The Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso is an icon of Italian design from the 1950s. Designed in 1951, the Lady Armchair was the first to incorporate expanded polyurethane and foam rubber, setting a new standard in contemporary upholstered furniture. Groundbreaking at the time, the Lady Chair armchair’s modern construction and appealing design were so innovative that it was awarded the Gold Medal at the IX Milan Triennale in 1951. Zanuso once said, “Through my projects, I want to give form to what I call complexity.” Exhibited in venues such as the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and the Royal Ontario Museum, the Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso demonstrates the enduring legacy of Italian design. Explore the Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso online in Canada.Shown in Orchid Woven Fabric on Polished Chrome Steel Legs.
Lady Chair Armchair
USD $1,180.00
Designer
Marco Zanuso
Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) was an Italian architect and designer who played a pivotal role in shaping post-war Italian design. He began his career after graduating from the Politecnico di Milano in 1939. Zanuso is recognized for his innovative approach to industrial design and mass production techniques. His architectural works include the Olivetti factory in Buenos Aires and the IBM factory in Segrate. Zanuso created the iconic Lady Chair (1951), known for its use of new materials, being one of the first furniture pieces ever to use foam rubber padding, revolutionizing seating comfort and manufacturing. He also made significant contributions to product design, including radios and televisions for Brionvega. Zanuso's multidisciplinary approach still influences Italian and international design throughout the 20th century.
Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) was an Italian architect and designer who played a pivotal role in shaping post-war Italian design. He began his career after graduating from the Politecnico di Milano in 1939. Zanuso is recognized for his innovative approach to industrial design and mass production techniques. His architectural works include the Olivetti factory in Buenos Aires and the IBM factory in Segrate. Zanuso created the iconic Lady Chair (1951), known for its use of new materials, being one of the first furniture pieces ever to use foam rubber padding, revolutionizing seating comfort and manufacturing. He also made significant contributions to product design, including radios and televisions for Brionvega. Zanuso's multidisciplinary approach still influences Italian and international design throughout the 20th century.
Product Dimensions
Depth (cm): 84
Width (cm): 77
Height (cm): 78
Depth (in): 33.1 inches
Width (in): 30.3 inches
Height (in): 30.7 inches
Construction:
- Upholstery: Custom Premium Leather, Suede or Fabric Selection from Archetype Forms
- Outer Structure: Tubular Steel in Chrome, Brass, Gunmetal or Other Custom Finish, Paint or Powder-Coat Selection from Archetype Forms
- Inner Structure:
- Seat & Back: Tubular Steel with Elastic Webbing
- Armrests: Plywood
- Padding: High-Density Polyurethane Foam and Polyester Fibre Batting
- Feet: Black Plastic Material
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