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.
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
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
$530 / 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
$4,236
H 29.14 in W 36.62 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Trolley Bar with 2 Doors and Bottle Compartment on Copper Wheels
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco trolley bar with 2 doors and bottle compartment on copper wheels. Crystal and brass door handles and handle with plexiglass.
Crystal, Brass
Fabio Lenci for Bernini Wood and Steel 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
$5,413
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 51.19 in
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
$546 / item
H 20.67 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley with 2 Drawers in Cumin 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
$753
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Brown 'Boby' trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970's
By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This “Boby” trolley or portable storage system was designed by Joe Colombo in 1969. A very handy trolley made of ABS plastic. It has many storage options such as the fold-out shelves...
Plastic
$1,094
H 29.73 in W 16.74 in D 16.15 in
Vintage artist’s trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Neolt Superstile - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Organize trolley - Vintage - decoration Measures : 42,5x41cm H:75,5cm Elegant red sideboard designed by Giovanni Pelis for Superstile Neolt in 1960. This functional and refined piec...
Plastic
Locker with Oak Compartment Around, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Locker with oak compartment around 1900, height 149 cm, width 62 cm and depth 47 cm. Additional information: Style: Art Nouveau Material: Oak.
Oak
Stile Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Neolt Italia, 1960s
By Giovanni Pelis
Located in La Mesa, CA
Stile trolley by Giovanni Pelis for NEOLT – 1960s Made for architects, illustrators or designers Mobile trolley, made of plastic material an elegant addition to any interior. You ca...
Acrylic
$900 / item
H 37.21 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley Size L with 5 Drawers in Red 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
$864 / item
H 37.21 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley Size L with 5 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