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Fabio Lenci Lounge 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!
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!

Fabio Lenci Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!

By Fabio Lenci, Milo Baughman, Pace Collection, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

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Italian Mid-Century Modern super comfortable adjustable sling upholstery hyaline chair by Fabio Lenci, 1974.

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Fabio Lenci lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Fabio Lenci lounge 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs by C&B Italia, Saporiti Italia, and B&B Italia. Prices for Fabio Lenci lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,422 and can go as high as $7,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,111.