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An iconic work of Italian design, the UP1 armchair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia is both sculptural and expressive. Designed as part of the influential UP Series, its enveloping form and fluid curves challenge conventional seating, blurring the line between furniture and art.
Upholstered in vivid red stretch fabric, the chair offers a bold visual presence while remaining comfortable and inviting. A recognised design classic, the UP1 is held in major museum collections worldwide and remains one of Pesce’s most celebrated works.
Details
- Designer: Gaetano Pesce
- Manufacturer: B&B Italia
- Model: UP1
- Origin: Italy
- Colour: Red
Condition
Very good condition, with light wear consistent with age and use.
A striking statement piece for collectors and design-led interiors.
Brand & Designer
B&B Italia
Color
Red
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Material
Other Fabric and Textiles
Condition
Excellent
Dimensions (cm)
100.0W x 100.0D x 65.0H
Design Story
From early on, the brand positioned itself differently. Instead of producing decorative furniture, it embraced industrial processes, advanced materials, and a strong collaboration model with designers. This combination allowed it to scale high design without diluting quality, something that was still relatively radical at the time.
Its identity was shaped through long standing partnerships with some of the most important figures in modern design. Mario Bellini brought sculptural softness and emotional form, most famously with pieces like the Camaleonda and Le Bambole, which redefined what comfort could look like. Antonio Citterio introduced a more architectural and disciplined language, resulting in collections like Charles that became staples of contemporary interiors. Later, Patricia Urquiola added a more expressive, modular and playful approach, with designs like Tufty Time that feel both relaxed and engineered.
Beyond individual icons, B&B Italia also developed a dual identity: the experimental, forward looking main line, and Maxalto, a more classical and refined collection that speaks to timeless interiors rather than industrial modernism.
Over time, the brand became a reference point for global design culture. Its pieces are not just furniture but tools for shaping space, often used in architecture driven interiors where proportion, comfort and visual identity all matter equally.
Today, B&B Italia sits in a rare position: part industrial innovator, part cultural archive of modern living, and still actively defining how contemporary homes and public spaces feel rather than just how they look.
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