Iconic ‘Lady’ armchairs designed in the 1951 by Italian Marco Zanuso. Made of ivory jacquard fabric. A timeless piece with unmatched Italian elegance
This armchair is the result of a dedicated ergonomic study and a true icon of modernity. It introduced a radical innovation that overturned the traditional system of upholstered furniture production: the separate construction of each component and their subsequent assembly.
Lady was the first to introduce suspension — a major leap in comfort — achieved through the use of reinforced elastic belts. The strength of this armchair lies in its pioneering use of new materials, elastic webbing and polyurethane foam.
It features a metal frame, covered in flexible polyurethane foam, injection-molded into shape. The armrests are made of solid wood and upholstered, with the legs in lacquered metal.
Awarded the Gold Medal at the IX Triennale di Milano in 1951.
Marco Zanuso was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Italian design and architecture. Born in Milan in 1916, he studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano. He quickly became a central voice in the postwar debate on modern design. He was among the first to explore the industrial potential of new materials and technologies, shaping a new Italian aesthetic rooted in function, experimentation, and elegant form.
Zanuso’s work consistently reflected a humanistic approach—balancing innovation with the comfort and emotional resonance of everyday life. He believed that industrial design had a social purpose: to improve quality of life through well-conceived, beautiful objects. His architectural projects, product designs, and editorial influence as editor of Domus and Casabella helped define the intellectual framework of Italian design after WWII.
Today, Marco Zanuso’s pieces are celebrated for their timelessness, integrity, and influence. His works are in the permanent collections of MoMA, the Triennale di Milano, and leading design museums worldwide.
