Fabio Lenci Black Leather “Hyaline” Chairs for Standing, Italy

Italian space age lounge chairs by Fabio Lenci

This extraordinary pair of “Hyaline” chairs designed by Fabio Lenci for Standing in the 1970s is a striking example of Italian Space Age design. A radical experiment in both materials and ergonomics, the chairs are constructed from floating cylindrical black leather rolls suspended between two thick, tempered glass panels. The result is a sculptural seating design that feels as much like an installation as it does a piece of furniture.

Innovative design and adjustable comfort

The interconnected black leather rolls are anchored at the base but remain adjustable at the top, sliding along the edge of the glass to alter the seating position. This creates a highly flexible structure, blending comfort with visual lightness. The contrast between the substantial leather bolsters and the transparent glass sides produces a floating effect, an illusion of suspension that defines the bold futuristic aesthetic of the era.

Fabio Lenci and Italian Space Age furniture

Fabio Lenci (b. 1935) is one of the great innovators of postwar Italian design, celebrated for his exploration of plastic, glass, and modular forms. His work with Standing in the 1970s produced some of the most collectible Space Age pieces, with the Hyaline chairs ranking among his most daring. Today, these chairs are coveted by collectors worldwide as icons of Italian radical design.

Details & Dimensions

Designer: Fabio Lenci
Manufacturer: Standing
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
In style: Mid Century Modern / Space Age
Materials & Techniques: Black leather rolls, thick tempered glass, metal fittings
Condition: Excellent, as new

Dimensions:
Height: 71 cm
Width: 76 cm
Depth: 91 cm
Seat Height: 38 cm

Set of two available

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