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 Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Cream Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Miami, FL
One Maggiolina lounge chair with ottoman designed Marco Zanuso in 1947, steel frame, cowhide sling, goose down, cream leather upholstery. Made in Italy by Zanotta We have two sets av...
Steel
Vintage De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi Celesta leather chair for Zanotta Italy, 1970s
By Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta, Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino
Located in Hastings, GB
'Celesta' lounge chairs designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi ' for Zanotta, Italy, 1970s. Black leather with feature red feet. Two available- selling indivi...
Leather, Plastic
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Pouf in Dark Brown with Black Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Pouf in Dark Brown with Black Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular frame, or with natural or...
Steel
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Gray Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Miami, FL
One Maggiolina lounge chair with ottoman designed Marco Zanuso in 1947, steel frame, cowhide sling, goose down, gray leather upholstery. Made in Italy by Zanotta ottoman: 25.6" w 25...
Steel
"Throw Away" Lounge Chair by Willie Landels for Zanotta, Italy, 1960s
By Willie Landels, Zanotta
Located in Milan, IT
"Throw Away" Lounge Chair by Willie Landels for Zanotta.
Foam
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Gray Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Miami, FL
One Maggiolina lounge chair with ottoman designed Marco Zanuso in 1947, black steel frame, cowhide sling, goose down, gray leather upholstery. Made in Italy by Zanotta ottoman: 25.6"...
Steel
Customizable Zanotta Gilda CM Recliner Lounge Chair Homage to Carlo Mollino
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Customizable upholstery. With elegant lines and beautiful details, the Gilda lounge chair is a design masterpiece. Designed in 1954, Gilda's fluid angles and four-position adjustab...
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Zanotta Ardea CM Homage to Carlo Mollino
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Armchair/ Bergére. Base in solid natural or black varnished oak, or in solid natural Canaletto walnut; wax-finished varnish. Steel frame, with elastic strips suspension. Upholstery i...
Leather, Fabric
Italian Ardea Lounge Chair After A Design By Carlo Mollino
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Carlo Mollino, Zanotta, Ico Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Ardea lounge chair after a design by Carlo Mollino. Stunning curvaceous Italian lounge chair with exaggerated ebonized legs professionally upholstered in plush blue bouclé....
Bouclé, Wood
1990s Pair of Sant'elia Arm Chairs by Giuseppe Terragni for Zanotta Leather
By Giuseppe Terragni, Zanotta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of gorgeous black leatherSant'elia armchairs by Giuseppe Terragni for Zanotta. These chairs are very difficult to come by. They are constructed from tubular...
Stainless 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
Louise Armchair by Philippe Nigro for Zanotta, Black, Fabric
By Philippe Nigro, Zanotta
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
Customizable Zanotta Lama Leather Chaise Lounge by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Chaise longue. Frame colour graphite. Self-extinguishing polyurethane foam upholstery with elastic strips suspension. Fixed internal nylon cover. Removable external cover in fabric ...
Leather, Fabric
Zanotta Onda Pair of Armchairs in Matte Black Leather Chrome by De Pas, D'urbino
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Zanotta, 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
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
Zanotta Lama Lounge Chair in Brown Leather with Graphite Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
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
Zanotta Dismountable Safari Chair
By Zanotta, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally rare 1970s lounge chair in ash and canvas made by Zanotta. The chair is very solid and disassembles completely when desired. In wonderful vintage condition. All leather...
Canvas, Ash
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
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
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
$3,218 / item
Customizable Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Different colors available. Design by Liisi Beckmann Project year 1966 Armchair. Graduated polyurethane foam frame. External cover only available in bielastic Samba fabric. Price f...
Fabric
$1,347Sale Price|21% Off
1967, Paolo Lomazzi, Donato D'urbino, Jonathan de Pas, for Zanotta, Blow Chair
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) This was the first mass-produced inflatable chair...
Plastic
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 Inflatable 'Blow' Chair 1967 with Original Box
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
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
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
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
$7,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zanotta Genni Black Super Leather Lounge Chair & Pouf in Chromium Plated Steel
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
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 upholstered in polyurethane. Leather-covered cushions and armrests. Additional Information: Material: Upholstery, steel Frame finish: Chromium plated steel Upholstery: Super Leather 0906- Cat. 98 Pouf dimensions: 45 W x 55 D x 35 H cm Lounge chair dimensions...
Steel
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Top Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Top Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular frame, or with natural or bl...
Steel
$3,218 / item
Customizable Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Different colors available. Design by Liisi Beckmann Project year 1966 Armchair. Graduated polyurethane foam frame. External cover only available in bielastic Samba fabric.
Fabric
$10,727Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zanotta Maggiolina Brown Leather Lounge Chair with Pouf in Polished Steel Frame
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
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 ...
Steel
Customizable Zanotta Genni Recliner Leather Lounge Chair by Gabriele Mucchi
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
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
$7,216Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zanotta Genni Black Scozia Leather Lounge Chair & Pouf in Chromium Plated Steel
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
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
$10,428Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 Genni Black Nappa 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
$1,413Sale Price|20% Off
Luxurious Extendable Armchair by Zanotta
By Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace the epitome of modern Italian design with this exquisite Zanotta extendable armchair. Originating from the late 90s to early 2000s, this armchair exemplifies the innovative s...
Iron
Customizable Zanotta Sacco Easy Chair by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for VIP upholstery. For leather or other fabrics price is different. Different sizes available and upholstery. Anatomical easy-chairs. Envelope containing highly resista...
Textile
Customizable Zanotta Calla Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric. Armchair. 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...
Leather, Fabric
Pair Red Leather Zanotta Derby Arm Chairs by Noe Duchaufour Lawrance, Italy
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Red Leather Zanotta Derby Arm Chairs by Noe Duchaufour Lawrance, Italy. Amazing pair of chairs with original leather. Minor wear consistent with age and use. Measure 38" tall ...
Leather
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 Arom Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric and exterior in cowhide. extra charge for exterior cover in leather. Armchair. 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...
Leather, Fabric
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
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
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
"Gilda" Carlo Mollino Armchair, Edited by Zanotta, Italy
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
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 1009 Club Chair for Indoor or Outdoor Designed by Prospero Rasulo
By Zanotta, Prospero Rasulo
Located in New York, NY
Armchair and sofa for outdoor and indoor use. Steel internal structure painted for outdoor use. Weave in PVC thread with nylon internal reinforcement, in the shade of brown. Upon request a small seat...
Nylon, PVC