Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Italian

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.

Creator: Zanotta

Set of 4 Zanotta Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s, Signed

$3,300Sale Price / set|21% Off

Set of 4 Zanotta Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s, Signed

By Zanotta, Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A handsome and well-crafted set of four dining chairs by Zanotta, Italy circa 1980s, in rich burgundy leather. Often compared stylistically to Mario Bellini’s iconic 'Cab' chairs for...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Early Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 'Locus Solus' Tubular Armchair in Steel

$1,250

Early Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 'Locus Solus' Tubular Armchair in Steel

By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 'Locus Solus' armchair, chromed tubular steel, blue leatherette, Italy, 1964 This Locus Solus armchair, designed by Gae Aulenti and produced by Zanotta, is ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Chrome Dining Armchairs by David Palterer for Zanotta, Italy, 1987

$945 / set

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...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of four

$2,362

Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of four

By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma. Black lacquered metal structures with leather seats and backs.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 8 “Irma” Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1970s

$5,021 / set

Set of 8 “Irma” Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1970s

By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Blue Castiglietta Dining Chairs by Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1960s

$1,181 / set

Pair of Blue Castiglietta Dining Chairs by Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1960s

By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely pair of stackable Castiglietta Chairs in blue fabric. These iconic chairs were designed by Achille Castglioni and produced by Zanotta in Ita...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta Set of Twelve 'Castiglia' Dining Chairs

$13,400 / set

Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta Set of Twelve 'Castiglia' Dining Chairs

By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Archille Castiglioni for Zanotta, set of twelve dining chairs, model Castiglia, chromed aluminum, faux leather, Italy, design 1968 These iconic 'Castiglia' chairs were designed by t...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Italian black plastic aluminum chairs 2090 Tonietta Enzo Mari Zanotta 1980s

$4,135 / set

Italian black plastic aluminum chairs 2090 Tonietta Enzo Mari Zanotta 1980s

By Zanotta, Enzo Mari

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black plastic and aluminum chairs 2090 Tonietta by Enzo Mari for Zanotta, 1980s Set of six chairs model Tonietta, also known as 2090, with a half-moon backrest and a r...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Roberto Barbieri Lea Leather Dining Arm Chairs for Zanotta, Set of Three

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

Roberto Barbieri Lea Leather Dining Arm Chairs for Zanotta, Set of Three

By Zanotta

Located in Miami, FL

Set of three stone colored leather Lea dining arm chairs with leather wrapped seat and legs designed by Roberto Barbieri for Zanotta.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Metal, Black Leather Castiglia Chairs by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Set of 4

$1,654 / set

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...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century 'Santina' Dining Chairs by Carlo Santi for Zanotta

$779 / set

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Metal, Black Leather Castiglia Chairs by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Set of 4

$1,654 / set

H 26.19 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in

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...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

$3,900Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 31 in Dm 21 in

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons

Located in New York, NY

A set of sculptural light/medium walnut chairs by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Son. Reupholstered in a golden cream/off white cotton/linen blend. Original Tag. Chairs were made in ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut, Cotton

1970s Italian Romeo Rega Set of 4 Dining Chairs

$2,733Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

1970s Italian Romeo Rega Set of 4 Dining Chairs

By Romeo Rega

Located in London, GB

A set of four dining chairs by Romeo Rega in bi-metal upholstered in navy leather.

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1970s Italian Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Six Dining Chairs "Model 101", by Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina, Italy 1960s

$5,198 / set

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in

Six Dining Chairs "Model 101", by Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina, Italy 1960s

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Set of six Italian dining chairs, model 101, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1960s and manufactured by Cassina. Fine rosewood combined with mint-colored fabric upholstery by L...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 10

$22,000 / set

H 26.19 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in

Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 10

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” dining chairs for Poltronova, metal, Italy, 1964, set of ten Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of Ita...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Tito Agnoli x Calligaris Italian Postmodern Leather Dining Chairs, 1980s, Italy

$7,088 / set

H 35.04 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in

Tito Agnoli x Calligaris Italian Postmodern Leather Dining Chairs, 1980s, Italy

By Tito Agnoli, Calligaris, Matteo Grassi

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

A set of six Postmodern sculptural dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli and handmade by Calligaris in Italy, 1980s. They feature a...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

"Locus Solus" daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s

$9,451

H 23.63 in W 79.14 in D 33.47 in

"Locus Solus" daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in bruxelles, BE

Daybed, meridian with cushion in yellow fabric with white stitching and metal structure by Gae Aulenti. Model: Locus Solus. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RE...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1980s Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs, Italy

$1,063 / set

H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in

1980s Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of fabric and chrome - Made in Italy - The fabric needs to be replaced - Good original condition - Seat hight 47 cm.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Mezzadro Tractor Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s

$1,405

H 19.89 in W 17.13 in D 18.9 in

Mezzadro Tractor Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s

By Zanotta, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Mezzadro Tractor Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s Italian design - Seating - Vintage Measures : 43,5x48cm H:50,5cm Materials : Steel - metal - wood M...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Set of 8 1970s Italian Dining chairs by Pietro Costantini

$3,553 / set

H 42.13 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in

Set of 8 1970s Italian Dining chairs by Pietro Costantini

By Pietro Costantini

Located in London, Lambeth

Set of 8 dining with a distinctive sculptural style piano black lacquered frame.Rich black Leather seat pads.Italian 1970s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Italian Alberto Meda for Alias Bigframe Mesh Dining Armchairs, Set of 6

$3,900 / set

H 33.75 in W 22 in D 24 in

Modern Italian Alberto Meda for Alias Bigframe Mesh Dining Armchairs, Set of 6

By Alberto Meda, Alias

Located in Secaucus, NJ

This clean and elegance Bigframe chairs are stylish and functional, sturdy and very comfortable. The lightweight design and stacking feature make it suitable for most diverse situations and needs. Great for home dining room or office conference table...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Dining Armchairs Attributed to Probber

$750 / set

H 32 in W 23 in D 20 in

Pair of Mid Century Dining Armchairs Attributed to Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Well designed and crafted pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs attributed to Harvey Probber. Both have curved and caned back rests, tied spring upholstered vinyl upholstered seats an...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Previously Available Items

Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of 4

Sold

H 38.59 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in

Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of 4

By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma. Black lacquered metal frames with leather seats and backrests. In good condition with normal a...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Zanotta Carmen Black Dining Chairs by Enzo Mari, Set of Two

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H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in

Zanotta Carmen Black Dining Chairs by Enzo Mari, Set of Two

By Zanotta

Located in Basildon, London

The Zanotta Carmen Black Dining Chairs by Enzo Mari represent a masterful blend of sleek design and exceptional comfort. This set of two chairs is a testament to Mari's innovative ap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Italian modern Black wood and metal Chairs Lariana by Terragni for Zanotta, 1980

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H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 23.63 in

Italian modern Black wood and metal Chairs Lariana by Terragni for Zanotta, 1980

By Giuseppe Terragni, Zanotta

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Black chair and metal Chairs Lariana by Giuseppe Terragni for Zanotta, 1980s Set of 4 chairs mod. Lariana with a curved rectangular backrest and shaped seat in black p...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Sedie "Irma" di Achille Castiglioni per Zanotta

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H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in

Sedie "Irma" di Achille Castiglioni per Zanotta

By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Conversano, IT

Iconico set di 4 sedie IRMA disegnate da Achille Castiglioni negli anni '70 e prodotte dalla rinomata azienda italiana Zanotta. Le sedie sono caratterizzate da una struttura in accia...

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1970s Italian Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Postmodern Metal Dining Chairs in Taupe Suede by Zanotta, Italy 1980s

Sold

H 36.75 in W 15.25 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Postmodern Metal Dining Chairs in Taupe Suede by Zanotta, Italy 1980s

By Zanotta

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of Italian post modern dining chairs produced by Zanotta in the 1980s. These chairs feature sculptural black aluminum frames with cir...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Red Leather Dining Chairs, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Pair

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H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

Mid Century Red Leather Dining Chairs, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Pair

By Zanotta

Located in Lucija, SI

Vintage Dining Chairs were designed and produced by Italian brand Zanotta in '80s. Chairs are labeled. "Zanotta Italy" The chairs are made of a black plastic frame and beautiful red...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of 10

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H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in

Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of 10

By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma. Red lacquered metal frames with leather seats and backrests. In good condition with normal age...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Metal Sky Chairs Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti Zanotta, 1980s

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H 26.38 in W 22.45 in D 21.46 in

Italian Midcentury Metal Sky Chairs Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti Zanotta, 1980s

By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian midcentury metal and black sky chairs Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 1980s Pair of chairs from the Locus Solus series, in metal and black sk...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mirandolina Chairs by Pietro Arosio for Zanotta

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H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 21.26 in

Mirandolina Chairs by Pietro Arosio for Zanotta

By Pietro Arosio, Zanotta

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Mirandolina chairs No 2068 by Pietro Arosio for Zanotta circa 1993. The seat is formed from one piece of curved aluminium. Four set chairs.

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Design Leather Dining Chair Set by Zanotta, Italy 1985

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H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Postmodern Design Leather Dining Chair Set by Zanotta, Italy 1985

By Zanotta

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage original Postmodern Design set of 8 Dining Chairs in marine green leather by Zanotta, made in Italy circa 1985. This turqoise marine green leather dining chair...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare set of 8 'Regina' chairs by Paolo Deganello for Zanotta, Italy 1991

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H 45.28 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in

Rare set of 8 'Regina' chairs by Paolo Deganello for Zanotta, Italy 1991

By Paolo Deganello, Zanotta

Located in Sittard, LI

Rare and monumental set of 8 'Regina' dining chairs designed by Paolo Deganello for Zanotta, Italy 1991. The chairs feature a lacquered metal structure covered in saddle leather. Ov...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Morettina Folding Chairs by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, Set of 6

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H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Morettina Folding Chairs by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, Set of 6

By Zanotta, Ettore Moretti

Located in Izegem, VWV

Black lacquered wooden folding chairs, "Morettina" model, produced by the renowned Italian design company "Zanotta" and designed by Ettore Moretti. It has a very simple but refined ...

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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Zanotta Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Zanotta dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Zanotta dining room chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Zanotta dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Zanotta were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Silvio Coppola, Willy Rizzo, and Carlo Ratti. Prices for Zanotta dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $27,739, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,525.