Entrepreneur Aurelio Zanotta founded Zanotta in 1954 in Nova Milanese, Italy. Originally called Zanotta Poltrona, it specialized in traditional furniture. By the early 1960s, however, Zanotta had established a reputation for edgy mid-century modern design. Today’s vintage furniture collectors know the brand well for its innovative and wholly sculptural chairs, coffee tables and more.
One of Zanotta’s earliest successes was the Mezzadro stool — better known as the Tractor stool — designed by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and his brother Achille in the late 1950s. In 1965, Zanotta was among the first furniture companies to work with expanded polyurethane foam and frameless construction, such as for the Throw-Away sofas and armchairs designed by Willie Landels. Another popular design was the Blow chair — designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi and Carla Scolari — viewed by many as a physical expression of late '60s carefree culture.
In 1969, amid the provocative movement we now call Italian Radical Design, Zanotta’s Sacco chair garnered major attention. The boundary-pushing beanbag chair was the brainchild of designers Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro who presented it to Aurelio Zanotta as a transparent vinyl sack loosely filled with small polystyrene balls. He suggested its signature brightly colored leather.
The Sacco chair won the 1970 ADI Design Museum’s Compasso d’Oro award. In 1972, the Museum of Modern Art in New York included it in the landmark exhibition “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” curated by designer Emilio Ambasz. In 2020, it received a Compasso d’Oro ADI Lifetime Achievement Award for 50 years of enduring popularity. It is now in museum collections around the world including the Triennale Design Museum of Milan, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and London’s Victoria & Albert Museum.
After Aurelio Zanotta died in 1991, the company remained in his family and has been run by his three children since 2002. Zanotta continues to set the bar high for furniture design with trend-setting pieces.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Zanotta seating, tables and other furniture.
Zanotta Dove Sofa in Viburno Upholstery with Graphite Aluminium Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Dove Sofa in Viburno Upholstery with Graphite Aluminium Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Graphite painted aluminium alloy feet. Wooden seat fra...
Upholstery
Zanotta Large Bruce Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Bruce Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Monobloc sofas and pouf. Polished aluminum alloy, or with natural or black ni...
Upholstery
1960s Yellow "Throw-Away" Sofa, Willie Landels for Zanotta, Reupholstered, 1968
By Zanotta, Willie Landels
Located in Zagreb, HR
1968 Space age "Throw-Away" sofa, designed by Willie Landels for Zanotta, Italy. Reupholstered in yellow faux leather. Super comfortable, light and easy to move, 'Throwaway' sofa w...
Faux Leather
Zanotta Oliva Armchair in Green Upholstery with Black Laquered Maple Wood Frame
By Zanotta, Constance Guisset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Oliva Armchair in Green Upholstery with Black Laquered Maple Wood Frame by Constance Guisset Legs in black lacquered solid maple wood. Steel frame. Upholstery with self-ex...
Maple
Zanotta Giuno Swivel Chair by Calvi Brambilla in Stock
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
upholstered CAT30 BRUCIATO 032930 Small armchair. Steel frame. Frame upholstered with self-extinguishing polyurethane foam. Seat cushion upholstered with regenerated and regenerable ...
Fabric
Zanotta 1046 Za:Za Max Small Sofa in Upholstery and Steel frame by Zaven
By Zanotta, Zaven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monobloc, modular sofas and pouf. Carrying frame in talc, hemp, orange, amaranth, grass green, espresso or black painted steel, complete of stiff polyester straps in the shade anthra...
Steel
Zanotta Alfa Day Bed in White Leather with Steel Frame by Emaf Progetti
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Alfa Day Bed in White Leather with Steel Frame by Emaf Progetti The day bed is also available with a length of 83 7/16”. Its price must be calc...
Leather
Ivory Leather Mid-Century Modern Straccio Lounge Chair by Zanotta, Italy
By Zanotta
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a stunning pair of Straccio ivory-colored full-grain leather lounge chairs designed by De Pas, D'Urbino, and Lomazzi for Zanotta in 1968. These iconic lounge chairs have ...
Leather
Set of 8 “Irma” Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Hellouw, NL
The "Irma" chair, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni in the 1970s and produced by the esteemed Italian furniture company Zanotta, stands as a timeless test...
Steel
Metal, Black Leather Castiglia Chairs by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Set of 4
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 4 stackable armchairs in chromed tubular metal, seat and back in black leather and spring structure for a comfortable seat. Model "2062 Castiglia" designed by A. Castiglioni a...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Zanotta Derby Armchair in Black Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Derby Armchair in Black Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Swivel steel base, or fixed with feet. Stiff polyurethane external body covered with cowhide 95. Cannot be co...
Upholstery
Zanotta Large Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Large Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyr...
Upholstery
Zanotta Mezzadro Castiglioni Stool in Red with Chromium Plated Steel Base
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Mezzadro Castiglioni Stool in Red with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base Chromium-plated steel stem. Seat lacquered in the colours:...
Beech
Zanotta Large Sacco in Yellow Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Large Sacco in Yellow Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polysty...
Upholstery
Zanotta Throw Away Three-Seater Sofa in White Leather by Willie Landel
By Zanotta, Willie Landels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Throw Away Three-Seater Sofa in White Leather by Willie Landel Expanded polyurethane frameless body. The version with the removable cover...
Leather
Zanotta Allunaggio Outdoor Stool in Grass Green Steel and Aluminium
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Allunaggio Outdoor Stool in Grass Green Steel and Aluminium by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Steel legs, aluminium alloy seat painted grass green. Natural polyethylen...
Steel
Zanotta Giotto Stool in Natural Varnished Beech Frame with Red Bracket
By Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Giotto Stool in Natural Varnished Beech Frame with Red Bracket by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi Natural varnished beech frame with red bracket. Vertically adjustable revolving...
Beech
Superstudio “Quaderna” Daybed for Zanotta, 1970
By Zanotta, Superstudio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Superstudio “Quaderna” Daybed for Zanotta, black leather, Itay, 1970 The creative Italian collective Superstudio conceived the "Quaderna" series for Zanotta in 1970, bringing a disr...
Leather, Wood
Zanotta Moretta Armchair in White Leather with Natural Beech Frame
By Bernard Marstaller, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Moretta Armchair in White Leather with Natural Beech Frame by Bernard Marstaller Natural beech frame. Tilting back. Removable cover in Telastrong or cowhide. Additional Inf...
Upholstery
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyrene pellets. Outdoor cover in Vip (al...
Upholstery
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Black Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Black Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyrene pellets. Outdoor cover in Vip ...
Upholstery
Zanotta Dan Armchair in Anthracite Elastic with Black Stainless Steel Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Armchair in Anthracite Elastic Seat & Back with Black Stainless Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet Chair with armrests for outdoor. Stainless steel 304 frame painted in ma...
Stainless Steel
Customizable Zanotta Yori-Kiri Swivel Lounge & Ottoman byFrancesca Lanzavecchia
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Chair + ottoman in the starting fabric Adjustable armchair/bergere. Swivel base painted glossy in the colours talc, hemp, orange, algae, amaranth and black. Steel frame, upholstered...
Upholstery
Customizable Zanotta Fedrigo Sofa by Vincent Van Duysen
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Monobloc sofas and pouf. Plywood frame. Armrest, backrest and seat padding in Circullarrefoam ® polyurethane, made with a percentage of recycled polyols. Upholstery in graduated den...
Upholstery
1970 Maggiolina Marco Zanuso Zanotta Design Black Leather First Edition Armchair
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Brescia, IT
"Maggiolina" Armchair Designer Marco Zanuso By Zanotta Italy, 1972 Black Leather and Chrome Tubolar Frame Chaise longue designed in 1947 by Marco Zanuso, the great Milanese designer...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century 'Santina' Dining Chairs by Carlo Santi for Zanotta
By Zanotta
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage ‘Santina’ dining chairs designed by Carlo Santi for Zanotta in the 1970s. The seats, which are reupholstered in turquoise fabric, sit on a chromed steel frame with tr...
Steel, Chrome
$1,968Sale Price / set|20% Off
Three 80s Armchairs Zanotta Design de Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi
By Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Set of vintage armchairs, also usable as a three-seater sofa, with foam padding and original fabric upholstery in brick tones.
Fabric
Customizable Zanotta Gomma Armchair by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Armchair. Multilayer wooden frame with elastic strip suspension and solid beech feet. Removable polyurethane foam upholstery with vegetable-based polyoils. Glue-free assembly. Remova...
Foam, Wood, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Leather N Wood Armchair Oasi 85 by Legler for Zanotta, 1960s
By Zanotta, Gian Franco Legler
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Leather and wood armchair Oasi 85 by Legler for Zanotta, 1960s Armchair mod. Oasi 85 in red leather and wood. The seat and back are made of soft red leather, fixe...
Metal
Customizable Zanotta Swivel Kent Lounge Chair by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Armchair. Revolving base in varnished steel, colors: black or graphite. Steel frame. Upholstery in self-extinguishing graduated polyurethane foam/heat-bound polyester fiber. Fixed i...
Leather, Fabric
"Straccio" by De Pass, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta Two Leather Armchairs
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This stunning rare two armchairs Leather were designed 1968 by Design Team De Pas , Donato d’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi. They created one of the most iconic objects in Italian Design h...
Leather
Italian post-modern pouf by Fabrizio Bertero and Andrea Panto for Zanotta 1990s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern pouf by Fabrizio Bertero and Andrea Panto for Zanotta 1990s Round pouf model Globulo in red and light yellow plastic. The structure has soft and curved lines. Und...
Plastic
Zanotta Lama Lounge Chair in Brown Leather with Graphite Steel Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lama Lounge Chair in Brown Leather with Graphite Steel Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Varnished steel frame, colour graphite. Self-extinguis...
Steel
Customizable Zanotta Derby Chair & Ottoman by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in New York, NY
Armchair/ Bergére. Swivel steel base, or fixed with feet. Stiff polyurethane external body covered with cowhide 95. Cannot be covered with cowhide 95 in the shade white 0704. Intern...
Leather, Fabric
1999 Zanotta Alfa Grey Leather Sectional Modular Sofa by Emaf Progetti 2x Avail
By Zanotta, Emaf Progetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but they are sold separately) "Alfa" sectional/modular sofa, designed by Emaf Progetti. The sofa is beautifully constructed and uphols...
Metal
Zanotta Small Sacco in Navy Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Sacco in Navy Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polyst...
Upholstery
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Yellow Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Yellow Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyrene pellets. Outdoor cover in Vip...
Upholstery
Pair of Zanotta armchairs with adjustable headrests
By Zanotta
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of Zanotta Armchairs Large armchairs with adjustable headrests. They have just been restored and reupholstered with gray wool fabric and contrasting teal-colored faux leather....
Wool
Onda Loveseat by De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s produced by Zanotta, Italy - excellent vintage condition
Chrome
Zanotta Model Straccio De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi Original Lounge Leather Chair
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Lounge Chair from Design Team Gionatan de Pas , Donato d’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi was designed 1968. They´ve created one of the most iconic objects in italian Design history. This Model name is Straccio and was produced by Zanotta. It reflects the time of thick leather chairs and...
Leather, Plastic, Foam
4-Seat White Faux Leather "Montenapo" Sofa by Zanotta, Italy, 1965
By Zanotta
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare 4-seat white capitoned faux leather "Montenapo" sofa by Mario Scheinchenbauer, produced by Zanotta, Italy, 1965. Fair original vintage condition. One scratch on the back (pictu...
Faux Leather
Zanotta 1046 Za:Za Max Medium Sofa in Upholstery and Steel frame by Zaven
By Zanotta, Zaven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monobloc, modular sofas and pouf. Carrying frame in talc, hemp, orange, amaranth, grass green, espresso or black painted steel, complete of stiff polyester straps in the shade anthra...
Steel
$2,049Sale Price / set|50% Off
Zanotta Tonietta Metal Chairs by Enzo Mari, Set of Four
By Zanotta
Located in Rochester, England
The Zanotta Tonietta Chairs by Enzo Mari are an exquisite blend of minimalist elegance and robust functionality. This set of four chairs is crafted with precision, featuring sleek an...
Metal
Zanotta Celestina Folding Chair in Black Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Celestina Folding Chair in Black Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso Frame in black or white painted steel. Nylon seat and back covered in...
Steel
High Back Lounge Chair by de Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta Model "Campo"
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s "Campo" lounge chair by de Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta 1984, Italy. U-shaped black leather frame with grey velvet-covered seat and a loose decorative cushi...
Leather, Upholstery
Italian “Onda” Black Leather Sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Iconic “Onda” sofa, designed in 1985 by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, representing one of the most recognizable examples of Italian postmodern design of the 1980s. The s...
Steel
"Gilda" Carlo Mollino Armchair, Edited by Zanotta, Italy
By Zanotta, Carlo Mollino
Located in Renens, CH
Reclining "Gilda" armchair by Carlo Mollino (1905-1973) edited by Zanotta-Milano. The eclectic shapes of this armchair are representative of the futuristic and visionary character o...
Leather, Wood
Zanotta Za:Za Max Modular Sofa with Pouf in Upholstery and Steel frame by Zaven
By Zanotta, Zaven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monobloc, modular sofas and pouf. Carrying frame in talc, hemp, orange, amaranth, grass green, espresso or black painted steel, complete of stiff polyester straps in the shade anthra...
Steel
$6,796Sale Price|20% Off
Vtg 'Onda' Sofa by De Pas D’Urbino + Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s Cream + Chrome
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Basel, BS
The ultimate squiggle!! Superbly stylish Italian design. Very rare textile version of this piece. Upholstered in fantastic postmodern textured textile, in a beautiful cream color! ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Zanotta Tonietta Chair in Polypropylene and Polished Aluminum Frame by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Tonietta Chair in Polypropylene with Polished Aluminum Frame by Enzo Mari Polished or black painted aluminum alloy frame. Seat and back in ...
Cowhide
Zanotta 1046 Za:Za Max Large Sofa in Upholstery and Steel frame by Zaven
By Zanotta, Zaven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monobloc, modular sofas and pouf. Carrying frame in talc, hemp, orange, amaranth, grass green, espresso or black painted steel, complete of stiff polyester straps in the shade anthra...
Steel
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba The range of modular or monobloc sofas allows many corner or straight...
Fabric
Zanotta Large Sacco in Navy Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, In Stock
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Large Sacco in Navy Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyrene pellets. Outdoor cover in Vip...
Upholstery
Zanotta William Monobloc Small Sofa in Brown Leather by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Monobloc Small Sofa in Brown Leather by Damian Williamson Aluminum alloy feet, either polished or with natural or black nic...
Leather
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Trama Upholstery with Black Nickel Frame
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Trama Upholstery with Black Nickel Frame by Marco Zanuso Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular...
Nickel
Zanotta Large Sacco in Black Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Zanotta, Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Large Sacco in Black Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyren...
Upholstery
Zanotta Hillroad Armchair by Christophe Pillet, Dark Brown Leather
By Christophe Pillet, Zanotta
Located in London, England
Swivel armchair in dark brown leather with metal base. Designed by Christophe Pillet, for Zanotta it will find its place in a lounge, pop, Space Age Christophe Pillet, born August ...
Leather
Louise Armchair by Philippe Nigro for Zanotta, Black, Fabric
By Zanotta, Philippe Nigro
Located in Miami, FL
One Louise Armchair by Philippe Nigro for Zanotta, Black Finish, Beech Wood Frames, Fabric. The price is for one chair, in total four chairs available.
Fabric, Wood
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in Brown Leather with Black Steel Frame
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in Brown Leather with Black Steel Frame by Damian Williamson These modular elements allow many corner or straight compositions. Aluminum alloy feet, e...
Leather
Zanotta 1045 Za:Za Small Sofa in Upholstery and Steel frame by Zaven
By Zaven, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monobloc sofas. Carrying frame in orange, amaranth, grass green or black painted steel, complete of stiff polyester straps in the shade anthracite for the support of the cushions. Se...
Steel