Maggiolina Lounge Chair

A simple lounge chair inspired by industrial design

Designed by Marco Zanuso

Maggiolina began as a study in simplicity—an armchair stripped to its essentials—before evolving into a refined expression of comfort and industrial design. Its steel tubular frame supports a leather sling, cradling goose feather and polyurethane cushions. Designed in 1947, Maggiolina remains a timeless icon that merges poetic form with ergonomic comfort.

Product Overview

  • Polished or painted steel tubular frame
  • Pigmented saddle leather sling support
  • Back cushion filled with goose feathers
  • Polyurethane and Dacron® foam seat cushion
  • Removable fabric or leather cover

Manufacturing Location

  • Italy
  • Maggiolina Lounge Chair front viewMaggiolina Lounge Chair side view
    Lounge ChairCode: HCZN-MGL1-1
    Lounge Chair dimensions in imperial and metric.
    HeightWidthDepth
    Imperial32.75"27.5"41.5"
    Metric832 mm699 mm1054 mm
  • Maggiolina Lounge Chair front viewMaggiolina Lounge Chair side view
    OttomanCode: HCZN-MGLO-1
    Ottoman dimensions in imperial and metric.
    HeightWidthDepth
    Imperial14.94"25.56"25.56"
    Metric379 mm649 mm649 mm

The Designer’s Vision

In 1947, Marco Zanuso reimagined the lounge chair for a MoMA competition, pioneering a construction method intended for mass production. His collaboration with Zanotta transformed this bold experiment into a lasting icon, proving that innovation and Italian craftsmanship could coexist in perfect harmony.

Timeless Construction

Maggiolina’s genius lies in its materials: a saddle leather sling and armrests that cradle a goose down cushion with effortless elegance. Nearly eight decades later, this union of structure and softness remains a benchmark of design — a chair that continues to embody luxury, comfort, and timeless endurance.

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