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.
Gervasoni Club 224 Chair with Armrests - design Roberto Lazzeroni - Birch ash
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Luxury Post Modern Leather Chairs Poltrona Frau Set of Four
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
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 arms - design Roberto Lazzeroni - Charcoal-stained
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Gervasoni Club 224 Chair with arms - design Roberto Lazzeroni - Charcoal-stained
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Gervasoni Club 223 Chair design Roberto Lazzeroni Charcoal-stained ash frame Ade
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 223 Chair design Roberto Lazzeroni - Charcoal-stained ash frame
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
$2,589Sale 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
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
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
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
Unavailable|$1,370 / item
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Minimal Design 9.5° Chair in Black Stained Ash
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exploring the boundaries between art and design, the 9.5° Chair is a result of studying Plato’s notion of the ideal chair. Subject to a creative process of experimentation, the 9.5° Chair transcends our expectations, becoming more than a simple form that follows function. Features – The sculptural chair is fully functional for seating – Featured as the museum chair...
Ash
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
$2,997 / set
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
$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
$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 Gervasoni, Paola Navone
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
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Post modern twice Leather Lounge Chair by Pierluigi Cerri Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post Modern Maroon “Twice” leather Lounge chair by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau Italy, circa 1970. Low Modern designed lounge chair with 2 front caster and 2 rear legs - Very so...
Chrome
$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
$15,400 / set
H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Four 'Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of four armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, chrome, Italy, 1972 This set of dining chairs showcases an exceptional design, defined by distinctiv...
Chrome
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 19 in D 19.25 in
Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon "Avio" Chair for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Miami, FL
Distressed sea-foam green leather Avio chair designed by Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon for Poltrona Frau, 1998. The structure of the back of the A...
Leather, Wood
Ibla Leather Chair Giorgetti Designed By Roberto Lazzeroni
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Roberto Lazzeroni
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