While the scoop-like form of the Lady armchair, designed in 1951 by Italian architect and furniture maker Marco Zanuso (1916–2001), might not be the most visually arresting chair on the auction block today, it’s one of the classic pieces of mid-century modern furniture and was quite revolutionary for its time.
Like many designers of the day, Zanuso was fascinated with new materials like polyurethane foam and elastic tape. In the 1940s, he began experimenting with them through a collaboration with Italian manufacturer Arflex that would endure for years. For the Arflex line, Zanuso designed not only the Lady armchair — which won the gold medal at the Milan Triennale the year of its debut — but also the 1949 Antropus chair and the 1951 Sleep-o-matic sofa. While these works were radical for their materials, their construction methods were also groundbreaking. The Lady armchair, for instance, was manufactured in pieces and assembled at the very end of the production process, whereas traditional furniture was more frequently constructed as a whole.
Zanuso spent his entire career creating a new definition of modernism through his works and his words. He studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan with some of the country’s most forward-thinking designers, opened his own firm in 1945 and even served as the editor of design magazines Domus and Casabella, sharing his philosophy of modern design in their pages. He certainly succeeded in creating a lasting impact on the design world, particularly through pieces like the Lady armchair. It’s manufactured today by Cassina.
Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage 1950s armchairs Italian design. Light blue fabric upholstery tapered brown wood legs. Early Marco Zanuso " Lady Chair " Ideally for someone who wishes to re-uphols...
Metal
$14,122 / set
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex Old Edition
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of old edition Marco Zanuso lady chair for Arflex 1950's. Brass legs. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, Ivory, 100% wool velvet fabric.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Armchair Lady by Marco Zanuso Italy 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This iconic lounge chair Lady was designed by the masterful Marco Zanuso in the 1960s. Original upholstery and featuring a durable hardwood frame with steel legs and adjustable brass...
Fabric
Pair Marco Zanuso 'Lady' chairs. Reclining. Italy c1950
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A pair of original Marco Zanuso reclining 'Lady' chairs. Italy c1950 Original upholstery. If you would like us to re upholster this can be arranged.
Brass
$5,354Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Red Velvet Armchairs Marco Zanuso Model lady 1950 Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Marco Zanuso armchairs lady model in Red Velvet, in original state, timeless Italian Iconic design.
Velvet
Marco Zanuso Pair of Lady Armchairs Hermès Blue Velvet Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Extraordinary pair of armchairs designed in the 1950s by Marco Zanuso, one of the most renowned names in modern Italian design. Zanuso created the "Lady" model, culminating in a hist...
Iron
$7,944 / item
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color/material of the chair. Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An icon of 1950s Italian ...
Metal
Pair of Iconic Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs – Brass Feet, Green Velvet Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in IT
This iconic pair of Marco Zanuso "Lady" chairs from Italy epitomizes mid-century modern elegance and comfort. Newly upholstered in rich green velvet, these chairs offer a luxurious t...
Brass
Set of 2 original Italian armchairs Model "Lady" by Marco Zanuso, Arflex 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of “Lady” Armchairs, Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950s This Italian pair of armchairs was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s and manufactured by Arflex. They are still covered i...
Steel
'Pair of Original Italian Mid-Century 'Lady' Chairs by Marco Zanuso & Arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of Original Italian Mid-Century Modern "Lady" Chairs / Lounge Chairs / Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, circa 1951 with original upholstery. The chairs are s...
Brass, Steel
$4,331
Marco Zanusso Lady Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Dublin, IE
This Marco Zanuso "Lady" chair, designed in 1951, epitomizes Italian mid-century modernism with its bold, yet graceful design. Its sleek, curved silhouette combines a sculptural stee...
Metal
1950s Marco Zanuso Reclining 'Lady' Lounge Chair in Leatherette, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - rare model
Faux Leather
Set/2 Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs, 1950s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of Collectible Vintage Italian Lady Armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso for the Casa e Arflex manufacturing company in the 1950s. This iconic design piece has been completely re...
Brass
Set/2 Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs, 1950s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian Lady Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso for the Casa e Arflex manufacturing company in the 1950s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored fr...
Brass
$12,995 / set
Marco Zanuso Mid Century Lady Lounge Chair - Pair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Marco Zanuso Mid Century Lady Lounge Chair - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 29 wide x 36 deep x 36.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22.5 inches We ...
Chrome
1950's Italian Lady Armchair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
The Iconic 20th-century collectible vintage Lady chair was designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in Italy in 1951. The very comfortable design features splayed expertly polished brass ...
Brass
$5,460Sale Price / item|20% Off
lady Zanusi Arfkex armchair 1960s green velvet
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, MI
The Lady armchair was designed in 1951 by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Iconic in style and innovation, it was the first armchair made with foam rubber and elastic straps. Flowing and env...
Metal
Marco Zanuso by Arflex 1958 Vintage Lady Armchair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Biella, IT
Marco Zanuso lady arm chair years ’58 Arflex production general conditions and structure very good except in the two armrest problem c...
Metal
Lady chair in green velvet by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The armchair features a completely new green velvet fabric. It is important to remember that Zanuso was inspired by the automotive design method [source-less] for the creation of the...
Velvet
Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic so called 'Lady chair' designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1951. This lady chair has chrome-plated legs and original upholstery in grey. The upholstery...
Chrome
Cassina 720 Lady Chair with Iconic Pattern and Black Legs
By Cassina, Marco Zanuso
Located in Vancouver, BC
Designed in 1951 by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, the Lady armchair won the gold medal at the IX Milan Triennale in the same year. The armchair stands as a modern icon, the fruit of innov...
Fabric
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Mod Lady Italian Armchair, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair model “Lady” designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex, made with solid wood structure and black metal legs. Bouclé wool upholstery Koala model edited by Pierre Frey. Fo...
Metal
$14,122 / set
Pair of Lady Armchairs, Marco Zanuso, Cassina
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lady armchairs, two pieces, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, now Cassina. Made in Italy, original design period 1951. Made with upholstered tubular metal frame, covered in skai a...
Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Zanuso Armchairs for Arflex, Model Lady, 1950S
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of Zanuso armchairs for Arflex, Model Lady, 1950.
Metal
$3,295Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Design Armchairs Marco Zanuso Style
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of mid-century Italian design armchairs, special metal feet, the style of Marco Zanuso.
Metal
$11,298 / set
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Metal
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$1,812Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Velvet Armchair Zanuso Style Italian Design, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century velvet armchair Zanuso style Italian design 1950s.
Chrome
$5,413
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 20.87 in
Chair Model Poltrona Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milan, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Delft, NL
Chair Model Poltrona Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milan, 1950s Italian chair by Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) Original wool beige fabric ladies armchair...
Brass
$3,321
H 36.23 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Reclining Armchair, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Reclining armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s, the armchair has been restored and upholstered in navy blue velvet with a gray piping finish. The extended armchair...
Iron
rare marco zanuso lady sofa by arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Munich, DE
rare and elegant lady sofa by marco zanuso. only produced for a short period by arflex / italy.
Metal, Brass
On Hold|$13,366 / set
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
Original Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Fast ship...
Brass
Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic so called 'Lady chair' designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1951. This lady chair has chrome-plated legs and original upholstery in grey. The upholstery...
Chrome
$8,300 / set
H 35.5 in W 29 in D 35 in
Pair of Iconic Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs – Brass Feet, Green Velvet Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in IT
This iconic pair of Marco Zanuso "Lady" chairs from Italy epitomizes mid-century modern elegance and comfort. Newly upholstered in rich green velvet, these chairs offer a luxurious t...
Brass
$17,653 / set
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 28.75 in
Set/2 Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs, 1950s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of Collectible Vintage Italian Lady Armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso for the Casa e Arflex manufacturing company in the 1950s. This iconic design piece has been completely re...
Brass
$11,062
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Marco Zanuso Pair of Martingala armchairs for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant pair of early Martingala armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, designed in the 1950s and reupholstered in high-quality grey fabric, are now in excellent vintage condition....
Brass
Pair of Marco Zanuso Red Lady Armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Marco Zanuso lady armchairs reupholstered in red Dedar Milano mohair and metal legs for Arflex. This design won the gold medal at the IX Triennale di Milano in 1951.
Metal
Sold
H 36 in W 26 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modernist Lady Arm Chairs in Eucalyptus Velvet by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
This striking and iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern "Lady Arm Chairs" was realized by the inimitable and legendary Marco Zanuso in Italy circa 1950. Representing one of the most reco...
Velvet
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in
Pair of original LADY Armchairs by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A pair of 'Lady Chairs', designed by Marco Zanuso. Italy, Arflex, 1951. A pair of original 'LADY' lounge chairs designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milano. The chairs are upholster...
Wool, Wood
Pair of midcentury Lady armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Italy 1950
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Original pair of iconic armchairs “Lady” designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in 1951 This pair comes form an early edition. Newly re-upholstery in off white velvet “Lady” armchair wo...
Brass
1960 Pair of “LADY” armchairs by Marco Zanuso
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of Italian Lady armchairs, completely restored with a high end finish and fabric. Designer Marco Zanuso - Original edition by Arflex. Italy circa 1960. Width : 79 cm - 31,10 p...
Brass
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H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 33.08 in
Marco Zanuso, "Lady" armchair, 1951. New Bouclé fabric upholstery.
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
An original 'LADY' lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951 for Arflex, Milano. The "Lady" armchair is also known as the 720 armchair. Arflex Manufacturer label plate under the ...
Metal
Armchairs by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in MADRID, ES
Pair of armchairs by Marco Zanuso, with sculptural curved shape and tapered brass legs. Re-upholstered in fabric Bespoke stripe from Colours of Arley. Italy, 1950s. Marco Zanuso was...
Brass
Pair of Italian "Lady" armchairs 1960
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of Italian Lady armchairs, completely restored with a high end finish and fabric. Designer Marco Zanuso - Original edition by Arflex. Italy circa 1960. Width : 79 cm - 31,10 p...
Brass
Armchair mod. Lady, Marco Zanuso, prod. Arflex, 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Rivoli, IT
Iconic armchair mod. Lady designed by architect Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex since 1951 Tubular brass legs, rubber padding and fabric upholstery. He received the gold medal at...
Brass
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs for Arflex.
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in
Original LADY Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy (burnt orange)
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
An original 'LADY' lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milano. The chair has been upholstered in fine English burnt orange velvet material. Brass legs. Seat height 36 c...
Metal, Brass
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H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Pair of 'Lady' Lounge Chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex Italy, Signed
By Seven Salotti, Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of laid-back and deep seated lounge chairs are the 'Lady' chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Originally designed in the early 1950s, this pair produced in circa 1990s, one ...
Metal
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