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Fabio Lenci Club Chairs

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 Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Fabio Lenci, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 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 Club Chairs

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Fabio Lenci Hyaline Armchair
By Fabio Lenci
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Hyaline Armchairs a nice example of a classic design.
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Materials

Aluminum

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Fabio Lenci club chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Fabio Lenci club chairs 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 club chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original club chairs by Fabio Lenci were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider club chairs by Arflex, Saporiti Italia, and Marco Zanuso. Prices for Fabio Lenci club chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,800 and can go as high as $7,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,800.

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