Gaetano Pesce Seating
Italian, b. 1939
Gaetano Pesce was of a generation of Italian architects who in the early 1960s rebelled against the industrial perfection of modernism by conceiving new furniture and objects that were at once expressive and eccentric in form; or you might say they were more like art than functionalist design.
Born in the picturesque coastal Italian city of La Spezia in 1939, Pesce was a precocious talent who could have forged a career as an artist but opted instead to go to Venice to study architecture because, as he has said, it was “the most complex of all the arts.” Rather than having new worlds opened to him at design school, however, Pesce found the rationalist curriculum oppressive in its insistence on standardization and prescribed materials and technologies.
Pesce wanted to explore the latest of both materials and technologies to create objects and buildings never before imagined, with what he called “personalities” that spoke to the issues of the day. He was keen to examine ways to diversify mass production so that each manufactured work could be distinct.
In 1964, Pesce met Cesare Cassina, of the forward-looking furniture company C&B Italia in Milan (now known as B&B Italia), for whom he would create many important designs, beginning with a collection of what he called “transformational furniture” — two chairs and a loveseat — made entirely out of high-density polyurethane foam. To make the pieces easy to ship and cost-efficient, he proposed that after being covered in a stretch jersey, they be put in a vacuum, then heat-sealed flat between vinyl sheets. Once the foam was removed from its packaging, the piece returned to its original shape — hence, the name Up for the series, which debuted in 1969.
In addition to these pieces, Pesce proposed for the collection something he referred to as an “anti-armchair,” which took the shape of a reclining fertility goddess, the iconic Donna.
Producing the piece's complex form turned out to be a technical challenge. Bayer, the foam’s manufacturer, deemed it impossible to accomplish. Pesce persisted and came up with a new procedure, demonstrating not only the designer’s key role in researching the nature and potential of new materials but also his vital importance in “doubting rules.” The Up chair and accompanying ottoman were born, and they were revolutionary in more ways than one.
In the early 1970s, Pesce began exploring one of his key concepts, the idea of the industrial originals. Employing a mold without air holes, and adding a blood-red dye to the polyurethane, he cast a bookcase that resembled a demolished wall, the rough edges of the shelves and posts resulting from fissures in the material made by trapped air.
Through his research into polyurethane, Pesce figured out a way to make a loveseat and armchair using only a simple wood frame and strong canvas covering as a mold. Since the fabric developed random folds during the injection process, the pieces were similar but not identical. Cassina named the suite of furnishings Sit Down and introduced it in 1975. By experimenting with felt soaked in polyurethane and resin, Pesce conceived I Feltri, another collection of armchairs introduced by Cassina in 1987.
Pesce went on to live a life that defied expectation and convention and along the way became one of the most seminal figures in art and design.
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Creator: Gaetano Pesce
Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon
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Nubola 238 Velvet Sofa in Blush by Gaetano Pesce
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Limited Edition Notturno A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Notturno A New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce
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DESIGN TRIBUTE TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS
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UP7 FOOT Lounge Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia - Gran Salotto by Duplex
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Senzafine Armchair & Pouf in Polyurethane Black by Gaetano Pesce
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Gaetano Pesce carbon fiber and fabric "Pagnotta" chair by Meritalia, Italy, 2005
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Armchair in carbon fiber, fabric, and plastic materials, produced by Meritalia, model Pagnotta, designed by Gaetano Pesce, year 2005.
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Senza Fine Armchair by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
Senza Fine Armchair by Gaetano Pesce, known as the "Spaghetti Chair," crafted from extruded polyurethane molded into the shape of a chair.
Materials: Extruded Polyurethane
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Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
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Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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"Big Mama" Up 5+6 Chair and ottoman By Gaetano Pesce For B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
Iconic lounge chair + ottoman, model up 5+6 or donna or la mama, designed in 1969 by gaetano pesce for b&b italia.
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9 Leg Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce by Bernini C. 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
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La Michetta Composition 7 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
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Nubola 133 Velvet Sofa in Purple by Gaetano Pesce
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By Gaetano Pesce
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Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
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Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The Faces chair from the Nobody's Perfect series is in resin with plastic pegs, designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Zerodisegno 2005.
With the manufacturer's brand stamped on the back-side.
Gaetano Pesce is a prominent contemporary Italian designer and architect known for his bold experimentation with materials and color. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with some of Italy's leading design companies, including Artemide, Vitra, Cassina, and B&B Italia.
Born in 1939 in La Spezia, near Genoa, Pesce enrolled at the University of Venice in 1959 to study architecture and graduated in 1965. During the final years of his studies, he also participated in courses at the Venice College of Industrial Design, where he was influenced by distinguished faculty members like Ernesto Nathan Rogers and Mario Bellini. Encouraged by their teachings to embrace innovation in modern design, Pesce became involved with an avant-garde architectural collective called “Gruppo N,” which drew inspiration from the streamlined aesthetics of the Bauhaus.
These diverse inspirations equipped Pesce to embrace contemporary materials and explore the forms they enabled. His designs range from small decorative objects to large architectural spaces and reflect deep contemplation of the modern era. Notable works include his iconic La Mamma...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
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" UP 5 " by Gaetano Pesce for C&B Italia Red Armchair with Ottoman 1970s
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
NOT A 2000 SERIES
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Senzafine Pouf in Polyurethane Black by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Gli Amici Printed Cotton Pouf Canarino by Gaetano Pesce
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Original Sculpture / Seat Mod Up7 Designed by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
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Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
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Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, sofa, model ‘Cannaregio’, multicolored upholstery, Italy, 1987
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Cannaregio Modular Sofa with Footrest by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1986
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Halle, DE
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Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chair for Bernini, 1993
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chair for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Original Sculpture/ Seat Designed by Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Seat UP7 designed by Gaetano Pesce. Italy, B&B Italia, 2000 series.
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Feltri Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in KUTNO, PL
The legendary Italian designer's unlimited imagination has conjured up everything from onion chairs to otherworldly structures
The Feltri armchair designed by Gaetano Pesce is a one-of-a-kind piece, coveted by collectors.
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Up1 Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. These chairs are a piece of postmodern Italian design history. Fully made of polyurethane foam.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon
By Michel Ducaroy, Gaetano Pesce, Ligne Roset, Meritalia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
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Gaetano Pesce chair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Nobody's perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno / Italy, 2003
Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce, 2003
Marked GAETANO PESCE - ZERODISEGNO
Dated 26 / 10 / 03
UNIQUE PIECE.
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
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La Michetta Composition 2 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Limited Edition Tramonto A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tramonto A New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Limited Edition of 50 pieces
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Cannaregio Modular Loveseat by Gaetano Pesce
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
'Cannaregio' modular sofa exudes playfulness, adaptability, and a burst of colour. Composed of modular sections which can be placed together or arrange...
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Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 2
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of two
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"Nobody's Perfect" Chair by Gaetano Pesce X Etro for Zerodisegno, Italy 2003
By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Hellouw, NL
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Sit Down armchair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 1975
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Sit Down armchair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1975.
Steel frame, molded plywood, cold-injected polyurethane, quilted polyester wadding fabric.
Good condition, chair has ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, sofa, model ‘Cannaregio’, multicolored upholstery, Italy, 1987
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Shadow Black Armchair Padded with Soft Polyurethane Foam by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
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Shadow Armchair, Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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La Michetta Composition 4 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
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Gaetano Pesce Greene Street
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of Greene Street chairs by Gaetano Pesce, 1st edition. The chair was named after the street where Pesce’s company was founded in New York City. The cast resin shapes...
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1980s Italian Vintage Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Nubola 277 Velvet Sofa in Blush by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant sofa, combining a solid seat with a soft backrest in polyurethane foam, moulded like puffs of a cloud. Available in three variants: two-seater, three-seater and single arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Gaetano Pesce, 'Cannaregio' Armchair, Cassina Italy 1987, Large Pink and Purple
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Pesce (designer), Italy
Cassina (manufacturer), Italy
‘Cannaregio’ armchair with single armrest from the ‘Unequal Suite’, 1986-88
Pink and purple stitched-back fabric on...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Fabric
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Royal Chairs with Nobody's Pouf Ottoman
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Naples, FL
From the Zerodisegno Nobody's Perfect series in 2003. One of the only full sets known to exist. Nobody's King, Nobody's Queen, and Nobody's Pouf make up one of the rarest and most so...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Fabric, Resin
Shadow Armchair, Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptionally rare Gaetano Pesce Shadow chair for Meritalia. Formed by pouring polyurethane resin into the specially designed fabric “bag” the res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Fabric, Resin
UP5 La Mamma UP 2000 Chair & UP6 Ball Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Izegem, VWV
Designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969, right from the onset the Up series has been one of the most outstanding expressions of design with its expressive shapes upholstered with elastic f...
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Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extremely rare and difficult to find fabric Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, 2007. Formed from pouring polyurethane resin into the bag-l...
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Nubola 238 Velvet Sofa in Hazelnut by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant sofa, combining a solid seat with a soft backrest in polyurethane foam, moulded like puffs of a cloud. Available in three variants: two-seater, three-seater and single arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Two "I Feltri" B/Pink Lounge Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of iconic "I Feltri" chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina.
Wool felt body with movable cotton upholstery.
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1980s Italian Vintage Gaetano Pesce Seating
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Cannaregio Sofa Attributed to Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1990s
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Chicago, IL
A Cannaregio sofa designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1987. The Cannaregio sofa is composed of ten modular sections, which can be placed together ...
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La Michetta Seat 144 Velvet Seat in Ochre by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
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La Michetta Composition 2 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Velvet
La Michetta Composition 7 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Velvet
Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extremely rare and difficult to find fabric Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, 2007. Formed from pouring polyurethane resin into the bag-l...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Set of 6 Broadway chairs, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare set of 6 Broadway chairs, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chairs produced by Bernini with four rubber-capped feet st...
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1990s Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Metal
Senzafine Armchair & Pouf in Polyurethane Green by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colourful tangles giving life to a geometric and dynamic seating. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats, a manifesto of Meritalia’s pop-modern identity.
Senzafine - Italian for “e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Plastic
"Big Mama" Up Chair By Gaetano Pesce For B&B Italia, Italy, circa 2000
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
It was 1968 when Gaetano Pesce began experimenting at his Paris atelier with vacuum-packing the hippest material of the moment: polyurethane. Soon he’d developed a gravity-defying mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Fabric, PVC
Gaetano Pesce armchair - Nobody's Perfect - Collection , Zerodisegno, 2000's
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Nobody's perfect chair by Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno / Italy, 2009
Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce, 2009
Signed and dated
UNIQUE PIECE.
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Resin
La Michetta Seat 214 Velvet Seat in Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Velvet
Nubola 133 Velvet Sofa in Steel by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant sofa, combining a solid seat with a soft backrest in polyurethane foam, moulded like puffs of a cloud. Available in three variants: two-seater, three-seater and single arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Velvet
Senzafine Armchair & Pouf in Polyurethane Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colourful tangles giving life to a geometric and dynamic seating. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats, a manifesto of Meritalia’s pop-modern identity.
Senzafine - Italian for “e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Plastic
La Michetta Seat 214 Velvet Seat in Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Velvet
La Michetta Composition 1 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Seating
Materials
Velvet
Gaetano Pesce seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Gaetano Pesce seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gaetano Pesce seating, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 31 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 9 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Gaetano Pesce were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Michele de Lucchi, Alessandro Mendini, and Paolo Pallucco. Prices for Gaetano Pesce seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,471 and can go as high as $59,284, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,854.
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Questions About Gaetano Pesce Seating
- Why is Gaetano Pesce famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Gaetano Pesce is famous because he was of a generation of Italian architects who, in the early 1960s, rebelled against the industrial perfection of modernism by conceiving new furniture and objects that were at once expressive and eccentric in form. Pesce wanted to explore the latest in materials and technologies to create objects and buildings never before imagined, with what he called “personalities” that spoke to the issues of the day. He was keen to examine ways to diversify mass production so that each manufactured work could be distinct. Through his research into polyurethane, Pesce figured out a way to make a loveseat and armchair using only a simple wood frame and strong canvas covering as a mold. Since the fabric developed random folds during the injection process, the pieces were similar but not identical. Cassina named the suite of furnishings Sit Down and introduced it in 1975. By experimenting with felt soaked in polyurethane and resin, Pesce conceived I Feltri, another collection of armchairs introduced by Cassina in 1987. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Gaetano Pesce furniture.
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