Nena Side Chair

A comfort-first side chair with soft lines and textured textiles

The Nena side chair brings the comfort of a lounge chair in a form suited to modern workspaces. Its steel frame supports an upholstered seat and backrest with soft lines and tailored textiles. An airy gap between seat and back creates a light, sculptural look, while a removable cover—available in fabric or leather—adds versatility.

Product Overview

  • Gloss frame finishes include Orange, Amaranth, and Espresso; matte finishes include Graphite and Black
  • Semi-circular backrest for ergonomic comfort
  • Polyurethane and Dacron® foam seat
  • Polyurethane foam backrest
  • Removable fabric or leather cover
  • Nena lounge chair and stool also available

Manufacturing Location

  • Italy
  • Nena Side Chair front viewNena Side Chair side view
    Side ChairCode: HCZN-NNS4-2
    Side Chair dimensions in imperial and metric.
    HeightWidthDepth
    Imperial29"32.25"28"
    Metric737 mm819 mm711 mm

A Family of Comfort

Nena is not just a single chair but a family — lounge, side chair, and stool — each variation carrying the same design DNA. Adaptable and versatile, the collection offers comfort across a variety of ancillary spaces, from café and dining, to lounge and more.

Designers of Empathy

Francesca Lanzavecchia and Hunn Wai founded Lanzavecchia + Wai to explore design as both gesture and function. For Zanotta, the duo created the Nena family — side chair, lounge, and stool — inspired by the gesture of a hug. This project reflects their philosophy: design as an embrace, balancing softness with tailored craftsmanship. Nena is not only a seat but a story of how Lanzavecchia + Wai translate human gestures into timeless Italian design.