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.
1970 Maggiolina Marco Zanuso Zanotta Design Black Leather First Edition Armchair
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
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
Zanotta Ardea CM Armchair in Green Regola Upholstery with Canaletto Walnut
By Zanotta, Carlo Mollino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Ardea CM Armchair in Green Regola Upholstery with Canaletto Walnut by Carlo Mollino Base in solid natural or black varnished oak, or in solid natur...
Oak
Zanotta Onda Pair of Armchairs in Matte Black Leather Chrome by De Pas, D'urbino
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Marcel Breuer
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, pair of lounge chairs, model 'Onda', matte black leather, high polish chrome, Italy, 1985. While the Onda has become a highly collectible ...
Chrome
$1,823 / item
Customizable Zanotta Giuno Chair by Calvi Brambilla
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
non - swivel swivel version - extra charge Small armchair. Steel frame. Frame upholstered with self-extinguishing polyurethane foam. Seat cushion upholstered with regenerated and r...
Steel
Pair of Chrome Dining Armchairs by David Palterer for Zanotta, Italy, 1987
By David Palterer, Zanotta
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Artistic and stylish pair of side / dining chairs by David Palterer for Zanotta, Italy. The chairs are made in chromed tubular frame that features a floating backrest. The wood is ma...
Chrome
$2,904Sale Price / set|23% Off
Chaise Longue Genni for Zanotta by Gabriele Mucchi 70s
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in bari, IT
Chaise longue model Genni, design Gabriele Mucchi for Zanotta. Chrome-plated steel frame. Springing on steel spirals. Seat adjustable to two positions. Polyurethane padding. Leather upholstery cushions and armrests. Ottoman measurements W 55 D 43 H 35 cm Founded by Aurelio Zanotta, the company immediately began to involve well-known names in Italian design and architecture in the production process. These included Achille Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti, Marco Zanuso, Ettore Sottsass, Joe Colombo, Alessandro Mendini, Piero Gatti...
Steel
Straccio Easy Chair by De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1967
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Almelo, NL
Straccio Easy Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy, 1967. This stylish lounge chair, designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta in ...
Fabric
Italian Midcentury Armchairs Oasi 85 Safari by Gian Franco Legler Zanotta, 1960s
By Gian Franco Legler, Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Armchairs Oasi 85 Safari by Gian Franco Legler Zanotta, 1960s Pair of armchairs mod. Oasi 85, also known as Safari, in white fabric and light wood. The seat and b...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$13,000Sale Price|25% Off
Alessandro Mendini 'Zabro' Chair Table for Zanotta, Original 1984 Prod, Signed
By Zanotta, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing collectors piece of Post-Modern design is an original 1980s production of the 'Zabro' chair (which easily transforms into a table) designed in 1984 by Alessandro Mendini...
Leather, Wood
Willie Landels, Armchair mod. Throw Away, prod. Zanotta 1965
By Zanotta, Willie Landels
Located in Rivoli, IT
Armchair mod. Throw Away designed by Willie Landels for Zanotta, 1965. Molded Abs frame, covered in upholstered vinyl leather. Prod. Zanotta, mid-1960s Present small defects and som...
Plastic, Foam
$1,919Sale 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
$3,199Sale Price / set|20% Off
De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Black and Yellow Armchairs
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Milano, IT
Attractive pair of armchairs made in the 1980s by De Pas, D'urbino and Zanotta, of fine Italian manufacture. The armchairs have a curved back in black plastic material, very eccentri...
Fabric, Plastic
Zanotta Throw Away Armchair in White Leather by Willie Landels
By Willie Landels, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Throw Away Armchair in White Leather by Willie Landels Expanded polyurethane frameless body. The version with the removable cover provide...
Leather
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
Lounge chairs "Karelia" by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s, set of 2
By Liisi Meronen Beckmann, Zanotta
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of orange armchairs designed by Liisi Beckmann and manufactured by Zanotta in the '60s, Karelia model. Seat height: 34 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR...
Faux Leather, Foam
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 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
Pair of Swiveling White Faux Leather "Montenapo" Armchairs by Zanotta Italy 1965
By Zanotta
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare pair of swiveling white capitoned faux leather "Montenapo" armchairs by Mario Scheinchenbauer, produced by Zanotta, Italy, 1965 Good original vintage condition. Swiveling on a...
Faux Leather
Zanotta Moretta Armchair in White Leather with Natural Beech Frame
By Zanotta, Bernard Marstaller
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 Dan Armchair in Anthracite Elastic with Black Stainless Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Patrick Norguet
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
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
1/3 "Throw Away" Lilac Vinyl Armchair by Willie Landels, Zanotta Italy ca. 1960s
By Willie Landels, Zanotta
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage lilac vinyl armchair model "Throw Away" by Willie Landels for the Italian manufacturer Zanotta ca. 1965 in a very interesting color. Very good condition. 3 items available. P...
Acrylic
Customizable Zanotta Derby Chair & Ottoman by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
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
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
Zanotta Calla Armchair in Beige and Brown Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
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
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Vale 24803 Fabric & Nickel-Satin Finished Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Vale 24803 Fabric & Nickel-Satin Finished Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finished, or black painted tubular ste...
Steel
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
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 Susanna Armchair in Leather 0306 & Chromium Plated Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Leather 0306 & Chromium Plated Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finishe...
Steel
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Scozia 0656 Leather & Chromium Plated Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
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 Kent Armchair in Red Upholstery with Black Varnished Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
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 Kent Armchair and Pouf in Brown Upholstery with Black Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
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 Gilda CM Armchair in Blue Upholstery with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Gilda CM Armchair in Blue Upholstery with Canaletto Walnut Frame by Carlo Mollino Frame in natural or black varnished oak, or in natural Canal...
Walnut
Pietro Arosio “Mirandolina” Arm Chairs for Zanotta, Italy, 1993
By Zanotta, Pietro Arosio
Located in Almelo, NL
Pietro Arosio “Mirandolina” Arm Chairs for Zanotta, Italy, 1993 – 22 Available, Priced Per Chair Designed by Pietro Arosio for Zanotta in 1993, the “Mirandolina” arm chair is a slee...
Aluminum
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Leather 0309 & Chromium Plated Frame
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Leather 0309 & Chromium Plated Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finishe...
Steel
Pair of Blue Niccola Lounge Chairs by Andrea Branzi for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Andrea Branzi
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
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 Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
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 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 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 Susanna Armchair in Tulip 65904 Fabric & Nickel-Satin Finished Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
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 Susanna Armchair in Super Leather 0906 & Chromium Plated Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Super Leather 0906 & Chromium Plated Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finished, ...
Steel
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 Susanna Pied De Poule 64804 Fabric Armchair with Black Steel Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Pied De Poule 64804 Fabric Armchair with Black Steel Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finished, or black painted tubular steel. A...
Steel
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Victor 28101 Fabric & Nickel-Satin Finished Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Victor 28101 Fabric & Nickel-Satin Finished Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finished, or black painted tubular...
Steel
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 Susanna Armchair in Talento 27602 Fabric & Nickel-Satin Finished Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Talento 27602 Fabric & Nickel-Satin Finished Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finished, or black painted tubula...
Steel
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Grey Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
By Zanotta, Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Grey Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame by Lanzavecchia + Wai Steel frame varnished graphite or matt black. Seat and cushion upholstered with polyure...
Upholstery
Zanotta Arom Armchair in Pied De Poule White and Brown Fabric
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
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 Arom Armchair in Orange Naturale Extra Leather
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
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 Derby Armchair in White Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Zanotta, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
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 Kent Armchair with Pouf in Brown Natural Leather & Black Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolving base in varnished steel, colors: black or graphite. Steel frame. Upholstery in self-extinguishing graduated polyurethane foam/heat-bound polyester fiber. Fixed internal nyl...
Steel
Zanotta Judy Armchair in Black Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame
By Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Judy Armchair in Black Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame by Frank Rettenbacher Black or graphite painted steel legs. Stiff polyurethane seat with self-extinguishin...
Steel
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 Gilda CM Armchair in Green Upholstery with Natural Varnished Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Gilda CM Armchair in Green Upholstery with Natural Varnished Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino Frame in natural or black varnished oak, or in natural...
Oak
Zanotta Oliva Armchair in Yellow Upholstery with Black Laquered Maple Wood Frame
By Constance Guisset, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Oliva Armchair in Yellow Upholstery with Black Laquered Maple Wood Frame by Constance Guisset Legs in black lacquered solid maple wood. Steel frame. Upholstery with self-e...
Maple
Zanotta Liza Armchair in Orange Upholstery with Natural Oak Frame
By Zanotta, Lievore Altherr Molina
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 Susanna Armchair in Scozia 0618 Leather & Chromium Plated Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Scozia 0618 Leather & Chromium Plated Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finish...
Steel
Zanotta Calla Armchair in White and Black Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calla Armchair in White and Black Upholstery with Steel Frame by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Base on castors or fixed with feet. Steel fr...
Upholstery
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Scozia 0613 Leather & Chromium Plated Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Susanna Armchair in Scozia 0613 Leather & Chromium Plated Frame Frame in chromium-plated, or in natural or black nickel- satin finish...
Steel