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Fabio Lenci Seating

Italian, b. 1935

Italian designer Fabio Lenci’s bold Space Age furniture exudes a spirit of adventure and playfulness. Experimenting with plexiglass for the framework of his famous Hyaline lounge chairs and sofas, for instance, he made seating that creates the illusion of a sitter suspended in the air.

Lenci was born in 1935 in Rome, where his father was an industrial manufacturer. He initially entered the Italian Air Force and later pursued decorating and product design. Lenci’s career took shape in 1962 and he quickly made a name for himself, winning the Trieste award in 1965 for his innovative kitchen design.

In the late 1960s, and throughout the ’70s, Lenci collaborated extensively with Bernini and Italian lighting company Guzzini. The latter partnership produced an array of more than 400 pendants, floor lamps, table lamps and other fixtures that look like lighting from the future.

In 2016, Lenci received the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award for a lifetime of forward-looking design. His pieces are found in museums throughout the world, including a Chain armchair in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. He has created hundreds of products over the course of his career and continues to design out of his studio in Rome, and his work is celebrated by critics and collectors everywhere. 

On 1stDibs, explore Fabio Lenci’s futuristic tables, seating and lighting.

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Creator: Fabio Lenci
Hyaline leather and glass armchair by Fabio Lenci Comfortline Italy 1960s, set 2
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather rolls are interconn...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Leather, Glass

'Hyaline' armchairs in light pink suède by Fabio Lenci for Stendig, 1960s
By Fabio Lenci, Stendig Co.
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hyaline light pink/beige suède and glass armchairs by Fabio Lenci for Stendig Italy 1960s, set of 2 The thick suede rolls are interconnected in a flexible form and are fixed to the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

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Suede, Glass

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Dark Brown Leather 1970's
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Located in Byron Bay, NSW
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

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Aluminum

Fabio Lenci Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Fabio Lenci, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern super comfortable adjustable sling upholstery hyaline chair by Fabio Lenci, 1974.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fabio Lenci Seating

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Leather, Glass

Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s Pair of armchairs mod. Hyaline with rectangular base. The seat and backrest are composed of various cy...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Hyaline" Leather and Glass Fabio Lenci Chain Armchairs For Stendig
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Leather and Glass Fabio Lenci Chain for Comfort Line Design Bearing sticker 'Stendig
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1960s Italian Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Leather

Fabio Lenci Hyaline Armchair
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hyaline Armchairs a nice example of a classic design.
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20th Century Italian Modern Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Hyaline leather and glass armchair by Fabio Lenci for Stendig Italy 1960s, set 2
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather rolls are interconn...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Leather, Glass

Hyaline leather and glass sofa by Fabio Lenci for Comfortline Italy 1960s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. An in sofa edition, an even much more...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

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Stainless Steel

Pair of mid-century glass and black leather modulable armchairs model "Hyaline"
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century glass and black leather modulable armchairs model "Hyaline" By Fabio Lenci - Italy 1970s
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1970s Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Leather, Glass

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather rolls are interconne...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Glass

Pair of Italian Modern Acrylic Lounge Chairs by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your living space with this striking pair of Italian Modern lounge chairs. Crafted in Italy and newly designed by Fabio Lenci, showcasing unique acrylic lucite panels that ca...
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2010s Italian Modern Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Brass

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Dark Brown Leather 1970's
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Hyaline Chair Lounge Glass and Leather, 1974
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Hyaline chair lounge designer: Fabio Lenci, manufacturer: Comfort Line Design, period: 1960-1969, year of production: 1974, country of production: Italy....
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1960s Italian Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Leather, Glass

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Poltrana Chain in vetro e pelle bianca - design Fabio Lenci - anni 60
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con schienale scorrevole regolabile in pelle bianca sfoderabile e fianchi in vetrodalla colorazione leggermente azzurrata. La poltrona è stata realizzata nel 1966 da Fabio ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabio Lenci Seating

Materials

Leather, Glass

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Fabio Lenci seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Fabio Lenci seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fabio Lenci seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Fabio Lenci were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Jonathan de Pas, Mario Ceroli, and Edoardo Landi. Prices for Fabio Lenci seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,250 and can go as high as $20,017, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,562.

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