Zanotta Loveseats

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

Zanotta Model Straccio De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi Original Leather Sofa

$9,493

Zanotta Model Straccio De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi Original Leather Sofa

By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This stunning Leather Sofa was designed 1968 by Design Team Gionatan de Pas , Donato d’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi. 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 Sofas...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

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Leather, Plastic, Foam

De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Black and Yellow Armchairs

$3,322Sale Price / set|20% Off

De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Black and Yellow Armchairs

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta

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...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

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Fabric, Plastic

Onda Loveseat by De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi

$5,850

Onda Loveseat by De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s produced by Zanotta, Italy - excellent vintage condition

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

70s leather sofa Piumino model by Lomazzi De Pas D'Urbino

$3,898Sale Price|24% Off

H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 39.38 in

70s leather sofa Piumino model by Lomazzi De Pas D'Urbino

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Milano, MI

Piumino sofa designed by Milanese architects De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi who were part of the Radical Design movement that marked the Italian avant-garde design scene in the late 1960...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Zanotta Loveseats

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Leather

"Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1979

$12,500

H 18 in W 75 in D 36 in

"Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1979

By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in New York, NY

A rare and iconic example of late 20th-century Italian design, this “Grand Italia” daybed was designed by the celebrated trio De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazz...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Straccio Easy Chair by De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1967

$3,730

H 30.71 in W 40.95 in D 40.95 in

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Zanotta Loveseats

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Fabric

Italian Modern Caramel Leather Piumino Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino & Lomazzi, 1970s

$9,137

H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 45.28 in

Italian Modern Caramel Leather Piumino Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino & Lomazzi, 1970s

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern caramel leather three seating Piumino sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, 1970s. Piumino model sofa with internal structure in foamed foa...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

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Leather

Decursu De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi Carrera Chairs Italy 1969

$13,943 / set

H 22.84 in W 39.38 in D 41.34 in

Decursu De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi Carrera Chairs Italy 1969

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Absolutely stunning shaped low 'Carrera' lounge chairs designed by Giorgio Decurso; Jonathan De Pas; Donato D'Urbino e Paolo Lomazzi and manufactured by BBB Bonancina, Italy 1969. Th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

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Metal

Zanotta Onda Pair of Armchairs in Matte Black Leather Chrome by De Pas, D'urbino

$5,200Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 28.35 in W 35.04 in D 35.44 in

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, Marcel Breuer, Zanotta

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 ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Scacciapensieri Lounge chair by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, Poltronova, 1970s

$2,373

H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 33.08 in

Scacciapensieri Lounge chair by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, Poltronova, 1970s

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The Scacciapensieri armchair feels like it was designed to let you exhale. A single, fluid arc in bentwood holds a suspended fabric seat that wraps gently around the body. Rather tha...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi Lounge Chair Italy 1970.

$2,630

H 25.2 in W 43.31 in D 39.38 in

De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi Lounge Chair Italy 1970.

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Almelo, NL

De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi Lounge Chair Italy 1970. This very cool-shaped lounge chair was designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'urbino, and ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Zanotta Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Vtg 'Onda' Sofa by De Pas D’Urbino + Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s Cream + Chrome

$6,882Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.35 in W 76.78 in D 30.71 in

Vtg 'Onda' Sofa by De Pas D’Urbino + Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s Cream + Chrome

By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Basel, BS

The ultimate squiggle!! Superbly stylish Italian design. Very rare textile version of this piece. Upholstered in fantastic postmodern textured textile, in a beautiful cream color! ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

1967, Paolo Lomazzi, Donato D'urbino, Jonathan de Pas, for Zanotta, Blow Chair

$1,357Sale Price|21% Off

H 27.96 in W 43.71 in D 38.19 in

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

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Plastic

Piumino sofa De Pas, D’urbino and Lomazzi Italy 1970

$10,680

H 27.56 in W 83.47 in D 40.95 in

Piumino sofa De Pas, D’urbino and Lomazzi Italy 1970

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

The Piumino lounge sofa, designed by the renowned trio De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi, and crafted by Dall’Oca in Italy in 1970, is a perfect blend of playful design and timeless eleg...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

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Leather

Very rare Piumino leather sofa by De Pas D’urbino and Lomazzi for Dall’Oca Italy

$10,620

H 28.35 in W 61.42 in D 40.95 in

Very rare Piumino leather sofa by De Pas D’urbino and Lomazzi for Dall’Oca Italy

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Piumino sofa De Pas D’urbino and Lomazzi Dall’Oca Italy 1970 two seater in greige leather. Very rare draped leather two seater. Signed. This exceptionally rare Piumino two seater ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Zanotta Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Previously Available Items

De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Vintage Armchairs in Black and Yellow Fabric

Sold

H 43.71 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in

De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Vintage Armchairs in Black and Yellow Fabric

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta

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 eccentr...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Postmodern Teal Leather Zanotta Onda Loveseat Sofa 1985, Italia Two-Seat Sofa

Sold

H 29 in W 55 in D 34 in

Postmodern Teal Leather Zanotta Onda Loveseat Sofa 1985, Italia Two-Seat Sofa

By Zanotta, Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Onda by Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1985. Gorgeous cerulean leather and chromed tubular steel. Extremely rare postmodern masterpiece in the perfect color. A postmodern, Italian ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Zanotta Loveseats

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury "Onda" Black Leather Italian Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino for Zanotta

Sold

H 70 in W 139 in D 90 in

Midcentury "Onda" Black Leather Italian Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino for Zanotta

By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Sacile, PN

Italian Onda two-seat sofa designed by D’Urbino, De Pas, Lomazzi for Zanotta, dated 1985. The sofa, labelled by Zanotta Italy, has original vintage black leather upholstery with stee...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Zanotta Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Zanotta loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.

Zanotta loveseats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Zanotta loveseats, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original loveseats by Zanotta were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider loveseats by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, and ISA Bergamo. Prices for Zanotta loveseats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11,095 and can go as high as $11,095, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,095.

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