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 Mezzadro Castiglioni Stool in Yellow with Chromium Plated Steel Base
By Zanotta, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in Yellow with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base Chromium-plated steel ste...
Beech
Zanotta Talia Stackable Chair in Red Upholstery with White Aluminum Frame
By Roberto Barbieri, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Talia Stackable Chair in Red Upholstery with White Aluminum Frame by Roberto Barbieri Aluminum alloy frame, polished or painted black, graphite or white. Seat and back uph...
Upholstery
Zanotta Flamingo Armchair in Teatro Upholstery with Black Painted Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Flamingo Armchair in Teatro Upholstery with Black Painted Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson Polished or black painted aluminum alloy feet,...
Upholstery
Zanotta Arom Armchair in Pied De Poule White and Brown Fabric
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Arom Armchair in Pied De Poule White and Brown Fabric Steel frame. Upholstery with self-extinguishing polyurethane foam/heat-bound polyester fibre with elastic strips suspension. Fixed internal nylon cover. Removable external fabric, Pied de poule or leather cover. The exterior body can be covered with cowhide 95, combined with fabric or leather. Cannot be covered with cowhide 95 in the shade white 0704. Arom is the latest armchair...
Upholstery
Zanotta Scott Pouf in Brown Nappa Leather with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Scott Pouf in Brown Nappa Leather with Polished Aluminum Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Polished aluminum alloy or nickel-plated glossy black feet. Base in multilayered wood. Upholstery in polyurethane/ polyester fibre. Fixed internal nylon cover. Removable external quilted cover...
Aluminum
Zanotta Kent Armchair and Pouf in Brown Upholstery with Black Steel Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Kent Armchair and Pouf in Brown Upholstery with Black Steel Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Revolving base in varnished steel, colors: black...
Steel
Zanotta Rider Tilting Chaise Longue in Brown Fabric by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Rider Tilting Chaise Longue in Brown Fabric by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Stiff polyurethane frame with upholstery in graduated polyurethane. Frame covered with cowhide 95. Re...
Upholstery
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 Liza Armchair in Orange Upholstery with Natural Oak Frame
By Lievore Altherr Molina, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Liza Armchair in Orange Upholstery with Natural oak Frame by Lievore, Altherr, Molina Legs in solid natural painted oak or in black dyed oak, or in natural Canaletto walnu...
Upholstery
Zanotta Derby Armchair with Pouf in Black Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
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 Derby Armchair with Pouf in White Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
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 Milano+ Large Sofa in Red Upholstery with Natural Nickel-Satin Frame
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Milano+ Large Sofa in Red Upholstery with Natural Nickel-Satin Frame by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi Aluminum alloy feet, with natural or black ...
Steel
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 Lea Armchair in Brown Cowhide Seat & Legs with Aluminium Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lea Armchair in Brown Cowhide Seat & Legs with Aluminium Frame by Roberto Barbieri Aluminum alloy frame. Seat, back and armrests upholstered in polyurethane. Fixed interna...
Cowhide
Zanotta Mezzadro Castiglioni Stool in Black with Chromium Plated Base
By Zanotta, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Mezzadro by Stool in Black with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Chromium-plated steel...
Beech
$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 Scott Modular Sofa in Teatro Gray Fabric with Nickel Plated Black Feet
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair, monobloc, modular sofas, pouf. Polished aluminum alloy or nickel-plated glossy black feet. Steel frame. Elastic strips suspension. Upholstery in graduated polyurethane/ Dac...
Upholstery
Zanotta Lealta Chair in Brown Cowhide Seat & Legs with Aluminium Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lealta Chair in Brown Cowhide Seat & Legs with Aluminium Frame Aluminum alloy frame. Seat and back upholstered in polyurethane. Fixed internal nylon cover. Removable exter...
Cowhide
Zanotta Arom Armchair in Brown Naturale Extra Leather
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Arom Armchair in Brown Naturale Extra Leather Steel frame. Upholstery with self-extinguishing polyurethane foam/heat-bound polyester fibre with elastic strips suspension. Fixed internal nylon cover. Removable external fabric, Pied de poule or leather cover. The exterior body can be covered with cowhide 95, combined with fabric or leather. Cannot be covered with cowhide 95 in the shade white 0704. Arom is the latest armchair...
Upholstery
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
Zanotta Derby Armchair in White Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Derby Armchair in White 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 Small Bruce Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Small 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
Zanotta Lia Chair in White Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
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
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Tocco Upholstery with Nickel Satin Frame
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Tocco Upholstery with Nickel Satin Frame by Marco Zanuso Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular...
Nickel
Zanotta Small Sacco in Orange Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Sacco in Orange Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polysty...
Upholstery
Zanotta Celestina Folding Chair in Black Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
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
Zanotta Arom Armchair in Orange Naturale Extra Leather
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Arom Armchair in Orange Naturale Extra Leather Steel frame. Upholstery with self-extinguishing polyurethane foam/heat-bound polyester fibre with elastic strips suspension. Fixed internal nylon cover. Removable external fabric, Pied de poule or leather cover. The exterior body can be covered with cowhide 95, combined with fabric or leather. Cannot be covered with cowhide 95 in the shade white 0704. Arom is the latest armchair...
Upholstery
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Trama Upholstery with Black Nickel Frame
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
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 Nena Armchair in Green Leather Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
By Lanzavecchia + Wai, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Green Leather Upholstery with Matt Black Frame by Lanzavecchia + Wai Steel frame varnished graphite or matt black. Seat and cushion upholstered with polyu...
Upholstery
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Scozia 0656 Leather & Chromium Plated Frame
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Scozia 0656 Leather & Chromium Plated Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finish...
Steel
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Grey Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Zanotta, Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Grey Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyrene pellets. Outdoor cover in Vip (...
Upholstery
Zanotta Kent Armchair in Red Upholstery with Black Varnished Steel Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Kent Armchair in Red Upholstery with Black Varnished Steel Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Revolving base in varnished steel, colors: black or...
Steel
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 Genni Lounge Chair & Pouf in Teal Leather with Nickel Satin Steel Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
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 Large Sacco in Navy Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
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 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 Susanna Armchair in Leather 0318 & Chromium Plated Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Leather 0318 & Chromium Plated Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finishe...
Steel
Zanotta Small Sacco in White Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Sacco in White Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyr...
Upholstery
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
Zanotta Large Dove Sofa in Super Leather with Graphite Painted Aluminium Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Dove Sofa in Super Leather with Graphite Painted Aluminium Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Graphite painted aluminium alloy feet. Wooden...
Upholstery
Zanotta Hiro Sofa in Quadrifoglio Fabric and Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Hiro Sofa in Quadrifoglio Fabric and Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson Aluminum alloy feet, either polished or with natural or black nickel-satin finish. Steel frame. El...
Steel
Zanotta Small Flamingo Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Flamingo Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson Polished or black painted aluminum alloy feet, or with ...
Upholstery
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet Steel frame varnished iron grey or matt black. Seat and backrest made of elastic str...
Steel
Zanotta Dan Chair in Brown Cowhide and Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet
By Zanotta, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Chair in Brown Cowhide and Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet Steel frame varnished iron grey or matt black. Seat and backrest upholstered with polyurethane. Fixed internal nylon cover. Non removable external cover in cowhide 95. Cannot be covered with cowhide 95 in the shade white 0704. Additional Information: Material: Cowhide, steel Upholstery finish...
Cowhide
Zanotta Dan Armchair in Anthracite Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel
By Zanotta, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Armchair in Anthracite Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet Chair with armrests. Steel frame varnished iron grey or matt black. Seat and ba...
Steel
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Blue Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
By Lanzavecchia + Wai, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Blue Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame by Lanzavecchia + Wai Steel frame varnished graphite or matt black. Seat and cushion upholstered with polyure...
Upholstery
Zanotta Small Leo Stool in Brown Leather Upholstery and Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
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 Rider Tilting Chaise Longue with Rolled Cushion in Grey Fabric
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Rider Tilting Chaise Longue in Grey Fabric by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Stiff polyurethane frame with upholstery in graduated polyurethane. Frame covered with cowhide 95. Rem...
Upholstery
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Beige Leather Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
By Lanzavecchia + Wai, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Beige Leather Upholstery with Matt Black Frame by Lanzavecchia + Wai Steel frame varnished graphite or matt black. Seat and cushion upholstered with polyu...
Upholstery
Zanotta Judy Armchair in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame
By Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Judy Armchair in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame by Frank Rettenbacher Black or graphite painted steel legs. Stiff polyurethane seat with self-extinguishing...
Steel
Zanotta Club Armchair in Painted Steel Internal Structure and PVC Thread Weave
By Zanotta, Prospero Rasulo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Club Armchair in Painted Steel Internal Structure and PVC Thread Weave by Prospero Rasulo Painted steel internal structure. Weave in PVC thread with nylon internal reinforce...
Steel
Zanotta Rider Tilting Chaise Longue in Grey Fabric by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Rider Tilting Chaise Longue in Grey Fabric by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Stiff polyurethane frame with upholstery in graduated polyurethane. Frame covered with cowhide 95. R...
Upholstery
Zanotta Large Dove Sofa in Brown Leather with Graphite Painted Aluminium Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Dove Sofa in Brown Leather with Graphite Painted Aluminium Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Graphite painted aluminium alloy feet. Wooden s...
Upholstery
Original Zanotta Sofa Italien Design Couch Leder schwarz
By Zanotta
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes und äußerst seltenes Ledersofa vom italienischen Premiumhersteller Zanotta zum Verkauf an. Der Dreisitzer besticht durch seine einfache und zeitlose Form...
Leather
Vintage Follia chair by Giuseppe Terragni for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Giuseppe Terragni
Located in Surbiton, GB
A vintage Follia Chair designed by Italian architect and designer Giuseppe Terragni in 1934 and produced by Zanotta. Composed from a black lacquered seat and back connected by an 1...
Stainless Steel
Tre Poltrone Anni 80 Zanotta Design de Pas, D'Urbino e Lomazzi
By Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Set di poltrone vintage, fruibili anche come divano tre posti, con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto originale nei toni del mattone.
Fabric
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
Customizable Zanotta Sacco Easy Chair by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for VIP upholstery. Different sizes available and upholstery. Anatomical easy-chairs. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyrene pellets. Cover in: Vip (a...
Textile
$1,353 / item
Customizable Zanotta Nellee Chair by Calvi Brambilla
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Chair. Steel frame. Upholstery in self-extinguishing polyurethane foam with vegetable-based polyols. Removable fabric or leather cover.
Upholstery
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