Fabio Lenci Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 for Bernini Wood and Steel Chest of Drawers
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Fabio Lenci commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Fabio Lenci commodes and chests of drawers are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fabio Lenci commodes and chests of drawers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers by Fabio Lenci were created in the modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider commodes and chests of drawers by Gio Ponti, Giorgetti S.p.A., and Molteni. Prices for Fabio Lenci commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,770 and can go as high as $5,770, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,770.