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UP7 FOOT Lounge Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia - Gran Salotto by Duplex
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In 1969, Gaetano Pesce designed Il Piede (UP7), the final piece in his renowned Up Series, which featured seven iconic seating elements.
Foam
UP7 Foot by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
Located in PARIS, FR
Born in La Spezia in 1939 and trained as an architect at the University of Venice, Gaetano Pesce spent six decades dismantling the conventions of Italian design from his studios in V...
Foam, Lacquer
Senzafine armchair with foot rest by Gaetano Pesce 2010s
Located in PARIS, FR
Born in La Spezia in 1939, Gaetano Pesce spent six decades dismantling the conventions of Italian design from his studios in Venice, Paris and finally New York. Trained as an archite...
Foam
Gaetano Pesce, "Foot"
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pesce, an Italian designer which was experimenting with new materials and unusual shapes inspired by life and emotions. The UP7 "Foot" armchair was designed in 1969 for B & B, Ital...
Foam
B&B Italia Up7 foot by Gaetano Pesce NEW condition!
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Izegem, BE
UP7 by Gaetano Pesce (°1939, Italy), designed in 1969, produced by B&B Italia, from the 2000 series.
Plastic
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H 19.3 in W 63 in D 34.65 in
Gaetano Pesce, 1969 For B&B Italia "UP-7 Piede" Sculpture Lounge Chair "Foot"
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brussels, BE
Gaetano Pesce, 1969 for B&B Italia "UP-7 Piede" sculpture lounge chair "Foot".
Foam
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H 33.08 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Spectacular Early Version of Sofa Foot by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italy 1969.
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brussels, BE
Early version around 1970. Designed by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italy. Stamped underneath the sculpture.
Foam, Polystyrene
Gaetano Pesce Up7 Piede / Foot by B&B Italia, 1969
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Up-7 Piede / Foot by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, designed in 1969.
Foam
Gaetano Pesce Up7 Piede / Foot by B&B Italia, 1969
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare Up-7 Piede / Foot by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, 1969. It is made of polyurethane foam with a black coating.
Foam
"UP 7" Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italian Sculptural Foot
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Part of the smooth, somewhat futuristic collection of sculptural furniture pieces known as the UP Series by Gaetano Pesce is a giant polyurethane rubber foot dubbed the UP7.
Rubber
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H 32.68 in W 65.75 in D 26.38 in
Italian Modern Black UP7 Foot Sculpture by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, 2000s
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian moder polyurethane with black coating UP7 foot sculpture by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia and reissued around 2000.
Plastic
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H 33.08 in W 64.18 in D 26.38 in
Gaetano Pesce, 1969 for B&B Italia "UP-7 Piede" Sculpture Lounge Chair "Foot"
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Munster, NRW
Designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for B&B Italia The legendary "UP-7" foot is made of flexible cold-shaped polyurethane foam with a smooth and flexible black coating.
Foam, Coating
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H 33.08 in W 64.18 in D 26.38 in
Gaetano Pesce, 1969 for B&B Italia "Up-7 Piede" Sculpture Lounge Chair "Foot"
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Munster, NRW
Designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for B&B Italia. The legendary "UP-7" foot is made of flexible cold-shaped polyurethane foam with a smooth and flexible black coating.
Foam, Coating
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H 33.08 in W 64.18 in D 26.38 in
Gaetano Pesce, 1969 for B&B Italia "Up-7 Piede" Sculpture Lounge Chair "Foot"
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Munster, NRW
Designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for B&B Italia. The legendary "UP-7" foot is made of flexible cold-shaped polyurethane foam with a smooth and flexible black coating.
Foam, Coating
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H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 Black Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Restored, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milano, IT
The image of comfort and convenience is therefore combined with the more figurative image of a woman with a ball and chain at her foot. Gaetano Pesce explains the project as follows:...
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
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H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
UP5 La Mamma UP 2000 Chair & UP6 Ball Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Izegem, VWV
But that’s not all: a spherical ottoman tied to the armchair contrasts the image of comfort and convenience with a more figurative one of a woman with a ball and chain tied to her fo...
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Polyester
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H 40.5 in W 47.25 in D 51.13 in
B&B Italia UP 2000 Series Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Special Edition Striped
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Therefore, the image of comfort and convenience is combined with a more figurative image of a woman with a ball and chain on her foot. Gaetano Pesce explains the project as follows: ...
Fabric
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H 32 in W 23 in D 64 in
Up7 "Il Piede" Foot Lounge Chair in Black by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Black UP7 foot sculpture lounge chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, 2000s.
Foam
Gaetano Pesce Up7 Piede / Foot by B&B Italia, 1969
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Up-7 Piede / Foot by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, designed in 1969.
Foam
Gaetano Pesce Up7 Piede / Foot by B&B Italia, 1969
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Up-7 Piede / Foot by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, designed in 1969.
Foam
Gaetano Pesce Up7 Piede / Foot by B&B Italia, 1969
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare Up-7 Piede / Foot by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, 1969. It is made of polyurethane foam with a black coating.
Foam
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H 33.08 in W 64.18 in D 26.38 in
Gaetano Pesce, 1969 for B&B Italia "UP-7 Piede" Sculpture Lounge Chair "Foot"
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Munster, NRW
Designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for B&B Italia The legendary "UP-7" foot is made of flexible cold-shaped polyurethane foam with a smooth and flexible black coating.
Foam, Coating
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H 33.08 in W 64.18 in D 26.38 in
Gaetano Pesce, 1969 for B&B Italia "UP-7 Piede" Sculpture Lounge Chair "Foot"
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Munster, NRW
Designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for B&B Italia The legendary "UP-7" Foot is made of flexible cold-shaped polyurethane foam with a smooth and flexible black coatin...
Foam, Coating
Gaetano Pesce Up 5 Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Madrid, ES
The image of comfort and convenience is combined with the more figurative image of a woman with a ball and chain at her foot. Gaetano Pesce explained the design as follows: "At that ...
Fabric, Upholstery
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H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 Black Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Restored, 1970s
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
The image of comfort and convenience is therefore combined with the more figurative image of a woman with a ball and chain at her foot. Gaetano Pesce explains the project as follows:...
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
Chair & Foot Rest by Gaetano Pesce for C&B (B&B) Italia
Located in London, London
Chair & Foot Rest designed by Gaetano Pesce for C&B (B&B) Italia 1969.
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H 32.68 in W 26.38 in D 63.78 in
1969 UP7 "Foot" Armchair or Sculpture by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian designer experimenting with new materials and unusual shapes inspired by life and emotions, he created this UP7 "Foot" armchair in 1969 for B & B Italia. The foot is made of...
Foam
Oversized Foot Sculpture by Gaetano Pesce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by Italy's Gaetano Pesce, and produced in 1969 as the "UP7" series by B&B Italia, this fantasy foot is Pop Art at it's finest!
Amazonia Series Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Providence, RI
Amazonia series vase by Gaetano Pesce. multicolored resin. Stamped on foot "Fish Design".
Resin
$684 / item
H 4.34 in W 1.58 in D 5.91 in
Josef Hoffmann Coat Hook for the Wiener Werkstaette, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Sensational design from the very puristic period of Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette. Literature: Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Werkstaette - Avantgarde Art Deco, Industrial Des...
Brass
$100,000
H 25.6 in W 137.8 in D 74.81 in
Monumental “Boa” Sofa by Fernando and Humberto Campana — Brazil, 2002
By Fernando and Humberto Campana
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A striking icon of contemporary Brazilian design, the “Boa” sofa, created by celebrated designers Fernando and Humberto Campana in 2002, stands as a bold testament to the Campana Bro...
Velvet
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase M Resin Clear Gold
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear and gold. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: Clear and Gold. Material: RE...
Resin
$12,376 / item
H 43.31 in W 82.68 in D 55.12 in
Brass and Alabaster Three Globes Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of three patinated brass arms of light each holding different sized alabaster globes and counterweight to ensure the balance of the piece. Original ...
Alabaster, Brass
$1,419 / set
H 14.57 in Dm 11.82 in
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Set of 3 Triple Play Coffee Table L Red Blue Yellow
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Triple Play coffee table - Red, blue and yellow Set of 3 tables in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection Colours: Red, blue, yellow Dimensions for ...
Resin
Lamp "Fuoco" by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, 2000s
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Gaetano Pesce fuoco lamp for Meritalia. Very few items edited. Molded manufacturer's mark and signature to rooftop written : ‘L’architettura astratta ripetitiva standard globa...
Epoxy Resin
Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental serpentine snake sectional sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan and Milo Baughman. This unique modular curved sofa consists of three interlocking sections reupholstered in ...
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
Clear Special Large Red Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase belongs to the Fish Design Collection of iconic, unique pieces designed by Gaetano Pesce. Chalice shape, it is strikingly handcrafted of soft resin, layered in a m...
Resin
Bed by Astarte Milano, Italy, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dark brown fiberglass bed designed by Astarte Milan in the 1970s. It is composed of 4 modules that are fixed together. It has the original metal base and original protective cover. W...
Metal
Custom George Smith Espresso Tufted Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
An original custom made soft mottled dark espresso leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Exc...
Leather, Hardwood
Iris C185 Candleholder by Casarialto
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
A superb design masterfully handcrafted of mouth-blown glass, this candle holder is created in co-creation with Summerill and Bishop London. From the sketch of Summerill and Bishop L...
Glass
$37,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 320 in Dm 60 in
Historic Industrial Iron Spiral Staircase from Boeing's Plant 2
Located in Seattle, WA
Step into history with this remarkable cast iron spiral staircase, once a part of Boeing Plant 2 a legendary factory built in 1936 in Seattle, Washington, USA. This architectural pie...
Iron
$18,000
H 33.5 in W 48 in D 15.5 in
James Bearden Brutalist Console Table, Welded Steel, Glass Top, USA
By James Bearden
Located in New York, NY
Custom console table made from welded steel square and rectangular elements sealed with a polychrome finish and finished with a clear glass inset top. Letter of authenticity from the...
Steel
$21,000 / item
H 26 in W 25 in D 23 in
Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements....
Steel, Iron
Anna Karlin Ceramic Bar Cabinet
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A monumental cabinet clad in handmade ceramic tiles which are curved to fit the contour of the piece, and punctuated with sculptural appliques. The interior is a rich cerused oak, wi...
Brass, Steel
$13,571 / item
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 38.19 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Maison du Brésil and Cabanon Stools designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cass...
Wood
Gaetano Pesce was of a generation of Italian architects who in the early 1960s rebelled against the industrial perfection of modernism by conceiving new furniture and objects that were at once expressive and eccentric in form; or you might say they were more like art than functionalist design.
Born in the picturesque coastal Italian city of La Spezia in 1939, Pesce was a precocious talent who could have forged a career as an artist but opted instead to go to Venice to study architecture because, as he has said, it was “the most complex of all the arts.” Rather than having new worlds opened to him at design school, however, Pesce found the rationalist curriculum oppressive in its insistence on standardization and prescribed materials and technologies.
Pesce wanted to explore the latest of both materials and technologies to create objects and buildings never before imagined, with what he called “personalities” that spoke to the issues of the day. He was keen to examine ways to diversify mass production so that each manufactured work could be distinct.
In 1964, Pesce met Cesare Cassina, of the forward-looking furniture company C&B Italia in Milan (now known as B&B Italia), for whom he would create many important designs, beginning with a collection of what he called “transformational furniture” — two chairs and a loveseat — made entirely out of high-density polyurethane foam. To make the pieces easy to ship and cost-efficient, he proposed that after being covered in a stretch jersey, they be put in a vacuum, then heat-sealed flat between vinyl sheets. Once the foam was removed from its packaging, the piece returned to its original shape — hence, the name Up for the series, which debuted in 1969.
In addition to these pieces, Pesce proposed for the collection something he referred to as an “anti-armchair,” which took the shape of a reclining fertility goddess, the iconic Donna.
Producing the piece's complex form turned out to be a technical challenge. Bayer, the foam’s manufacturer, deemed it impossible to accomplish. Pesce persisted and came up with a new procedure, demonstrating not only the designer’s key role in researching the nature and potential of new materials but also his vital importance in “doubting rules.” The Up chair and accompanying ottoman were born, and they were revolutionary in more ways than one.
In the early 1970s, Pesce began exploring one of his key concepts, the idea of the industrial originals. Employing a mold without air holes, and adding a blood-red dye to the polyurethane, he cast a bookcase that resembled a demolished wall, the rough edges of the shelves and posts resulting from fissures in the material made by trapped air.
Through his research into polyurethane, Pesce figured out a way to make a loveseat and armchair using only a simple wood frame and strong canvas covering as a mold. Since the fabric developed random folds during the injection process, the pieces were similar but not identical. Cassina named the suite of furnishings Sit Down and introduced it in 1975. By experimenting with felt soaked in polyurethane and resin, Pesce conceived I Feltri, another collection of armchairs introduced by Cassina in 1987.
Pesce went on to live a life that defied expectation and convention and along the way became one of the most seminal figures in art and design.
Find vintage Gaetano Pesce chairs, sofas, vases and more on 1stDibs.
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