Up5 La Mamma Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Italy Reupholstered in furrish brown fabric.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Gaetano Pesce Chairs
Italian, 1939-2024
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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Gaetano Pesce 543 Broadway Nine-Legged Resin Chair for Meritalia Limited Edition
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the 543 Broadway chair is an iconic synthesis of radical Italian design, mass-produced uniqueness, and sculptural charm. Defined by its tran...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Metal
Gaetano Pesce Chair for Cassina 1980 80s
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Gaetano Pesce chair for Cassina. Model: Dalila Due Plastic painted in dark red. Rare chair in the style of Gaetano Pesce 's Radicale era. It's dark and decadent.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Plastic
Contemporary Italian 543 Broadway Chair & Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce Bernini, 1993
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Italian contemporary "543 Broadway" chair with a matching ottoman in red and yellow moulded resin seat and back, patinated steel base and feet in plastic with springs by Geata...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Steel
Gaetano Pesce Bernini Broadway Chairs, Set of 4
$32,403 / set
Gaetano Pesce Bernini Broadway Chairs, Set of 4
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Broadway chairs Gaetano Pesce Bernini set of 4: iconic Italian design chairs characterized by the experimental approach with the use of epoxy and unconventional resin by Gaetano Pesc...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Metal
Gaetano Pesce 543 Broadway Nine-Legged Resin Chair for Meritalia Limited Edition
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the 543 Broadway chair is an iconic synthesis of radical Italian design, mass-produced uniqueness, and sculptural charm. Defined by its tran...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Metal
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chair for Bernini, 1993
$5,700 / item
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chair for Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chair for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993 The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce are explicitly visible in his iconic "543 Broadwa...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Resin, Plastic
Meritalia "La Pagnottina" Accent & Dining Chair by Gaetano Pesce - White
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the La Pagnottina chair is a radical, versatile expression of expressive design, structural innovation, and conceptual duality. Defined by i...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Fabric, Carbon Fiber
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, 2003 Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce, 2003 Signed and dated 19 05 03 UNIQUE PIECE.
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Resin
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993 Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chair produced by Bernini with four rubber-capped feet standing on ...
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1990s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Metal
Gaetano Pesce per Bernini Coppia di Sedie "Broadway 543", Italia 1993
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano Pesce's Broadway chairs, produced by Bernini, are unique pieces of 1990s design, created in 1993 (Model 543). This rare set of 2 multicolored chairs in excellent condition fe...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Steel
Gaetano Pesce Broadway Chairs 543 Made in Italy by Bernini 1993 Green
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Vancouver, BC
A set of 4 extremely uncommon Broadway Chairs produced by Bernini. Each chair is unique and both seat and back are casted in a green/yellow resin. A frozen fluidity - portrait of a...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Stainless Steel
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, 2003 Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce, 2003 Signed and dated 19 05 03 UNIQUE PIECE.
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Resin
La Pagnottina Green Versatile Chair in Carbon Fiber by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pagnottina chair is light and versatile, available in many different coverings. Like the Pagnotta armchair from the same series, La Pagnottina is made up of fourteen carbon-fibre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Cotton
Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005
By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
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 Chairs
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Resin, Plastic
Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s
By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of four foldable Umbrella chairs with an aluminum frame, cast resin seat and handle and leather ties designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Zerodisegno in 1995. Each chair presents the manufacturer's stamp on the seat. 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 chair...
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1990s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Aluminum
Meritalia "La Pagnottina" Accent & Dining Chair by Gaetano Pesce - Green
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the La Pagnottina chair is a radical, versatile expression of expressive design, structural innovation, and conceptual duality. Defined by i...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Fabric, Carbon Fiber
Gaetano Pesce Nobody’s perfect chair Zerodesigno Italy 2007
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare and one-of-a-kind “Nobody’s Perfect” chair, designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Zerodesigno, Italy, in 2007, is a striking example of postmodern functional art. P...
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Resin
La Pagnottina White Versatile Chair in Carbon Fiber by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pagnottina chair is light and versatile, available in many different coverings. Like the Pagnotta armchair from the same series, La Pagnottina is made up of fourteen carbon-fibre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Cotton
La Pagnottina Blue Versatile Chair in Carbon Fiber by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pagnottina chair is light and versatile, available in many different coverings. Like the Pagnotta armchair from the same series, La Pagnottina is made up of fourteen carbon-fibre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Cotton
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Small chair in red and black resin from the Nobody's Perfect series designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Zerodisegno 2002. 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 chair...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
Materials
Resin
La Pagnottina Yellow Versatile Chair in Carbon Fiber by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pagnottina chair is light and versatile, available in many different coverings. Like the Pagnotta armchair from the same series, La Pagnottina is made up of fourteen carbon-fibre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Cotton
Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" chair for Zerodisegno
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
“Nobody’s Perfect” chair by Gaetano Pesce (La Spezia 1939 – New York 2024) for Zerodisegno, Italy, 2005. The concept of the chair reflects Pesce’s radical design philosophy, in which...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Resin
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 2
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of two The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce ar...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Resin, Plastic
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 6
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of six. The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce are explicitly visible in his iconi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Resin, Plastic
Gaetano Pesce La Smorfia Chair Meritalia, 2003
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Postmodern chair designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Meritalia, Italy 2003. This unique shaped chair is more of a sculpture and fits perfectly in the oeuvre from Pesce, wit...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Metal
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 3
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of three. The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce are explicitly visible in his ico...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Resin, Plastic
Gaetano Pesce "La Sfogliata" Chair, 2005
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gaetano Pesce Chair & Cushion model "La Sfogliata" Manufactured by Meritalia Italy, 2005 Plastic, Fibreglass rods, Upholstery 58x51x113hcm 22,8x20x44,5hin Provenance The Steve Al...
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Upholstery, Plastic
Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia "La Pagnotta" Dining Chair with armrests Bicolor
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the La Pagnotta chair with arms is a radical, sculptural expression of engineered comfort, material poetry, and innovative structural design...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Cotton, Carbon Fiber
Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia "La Pagnotta" Dining Chair with armrests - Printed
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the La Pagnotta chair with arms is a radical, sculptural expression of engineered comfort, material poetry, and innovative structural design...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Carbon Fiber
Meritalia "La Pagnottina" Accent & Dining Chair by Gaetano Pesce - Red
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the La Pagnottina chair is a radical, versatile expression of expressive design, structural innovation, and conceptual duality. Defined by i...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Fabric, Carbon Fiber
Meritalia "La Pagnottina" Accent & Dining Chair by Gaetano Pesce - Yellow
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the La Pagnottina chair is a radical, versatile expression of expressive design, structural innovation, and conceptual duality. Defined by i...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Fabric, Carbon Fiber
Meritalia "La Pagnottina" Accent & Dining Chair by Gaetano Pesce - Blue
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the La Pagnottina chair is a radical, versatile expression of expressive design, structural innovation, and conceptual duality. Defined by i...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Fabric, Carbon Fiber
Meritalia "La Pagnottina" Accent & Dining Chair by Gaetano Pesce Purple
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the La Pagnottina chair is a radical, versatile expression of expressive design, structural innovation, and conceptual duality. Defined by i...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Fabric, Carbon Fiber
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 4
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of four. The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce are explicitly visible in his icon...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Gaetano Pesce 543 Broadway Four-Legged Resin Chair for Meritalia Limited Edition
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the 543 Broadway chair is an iconic synthesis of radical Italian design, mass-produced uniqueness, and sculptural charm. Defined by its tran...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Metal
Gaetano Pesce "Nobody's Perfect" Chair, Zerodisegno
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Nobody's perfect chair Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno / Italy Mark: Zerodisegno / Gaetano Pesce Signed and dated: 27. 11. 09 UNIQUE PIECE. Excellent condition
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Early 2000s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Epoxy Resin
Gaetano Pesce Broadway chairs for Bernini Italy 1993
$8,517 / item
Gaetano Pesce Broadway chairs for Bernini Italy 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The sculptural Broadway chair, designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Bernini in Italy in 1993, is a striking example of avant-garde furniture design at the close of the 20th cent...
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1990s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Stainless Steel
Gaetano Pesce 543 Broadway Four-Legged Resin Chair for Meritalia Limited Edition
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the 543 Broadway chair is an iconic synthesis of radical Italian design, mass-produced uniqueness, and sculptural charm. Defined by its tran...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Gaetano Pesce '543 Broadway' Chairs, Aluminum & Epoxy, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in London, England
Gaetano Pesce's works are eccentric, modern, and camp. These chairs are rare examples of the Broadway series in an incredibly bright green and yellow colourway. On sprung feet, t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Aluminum
La Pagnottina Purple Versatile Chair in Carbon Fiber by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pagnottina chair is light and versatile, available in many different coverings. Like the Pagnotta armchair from the same series, La Pagnottina is made up of fourteen carbon-fibre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Cotton
Limited Edition "543 Broadway" Low Stool by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Resin
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the 543 Broadway Low Stool is an iconic synthesis of radical Italian design, mass-produced uniqueness, and sculptural charm. Defined by its ...
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2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
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Metal
Limited Edition "543 Broadway" Low Stool by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Resin
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia®, the 543 Broadway Low Stool is an iconic synthesis of radical Italian design, mass-produced uniqueness, and sculptural charm. Defined by its ...
Category
2010s Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
Materials
Metal
La Pagnottina Red Versatile Chair in Carbon Fiber by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pagnottina chair is light and versatile, available in many different coverings. Like the Pagnotta armchair from the same series, La Pagnottina is made up of fourteen carbon-fibre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
Materials
Cotton
La Pagnottina Grey Versatile Chair in Carbon Fiber by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pagnottina chair is light and versatile, available in many different coverings. Like the Pagnotta armchair from the same series, La Pagnottina is made up of fourteen carbon-fibre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gaetano Pesce Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Gaetano Pesce chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Gaetano Pesce chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of resin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gaetano Pesce chairs, although yellow editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Gaetano Pesce were created in the modern style in italy during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Paolo Pallucco, Mario Botta, and Michele de Lucchi. Prices for Gaetano Pesce chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,004 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,136.
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Questions About Gaetano Pesce Chairs
- 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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