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.
Hyaline Chair Lounge Glass and Leather, 1974
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Hyaline chair lounge designer: Fabio Lenci, manufacturer: Comfort Line Design, period: 1960-1969, year of production: 1974, country of production: Italy....
Leather, Glass
$2,765Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30 in W 29 in D 30 in
Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic “Barcelona” chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Initially created for the German Pavilion at the Barcelona exposition, each chair features a sturdy poli...
Leather
$2,700
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal tres...
Leather, Beech
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 42.13 in D 33.47 in
De Sede "DS-101" Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare De Sede high quality leather lounge armchair DS 101 with ottoman. Very comfortable - the seat pulls out in front for more of a recline. Known from the James Bond movie "On H...
Leather
$28,500 / set
H 27 in W 27 in D 35 in
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
Leather
$7,800
H 24 in W 28 in D 35 in
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Pace Collection, Fabio Lenci, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern super comfortable adjustable sling upholstery hyaline chair by Fabio Lenci, 1974.
Leather, Glass
Pair of Chrome and Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chrome and Leather Lounge Chairs, Italy, circa 1990s. They have a wide stance and a clean lined design. The leather appears black from certain angles, but is actually a very ...
Metal, Chrome
Lounge chair and ottoman in blond elm and leather. 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lounge chair and ottoman in blond elm and leather. Made in Denmark in the 1970s. Dimensions: H 66 x W 90 x D 112 cm (ottoman dimensions: H 32 x W 87 x D 63 cm) Reference : LS6150...
Leather, Elm
$2,750 / item
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal t...
Leather, Beech
Børge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern leather lounge chair features a unique design with blonde wood feet in the front and chrome wheels in the back, des...
Leather
Modern Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Leather Lounge Chair with a channeled pure aniline top-grade antiqued brown leather, on a modern silvered stainless steel X form ba...
Metal
Gallagher Lounge Chair Walnut Black Leather
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair.
Cord, Wood, Leather
$5,000 / item
H 36 in W 27 in D 35 in
Modern Exotic Wood and Leather Lounge Chair from Costantini, Belgrano
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Belgrano lounge chair is inspired by mid-twentieth century modernist design and features an ergonomic design that can be customized with the use of accent pillows. It features a ...
Leather, Wood
Fabio Lenci 'Hyaline' Lounge Chair for Stendig
By Fabio Lenci, Stendig Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabio Lenci "Hyaline" lounge chair, Italy, c.1970s. The chair features two thick tempered glass side panels with a strip of suede bolster cushions down the middle serving as a sling ...
Chrome
Fabio Lenci Glass and Leather Lounge Chair
By Fabio Lenci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabio Lenci Glass and Leather Lounge Chair Wonderful Original condition Acid-Etched Diamond Shaped Glass Mark Stendig Label
Glass
Hyaline Chair Lounge Glass and Leather, 1974
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Hyaline chair lounge designer: Fabio Lenci, manufacturer: Comfort line design, period: 1960-1969, year of production: 1974, country of production: Italy....
Leather, Glass
Pair of Hyaline Red Chair Lounge Glass and Leather, 1972
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Pair of Hyaline chair lounge designer: Fabio Lenci Manufacturer: Comfort Line Design period: 1972. In a perfect state. Red leather. 8900 euros the pair.
Leather, Glass
Hyaline Lounge Chair by Fabio Lenci, Original Cognac Leather
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fabio Lenci Hyaline lounge chair. The chrome connectors at the top of the chair are lined with protective plastic and slip over the glass sides al...
Leather, Glass, Plastic
Hyaline Chair Lounge Glass and Leather 1967
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Hyaline chair lounge designer: Fabio Lenci Manufacturer: Comfort Line Design period: 1960 - 1969 Year of production: 1967 Country of production: Italy. I...
Leather, Glass