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.
$7,975 / 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
$4,347
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
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
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
$9,600 / set
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs for Arflex.
Brass
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...
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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
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
'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
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
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.
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Set/2 Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs, 1950s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Marco Zanuso, Arflex
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
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 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
$10,397 / set
Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs by Arflex, Italy 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Wien, AT
A Rare Pair of Original Italian Mid-Century Modern "Lady" Chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, France with the original upholstery. The chairs are set upon a set on boldly angled and t...
Brass
$16,000 / set
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lounge Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Marco Zanuso Mid Century Italian lounge chairs featuring brushed steel legs with brass feet. Chair upholstery has been professionally updated using a stylized shagreen white w...
Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron
$5,500 / item
Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs by Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1951 and winning the Gold Medal at the IX Milan Triennale that year, Marco Zanuso's "Lady" chair is an icon of mid-century Italian design. It was made by Arflex until 201...
Metal
Pair of First Edition “Lady Chairs” by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Kampen, NL
This elegant armchair features refined brass-plated legs and has been newly reupholstered in a soft white cream fabric by De Ploeg (Ploegwool 02), enhancing both its comfort and time...
Brass
Cassina 720 Lady Chair with Iconic Pattern and Black Legs
By Marco Zanuso, Cassina
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
$5,482Sale Price / item|20% Off
lady Zanusi Arfkex armchair 1960s green velvet
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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
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 Greenapple, Arflex, Marco Zanuso
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
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
$14,178 / 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
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
$1,783Sale Price / set|66% 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
$15,800 / set
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Marco Zanuso "Regent" Armchairs for Arflex, Sage Green Velvet, 1960, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Regent" armchair for Arflex, sage green velvet, Italy, 1960, set of two. The "Regent" armchairs, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in 1960s, capture the essence of ...
Velvet
$13,600 / set
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962, set of two. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchairs, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commit...
Velvet
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
$8,034 / set
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Two "Senior" Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, New Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two Senior armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex.
Fabric
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, 1962
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchair, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commitment to modern...
Velvet
$898Sale Price|65% 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
$4,607 / set
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Lounge Chairs Marco Zanuso Style
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Echt, NL
Pair of elegant midcentury Italian lounge chairs in excellent condition. The chairs are redone in a fresh light blue wool and provided with new foam. The metal frame is lacquered ...
Brass, Metal
$13,546 / set
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
Original Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Moss 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, green grey coloured pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worl...
Brass, Metal
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Fourline' Chair in Black Leather
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, lounge chair, black leather, steel, Italy, 1964 This lounge chair by Zanuso remains among the best examples of armchairs designed by the architect. It is no...
Steel
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
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
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, golden brown coloured 100% mohair fabric. Fast shipping wo...
Brass
Single Lady Lounge Chair by Marco Zanuso, Italy 1960's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Single “Lady” Lounge Chair by Marco Zanuso Newly upholstered in soft cream boucle fabric bouclé Brass Legs, Italy, circa 1960 Pair available Available to view in-situ at our Miami ga...
Fabric
Pair of Lady Lounge Chairs by Marco Zanuso, Italy 1960's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of “Lady” Lounge Chairs by Marco Zanuso Newly upholstered in soft cream boucle fabric bouclé Brass Legs, Italy, circa 1960 Available to view in-situ at our Miami gallery.
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
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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
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H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Coppia di poltrone in Velluto Rosso Marco Zanuso Modello lady 1950 Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coppia di poltrone Marco Zanuso modello lady in Velluto Rosso, nello stato originale, design Iconico Italiano intramontabile.
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 Marco Zanuso, Arflex
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 Marco Zanuso, Arflex
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 Marco Zanuso, Arflex
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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