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 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 Lia Chair in White Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Roberto Barbieri, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lia Chair in White Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame by Roberto Barbieri Aluminum alloy frame, polished or painted black, graphite or white....
Leather
$3,124Sale Price / set|25% Off
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta "Mezzadro" Stools 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Couple of italian midcentury modern design stools Mezzadro model ‘sprung metal seat’ designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta in 1957 with painted metal seat, chr...
Metal, Steel
Zanotta Large Sacco in Orange Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Large Sacco in Orange Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polysty...
Upholstery
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 Scott Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Scott Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba The range of modular or monobloc sofas allows many corner or straight compositions. Additional Inform...
Aluminum
Zanotta Edizioni Carabo Chair lacquered in Pink by Ettore Sottsass
By Zanotta, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair. Signed original. Seatrest in polished and veneered pearwood. Backrest in open pore veneered ash, lacquered in lilac, pink and green. Cushion fabric in the same shade. Born fr...
Wood, Ash, Pearwood
Zanotta 1045 Za:Za Large 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
Zanotta Ash + Canvas Side Chair — Italian Mid-Century Modern, Functional Vintage
By Zanotta
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking example of Zanotta’s thoughtful engineering and minimalist Italian design. This solid side chair pairs a warm ash frame with a durable canvas seat supported by leather bel...
Canvas, Ash
Zanotta Lama Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Graphite Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lama Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Graphite Steel Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Varnished steel frame, colour graphite. Self-extinguishi...
Steel
Zanotta Edizioni Carabo Chair lacquered in Green by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair. Signed original. Seatrest in polished and veneered pearwood. Backrest in open pore veneered ash, lacquered in lilac, pink and green. Cushion fabric in the same shade. Born fr...
Wood, Ash, Pearwood
Zanotta Edizioni Carabo Chair lacquered in lilac by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair. Signed original. Seatrest in polished and veneered pearwood. Backrest in open pore veneered ash, lacquered in lilac, pink and green. Cushion fabric in the same shade. Born fr...
Wood, Ash, Pearwood
Zanotta Lia Chair in Black Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lia Chair in Black Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame by Roberto Barbieri Aluminum alloy frame, polished or painted black, graphite or whit...
Leather
Zanotta Genni Lounge Chair & Pouf in Teal Leather with Nickel Satin Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Genni Lounge Chair & Pouf in Teal Leather with Nickel Satin Steel Frame by Gabriele Mucchi Chromium-plated steel frame or with natura...
Steel
Zanotta Small Sacco in Red Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Sacco in Red Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyren...
Upholstery
Zanotta Small Leo Stool in Brown Leather Upholstery and Aluminum Frame
By Roberto Barbieri, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Leo Stool in Brown Leather Upholstery and Aluminum Frame Frame in polished aluminium alloy or varnished black, graphite or white. Seat and back with polyurethane uph...
Upholstery
Zanotta 1045 Za:Za Medium Sofa in Upholstery and Steel frame by Zaven
By Zanotta, Zaven
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
Zanotta Genni Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Chromium Plated Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Genni Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Chromium Plated Steel Frame by Gabriele Mucchi Chromium-plated steel frame or with natural or bl...
Steel
Zanotta Genni Black Scozia Leather Lounge Chair & Pouf in Chromium Plated Steel
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chromium-plated steel frame or with natural or black nickel-satin finish, or black painted. Suspension on steel springs. Adjustable seat in two positions. Cushion and headrest uphols...
Steel
Zanotta Small Lea Chair in Light Brown Cowhide Seat & Legs with Aluminium Frame
By Roberto Barbieri, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Lea Chair in Light Brown Cowhide Seat & Legs with Aluminium Frame by Roberto Barbieri Aluminum alloy frame. Seat and back upholstered in polyurethane. Fixed internal...
Cowhide
Zanotta Large Leo Stool in Brown Leather Upholstery and Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Large Leo Stool in Brown Leather Upholstery and Aluminum Frame Frame in polished aluminium alloy or varnished black, graphite or white. Seat a...
Upholstery
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in Orange with Chromium Plated Steel Base
By Zanotta, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Mezzadro Castiglioni Stool in Orange with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base Chromium-plated steel stem. Seat lacquered in the colou...
Beech
Zanotta Celestina Folding Chair in White Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Celestina Folding Chair in White Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso Frame in black or white painted steel. Nylon seat and back covered in...
Steel
02 Studio De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi "Cassia" Office Chair by Zanotta
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
02 Studio De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi "Cassia" Office Chair by Zanotta
Chrome
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Black Stainless Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Black Stainless Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet Stainless steel 304 frame painted in matt iron grey or black for outdoor. Seat ...
Stainless Steel
Zanotta Derby Armchair with Pouf in White Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Derby Armchair with Pouf in White Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Swivel steel base, or fixed with feet. Stiff polyurethane external body covered with cowhide 95. Ca...
Upholstery
Zanotta Calla Armchair in White Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calla Armchair in White Upholstery with Steel Frame by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Base on castors or fixed with feet. Steel frame. Uphol...
Upholstery
Zanotta Large Sacco in Red Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Zanotta, Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Large Sacco in Red Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyren...
Upholstery
$8,059Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zanotta Edizioni Singer Chair in Natural Frame by Bruno Munari
By Bruno Munari, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Singer Chair in Natural Frame by Bruno Munari Art object in the form of a chair. Nine originals numbered and signed. Frame in natura...
Walnut
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Zanotta, Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyrene pellets. Outdoor cover in Vip ...
Upholstery
Campo lounge chair by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta 80s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
The "Campo" armchair, designed in 1984 by the iconic Italian trio Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta, is a sophisticated example of 1980s Italian Postmod...
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Customizable Zanotta Genni Recliner Leather Lounge Chair by Gabriele Mucchi
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair. Chromium-plated steel frame or with natural or black nickel-satin finish, or black painted. Suspension on steel springs. Adjustable se...
Chrome
Zanotta Maggiolina Brown Leather Lounge Chair with Pouf in Polished Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular frame, or with natural or black nickel-satin finish. Sling in cowhide pigmentato 90. Back cushion in 100% new goose feathers in sections. Seat cushion upholstered in polyurethane/Dacron Du Pont in sections. Fixed internal cotton cover. Removable external cover in fabric, Ecofire or leather. The model with fabric-covered cushions has the armrests covered in leather matching...
Steel
Zanotta Shiki Monobloc Sofa in Torre Fabric & Wooden Base by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Shiki Monobloc Sofa in Torre Fabric & Wooden Base by Damian Williamson Wooden base covered with the same fabric or leather of the sofa. Wooden...
Fabric
Zanotta Ardea CM Armchair in Red Tegola Upholstery with Black Varnished Oak
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Ardea CM Armchair in Red Tegola Upholstery with Black Varnished Oak by Carlo Mollino Base in solid natural or black varnished oak, or in solid natura...
Oak
Zanotta Lia Chair in Red Fabric with Polished Aluminum Frame by Roberto Barbieri
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lia Chair in Red Fabric with Polished Aluminum Frame by Roberto Barbieri Aluminum alloy frame, polished or painted black, graphite or white. Sea...
Fabric
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Pouf in Brown Leather & Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Pouf in Brown Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubula...
Steel
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
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Pouf in Brown Leather & Black Steel Frame
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Pouf in Brown Leather & Black Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular frame, or with natural or ...
Steel
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Leather 0313 & Chromium Plated Frame
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Leather 0313 & Chromium Plated Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finishe...
Steel
Zanotta Flamingo Three Seater Sofa in Blue Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Flamingo Three Seater Sofa in Blue Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson Polished or black painted aluminum alloy feet, or with natural or black nickel-...
Upholstery
Zanotta Inflatable 'Blow' Chair 1967 with Original Box
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in London, GB
Zanotta Inflatable 'Blow' Chair, 1967 Designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi in 1967 and produced by Zanotta. One of the first mass-produced inflatable chai...
PVC
Modern Red Vintage Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni , 1950s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage stool Mezzadro by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950s for Zanotta circa 1978. An iconic gorgeous stool from metal and beech in red, silver and bro...
Metal
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Castors by Alfredo Häberli
By Zanotta, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Castors by Alfredo Häberli Reclining swivel armchair on castors. Five-spoke base in polished alumi...
Upholstery
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in White Fabric & Steel Frame by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in White Fabric & Steel Frame by Damian Williamson These modular elements allow many corner or straight compositions. Aluminum alloy feet, either p...
Fabric
Zanotta Throw Away Two-Seater Sofa in White Leather by Willie Landel
By Zanotta, Willie Landels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Throw Away Two-Seater Sofa in White Leather by Willie Landel Expanded polyurethane frameless body. The version with the removable cover p...
Leather
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in White Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in White Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba The range of modular or monobloc sofas allows many corner or straight...
Fabric
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Feet by Alfredo Häberli
By Zanotta, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Feet by Alfredo Häberli Reclining swivel armchair on feet. Five-spoke base in polished aluminum alloy with ...
Upholstery
Zanotta Veryround Chair in White with Steel Sheet Frame by Louise Campbell
By Louise Campbell, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Veryround Chair in White with Steel Sheet Frame by Louise Campbell 1/16” thick, steel sheet frame cut by three-dimensional laser, varnished in the colour white. Additional ...
Steel
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Tulip 65904 Fabric & Nickel-Satin Finished Frame
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Tulip 65904 Fabric & Nickel-Satin Finished Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finished, or black painted tubular st...
Steel
Zanotta Calla Armchair in Beige and Brown Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calla Armchair in Beige and Brown Upholstery with Steel Frame by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Base on castors or fixed with feet. Steel fr...
Upholstery
Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Italian vintage stool Mezzadro by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950s for Zanotta circa 1978. An iconic gorgeous stool from metal and beech in silver, red and brown color tones. This design icon Mezzadro designed 1950s and manufactured circa 1978 is an early example and in good condition with some signs of age and use, like corrosion and minor abrasions. Marked with the company's name underneath the seat. This splashy stool with a tractor seat in fresh red color brings a playful vibe into any interior and opens up your Traditional, Rustic or Contemporary interior. The Mezzadro stool features rural and simple elements and turned into a an iconic design piece, which is represented in many museums and collections. Easy removable seat, support rod from chromed metal and beechwood, all these simple elements forms a timeless and brightly statement piece. We love this stool in particular for its fresh vibe and we love to combine with Traditional desks...
Metal
Zanotta Kilt Monobloc Sofa in White Leather by Emaf Progetti
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Kilt Monobloc Sofa in White Leather by Emaf Progetti Steel frame. Elastic strips suspension. Upholstery in graduated polyurethane/heat-bound polyester fibre. Fixed internal ...
Upholstery
Zanotta Large Sacco in White Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Zanotta, Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Large Sacco in White Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyr...
Upholstery
Zanotta Liza Armchair in Green Upholstery with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Lievore Altherr Molina, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Liza Armchair in Green Upholstery with Canaletto Walnut Frame by Lievore, Altherr, Molina Legs in solid natural painted oak or in black dyed oak, or in natural Canaletto w...
Upholstery
Zanotta Milano+ Small Sofa in Red Upholstery with Natural Nickel-Satin Frame
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Milano+ Small Sofa in Red Upholstery with Natural Nickel-Satin Frame by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi Aluminum alloy feet, with natural or black ...
Steel
Pair of Blue Niccola Lounge Chairs by Andrea Branzi for Zanotta
By Andrea Branzi, Zanotta
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs, model Niccola, designed in 1993 by Andrea Branzi for Zanotta. Construction on a four-legged tubular steel frame, upholstered and covered in dark blue leather, armr...
Steel
$9,826 / item
Customizable Zanotta Za:Za Sofa by Studio Zaven
By Zanotta, Studio Zaven
Located in New York, NY
Different sizes and fabrics available - price listed for starting fabric. Monobloc sofas. Carrying frame in matt black or red RAL 3004 steel, complete of stif...
Fabric, Textile
Zanotta Derby Armchair with Pouf in Black Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Derby Armchair with Pouf in Black Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Swivel steel base, or fixed with feet. Stiff polyurethane external body covered with cowhide 95. Ca...
Upholstery
Zanotta Small Sacco in Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Zanotta, Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Sacco in Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyre...
Upholstery