Cappellini Club Chairs
Italian
In 1946, at the start of a postwar boom in Europe, Enrico Cappellini opened the doors to a small furniture studio in the Italian town of Carugo. But it wasn’t until his son joined the company nearly three decades later that Cappellini became a powerhouse fixture on the global design stage. Today Cappellini is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of innovative chairs, tables and decorative objects.
Giulio Cappellini joined the family company in 1977 and, with his appointment, ushered in a stage of boundary-pushing modernism and prolific creativity at Cappellini. With a dual background in architecture and business management, Giulio was well equipped to steer the brand into both innovative design and economic growth in a rapidly globalizing economy.
The second-generation leader’s first major success came in 1981, with the launch of Sistemi, a modular, hyperfunctional storage system that would come to symbolize the chic functionality of Cappellini. That was quickly followed by a collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata for the Progetti Compiuti collection, a line that brought unexpected playfulness to the simple framework of a black-and-white cabinet and remains an iconic collectible today.
That first collaboration opened the doors to a prolific output of partnerships, with Cappellini tapping such star designers as Jasper Morrison, Marcel Wanders, Tom Dixon, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and Nendo for collections over the ensuing decades that spanned a range of materials and styles. Speaking to this range, Marc Newson’s plumply curvaceous 1988 Embryo chair, Jasper Morrison’s slightly arachnoid 1987 Thinking Man’s chair and Tom Dixon’s sculptural 1991 S-chair — each quite stylistically unique — remain some of the company’s most recognizable pieces, with the latter in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Cappellini, now headquartered in Milan, continues to partner with guest designers across furniture, storage and lighting solutions, though many of its 1970s and ’80s designs remain its most coveted today.
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Creator: Cappellini
Jasper Morrison Thinking Man's Chair in Metal Tube with Writings for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An eloquent name for a product that invites contemplation. For the Thinking Man’s chair hair, Jasper Morrison envisioned a design in which all the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Chromed Steel and Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with molded polyurethane foam. The fixed bi-elastic fabric c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Erwan Bouroullec Spring Armchair in Satined Stainless Steel for Cappellini
By Erwan Bouroullec, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Based on a slender structure in satined stainless steel, the sophisticated Spring chair was designed by Erwan Bouroullec. The distinctive shell is made of rigid polyurethane foam wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Black Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with molded polyurethane foam. The fixed bi-elastic fabric c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Orange Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with molded polyurethane foam. The fixed bi-elastic fabric c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Marc Newson Felt Armchair in White Glossy Fiberglass Shell for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in New York, NY
An explosion of vitality: Felt chair by Marc Newson has a reinforced fiberglass shell that can be varnished with a glossy finish in a vast array of colors: orange, red, blue, white o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec Basket 011 Armchair in Varnish Metal for Cappellini
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A casual, relaxed appeal characterizes the Basket 011 sofa, created for Cappellini by the French designer-duo, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. The collection, composed of a two and three...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marcel Wanders Dalia Armchair with Fabric or Leather Upholstery for Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Charming at first glance: the Dalia armchair by Marcel Wanders is a floral embrace whose sensual curves capture the soul in poetic suspense. An iconic element of design, with a conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Resin
Jasper Morrison Low Pad Armchair in Beech with Black Leather for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Maximum comfort, minimum dimensions: this was the underlying study behind this design by Jasper Morrison. The low pad has a shell made of curved beech plywood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Beech, Plywood
Cappellini Orla Swivel Armchair in Poplar and Fabric by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cappellini Small Orla Sofa in Foam Seat with Metal Frame by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marc Newson Felt Armchair in Fiberglass Shell with Glossy Finish for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in New York, NY
An explosion of vitality: Felt chair by Marc Newson has a reinforced fiberglass shell that can be varnished with a glossy finish in a vast array of colors: orange, red, blue, white o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Marcel Wanders Wanders' Tulip Armchair in Fiberglass and Resin Shell, Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural presence makes the Wanders' Tulip armchair, by Marcel Wanders, an exceptional protagonist in any setting: ideal in spacious areas, both contract and private, thanks to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Foam
Jasper Morrison Low Pad Armchair in Beech with Fabric or Leather for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Maximum comfort, minimum dimensions: this was the underlying study behind this design by Jasper Morrison. The low pad has a shell made of curved beech plywood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Beech, Plywood
Jasper Morrison Low Pad Armchair in Beech with Red Hero Fabric for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Maximum comfort, minimum dimensions: this was the underlying study behind this design by Jasper Morrison. The low pad has a shell made of curved beech plywood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Foam, Beech
Cappellini High Time Small Armchair in Fabric or Leather by Christophe Pillet
By Cappellini, Christophe Pillet
Located in New York, NY
Extreme visual lightness, extreme versatility: the High Time sofa, designed by Christophe Pillet, can be used to create studied, yet essential compositions that reflect the individua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alessandro Mendini Proust Geometrica Armchair in Multi-Color Fabric, Cappellini
By Alessandro Mendini, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A further evolution of the icon created by Alessandro Mendini in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, the Proust Geometrica armchair incorpo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Alessandro Mendini Proust Armchair in Black, Green and Red Fabric Cappellini
By Alessandro Mendini, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
One of the most acclaimed design pieces in the world, the Proust armchair by Alessandro Mendini was launched in 1978, when it was used to furnish the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara during an exhibition entitled “Incontriravvicinati di architettura” (Close encounters of architecture). Shortly thereafter, the piece’s postmodern appeal captured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Beech
Alessandro Mendini Proust Armchair in Blue, Grey and Yellow Fabric Cappellini
By Alessandro Mendini, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
One of the most acclaimed design pieces in the world, the Proust armchair by Alessandro Mendini was launched in 1978, when it was used to furnish the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara during an exhibition entitled 'œIncontriravvicinati di architettura'(Close encounters of architecture). Shortly thereafter, the piece's postmodern appeal captured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Beech
Marcel Wanders Wanders' Tulip Armchair in Red Hero Fiberglass Shell, Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural presence makes the Wanders' Tulip armchair, by Marcel Wanders, an exceptional protagonist in any setting: ideal in spacious areas, both contract and private, thanks to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Foam
Marcel Wanders Dalia Armchair in Red Hero with Fabric for Cappellini
By Cappellini, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in New York, NY
Charming at first glance: the Dalia armchair by Marcel Wanders is a floral embrace whose sensual curves capture the soul in poetic suspense. An iconic element of design, with a conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Resin, Foam
Alessandro Mendini Proust Armchair in Wood Frame & Multi-Color Fabric Cappellini
By Cappellini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
One of the most acclaimed design pieces in the world, the Proust armchair by Alessandro Mendini was launched in 1978, when it was used to furnish the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara during an exhibition entitled “Incontriravvicinati di architettura” (Close encounters of architecture). Shortly thereafter, the piece’s postmodern appeal captured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Beech
Marcel Wanders Dalia Armchair in Black Leather Upholstery for Cappellini
By Cappellini, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in New York, NY
Charming at first glance, the Dalia armchair by Marcel Wanders is a floral embrace whose sensual curves capture the soul in poetic suspense. An iconic element of design, with a conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Resin, Foam
Orla Swivel Armchair in Poplar and Green Poly Velvet by Jasper Morrison
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cappellini Small Orla Sofa in Foam with Green Poly Velvet by Jasper Morrison
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec Basket 011 Armchair in Cream Hero for Cappellini
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A casual, relaxed appeal characterizes the Basket 011 sofa, created for Cappellini by the French designer-duo, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. The collection, composed of a two and three...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Erwan Bouroullec Spring Armchair in Black Satined Stainless Steel for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Erwan Bouroullec
Located in New York, NY
Based on a slender structure in satined stainless steel, the sophisticated Spring chair was designed by Erwan Bouroullec. The distinctive shell is made of rigid polyurethane foam wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Johan Lindstèn Embroidery Simple Armchair in Fabric or Leather for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Johan Lindstén
Located in New York, NY
Simple, refined, versatile: the Embroidery Simple chair designed by Johan Lindstén is a tasteful accent for private or professional settings, thanks to a presence that is discrete ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Beech, Poplar, Foam
High Time Small Armchair in Green Hallingdal Fabric by Christophe Pillet
By Christophe Pillet, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Extreme visual lightness, extreme versatility: the high time sofa, designed by Christophe Pillet, can be used to create studied, yet essential compositions that reflect the individua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Johan Lindstèn Embroidery Simple Armchair in Blue Hero Fabric for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Johan Lindstén
Located in New York, NY
Simple, refined, versatile: the Embroidery Simple chair designed by Johan Lindstén is a tasteful accent for private or professional settings, thanks to a presence that is discrete ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Beech, Poplar
Orla Swivel Armchair in Poplar and Dark Brown Leather by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Johan Lindstèn Autumn Embroidery Armchair in Solid Ash and Foam for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Johan Lindstén
Located in New York, NY
A year-long story. That spans a lifetime. Johan Lindstén captures the beauty of the seasons in autumn, winter, spring, and summer sceneries depicted across the backrest of the poetic Embroidery Chair; cross-stitched, the sublime synthesis between traditional embroidery techniques that have been passed down for generations and state-of-the-art industrial technology. The quiet attentiveness of deer in the wild, the playfulness of polar bears, the ephemeral flight of butterflies, the elegant grace of flamingos: stitched with electronic machinery that effectively reproduces the manual cross-stitching technique using wool thread. “Scandinavian personality, Italian quality”: these are the words of designer Johan Lindstén to explain the secret behind the success of the Embroidery Chair, a comfortable ergonomic seat that is an enchanting accent to enliven a room.
Structure: Solid ash and back in poplar plywood, Back padding: Polyurethane foam
Available Finishes: EMB1 - Winter 112 black-stained ash and Winter embroidery theme, EMB2 - Spring 113 bleached ash and Spring embroidery theme, EMB3 - Summer A10 cherry-red anyline stained ash and Summer embroidery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Ash
Johan Lindstèn Spring Embroidery Armchair in Solid Ash and Foam for Cappellini
By Johan Lindstén, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A year-long story. That spans a lifetime. Johan Lindstén captures the beauty of the seasons in autumn, winter, spring, and summer sceneries depicted across the backrest of the poetic Embroidery chair, cross-stitched, the sublime synthesis between traditional embroidery techniques that have been passed down for generations and state-of-the-art Industrial technology. The quiet attentiveness of deer in the wild, the playfulness of polar bears, the ephemeral flight of butterflies, the elegant grace of flamingos: stitched with electronic machinery that effectively reproduces the manual cross-stitching technique using wool thread. “Scandinavian personality, Italian quality”: these are the words of designer Johan Lindstén to explain the secret behind the success of the Embroidery Chair, a comfortable ergonomic seat that is an enchanting accent to enliven a room.
Structure: Solid ash and back in poplar plywood, back padding: Polyurethane foam
Available finishes: EMB1 - winter 112 black-stained ash and Winter embroidery theme, EMB2 - Spring 113 bleached ash and Spring embroidery theme, EMB3 - Summer A10 cherry-red any line stained ash and summer embroidery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Ash
Johan Lindstèn Summer Embroidery Armchair in Solid Ash and Foam for Cappellini
By Johan Lindstén, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A year-long story. That spans a lifetime. Johan Lindstén captures the beauty of the seasons in autumn, winter, spring, and summer sceneries depicted across the backrest of the poetic Embroidery chair; cross-stitched, the sublime synthesis between traditional embroidery techniques that have been passed down for generations and state-of-the-art Industrial technology. The quiet attentiveness of deer in the wild, the playfulness of polar bears, the ephemeral flight of butterflies, the elegant grace of flamingos: stitched with electronic machinery that effectively reproduces the manual cross-stitching technique using wool thread. “Scandinavian personality, Italian quality”: these are the words of designer Johan Lindstén to explain the secret behind the success of the Embroidery chair, a comfortable ergonomic seat that is an enchanting accent to enliven a room.
Structure: Solid ash and back in poplar plywood, back padding: Polyurethane foam
Available finishes: EMB1 - Winter 112 black-stained ash and Winter embroidery theme, EMB2 - Spring 113 bleached ash and Spring embroidery theme, EMB3 - Summer A10 cherry-red any line stained ash and Summer embroidery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Ash
Johan Lindstèn Winter Embroidery Armchair in Solid Ash and Foam for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Johan Lindstén
Located in New York, NY
A year-long story. That spans a lifetime. Johan Lindstén captures the beauty of the seasons in autumn, winter, spring, and summer sceneries depicted across the backrest of the poetic Embroidery Chair; cross-stitched, the sublime synthesis between traditional embroidery techniques that have been passed down for generations and state-of-the-art industrial technology. The quiet attentiveness of deer in the wild, the playfulness of polar bears, the ephemeral flight of butterflies, the elegant grace of flamingos: stitched with electronic machinery that effectively reproduces the manual cross-stitching technique using wool thread. “Scandinavian personality, Italian quality”: these are the words of designer Johan Lindstén to explain the secret behind the success of the Embroidery Chair, a comfortable ergonomic seat that is an enchanting accent to enliven a room.
Structure: Solid ash and back in poplar plywood, back padding: Polyurethane foam
Available finishes: EMB1 - Winter 112 black-stained ash and Winter embroidery theme, EMB2 - Spring 113 bleached ash and Spring embroidery theme, EMB3 - Summer A10 cherry-red anyline stained ash and Summer embroidery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Ash
Cappellini club chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Cappellini club chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cappellini club chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original club chairs by Cappellini were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider club chairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Gianfranco Ferre Home, and Azucena. Prices for Cappellini club chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,405 and can go as high as $15,735, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,843.