Fabio Lenci (b.1935) Italian Designer

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Lounge chair with red cylindrical leather cushions supported by clear glass panels on the sides
Vintage Red Leather and Glass Lounge Chairs by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s

Fabio Lenci (b.1935 ) is an Italian Designer. He received his design education in Rome.

Biography

He began his professional career in 1966. He set up a shop for contemporary furniture in Rome. He began to explore the use of new plastics and manufacturing techniques to produce his furniture designs, including his Chain armchair with suspended upholstered rolls between plate-glass sides. 

In 1975 with, Giovanna Talocci established Studio Lenci Talocci. For a time, collaborated with Carlo Urbanati and Patrizia Lalle. His clients in Italy included Bonacina, Poltrona Frau, Ellisse, G.B. Bernini, Ilform, Incom, Sleeping International System Italia, and Tenco. 

Pendant light with black adjustable panels and exposed bulb hanging in room
Vintage Diaframma Ceiling Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini

He designed furniture, interiors, textiles, lighting and sanitary fixtures, including the 1974 Aquarius bath-shower unit produced (from 1975) by Teuco-Guzzini. He became a member of ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale). 

Exhibitions

Work (1970 polyurethane table-chair set and table by Bernini) shown in 1972 ‘Italy: The New Domestic Landscape’ at the New York Museum of Modern Art. 

Collections

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MFA H – The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Sources

Byars, M., & Riley, T. (2004). The design encyclopedia. Laurence King Publishing.

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