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Fabio Lenci Armchairs

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
Fabio Lenci Armchair – Confort Line Edition
Fabio Lenci Armchair – Confort Line Edition

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...

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1960s Vintage Fabio Lenci Armchairs

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Fabio Lenci Hayine Armchair: Italian Design in Glass & Leather, 1975
Fabio Lenci Hayine Armchair: Italian Design in Glass & Leather, 1975

Fabio Lenci Hayine Armchair: Italian Design in Glass & Leather, 1975

By Fabio Lenci, Comfort, Italy

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabio Lenci Armchairs

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Metal

Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s

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 Armchairs

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Metal

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy 1970s
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy 1970s

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 Armchairs

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Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's

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 Armchairs

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Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Dark Brown Leather 1970's
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Dark Brown Leather 1970's

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 Armchairs

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Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Dark Brown Leather 1970's
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Dark Brown Leather 1970's

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 Armchairs

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Aluminum

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