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 for Bernini Wood and Steel Chest of Drawers
By Bernini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers/dressing table made of two adjustable compartments hinged together, which can be opened and closed as demonstrated on the photos. Made of solid wood and veneered ply...
Steel
Trolley with wheels and compartments by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Milano, IT
Famous Kimbo object trolley designed by Fabio Lenci in the 1960s and produced by Guzzini. The trolley for sale is dated 1968. The cart has a visible plastic defect on one side.
Plastic
Chest of Drawers/Dressing Table by Fabio Lenci for For Bernini, 1970s
By Bernini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Roma, IT
Chest of drawers/dressing table realized by Fabio Lenci for Chest of drawers/dressing table realized by Fabio Lenci for Bernini in 1970s. Two adjustable elements hinged together in s...
Steel
Pair of 60s 70s Italian Design Bernin Nightstands - Fabio Lenci
By Bernini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of bedside tables in walnut, designed in the 1970s by Fabio Lenci for Bernini. The nightstands have large drawers with storage underneath, the handles and hinges are made of bur...
Wood
Mid-Century Large Executive Wooden Desk by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Wooden Desk by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
Wood
Fascinating convertible modular drawer high- or sideboard no.213 by Bernini
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Munich, DE
Absolute amazing side - or highboard by the masters of transformation design - the famous italien company bernini. drawers can be changed in position and the wheels can also be chang...
Iron
$5,762Sale Price|20% Off
Chest of drawers with mirror by Fabio Lenci for Bernini
By Bernini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Torino, IT
Chest of drawers designed by designer Fabio Lenci for the Bernini company. Rare chest of drawers with mirror, produced with high quality materials made of coated wood and steel deta...
Steel
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...
Iron
Tapparelle Wheels Cabinet, Azure by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapparelle wheels cabinet, Azure by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H.55 D.40 W.40 cm Materials: Container on wheels with plinth and “tapparella” sliding shutter in s...
Glass, Oak
Pair of Italian NeoClassic Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic mahogany bedside commode or nightstand, the rectangular crossbanded top above three graduated drawers, on splayed legs. Dimensions: 27" W x 30" H x 20" D.
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Teak Small Desk, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian desk from the 1960s, teak wood top with a nice shaped profile, beautiful side supports with a refined design inspired by the typical lines of the period, three delici...
Teak
$1,440Sale Price|42% Off
H 39.77 in W 27.96 in D 17.13 in
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a Japanese made drawer storage. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is a piece of furniture with a long history that still has a strong presen...
Wood
$5,282
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and unusual desk model N°804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. Pulling out the desk top opens the rolltop. This desk cabinet has plenty of storage space, 10 drawers a...
Ash
Vintage bamboo chest of drawers by maugrion, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant wooden and bamboo chest of drawers with 3 large drawers. Produced by Maugrion, delivering quality rattan and bamboo furniture and sold in high segment furniture shops such a...
Bamboo
$900
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age Red plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers with square base and rounded corne...
Plastic
$6,437
H 86.62 in W 18.31 in D 135.83 in
60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak teak shelf wall unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s Object: wall unit Manufacturer: Kai Kristiansen Condit...
Metal
Flötotto chests of drawers, 1970s, Vintage
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four-part profile system by Flötotto from the 1970s. The system consists of two containers, each with one door and one shelf, one open container with two shelves and one container wi...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian desk from the 1960s, restored and shellac polished. Note the brass handles and feet, the green glass top with original period adhesive paper underneath and the black painted ...
Brass, Iron
Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage desk made by Dillingham
Walnut
Cart, plastic bar cabinet design by Fabio Lenci for Illform
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Milano, IT
This plastic trolley designed by Fabio Lenci in 1971 embodies the iconic design of the 1970s with clean lines and a functional form that reflects the aesthetics of an era characteriz...
Plastic
Fabio Lenci for Bernini Chest of Drawers
By Bernini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers/dressing table made of two adjustable compartments hinged together, which can be opened and closed as demonstrated on the photos. Made of solid wood and veneered ply...
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century F. Lenci Bernini Chest of Drawers with Dressing Table, Italy 70s
By Bernini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful chest of drawers with dressing table, with two compartments on wheels, connected by hinges, opening with a compass. Realization in dark solid wood with chromed steel han...
Steel
Sold
H 29.5 in W 67 in D 31.5 in
Fabio Lenci Desk, Rosewood and Chromed Steel in Excellent Condition, Rare
By Bernini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine Brazilian rosewood and chromed steel executive desk designed by Fabio Lenci for Bernini. Absolutely stunning figuring in the rosewood. Nice size. Not too large, not to...
Steel, Chrome