Sofa by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 'Sapporo' two seat sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi. A solid wood frame holds six
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian lounge chairs in cognac chairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi Italy
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
. Designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in the 1970s. The sofa is extremly comfortable and well designed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of big Lounge Chairs in Leather Italian Signed Sapporo for Mobil Girgi 70s
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Palermo, IT
extremly comfortable and well designed.Signed. Designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in the 1970s. Original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, 1970s
By Sapporo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Sapporo For Mobil Girgi, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
Located in Toronto, ON
A spacious and comfortable armchair designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
H 29.5 in W 39.5 in D 36 in
Walnut Sofa and Arm Chair by Sapporo
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare walnut sofa and armchair by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, made in the 1970's, Italy. Beautifully
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Walnut Sofa and Arm Chair by Sapporo
Walnut Sofa and Arm Chair by Sapporo
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in

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Mobil Girgi Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mobil girgi sofa for your home. Each mobil girgi sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mobil girgi sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mobil girgi sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mobil girgi sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sapporo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mobil Girgi Sofa?

A mobil girgi sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,002, while the lowest priced sells for $5,650 and the highest can go for as much as $8,750.

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