Skip to main content

La Mamma

UP5&6 "La Mamma" by Gaetano Pesce designed in 1969
UP5&6 "La Mamma" by Gaetano Pesce designed in 1969

UP5&6 "La Mamma" by Gaetano Pesce designed in 1969

Located in Brussels, BE

The iconic UP5 armchair and its matching UP6 ottoman commonly known as “La Mamma”, "La Donna", " Big Mamma" or "Up 50" is imagined in 1969 by Gaetano Pesce and reedited in 2019 by B&...

Category

Antique 1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Up5 La Mamma Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
Up5 La Mamma Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia

Up5 La Mamma Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia

By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s. Italy Reupholstered in furrish brown fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

UP5 La Big Mamma Chair & UP6 Ottoman Gaetano Pesce, 2000s
UP5 La Big Mamma Chair & UP6 Ottoman Gaetano Pesce, 2000s

UP5 La Big Mamma Chair & UP6 Ottoman Gaetano Pesce, 2000s

Located in PARIS, FR

Designed in 1969 by Gaetano Pesce for C&B Italia — soon to become B&B Italia — the UP5/6, known as "La Mamma" or "Donna," remains one of the most politically charged objects ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

MINT Black UP5 La Big Mamma UP 2000 Chair & UP6 Ottoman Gaetano Pesce B&B Italia
MINT Black UP5 La Big Mamma UP 2000 Chair & UP6 Ottoman Gaetano Pesce B&B Italia

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

Often referred to as the "Big Mama Chair" or "La Mamma," it is distinguished by its organic, sculptural form that harmoniously merges comfort with aesthetic appeal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam

'Babel' Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed
'Babel' Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed

'Babel' Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed

By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Among his most celebrated furniture designs are the Up series for B&B Italia, including the Up5 armchair (La Donna) and Up6 ottoman (La Mamma), which challenge traditional notion...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005
Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005

Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005

By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Notable works include his iconic La Mamma chair (1969), inspired by a prehistoric fertility votive figure, and the Organic Building in Osaka, Japan (1993), known for its impressive h...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Notable works include his iconic La Mamma chair (1969), inspired by a prehistoric fertility votive figure, and the Organic Building in Osaka, Japan (1993), known for its impressive h...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999
Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999

Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999

By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Notable works include his iconic La Mamma chair (1969), inspired by a prehistoric fertility votive figure, and the Organic Building in Osaka, Japan (1993), known for its impressive h...

Category

1990s European Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Steel

Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s
Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s

Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s

By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Notable works include his iconic La Mamma chair (1969), inspired by a prehistoric fertility votive figure, and the Organic Building in Osaka, Japan (1993), known for its impressive h...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s
Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s

Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s

By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Notable works include his iconic La Mamma chair (1969), inspired by a prehistoric fertility votive figure, and the Organic Building in Osaka, Japan (1993), known for its impressive h...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed
'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed

'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed

By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Among his most celebrated furniture designs are the Up series for B&B Italia, including the Up5 armchair (La Donna) and Up6 ottoman (La Mamma), which challenge traditional notion...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

" UP 5 " by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia Red Armchair with Ottoman 1970s
" UP 5 " by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia Red Armchair with Ottoman 1970s

" 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

Whether it’s a fetishistic piece or a comment on women’s rights is still hotly debated but UP5_6 (affectionally known as La ‘Mamma’ or ‘Donna’ in Italy), remains one of the most impo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Recent Sales

Vitra Miniature La Mamma by Gaetano Pesce
Vitra Miniature La Mamma by Gaetano Pesce

Vitra Miniature La Mamma by Gaetano Pesce

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 9.06 in

Vitra Miniature La Mamma by Gaetano Pesce

By Vitra, Gaetano Pesce

Located in New York, NY

These items are only available in the United States. La Mamma (Donna) is completely in tune with the spirit of Pop Art and the Gaetano Pasce fondness for anthropomorphic shapes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Nylon

Gaetano Pesce Up Armchair + Ottoman, “La Mamma” B&B Italia
Gaetano Pesce Up Armchair + Ottoman, “La Mamma” B&B Italia

Gaetano Pesce Up Armchair + Ottoman, “La Mamma” B&B Italia

Unavailable

H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in

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&B Italia 1969. Completely and uniquely restored and reupholstered with the highe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Dinner Pasta Porcelain Plate with gold Collection "Le Coeur De La Mamma"
Dinner Pasta Porcelain Plate with gold Collection "Le Coeur De La Mamma"

Dinner Pasta Porcelain Plate with gold Collection "Le Coeur De La Mamma"

By Amélie Barnathan

Located in Paris, IDF

She made with mischief the “Coeur de la mamma”, with its enchanted and gourmet spaghetti !

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Dinner Pasta Porcelain Plate without gold Collection Le Coeur De La Mamma
Dinner Pasta Porcelain Plate without gold Collection Le Coeur De La Mamma

Dinner Pasta Porcelain Plate without gold Collection Le Coeur De La Mamma

By Amélie Barnathan

Located in Paris, IDF

She made with mischief the “Coeur de la mamma”, with its enchanted and gourmet spaghetti !

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Box of 2 Dinner Pasta Plates without Gold Collection Le Coeur De La Mamma
Box of 2 Dinner Pasta Plates without Gold Collection Le Coeur De La Mamma

Box of 2 Dinner Pasta Plates without Gold Collection Le Coeur De La Mamma

By Amélie Barnathan

Located in Paris, IDF

She made with mischief the “Coeur de la mamma”, with its enchanted and gourmet spaghetti !

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
Box of 2 Pasta Plates with Gold, "Le Coeur De La Mamma" by Amélie Barnathan

Box of 2 Pasta Plates with Gold, "Le Coeur De La Mamma" by Amélie Barnathan

By Amélie Barnathan

Located in Paris, IDF

She made with mischief the “Coeur de la mamma”, with its enchanted and gourmet spaghetti !

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

La Grande Mamma, Dining Table in Black Painted Oak with Brass Décor
La Grande Mamma, Dining Table in Black Painted Oak with Brass Décor

La Grande Mamma, Dining Table in Black Painted Oak with Brass Décor

By La Famiglia Furniture

Located in Copenhagen, DK

La Grande Mamma embodies Italian family traditions combined with minimalistic Danish design of high quality and with great attention to detail.

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

La Grande Mamma, Scandinavian Dining Table in White Lacquered Oak, Brass Décor
La Grande Mamma, Scandinavian Dining Table in White Lacquered Oak, Brass Décor

La Grande Mamma, Scandinavian Dining Table in White Lacquered Oak, Brass Décor

By La Famiglia Furniture

Located in Copenhagen, DK

La Grande Mamma embodies Italian family traditions combined with minimalistic Danish design of high quality and with great attention to detail.

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Il Cugino, Scandinavian Bench in Walnut with Steel Décor
Il Cugino, Scandinavian Bench in Walnut with Steel Décor

Il Cugino, Scandinavian Bench in Walnut with Steel Décor

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 102.37 in D 13.78 in

Il Cugino, Scandinavian Bench in Walnut with Steel Décor

By La Famiglia Furniture

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A perfect piece to accompany a table, or to be placed in the entrance hall or reception, and it serves as a natural partner to the La Grande Mamma table from Christina Arnoldi's La F...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

La Mamma Up 5 Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia
La Mamma Up 5 Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia

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.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Upholstery

La Mamma Up 5 Bouclé Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia
La Mamma Up 5 Bouclé Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia

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.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Foam

La Mamma Up 5 Bouclé Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia
La Mamma Up 5 Bouclé Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia

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

Vintage La Mamma Up5 Bouclé Lounge Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italian, 1960s
Vintage La Mamma Up5 Bouclé Lounge Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italian, 1960s

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

Large designer lounge chair "La Mamma" Up 5 with matching ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

La Mamma set, armchair and ottoman UP5 and 6 by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
La Mamma set, armchair and ottoman UP5 and 6 by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia

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.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

B&B Italia 'La Mamma' Up 5/6 Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Red Stripe by Gaetano Pesce
B&B Italia 'La Mamma' Up 5/6 Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Red Stripe by Gaetano Pesce

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

Whether it’s a fetishistic piece or a comment on women’s rights is still hotly debated but UP5/6 (affectionately known as 'La Mamma’, 'Blow-Up' or ‘Donna’ in Italy), represents one o...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia La Mamma UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia La Mamma UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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

UP5 La Mamma UP 2000 Chair & UP6 Ball Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
UP5 La Mamma UP 2000 Chair & UP6 Ball Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia

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

Gaetano Pesce Up5 Chair for B&B Italia, 1969
Gaetano Pesce Up5 Chair for B&B Italia, 1969

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 Italia in gray.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

UP5_6 armchair from the UP 2000 series, by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
UP5_6 armchair from the UP 2000 series, by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia

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

Known as the "Big Mama Chair" or "La Mamma", this piece stands out for its organic, sculptural shape that seamlessly combines comfort and aesthetics.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

" UP 5 " by Gaetano Pesce for C&B Italia Red Armchair with Ottoman 1970s
" UP 5 " by Gaetano Pesce for C&B Italia Red Armchair with Ottoman 1970s

" 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

Whether it’s a fetishistic piece or a comment on women’s rights is still hotly debated but UP5_6 (affectionally known as La ‘Mamma’ or ‘Donna’ in Italy), remains one of the most impo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Triple Play Side Table by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Nr. 11/2019
Triple Play Side Table by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Nr. 11/2019

Triple Play Side Table by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Nr. 11/2019

By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

“i like beauty full of mistakes because we are human. perfection is for machines, it is obsolete, gone,” he once said. and you can feel it in his organic, innovative, warm, sometimes...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

post-modern broadway chair by gaetano pesce for bernini, 1993, set of 4
post-modern broadway chair by gaetano pesce for bernini, 1993, set of 4

post-modern broadway chair by gaetano pesce for bernini, 1993, set of 4

By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

how to turn a new idea for a chair’s suspension into a pop art piece: gaetano pesce’s „broadway chair“, designed in 1993. pesce, a visionary designer, artist and architect, always se...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bertina Lopes Oil on Canvas
Bertina Lopes Oil on Canvas

Bertina Lopes Oil on Canvas

Sold

H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in

Bertina Lopes Oil on Canvas

By Bertina Lopes

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Awards 1950 – Painting Prize, Lourenço Marques (Mozambique) 1953 – Medalha de Prata, Lourenço Marques (Mozambique) 1953 – Prémio Empresa Moderna, Lda., Lourenço Marques (Mozamb...

Category

1990s Mozambican Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Gaetano Pesce, La Mamma Up 5 and Up 6
Gaetano Pesce, La Mamma Up 5 and Up 6

Gaetano Pesce, La Mamma Up 5 and Up 6

Sold

H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in

Gaetano Pesce, La Mamma Up 5 and Up 6

By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Gaetano Pesce, La Mamma up 5 and up 6 by B and B Italia Iconic armchair and footrest Made in 1969, it has as a nickname " Big Mama" or "Blowup" Red Jersey Measures: Armchair widt...

Category

Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Other

B&B Italia 'La Mamma' Up 5/6 Lounge Chair&Ottoman, Green Stripe by Gaetano Pesce
B&B Italia 'La Mamma' Up 5/6 Lounge Chair&Ottoman, Green Stripe by Gaetano Pesce

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

Whether it’s a fetishistic piece or a comment on women’s rights is still hotly debated but UP5/6 (affectionately known as 'La Mamma’, 'Blow-Up' or ‘Donna’ in Italy), represents one o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Stripe Jersey Serie Up 2000 Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Stripe Jersey Serie Up 2000 Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia

Stripe Jersey Serie Up 2000 Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia

By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia

Located in London, GB

Affectionately referred to as 'La Mamma', this is a timeless statement piece adored by those who appreciate radical free thinking and sensuous uncompromised design.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Stripe Gaetano Pesce Series 2000 Up Chair & Ottoman by B & B Italia "La Donna"
Stripe Gaetano Pesce Series 2000 Up Chair & Ottoman by B & B Italia "La Donna"

Stripe Gaetano Pesce Series 2000 Up Chair & Ottoman by B & B Italia "La Donna"

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Palm Springs, CA

But the chair had already made a name for itself—actually several. Referred to as La Mamma, Big Mama, and Donna, nearly 50 years later the icon (B&B introduced a Freon-free versi...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Triple Play Dining Table by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Nr. 1/2016
Triple Play Dining Table by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Nr. 1/2016

Triple Play Dining Table by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Nr. 1/2016

By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

“i like beauty full of mistakes because we are human. perfection is for machines, it is obsolete, gone,” he once said. and you can feel it in his organic, innovative, warm, sometimes...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Gaetano Pesce Up 5 and Up 6 2000 Series Lounge Chair and Ottoman 'La Mamma'
Gaetano Pesce Up 5 and Up 6 2000 Series Lounge Chair and Ottoman 'La Mamma'

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Up 5/6 La Mamma armchair and footrest by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia 2000 edit
Up 5/6 La Mamma armchair and footrest by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia 2000 edit

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

In the early 1960s, the chemist Bayer developed a polyurethane foam with a new resin, allowing the creation of various and simple shapes. In the middle of the decade, the Italian des...

Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

You May Also Like

Up Du5 and Du6 Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B, 1970s
Up Du5 and Du6 Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B, 1970s

Up Du5 and Du6 Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Roma, IT

Armchair Gaetano Pesce for b&b - ITitalia series UP DU5 and DU6. Measures: 103 x 120 x 130 cm. It includes ottoman diameter 60 cm. An icon on international post-war design, and one...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969

$7,770Sale Price / set|26% Off

H 26 in W 38 in D 40 in

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of design history. Here we have a completely original vintage example in original velvet co...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair in Bouclé for Anonima Castelli, Italy 1970
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair in Bouclé for Anonima Castelli, Italy 1970

Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair in Bouclé for Anonima Castelli, Italy 1970

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Utrecht, NL

Italian designer Giancarlo Piretti emerged as a leading figure in postwar furniture design, known for combining technical ingenuity with sculptural forms. A longtime collaborator wit...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S

Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S

By Jan Ekselius

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Senzafine armchair with foot rest by Gaetano Pesce 2010s
Senzafine armchair with foot rest by Gaetano Pesce 2010s

Senzafine armchair with foot rest by Gaetano Pesce 2010s

$6,904 / set

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in

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...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s

Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s

$8,100 / set

H 25.2 in W 24.41 in D 40.16 in

Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s

By Olivier Mourgue, Mario Bellini, Eero Saarinen, Joe Colombo

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory 100% mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.   

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Style of Pierre Pauline F438
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Style of Pierre Pauline F438

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Style of Pierre Pauline F438

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge chairs style of Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Need to be reupholstered, stains and some wear to edges. An easy upgrade, current f...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI

Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI

By Gubi, Pierre Paulin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' lounge chair upholstered in Harp ivory fabric (24- Fabric group A). Paulin designed the 'Pach...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Soriana Chair  by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Soriana Chair  by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Soriana Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A beautiful large Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in luxury pure Alpaca wool fabric, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Marked on the underside. Fa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort. This lovely chair has the original high quality Kvad...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Pair of "Tentazione" chairs in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Pair of "Tentazione" chairs in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina

Pair of "Tentazione" chairs in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina

By Cassina, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Dallas, TX

"Tentazione, pair of chairs - model 685 represents a significant work by the acclaimed designer Mario Bellini from the 1970s for Cassina. This piece exemplifies the celebrated union ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli - 1960s
Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli - 1960s

Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli - 1960s

$1,806

H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli - 1960s

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent Alky armchair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1960s. This iconic armchair is upholstered in brown fabric. It is in very good vintage condition but show...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972
Pair of Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

Pair of Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

$12,997Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piec...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969
Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969

Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Gorgeous Soriana chair and pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. The set has been reupholstered in very high-end soft Italian calf skin leather. Please note: t...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Original Issue B&B Italia Armchair Series UP 2000 UP 3 by Gaetano Pesce, 1969!
Original Issue B&B Italia Armchair Series UP 2000 UP 3 by Gaetano Pesce, 1969!

Original Issue B&B Italia Armchair Series UP 2000 UP 3 by Gaetano Pesce, 1969!

By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia

Located in New York, NY

A Rare, Original Production of a design icon, Series Up 2000, Up 3 Armchair / Lounge Chair by the legendary designer Gaetano Pesce for the premiere Italian manufacturer, B&B Ital...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Beech

People Also Browsed

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Height, Caning and Leather
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Height, Caning and Leather

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Height, Caning and Leather

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

$2,895 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

White glass table lamp, Vistosi, 1970
White glass table lamp, Vistosi, 1970

White glass table lamp, Vistosi, 1970

$4,932

H 14.18 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in

White glass table lamp, Vistosi, 1970

By Vistosi

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Table lamp, Vistosi design, Italy, 1970. Structure made entirely of blown white opaline glass, characterized by soft lines and an essential shape that diffuses even, warm light. A di...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic, Velvet

Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International

Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' chaise lounge, c.1972 Leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered steel. Manufactured by Strassle International, USA / Switzerland. With additional Carmel Sheepsk...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall

1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall

$1,950

H 9.5 in W 63.25 in D 33.25 in

1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004
On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004

On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004

$15,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 133.86 in D 125.99 in

On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004

By Francesco Binfaré, Edra

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra in 2004, On the Rocks is a bold, sculptural sectional sofa made up of three seating elements and one large, freely positioned backrest. With no...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello - 1stdibs New York
GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello - 1stdibs New York

GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello - 1stdibs New York

By Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, Gufram Furniture

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The miniature Cactus, one of the radical design symbols par excellence. Gufram offers its fans a version identical to the original designed by Drocco and Mello in 1972. The mini mold...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style
Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style

Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style

$229 / item

H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in

Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style

Located in Christchurch, GB

Introducing our Chunky Woven Tray, a masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. Handcrafted with precision, this tray features a unique design and a rich teak stain fini...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British British Colonial Serving Pieces

Materials

Rattan

Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant

Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Small Duckling Tray in White  Resin by Paola Valle
Small Duckling Tray in White  Resin by Paola Valle

Small Duckling Tray in White Resin by Paola Valle

$280 / item

H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 6.89 in

Small Duckling Tray in White Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Our Duck and Duckling trays bring a fun and exciting twist to any space, styled in built-ins or filled with eggs, this trays is are versatile as they are playful. Available in two s...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a rare old Japanese wooden low table, believed to date from the late Meiji period to the Taisho period, circa 1860s to 1920s. The tabletop is made from a single solid slab o...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Green Corduroy
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Green Corduroy

Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Green Corduroy

Located in PARIS, FR

When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969

Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarp...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "La Mamma", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.