Zanotta

When Aurelio Zanotta opened the company in 1954, it focused on the production of armchairs and sofas, which was the domain of upholstery workshops. However, Zanotta's vision went beyond the capabilities of local upholsterers. Beyond superficial functionality, he saw in furniture design a new form of cultural expression - a venerable creative outlet worthy of the same respect given to traditional artistic feats such as painting and sculpture. Supported by instinct, charisma and a natural interest in emerging materials and technologies, his unique and then revolutionary path brought Zanotta into contact with some of the now legendary icons of Italian design. The Zanotta furniture catalog is characterized by a distinct and indeed unique degree of heterogeneity. But the common thread among these items, and perhaps the cornerstone of Zanotta's entire project, is a talent for originality - whether it comes from the masters and unsung heroes of history, or from those destined to be discovered. Representing groundbreaking innovations in typology, technology and form, many Zanotta products are today recognized as true icons in the annals of design, mentioned in academic books and exhibited in the most prestigious decorative arts institutions around the world. Some of the long-standing, award-winning bestsellers – Sacco, Mezzadro, Sciangai, Quaderna, Tonietta, Leonardo and others – are still as relevant and sought-after as they were in decades past. Since April 2023, Zanotta is part of the Haworth Lifestyle Design group together with other prestigious brands: Cappellini, Ceccotti, Karakter, Poltrona Frau, Luxury Living, JANUS Et Cie, Luminaire and Interni.