Marco Zanuso Furniture
Italian, 1916-2001
Italian designer Marco Zanuso helped cement his country’s place as a world leader in furniture design that used new materials in revolutionary ways.
Zanuso was part of a generation of furniture designers who encouraged a sharp departure from the traditionalism and classicalism that reigned over the design industry before the war. These designers, who are associated with what we now call mid-century modernism, experimented with new technologies and materials to deliver on the world’s newfound need for streamlined products that represented the future.
After graduating from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1939 with a degree in architecture, Zanuso served in the Navy during World War II. Soon after the war, he opened his own design firm in Milan in 1945. He later became an editor at well-regarded design magazines Domus and Casabella.
Zanuso used this editorial platform to both promote new Italian designs as well as his own pieces, some of which he made using unconventional materials like foam and latex. For instance, his famous Lady armchair from 1951 is a composition of foam rubber and Nastro Cord, a recently invented textile band of rubberized fabric that eliminated the need for metal springs. It was one of several pieces he designed for Italian manufacturer Arflex, along with the 1949 Antropus chair and the 1951 Sleep-o-matic sofa.
Zanuso often collaborated with other like-minded creatives. From 1955 until 1957, he was Olivetti’s architect, designing factories across Brazil, and for nearly two decades, he collaborated with German designer Richard Sapper. The pair’s most famous product is the 4999 children’s chair, manufactured in the 1960s by Kartell in Italy. The stackable chair was the first to be manufactured entirely of injection-molded plastic.
Zanuso and Sapper also partnered on the 1962 Brionvega Doney 14, the first European-made portable transistor TV; its sleek, compact and curvy form deeply influenced the design of television sets that followed, which were far more sculptural in form than the rigid boxes that characterized early models.
From the 1970s onward, Zanuso taught architecture and industrial design at the Polytechnic University of Milan. He still exercised his creative talents, planning the headquarters for computer companies and renovating Italian theaters.
Each of Zanuso’s elegant works were demonstrative of a forward-looking sensibility. His projects saw an integration of novel industrial materials that not only helped emphasize the beauty of good design but also played a role in rendering these well-made products accessible to everyday consumers.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Marco Zanuso furniture, including armchairs, sofas, table lamps and other items.
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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Marco Zanuso
Marco Zanuso Model 275 Table Lamp for Oluce, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Oluce
Located in Milan, IT
Marco Zanuso model 275 table lamp for Oluce.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Metal
Reupholstered Blue Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Senior Lounge Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered blue Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso senior lounge chair
Marco Zanuso designed his iconic "Senior" lounge chair for Arf...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Metal
Mid Century Baby Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare "Baby" chair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in the 50's. This lounge chair is very comfortable and classic elegant. This chair has been totally restored and reupholste...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Metal
Coffee Center Table by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Chrome and Smoked Glass
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury table 'Marcuso' by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta steel chrome and large tempered thickness smoked cristal. Excellent condition.
Measures cm: H 33, W 103, D 56
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Crystal, Steel
Chair Model Poltrona Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milan, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Delft, NL
Chair Model Poltrona Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milan, 1950s
Italian chair by Marco Zanuso (1916-2001)
Original wool beige fabric ladies armchair...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Brass
Marco Zanuso Senior Lounge Chairs Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic iconic lounge chair pair designed by world known designer Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy 1951. These two lounge chairs have thei...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Brass
Mid Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very beautiful sofa model "Triennale", designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex, Italy 1950's.
Made of a solid structure and polished legs.
This stunning piece is just re...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Metal
Original Marco Zanuso Lady Sofa, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in London, GB
A very rare authentic early Marco Zanuso Lady sofa, Arflex, France/Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in premium ivory Larsen / Cowtan and Tout fabric....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Brass
Two-Seat Triennale Sofa, Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "Triennale" sofa was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s and manufactured by Arflex in Italy. The upholstery is covered in pink velvet fabric, which shows slight si...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cassina 720 Lady Chair with Iconic Pattern and Black Legs
By Cassina, Marco Zanuso
Located in Vancouver, BC
Designed in 1951 by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, the Lady armchair won the gold medal at the IX Milan Triennale in the same year. The armchair stands as a modern icon, the fruit of innov...
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1950s Italian Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Fabric
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern "Triennale Corner" Green Velvet Italian Sofa
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful shaped sofa model "Triennale corner" designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex.
Made of solid wood structure and polish brass legs. Newly upholstered in dark green cotton velvet, Italy, 1950.
Marco Zanuso, Italian architect and Industrial designer (born May 14, 1916, Milan, Italy-died July 11, 2001, Milan), helped to revolutionize post-World War II furniture...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Brass
Martingale Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Martingale armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
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1950s Italian Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Textile
Velvet Deep Blue Three-Seat Sofa Model “Triennale”, Marco Zanuso, Arflex, 1956
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This three-seater "Triennale" sofa was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s and manufactured by Arflex in Italy. The deep blue velvet cover of the upholstery contrasts beautifully with the patinated brass sleeves. The piece of furniture is in good overall condition.
Do not hesitate to contact us for further details.
Literatur:
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 84
Mobili Tipo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Senior" Chair, Design by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "Senior" armchair model was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s. The beautifully shaped armchair was marketed under the Arflex Italia label. It is upholstered in its original ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Mod Lady Italian Armchair, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair model “Lady” designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex, made with solid wood structure and black metal legs. Bouclé wool upholstery Koala model edited by Pierre Frey. Fo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
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Metal
Italian Mid-Century 'Sleep-o-Matic" Sofa in Leather by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
An Important Italian Midcentury Modern 'Sleep-o-Matic" model sofa / couch in Tan Calf Leather by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1951. The divan / canape is composed of a metal structure, s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Steel and Glass Sconces by Marco Zanuso for Oluce, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Oluce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian steel and glass sconces by Marco Zanuso for Oluce, 1950s
Unfindable pair of Italian sconces by Marco Zanuso for Oluce, dating to the 19...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Steel
Marco Zanuso Settee for Arflex in new Dark Petrol Fabric, Italy, 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
Marco Zanuso Regent settee for Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Early edition Regent Settee designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, circa 1960. The piece is on walnut glides with a new upholstery ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Martingala Chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, circa 1950
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning early edition martingala chair by Marco Zanuso, manufactured by Arflex, Italy, circa 1950.
The chair is newly upholstered in high quality ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Green Leather Armchairs by Marco Zanuso, 1964
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pair of Woodline armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso. Italy, Arflex, 1964.
Vintage chairs with plywood frame and newly upholstered in subtle green leather.
Literature: Repertori...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Senior Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Senior sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex.
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1950s Italian Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Style of Marco Zanuso, circa 1950s, Armchair Lined in Vintage ISA Tissue
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare Zanuso Senior armchair dated 1958 for Arflex, coated with a new padding on 2010 and lined with a vintage elegant tissue: "The Forest" (1954) by Michele Cascella...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Triennale Lounge Chairs, Marco Zanuso Italy 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale charis by Marco Zanuso circa 1951. Zanuso designed these Triennale lounge chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marco Zanuso Wall Lamps or Sconces by O-Luce
By Marco Zanuso, O-Luce
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of excellent Italian 1950s Marco Zanuso wall lamps with thick Murano glass diffusers by O-Luce. Matching pair! Three E14 each.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Marco Zanuso Senior Armchairs 1950-1960 for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous senior chairs that even a junior can sit in.
Re-upholstery.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maurice Mourra Mid-Century Sofa Set
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Cathedral City, CA
An exuberant Midcentury sofa set by Maurice Mourra, reminiscent of the jet age Jetsons style. Newly recovered in red velvet and a light brown flokati fu...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marco Zanuso Brown Leather & Brass Slipper Chairs by Arflex Italy 1955
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex slipper chairs.
Measurements: 21" D seat , 20" W seat, 15" H seat front, 13" H seat back, 24" H back seat, 33"H overall.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Regent" Armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Regent" Armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
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1960s Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs " Regent" by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs " Regent" by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery.
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1960s Italian Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Zanuso Mohair 'Baby' Lounge Chairs, Early Wood Frames, Brass Legs, Arflex, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare pair of elegant 1951 'Baby' lounge chairs by Marco Zanuso for 'Arflex', Italy . These are early , sought after examples with the artisan handcrafted wood seating frames. Please refer to the images where you can see nice detail photos of the bare wood frames prior to applying the new upholstery.
Zanuso's elegant 'baby' chairs were designed to complement both his 'lady' and 'senior' chairs and these examples have been freshly reupholstered in beautiful 70% mohair, 30% silk mix fabric which complements the brass finish legs . Both chairs retain their original early period 'Arflex' manufacturer's metal labels which we managed to retain from the old worn fabric during the reupholstery process
Both chairs have been fully renovated and reupholstered in our in-house workshops, including new rubber seat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wonderful marco zanuso sleep-o-matic sofa/daybed
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Munich, DE
part of the triennale IX range this sofa/daybed is one of marco zanusos most iconic designs. a very comfortable sofa can be pulled out for a si...
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1950s Italian Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Marco Zanuso Senior Chair, Pure Mohair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in London, GB
An authentic Marco Zanuso senior chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a premium, beige, pure mohair velvet. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Marco Zanuso Pair of Arflex Regent Armchairs in Blue Velvet "Nobilis" Italy 1960
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Catania, IT
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, pair of armchairs, 'Regent' model, blue velvet by Nobilis Paris, metal, wood, Italy, design 1960s.
Beautiful pair of Regent lou...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Metal
Marco Zanuso Senior Armchair for Arflex, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
Bergere armchair in shades of white.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
c. 1966, 'Grillo' Rotary Telephone by Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper for Siemens
By Siemens, Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Condition: 08/10.
This design is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art [MoMA].
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1960s Italian Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Marco Zanuso Italian Midcentury Sofa model sleep o matic
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bari, IT
Sofa bed sleep o matic model by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy. Metal tubular structure, Pirelli rubber bands, foam rubber padding. Brass supports.
Produced by Arflex, Italy, 1954.Ma...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Marco Zanuso Senior Armchairs for Arflex, Italy c1950
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in London, GB
Original Marco Zanuso 'Senior' armchairs for Arflex. Italy c1950.
Re upholstered in a soft 'greige' colour velvet. (Neutral beige / grey).
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Armchair in 'Lady Style' by Marco Zanuso, Italy 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing armchair in Lady Style by Marco Zanuso, Italy 1960s. This chair is very elegant, especially the armrests have a unique shape. The chair is in perfect condition. It is newly u...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marco Zanuso Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Marco Zanuso furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Marco Zanuso furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marco Zanuso furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 203 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 39 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Marco Zanuso were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Franco Albini, Paolo Buffa, and Saporiti Italia. Prices for Marco Zanuso furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $99 and can go as high as $28,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,526.