Nino Zoncada Armchairs for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1952, Set of 2

About the Item

Nino Zoncada armchairs for ISA Bergamo, sage green fabric and brass, Italy, 1952, Set of 2 Designed in 1952 for ISA Bergamo, these armchairs capture Nino Zoncada at his most effortless—refined, intelligent, and quietly confident. The tall, sculpted backrest and softly contoured arms define a silhouette that feels both protective and light: architectural, yet deeply inviting. Nothing is overstated. Every curve serves a purpose, every line holds tension. The brass legs lift the form with a subtle, almost graphic gesture, adding elegance without interrupting the visual flow. These armchairs belong to the moment when Zoncada was contributing to the reshaping of Italian domestic space—less formality, more ease; less monument, more atmosphere. They reflect his early 1950s approach to seating, where comfort becomes a matter of proportion and luxury is expressed through restraint rather than display. Timeless without seeking to be iconic, these armchairs embody Nino Zoncada's design language at its most natural: calm, balanced, and unmistakably modern—still perfectly at home in contemporary interiors more than seventy years later.

Creator:
ISA Bergamo (Manufacturer),Nino Zoncada (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 37.8 in (96 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)Seat Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Fabric
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Reupholstered. We accurately check the quality of every object. Our atelier restored and reupholstered the item. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request. Contact us for additional information.
Seller Location:
Lonigo, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3756348089802