Designed by Milanese architect and designer Marco Zanuso for Poltronova in the early 1960s, this living room set embodies the experimental optimism of Italian modernism.
The red lacquered frames and sculptural silhouettes reveal Zanuso’s architectural precision, while the padded seats and wooden armrests introduce a sense of warmth and human scale.
Poltronova, at the time, was among Italy’s most forward-looking manufacturers — collaborating with visionary designers such as Ettore Sottsass and Archizoom. This set reflects that era’s balance between craftsmanship and industrial design: elegant, daring, and made to last.
Seen together, the two armchairs, the two-seater sofa, and the coffee table form a complete domestic landscape — functional yet artistic, designed for a home that understood design as culture.
Set of two armchairs, one two-seater sofa, and one round coffee table designed by Marco Zanuso for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s.
Solid wooden structures with striking red lacquered frames, upholstered in original black leatherette with button-tufted backrests and wooden armrests featuring brass details. The matching circular table combines a red top and a brass-finished pedestal base, completing the composition.
A rare example of Zanuso’s playful yet architectural approach to modern living — combining strong geometry, ergonomic form, and bold color contrast typical of the Italian post-war design language.
Designer: Marco Zanuso
Manufacturer: Poltronova
Period: 1960s
Origin: Italy
Materials: Wood, brass, leatherette
Condition: Very good vintage condition, with light patina consistent with age.
Dimensions: On request
Set includes: 2 armchairs, 1 two-seater sofa, 1 coffee table