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 Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!
By Pace Collection, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 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 "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
Hyaline Armchairs by Fabio Lenci, Yellow Leather, Mid Century Modern
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
$11,423 / set
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
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
$10,500
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 35.83 in
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...
Aluminum
$10,052
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 35.83 in
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
$1,880 / set
H 28 in W 30 in D 28 in
A Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century / Hollywood Regency Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970s Features the original Paisley upholstery and Removable seats and back cushions. In good, sol...
Wood, Upholstery
$8,995 / set
H 31 in W 25 in D 25 in
Pair Vico Magistretti for Cassina Model 896 Full Grain Leather Armchairs
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Vico Magistretti for Cassina Model 896 Full Grain brown Leather lounger chairs. Model 896 very rare to come by. Iconic design 1963-1969 Measures 25" in width, 25" in depth ...
Leather, Hardwood
$4,797 / set
H 25.99 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Pair Of Dieter Rams Model 620 Armchairs In Black Leather For Vitsoe, 1980s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Iconic pair of model 620 lounge chairs in black leather with black outer shell by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany 1980s. The black outer shell is made from a hot-pressed sheet-mould...
Leather, Fiberglass
$4,112 / set
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Pair of 'Superstar' Leather Armchairs with Steel Frame, 1970s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant Danish pair of 1970s 'Superstar' armchairs featuring leather upholstery and a sleek steel frame. A stylish and exclusive design, these chairs combine comfort with sculptural ...
Steel
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs for Arflex.
Brass
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, reupholstered cognac aniline leather, Cassina, Italy, 1970s The Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a whole bundle of fabric...
Chrome
Pair of 657 Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of early 657 armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. This 1970's pair features chromed steel and wood frames with black leather seat and cushion. O...
Steel
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
$10,500
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 35.83 in
Hyaline Armchairs by Fabio Lenci, Dark Brown Leather, 1970s Italy
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 Midcentury Chrome and Leather Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare type.
Chrome
Pair of Brayton International Flat Bar Armchairs in Leather
By Brayton International
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great pair of Brayton International chrome flat bar armchairs. Excellent Restored Condition, with new leather. There are currently four (4) chairs avail...
Chrome
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Chair for Comfort Line, Italy, c.1970
By Fabio Lenci
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Lounge Chair for Comfort Line, Italy, c.1970. Tempered Glass, Leather & Aluminum. This piece is located at our Pasadena, Cali...
Aluminum
Sold
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 35.83 in
'Hyaline' armchairs in light pink suède by Fabio Lenci for Stendig, 1960s
By Fabio Lenci, Stendig Co.
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hyaline light pink/beige suède and glass armchairs by Fabio Lenci for Stendig Italy 1960s, set of 2 The thick suede rolls are interconnected in a flexible form and are fixed to the ...
Suede, Glass
Pair of Italian Modern Acrylic Lounge Chairs by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your living space with this striking pair of Italian Modern lounge chairs. Crafted in Italy and newly designed by Fabio Lenci, showcasing unique acrylic lucite panels that ca...
Brass
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
Sold
H 27.96 in W 29.14 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
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
Sold
H 28 in W 30 in D 35.5 in
Mid Century Italian Modern Fabio Lenci Lounge Chairs in Glass & Orange Leather
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very striking lounge chair designed by Fabio Lenci and produced in Italy circa 1970's. This chair features uncommonly seen orange leather cushions in a tubular form. Thick glass wa...
Aluminum
Sold
H 28 in W 30 in D 35.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Italian Modern Fabio Lenci Lounge Chairs in Glass & Leather
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely matching pair of club chairs or lounge chairs designed by Fabio Lenci and produced in Italy circa 1970's. These feature uncommonly seen orange leather cushions in a tubular ...
Aluminum
Fabio Lenci Glass and Leather Hyaline Chair
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Hyaline" model glass and leather lounge chair, designed by Fabio Lenci for Stendig, Italy, circa 1970s. This example signed with the Stendig (importer to the US) tag unde...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 28.75 in
Pair of "Hyaline" Modulable Armchairs Designed by Fabio Lenci in 1967, Italy
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Hyaline" modulable armchairs designed by Fabio Lenci in 1967, Italy.
Leather
Glass and Leather "Hyaline" Lounge Chair by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Montreal, QC
Glass and leather "Hyaline" lounge chair by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line.
Leather
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
Pair of Fabio Lenci Hyaline Chairs
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Fabio Lenci, Italian, Hyaline chairs, 1970 for stendig
Glass, Velvet
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
Fabio Lenci 'Hyaline' Chair
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabio Lenci 'Hyaline' chair for Stendig.
Aluminum