Marco Zanuso's armchairs quote and value in 2024

If you own a Marco Zanuso armchair and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your chair, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your object, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

The market value of Marco Zanuso armchairs

Thanks to their timeless design, manufacturing quality, comfort, historical value and aesthetics, Zanuso armchairs are in great demand among furniture enthusiasts and are highly prized on the market. Their value varies according to their years of production and state of preservation.

Their price can soar at auction, especially for the Lady series, discreet and timeless in any interior. The price at which they sell on the auction market ranges from €150 to €11,000. In 2014, a lot of two Lady Chairs sold for €11,000 while they were estimated at between €5,000 and €16,000. 

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

Designer Marco Zanuso

Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) was an Italian designer born in Milan.

He studied at the Polytechnic School in his native city, and opened his design agency in 1945.

A close friend of Gio Ponti, he wrote articles in his magazine theorizing Modern Design. He became the magazine's editor. Deeply involved in the architectural press, he later became editor of the monthly magazine Casabella.

From 1957, he worked in collaboration with Richard Sapper. The first commercially available plastic chair was born of this partnership.

On a personal level, he created sleek, designer furniture, above all armchairs.

The different Zanuso chair models

Zanuso designed and marketed different chairs, conceived for different uses and different aesthetics : he didn't necessarily use the same materials. Each model has undergone slight evolution over time. So, it's impossible to talk about the different variations of Zanuso armchairs without mentioning this diversity through the ages.

• Lady armchair (1949) :

The Lady armchair is one of Marco Zanuso's most famous creations. Designed in 1949, it is distinguished by its rounded forms and exceptional comfort. It won an award at the Milan Triennale in 1951 for its innovative design. The armchair is often made in fabric or leather, with a metal frame and brass legs.

• Senior armchair (1941) :

This armchair is an evolution of the Lady armchair, with more generous proportions and a more imposing design. The Senior armchair retains the gentle curves and comfort of the Lady model, while adding a touch of sophistication and elegance.

• Martingala armchair (1952) :

The Martingala armchair, designed in 1952, is another example of Zanuso's talent for creating comfortable, elegant seating. This model is characterized by a stricter, rectangular silhouette, while retaining a soft, welcoming seat. 

• Armchair 720 (1959) :

This armchair, designed for the publisher Arflex, is known for its tilting backrest and clean lines. It exemplifies Zanuso's modern, functional style, combining comfort and minimalist aesthetics. 

• Regent armchair (1960s) :

The Regent armchair is another iconic 1960s model. It is more voluminous than its predecessors, with a high backrest and wide armrests, offering optimum comfort.

These armchairs are not only examples of Marco Zanuso's creative genius, they also represent masterpieces of modern Italian design. Zanuso's creations continue to be sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.

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If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.