La Mamma
La Mamma Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
La Mamma lounge chair (UP5) and ottoman (UP6), designed by Gaetano Pesce for B&Italia, are crafted
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
La Mamma Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
La Mamma lounge chair (UP5) and ottoman (UP6), designed by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, are
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
Designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969, right from the onset the Up series has been one of the most outstanding expressions of design with its expressive shapes upholstered with elastic f...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Polyester
$4,993
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
MINT Black UP5 La Big Mamma UP 2000 Chair & UP6 Ottoman Gaetano Pesce B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Basel, BS
"La Mamma," it is distinguished by its organic, sculptural form that harmoniously merges comfort with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
$8,253 / set
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
'Babel' Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
modernity, exemplified by the La Mamma chair (1969), which evokes a prehistoric fertility figure, and the
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
$2,750 Sale Price
27% Off
H 11.75 in W 12.25 in D 11.5 in
Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005
By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
architectural spaces and reflect deep contemplation of the modern era. Notable works include his iconic La Mamma
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic
$17,981
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
spaces and reflect deep contemplation of the modern era. Notable works include his iconic La Mamma chair
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
$11,987
H 21.86 in W 15.16 in D 13.39 in
Gaetano Pesce Alda Wall Lamp in Rubber and Steel Rod 2004
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
include his iconic La Mamma chair (1969), inspired by a prehistoric fertility votive figure, and the
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
include his iconic La Mamma chair (1969), inspired by a prehistoric fertility votive figure, and the
Category
1990s European Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Steel
$5,430 / set
H 15.16 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
UP5_6 armchair from the UP 2000 series, by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
furniture. Known as the "Big Mama Chair" or "La Mamma", this piece stands out for its organic, sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
$5,993 / set
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
include his iconic La Mamma chair (1969), inspired by a prehistoric fertility votive figure, and the
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$10,788 / set
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in
Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
include his iconic La Mamma chair (1969), inspired by a prehistoric fertility votive figure, and the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$7,192
H 70.87 in W 24.02 in D 1.58 in
" UP 5 " by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia Red Armchair with Ottoman 1970s
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
known as La ‘Mamma’ or ‘Donna’ in Italy), remains one of the most important designs of the modern era
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$11,300
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Recent Sales
Vitra Miniature La Mamma by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
These items are only available in the United States.
La Mamma (Donna) is completely in tune with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Nylon
Gaetano Pesce Up Armchair + Ottoman, “La Mamma” B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PEGO, Alicante
One of a kind lounge chair by Gaetano Pesce, the Up armchair and ottoman or “La Mamma” chair for B
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Dinner Pasta Porcelain Plate with gold Collection "Le Coeur De La Mamma"
By Amélie Barnathan
Located in Paris, IDF
bowl called “le Coeur de la Mamma”, symbolizing the generosity of the Italian gastronomy revisited by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Dinner Pasta Porcelain Plate without gold Collection Le Coeur De La Mamma
By Amélie Barnathan
Located in Paris, IDF
bowl called “le Coeur de la Mamma”, symbolizing the generosity of the Italian gastronomy revisited by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Box of 2 Dinner Pasta Plates without Gold Collection Le Coeur De La Mamma
By Amélie Barnathan
Located in Paris, IDF
bowl called “le Coeur de la Mamma”, symbolizing the generosity of the Italian gastronomy revisited by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Box of 2 Pasta Plates with Gold, "Le Coeur De La Mamma" by Amélie Barnathan
By Amélie Barnathan
Located in Paris, IDF
bowl called “le Coeur de la Mamma”, symbolizing the generosity of the Italian gastronomy revisited by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
La Grande Mamma, Scandinavian Dining Table in White Lacquered Oak, Brass Décor
By La Famiglia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed to seat the entire family for lively dinners, the La Grande Mamma is the heart of the home
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 29.14 in W 110.24 in D 39.38 in
La Grande Mamma, Dining Table in Black Painted Oak with Brass Décor
By La Famiglia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed to seat the entire family for lively dinners, the La Grande Mamma is the heart of the home
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 29.14 in W 110.24 in D 39.38 in
Il Cugino, Scandinavian Bench in Walnut with Steel Décor
By La Famiglia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
reception, and it serves as a natural partner to the La Grande Mamma table from Christina Arnoldi's La
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
La Mamma Chair / Gaetano Pesce
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Original UP5 chair, also known as La Mamma, and an original UP6 ottoman by Gaetano Pesce . Chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Rubber
La Mamma Up 5 Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
La Mamma Up 5 camel lounge chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, c.2000s, Italy. The curvaceous
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Upholstery
La Mamma Up 5 Bouclé Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
La Mamma Up 5 powder blue bouclé lounge chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, c.2000s, Italy. The
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
La Mamma Up 5 Bouclé Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
La Mamma Up 5 teddy bear brown bouclé lounge chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, c.2000s, Italy
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
La Mamma set, armchair and ottoman UP5 and 6 by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Lyon, FR
Stunning La Mamma set, 2000 series, made of the UP5 lounge chair and its UP6 ottoman.
An iconic
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
B&B Italia 'La Mamma' Up 5/6 Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Red Stripe by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Toronto, CA
comment on women’s rights is still hotly debated but UP5/6 (affectionately known as 'La Mamma’, 'Blow-Up
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 40 in W 42 in D 48 in
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia La Mamma UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Labeled on bottom. Originally designed in 1969 for a few years before it was discontinued in 1973, the UP5 & 6 loun...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Gaetano Pesce Up5 Chair for B&B Italia, 1969
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Legendary “La Mamma” Up5 lounge chair from iconoclastic designer and artist Gaetano Pesce for B&B
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
" UP 5 " by Gaetano Pesce for C&B Italia Red Armchair with Ottoman 1970s
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
known as La ‘Mamma’ or ‘Donna’ in Italy), remains one of the most important designs of the modern era
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
post-modern broadway chair by gaetano pesce for bernini, 1993, set of 4
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
pliable in form. the most famous work from this series is the ‚la mamma‘ chair – feminine, sensual
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 21.66 in
Bertina Lopes Oil on Canvas
By Bertina Lopes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. She entitled “La mia radice antica” (My ancient root) a set of artworks she made during the 1970s
Category
1990s Mozambican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Gaetano Pesce, La Mamma Up 5 and Up 6
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Gaetano Pesce, La Mamma up 5 and up 6 by B and B Italia
Iconic armchair and footrest
Made in 1969
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Other
B&B Italia 'La Mamma' Up 5/6 Lounge Chair&Ottoman, Green Stripe by Gaetano Pesce
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
comment on women’s rights is still hotly debated but UP5/6 (affectionately known as 'La Mamma’, 'Blow-Up
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 40 in W 42 in D 48 in
Stripe Jersey Serie Up 2000 Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
was born.
Affectionately referred to as 'La Mamma', this is a timeless statement piece adored by
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Stripe Gaetano Pesce Series 2000 Up Chair & Ottoman by B & B Italia "La Donna"
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. Referred to as La Mamma, Big Mama, and Donna, nearly 50 years later the icon (B&B introduced a Freon
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
H 40.5 in W 47.25 in D 58.13 in
Triple Play Dining Table by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Nr. 1/2016
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
„la mamma“ the connected chair and stool could be seen as a mother-and-child-combination – or as a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage La Mamma Up5 Bouclé Lounge Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italian, 1960s
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Wesseling, DE
Absolute eye-catcher. Large designer lounge chair "La Mamma" Up 5 with matching ottoman by Gaetano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Gaetano Pesce Up 5 and Up 6 2000 Series Lounge Chair and Ottoman 'La Mamma'
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Zagreb, HR
La Mamma Up5 and Up6 Armchair from the Up 2000 series by B & B Italia.
Designed in 1969 by famous
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 40.16 in W 46.86 in D 47.25 in
Up 5/6 La Mamma armchair and footrest by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia 2000 edit
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
first edition of the Mamma had no supporting structure and was made of a single block, to simplifying
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
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La Mamma For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal la mamma for your home. A la mamma — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage la mamma you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a la mamma — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A la mamma, designed in the Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made la mamma has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Amélie Barnathan, Gaetano Pesce and B&B Italia are consistently popular.
How Much is a La Mamma?
Prices for a la mamma start at $64 and top out at $12,954 with the average selling for $2,422.
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