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.
Fabio Lenci Armchair – Confort Line Edition
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Fabio Lenci Armchair – Confort Line Edition Armchair designed by Fabio Lenci, produced by Confort Line. Stainless steel structure with brown vintage le...
Leather
Fabio Lenci Hayine Armchair: Italian Design in Glass & Leather, 1975
By Comfort, Italy, Fabio Lenci
Located in bari, IT
The Hayine armchair is not just a piece of furniture, but a true technological statement of intent. Fabio Lenci, a master in the use of then-avant-garde materials, conceives this sea...
Metal
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...
Metal
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Aluminum
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Aluminum
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
Leather, Glass
Baxter Black Leather Diner Model pair of Armchairs
By Baxter Furniture
Located in IT
Baxter armchairs in glossy black leather and steel feet. Diner model. 2000s. In perfect condition. Each Armchair measures 93 x 87 x87 cm
Leather
$3,950 / set
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 22.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Cognac Leather Cantilever Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
A sleek pair of mid-century modern armchairs featuring tubular chrome frames and beautifully toned cognac leather upholstery. The polished chrome structure forms a continuous cantil...
Chrome
$1,386
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Vicario armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1970s.
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Athens, Attiki
Vicario armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1970s. In production from 1970 until the mid-70s. Made of fiber glass, this armchair is characterized by fluid shape...
Fiberglass
Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Tufted Style Armchairs
By Cumberland Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature tufted leather seats and heavy flat chrome frames. Midcentury appeal in the style of Milo Baughman adds striking seating to hom...
Chrome
$9,500
H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 33.47 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” Armchair for Maxalto, Italy, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" armchair for Maxalto, walnut and fabric, 1975 The "Artona" armchair, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975, belongs to one of the most c...
Fabric, Wood
$7,800
H 24 in W 28 in D 35 in
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!
By Fabio Lenci, Pace Collection, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern super comfortable adjustable sling upholstery hyaline chair by Fabio Lenci, 1974.
Leather, Glass
$9,755
H 26.38 in W 42.52 in D 39.38 in
Sesann armchair in original brown velvet by G. Frattini for Cassina Italy 1970
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Sesann armchair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970s, Polyuretane, original mohair velvet, tubolar chromed steel structure, wooden base. Excellent condition. Sesann...
Metal
$3,844
H 36.62 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brown leather armchair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970s
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Armchair from the 70s by designer Gérard Van der Berg for Montis. Round base in stained woven wicker (the edge has been redone). Armchair entirely in brown leather, swivelling from l...
Leather, Wicker
$3,697
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Armchair in Wood and Padded Leather by Maxalto 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A single armchair with a frame in wood and cushions upholstery with leather (cognac shade) designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto from the Artona series 1975 c...
Leather, Wood
$9,128 / set
H 47.64 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Mid-century Giorgetti Progetti Leather Wing Armchairs
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Progetti armchairs. Manufacture date circa 1980s by Centro Ricerche Giorgetti, Italy. Labeled and stamped on the bottom. In black leather removable upholstery and wo...
Leather, Wood
$3,400 / set
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Finn Juhl Model 45 Style Open Armchairs
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid-century modern armchairs are modeled after the iconic model 45 chair by the Danish designer Finn Juhl. This well-made pair are reproductions of the model 45 chair ci...
Metal
$1,600 / set
H 32.75 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Post Modern Black Rattan Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of armchairs circa 1980's. These feature black rattan frames with light grey tweed cushions.
Fabric, Rattan
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...
Glass
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H 28.35 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Pair of "Hyaline" Cognac leather Armchairs by Fabio Lenci - Italy 1967
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Hyaline" Cognac leather Armchairs by Fabio Lenci - Italy 1967
Leather, Glass
Sold
H 24.02 in W 28.35 in D 35.04 in
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 ...
Leather, Glass
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H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Original 60s "Hyaline" Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Confortline, Glass Italy
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Catania, IT
Splendid "Hyaline" armchair designed by Fabio Lenci for Confortline and produced since 1967 in Italy. The armchair is absolutely original from the 60s/70s, it still has the old manufacturer's label. The armchair structurally it consists of eco-leather rollers that fit together in the lower part, and rest in the upper part, with aluminum elements on the glasses that form the supporting structure. The typical 70s green...
Aluminum, Iron
Pair of "Hyaline" Modulable Armchairs Designed by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century glass and black leather modulable armchairs model "Hyaline" By Fabio Lenci - Italy 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Pair of "Hyaline" Modulable Cognac Leather Armchairs by Fabio Lenci, Italy 1967
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Hyaline" Modulable cognac leather Armchairs by Fabio Lenci - Italy 1967.
Leather
Glass and White Leather Vintage Armchairs by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Milano, IT
The armchairs are designed by Fabio Lenci in the 70s of fine Italian manufacture. The supporting structure of the armchair is made of tempered glass and glass. The seat is made of t...
Faux Leather, Glass, Cut Glass
Vintage Lenci Armchair by Fabio Lenci, 1950s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Roma, IT
Lenci armchair is a midcentury design furniture manufactured in 1950s by Fabio Lenci. Beautiful and vintage green silkcover armchair Good conditio...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Hyaline Armchairs by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs called "hyaline", 1967. Base in tempered glass, seat in black leather (lamb), fixings in polished aluminum. Measures: Height 72, width 72, depth 90 cm. Bibliograph...
Leather, Glass
Super Hyaline by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Super hyaline by Fabio Lenci Line Comfort Edition, circa 1968 Vintage cognac glass / leather Measures: H 70 x W 74 x D 91 In a perfect state Rare 49...
Leather
Pair of Fabio Lenci Chairs
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Fabio Lenci chairs, circa 1970. Recently re-covered in semi aniline ivory leather.
Leather
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Chair for Stendig
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Hyaline chair has two tempered glass panels which support a black leather channeled sling. Panel is acid etched with name of maker and made in Italy...
Steel