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.
Chest of Drawers/Dressing Table by Fabio Lenci for For Bernini, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci, Bernini
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
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 Fabio Lenci, Harvey Guzzini
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
$5,579Sale Price|20% Off
Chest of drawers with mirror by Fabio Lenci for Bernini
By Fabio Lenci, Bernini
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
Pair of 60s 70s Italian Design Bernin Nightstands - Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci, Bernini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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
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
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
$871
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
$4,988
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
Rattan and Mirror Chest of Drawers
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning chest of drawers in rattan and mirror with 4 drawers. Typical of the seventies, high quality of craftsmanship, entirely hand made. Excellent condition.
Rattan, Mirror
$6,381
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Danish teak chest of drawers, 4 drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1960.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian teak chest of drawers. Four large drawers; the top drawer is fitted with small teak shelves that serve as dividers (for cutlery, perhaps), as well as a small...
Teak
$751Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This five-drawer chest of drawers comes from Czechoslovakia from around 1970s. The piece is in very good condition - it underwent careful renovation process. It is veneered with elm ...
Elm
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
19th C. Large Fine Figured Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top made of book matched figured wood with cross banding and fine herringbone string inlay. With a bull nose edge. The tall chest with two short over three long drawers with book matched fronts and matching herringbone string inlays, and fine pierced brass bales and a key. The carved skirt rail raised on all bracket feet. Measures Width. 47 1/2", Depth 23", Height. 45 1/4" Condition: Please see all detail photos. The chest top with some expected scratches and some loss to the finish, slight alligatoring, chipped top front edge corners, some chips and breaks to the drawer moldings (a few preserved for...
Brass
Mid Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Teak, Sweden 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice and rare chest of drawers made in the 60s Classic scandinavian design Made in Sweden Very good condition almost perfect
Teak
$15,147 / item
H 41.34 in W 53.15 in D 17.72 in
Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona Each piece of the Booleanos collection recreates an optical illusion that blurs the line between two...
Wood, Plywood
$524 / item
H 20.67 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley with 2 Drawers in White for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971. ...
Plastic
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
Sold
H 31.11 in W 55.91 in D 16.93 in
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
Fabio Lenci for Bernini Chest of Drawers
By Fabio Lenci, Bernini
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