Eccentric and anything but ordinary, Italian designer Alessandro La Spada creates seating, lighting fixtures, tables and other furnishings that are revered by architects and interior designers and coveted by collectors of luxurious and stylish 21st-century furniture.
Born to Sicilian parents in Reggio Calabria, La Spada grew up with a keen interest in art, drawing throughout his childhood. In later years, he moved to Milan to attend the Interior Design Institute and Ateneo Creativo (IDI’AC), graduating in 1990. After completing his studies, La Spada became a lecturer in furniture design at IDI’AC and the Domus Academy and collaborated with studio Sawaya and Moroni on a series of interior design projects.
When visiting Brianza, La Spada learned cabinetmaking and metalworking from the region’s master craftspeople. Upon his return to Milan, he used his newly acquired skills to create his first furniture collection, which he exhibited at the Salone del Mobile in 2000.
In 2005, La Spada met Samuele Mazza and the pair collaborated on designs for coffee tables and other furnishings for luxury brand Medea. Throughout the 2000s, La Spada also worked with several well-known Italian manufacturers, including Antolini, Besana, Longhi and Smania Industria Italiana Mobili. Among his most popular pieces are his elegant glass Jardin De Verre lighting fixtures for La Murrina. He created sculptural sofas, tables and armchairs for Visionnaire, with their stainless steel frames and lacquered wood that evokes sensuous ‘70s-era spaces, while his Girder dining room table with a crackle-glass top for Clan Milano exudes elegance in any space.
La Spada’s furniture has been featured in publications throughout Europe and around the world, such as Marie Claire Maison, Platform, Surface and more.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Alessandro La Spada lighting, tables and seating.
Visionnaire Jamboree Padded Armchair by Alessandro La Spada
By Visionnaire, Alessandro La Spada
Located in Bologna, IT
The Jamboree armchair is a commemorative piece that reinterprets the past in a contemporary way, through a new take on the “Gothic” foot. In this novel version the foot is cut by las...
Fabric
Visionnaire Cà Foscari Armchair in Wood with Upholstery by Alessandro La Spada
By Visionnaire, Alessandro La Spada
Located in Bologna, IT
Armchair with non-removable upholstery in leather or fabric, structure in plywood and solid wood with elastic webbing belts. Seats, internal parts of armrests and backrests padded on...
Fabric
Oblomow, Modern Countered Armchair with Swivel System
By Alessandro La Spada, Clan Milano
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
Swivel armchair with countered seating and back with a metal base. Oblomow looks like a comfort gloves that surrounds you. Naming is coming from a nov...
Metal
$2,272 / item
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 31 in
Customizable Teak Wood Occasional Armchair with Beige Upholstery, Osa Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
An Osa teak wood occasional armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Osa armchair seamlessly blends organ...
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
$3,900 / item
H 42.92 in W 31.89 in D 37.8 in
Sublime High Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A collection composed by armchairs available in two back hights, coffee tables, side tables and center tables. The Sublime collection, is born from the research in the organic form field, that originates a comfortable shell structure for seating, developed with the ergonomics to embrace the body with a soft foam area, to provide a relaxing and comfortable experience. In the design, complex forms along the Silhouette create, details and points of interest to elevate the piece, where the structural blocks are conceived in a pure and strong relationship overall, in seek of a sublime outcome. It is an inside to the lounge mindset, an invitation to good conversations...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
$12,500 / set
H 26.38 in W 27.96 in D 35.63 in
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Brown Upholstery, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco was an era defining movement in furniture design. This pair of armchairs was created during an age of aesthetic creativity, and instantly recognisable cabinetmaking. Europea...
Fabric, Wood
Modern Armchair Calaca, Solid Wood and Upholstery.
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This elegant and striking armchair was designed to highlight outdoor spaces with its magnitude and organic form. Perfect for a relaxing outdoor area. One can almost feel protected b...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$3,700 / item
H 35.44 in W 31.89 in D 37.8 in
Sublime Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery.
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A collection composed by armchairs available in two back heights, coffee tables, side tables and center tables. The Sublime collection, is born from the research in the organic form field that originates a comfortable shell structure for seating, developed with the ergonomics to embrace the body with a soft foam area, to provide a relaxing and comfortable experience. In the design, complex forms along the silhouette create, details and points of interest to elevate the piece, where the structural blocks are conceived in a pure and strong relationship overall, in seek of a sublime outcome. It is an inside to the lounge mindset, an invitation to good conversations...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Armchair In Oak wood with striped upholstery From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique oak armchair from the 1930s with striped upholstery. — Origin: Denmark / Europe — Period: 1930s — Material: Oak, striped fabric cover — Type: Armchair — Dimensions: H: 106 c...
Fabric, Oak
Mater Armchair by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Mater Armchair by Patricia Bustos de la Torre Dimensions: D 66 x W 82 x H 63 cm. Materials: Wood and plush. Mater - Latin for mother- is a...
Other
La Luna Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, polyurethane foam, maple. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 75 cm x 77 cm x H 72 cm La Luna’s quiet sop...
Rattan, Foam, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of stylish Mid-Century Modern armchairs that are upholstered in an attractive beige fabric and cushioned for comfortable seating. This pair of vintage chairs is perfect for a li...
Fabric
Giulia Swivel Armchair
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted of beechwood, this cozy barrel armchair atop a sleek swivel base is the ultimate mid-century accent. Upholstered in a vivid orange fabric, the minimalist profile is enhanced ...
Other
Armchair Karl in Solid Wood and Upholstery New
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Black lacquered wood structure with natural rattan back detail and soft comfortable upholstery seat. Made to order. If you are planning on ordering an upholstery item with COM uphol...
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
$12,500 / set
H 35.44 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs with Green Upholstery, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Swedish modern armchairs stand out for its inviting shape and charismatic character, capturing the spirit of Scandinavian design. The soft lines and thoughtfully balance...
Fabric, Wood