Italian modern furniture designer Roberto Lazzeroni uses the term “sentimental design” for the marriage between the past and the future in his work. This approach has also been called “transitive design,” as it bridges familiar traditions with forward-thinking innovation, creating a feeling of both tension and nostalgia. Lazzeroni’s discerning eye for detail has informed an artistic direction for his furniture that reimagines balance, style and class.
Born in Pisa, Italy, Lazzeroni chose to remain in his home city and develop his business there. He studied architecture in Florence, Italy, and was drawn to conceptual art and radical design. When he launched his career in the early 1980s, his work quickly gained notice for its distinctive forms. Lazzeroni was intrigued by industrial interior design, a style he specialized in and described as “fundamental” in the development of industrial products. With a passion for the historical aspects of design, Lazzeroni employed his skill and knowledge to make a noteworthy shift in the style of the era.
Lazzeroni has continued to produce inventive work throughout his dynamic career, including through collaborative projects with furniture brands and companies like Ceccotti Collezioni, Flexform and Poltrona Frau.
He has consistently been a driving force of unique, luxurious and visually striking furniture. He has garnered many prestigious accolades and awards, such as the ELLE DECO International Design Award.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Roberto Lazzeroni seating, tables, lighting and more.
Luxury Post Modern Leather Chairs Poltrona Frau Set of Four
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning set of four Post-Modern “Ginger” chairs, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau. These elegant dining or side chairs feature a striking combination of saddle brown ...
Leather, Wood
Gervasoni Club 224 Chair with Armrests - design Roberto Lazzeroni - Birch ash
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, MB
The Club 224 chair with armrests by Gervasoni, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, extends the Club collection into a version with armrests, maintaining the soft and organic language that...
Fabric, Wood, Ash
$2,573Sale Price / item|20% Off
Baxter Corinne Chair by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the stunning Baxter Corinne Chair, designed by the renowned Roberto Lazzeroni. This luxurious piece exudes elegance and sophistication, making it the perfect addition to ...
Wood
Gervasoni Club 223 Chair design Roberto Lazzeroni Charcoal-stained ash frame Ade
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, MB
The Club 223 chair by Gervasoni, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, completes the Club collection with a discreet yet welcoming presence, conceived to offer comfort and visual lightness ...
Fabric
Gervasoni Club 224 Chair with arms - design Roberto Lazzeroni - Charcoal-stained
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, MB
The Club 224 chair with armrests by Gervasoni, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, extends the Club collection into a version with armrests, maintaining the soft and organic language that...
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Baxter Corinne Chair by Roberto Lazzeroni, Set of Six
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the stunning Baxter Corinne Chair, designed by the renowned Roberto Lazzeroni. This luxurious piece exudes elegance and sophistication, making it the perfect addition to ...
Wood
Gervasoni Club 224 Chair with arms - design Roberto Lazzeroni - Charcoal-stained
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, MB
The Club 224 chair with armrests by Gervasoni, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, extends the Club collection into a version with armrests, maintaining the soft and organic language that...
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Baxter Corinne Chair by Roberto Lazzeroni, Set of Four
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the stunning Baxter Corinne Chair, designed by the renowned Roberto Lazzeroni. This luxurious piece exudes elegance and sophistication, making it the perfect addition to ...
Wood
Gervasoni Club 223 Chair design Roberto Lazzeroni - Charcoal-stained ash frame
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, MB
The Club 223 chair by Gervasoni, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, completes the Club collection with a discreet yet welcoming presence, conceived to offer comfort and visual lightness ...
Fabric
Post Modern Italian Lacquered Set of Four Dining Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 4 Postmodern lacquered white dining room chairs. Marked made in Italy, in the style of Saporiti. Minor blemishes to the lacquer is at a...
Naugahyde, Hardwood
Pair Vintage Poltrona Frau Teal Leather Chairs
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of sculptural leather covered chairs by Poltrona Frau date from the 1980s. Chairs have a cubist shape with dramatically flared arms and silver tone metal le...
Metal
$602 / item
H 30.16 in W 16.42 in D 18.12 in
FRAME – Minimalist Chair in Solid Walnut / Stained Ash Wood
By Depping & Jørgensen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
FRAME collection is the perfect trio for any gathering space. The collection includes a table, a chair and a bench, holding everything one needs for a cozy get together. Being a s...
Wood, Walnut
Chair with armrests circa 1960
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mid-century style chair with wooden arms and velvet seat, peridio of production, circa 1960, new upholstery.
Velvet, Wood
$2,353Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of four Italian post-modern chairs attributed to Mobilgirgi
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural design in curved ash wood with original black fabric seat A refined icon of 1980s Italian design This elegant set of four postmodern chairs is attributed to the renowned I...
Fabric, Wood
$5,299 / item
H 43.31 in W 29.93 in D 41.74 in
Gervasoni Inout 709 Rocking Chair in Berlin 03 Upholstery with Oiled Iroko Frame
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair in wood, INOUT 709 is characterised by a high backrest with visible slats: it is made of oiled Iroko, particularly durable wood because it is naturally resistant to wat...
Upholstery
Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...
Iron
$2,200 / item
H 36.03 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1965. Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona ...
Metal
Tito Agnoli Black Leather Lounge Chair for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing Timeless Elegance: Tito Agnoli's 1980s Black Leather Armchair Le Capanelle by Poltrona Frau Indulge in the epitome of style and comfort with the exquisite black leather ...
Leather
$3,950 / set
H 35 in W 20.75 in D 23.5 in
Set of Black Leather Dining Chair with Mocha Stained Ash Wood Leg, Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Tulsa, OK
Diva dining chair by Poltrona Frau This chair has a curled top on the backrest which is a stylish reference to the classics objects. The folds on the corners of the seat as well as the biconical springs for suspension are coming from a long tradition. The seat frame and back are padded and is in birch plywood. Shell in rigid moulded polyurethane. Base and legs in mocha stained solid ash wood. Upholstery is Pelle Frau black leather. Additional photos show detail of construction and a custom velvet upholstered version available for order of the diva chair...
Leather, Wood
Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This is a golden chance, and these chairs are a superb example of "Poltrona Frau." These pieces represent the pinnacle of contemporary European furniture design, are of unmatched qua...
Leather, Wood
Petal Chair in Stained Ash Wood by Gulla Jónsdóttir
By Gulla Jonsdottir
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gulla Jónsdóttir Petal Chair, 2013 Ash Wood and stain 36 x 54 x 72 in Icelandic-born Gulla Jónsdóttir creates unexpected and poetic modern bespoke furni...
Ash
Ibla Leather Chair Giorgetti Designed By Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Boston, MA
Designed By Roberto Lazzeroni QTY 2 Available A delicate design characterizes the basic structure in solid ash wood of the Ibla collection of chairs and small armchairs. A ...
Leather, Ash