Armchair by Cesare Lacca for Isa Bergamo, 1950s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

An extraordinary armchair designed by Cesare Lacca for the renowned ISA (Industria Salotti e Arredamenti) Bergamo factory, dating back to the 1950s.
This piece is an emblematic example of the elegance and formal research that characterized the Bergamo-based brand's production in the postwar period, when ISA established itself as one of the most innovative names in Italian design.
The high backrest with soft, enveloping lines gives the seat a sculptural and dynamic character, while the rounded armrests and midnight blue velvet upholstery accentuate the sense of comfort and refinement.
The hand-stitched brass nail trim emphasizes the armchair's sinuous profile, enriching it with a precious decorative detail that perfectly complements the tapered gold-plated aluminum feet, typical of ISA's production during that decade.
During the same period, ISA Bergamo collaborated with some of the most important names in Italian design, such as Gio Ponti, Ignazio Gardella, Paolo Buffa, and Nino Zoncada, creating creations that combined functionality, high-quality craftsmanship, and a modern, international aesthetic.
This piece by Cesare Lacca fits perfectly into that climate of innovation, representing a refined synthesis of organic lines, quality materials, and absolute comfort.
Today, this armchair is not only a seat of great aesthetic appeal, but also a historical testament to the creative fervor that animated Italian design in the 1950s, destined to enhance contemporary spaces or museum collections.
Excellent vintage condition, as shown in the photographs.

Product Name: Armchair by Cesare Lacca for ISA Bergamo
Designer: Cesare Lacca
Year of Design: 1950s
Style: Post-war Italian Modernism
Main Materials: Wooden frame, midnight blue velvet upholstery, brass-tacked edging, tapered brass-plated aluminum legs
Distinctive Design: High backrest with soft, enveloping lines, rounded armrests, hand-crafted brass edging, sinuous, sculptural profile
Dimensions: Height 80cm | Width 70cm | Depth 72cm
Comfort: Enveloping and ergonomic seat, designed to combine elegance and comfort
Typical Use: Refined residential settings, stately living rooms, designer collections
Design Icon: Representative example of ISA Bergamo production
Versatility: Suitable for both contemporary and classic settings
Current Design Condition: Excellent overall condition, as shown in photographs
Additional Notes: Please note that this item is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of wear may be present, but these do not affect its functionality. We encourage you to consider these characteristics before purchasing.

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Creator	Cesare Lacca
Manufacturer	ISA Bergamo
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Reupholstered, Reupholstered with blue linen velvet
Product Code	BAD-2344993
Material	Brass, Velvet
Color	Gold, navy blue
Width	70 cm 27.6 inch
Depth	72 cm 28.3 inch
Height	80 cm 31.5 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

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About the Creator

Cesare Lacca

Born in Naples in 1929, Italian architect-designer Cesare Lacca created modernist furniture and metalwork throughout the 1950s. Though details of his personal life and professional training remain lost to history, there are sufficient surviving primary sources that document his many elegant designs in brass—work for which he is best know and which fetch high prices from collectors.

Like many Italian designers in the 20th century, Lacca moved to Milan after World War II to launch his career. Before he was even 21 years old, his work was selected by a group of American curators for inclusion in the landmark exhibition Italy at Work: Her Renaissance in Design Today that toured 12 US museums between 1950 and 1953—the first major exhibition of Italian design outside of Italy. The exhibition showcased the best and brightest of Italian designers who had embraced modernist principles and rejuvenated traditional Italian crafts, like Carlo Mollino , Franco Albini, and Gio Ponti

In the exhibition catalogue, curator Meyric R. Roger’s spotlights Lacca's expert achievements in brass, noting “the variety and quality of his creations,” which “place him high among the architect-designers leading the current [Modernist] movement." Rogers adds, "The quality of his work...provide[s] all the decorative effectiveness needed without strain or exaggeration”.

Lacca designed a great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career—which make up a large proportion of what is available on the vintage market today—as well as magazine racks and coffee tables. Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass tray.

Lacca also designed high-backed lounge chairs, which were regularly featured in Arredoluce advertisements for Angelo Lelli’s lighting. Incidentally, Lacca’s lighting designs—at least one of which was on display at the 1950 Brooklyn Museum exhibition— are difficult to source and often sell well above estimated prices at art auctions.

Almost all of Lacca’s known designs were created in the 1950s, and unfortunately we do not know how his career developed from the 1960s. Today, Cesare Lacca is appreciated for his contribution to the Italian design identity; his ability to fashion brass into the Italian postwar design conversation; and his timeless, highly sought-after serving trolleys.