Armchair by Cesare Lacca for ISA Bergamo

Extraordinary armchair designed by Cesare Lacca for the renowned manufacturer ISA (Industria Salotti e Arredamenti) Bergamo, dating from the 1950s. This example is an emblematic representation of the elegance and formal research that characterized the production of the Bergamo-based brand in the postwar period, when ISA established itself as one of the most innovative realities in the Italian design landscape. The high backrest with soft and enveloping lines gives the seat a sculptural and dynamic character, while the rounded armrests and the midnight blue velvet upholstery accentuate the sense of comfort and refinement. The hand-applied trim with rows of brass studs highlights the sinuous profile of the armchair, enriching it with a precious decorative detail, in perfect dialogue with the tapered gilded aluminum feet, typical of ISA production of that decade. In those same years, ISA Bergamo collaborated with some of the most important figures in Italian design, such as Gio Ponti, Ignazio Gardella, Paolo Buffa and Nino Zoncada, creating pieces that combined functionality, high-quality craftsmanship and a modern, international aesthetic language. This piece by Cesare Lacca fits perfectly within that climate of innovation, representing a refined synthesis of organic lines, fine materials and absolute comfort. Today this armchair is not only a seat of great aesthetic charm, but also a historical testimony to the creative fervor that animated Italian design in the 1950s, destined to enhance contemporary interiors or museum collections. Excellent vintage condition as shown in the photographs.