Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Eight 'April' Chairs in Original Leather

Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, set of eight 'April' folding armchairs, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, saddle leather, Italy, 1964

Gae Aulenti revolutionized the traditional notion of the director's chair by creating the groundbreaking and versatile 'April' model. This innovative design features a foldable structure constructed from chrome-plated steel, complemented by a brown thick saddle leather seat and backrest. The chair's frame is distinguished by its understated yet refined aesthetic, embodying a sense of openness and rationality.

Gae Aulenti (1927-2012) was an Italian designer and architect. In 1954, she graduated at the Milan School of Architecture of the Polytechnic University and was only one of two women from her class of 20. Aulenti is mostly known for her large-scale museum projects such as her work for the Musée d’Orsay and Centre Pompidou in Paris, and Palazzo Grassi in Venice. Aulenti was at the forefront of Italian post-war design. Her design was meant to make connections with both history and future of Italy. The postmodern movement that Aulenti belonged to refused to design in the objective language of the modernists. This Avant Garde Postmodern design movement was the beginning of a new type of Italian art, architecture and design.

Please note that some chairs show visible signs of wear and use, such as scratches and cracks in the leather. For further details, we encourage you to reach out to our team of design specialists.

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