Upholstered frame, brass
Italy, circa 1951
Marco Zanuso (1916-2001)
Manufactured by Arflex
Sleek lounge chair with upholstered seat and back, shaped arms with flanged rim
Literature: “Il Mobile Italiano Degli Anni ’40 e ’50”, de Guttry and Maino, pg 282
32” x 31” x 34” (height x width x depth)
Good condition
Auctionata possesses a level of ownership in the present lot in whole or in part, or has an economic interest in the lot equivalent to an ownership interest

An iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s, Zanuso’s “Lady Chair” won first prize at the 1951 Milan Triennale and remains one of his most popular designs. Arflex was formed capitalizing on breakthrough upholstery technology, and Zanuso was commissioned to design their first models. This chair retains its original upholstery.

The fabric and brass legs are in good condition. There is some hardening of the foam padding. The chair measures 32” x 31” x 34” (height x width x depth).

Marco Zanuso (1916-2001)

Marco Zanuso was an industrial designer and architect based in Milan during the post-war period. Zanuso studied at the Politecnico in Milan where he met the Rationalists architects bringing social issues into their work. Some of his most famous buildings include the Italian Headquarters of IBM and an experimental housing project in Via Laveno. As an industrial designer, Zanuso aligned himself with the Museum of Modern Art and the principles of good design that the museum promoted. Zanuso was one of the post-war Italian designers that helped define the new trends in modern design.