Fun Heart-Shaped Kids/Adult Armchair

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Model: La Mamma Up 5 Up 6 Armchair
Large Full Chair Outer Dimensions: W 40.16" x D 46.46" x H 37.40" / W 102cm x D 118cm x H 95cm
Seat Height (Large Size): 14.57" / 37cm
Spherical Ottoman Diameter: 16.54" / 42cm
Medium Full Chair Outer Dimensions: W 35.43" x D 39.37" x H 31.89" / W 90cm x D 100cm x H 81cm
Seat Height (Medium Size): 13.78" / 35cm
Kids Full Chair Outer Dimensions: W 27.56" x D 31.50" x H 24.80" / W 70cm x D 80cm x H 63cm
Seat Height (Kids Size): 9.84" / 25cm
Style: Radical Italian Organic Modern, iconic 1969 conceptual lounge set by Gaetano Pesce, identified by frameless foam body and cord-connected spherical ottoman
Filling: Multi-layer graded high-density polyurethane foam for contour-hugging support without rigid framing
Made-to-order: Custom upholstery solid/striped colours and three scalable size options with 16–20 week handcraft production lead time.
Safety: Low-VOC foam composition; non-toxic colourfast woven upholstery free of harsh chemical coatings
Frame Construction: Zero internal wood or metal framing; self-supporting molded monoblock foam core
Ottoman Connection Info: Matching foam sphere ottoman secured with flexible fabric tether cord
Assembly Requirements: No assembly steps required; foam expands fully post-unpacking for immediate placement
Product Weight (Large Set): 78.7 lbs / 35.7kg
Upholstery Material: Stretch polyester-jute blend fabric, customizable solid and striped colour palettes
Custom Recreation: This piece is independently manufactured as a historical design tribute, unaffiliated with the original designer or its original production brand. No third-party trademark ownership is claimed; this is a bespoke reproduction of the 1969 Up 5/6 conceptual design.

Immerse yourself in boundary-breaking radical Italian design with this faithful reproduction of the iconic La Mamma Up 5 Up 6 Armchair. This landmark anthropomorphic lounge set debuted in 1969, standing apart as a sculptural seating piece fused with layered social commentary and revolutionary foam construction.

Crafted from seamless multi-density polyurethane foam with stretch woven upholstery, the chair’s soft rounded feminine contours deliver enveloping full-body relaxation, paired with a spherical linked ottoman that carries layered symbolic meaning. Whether styled in minimalist art studios, avant-garde residential lounges or creative reading nooks, the La Mamma Up 5 Up 6 Armchair acts as a bold conversation-defining focal piece for any interior layout.

Compatible with organic modern, pop art, radical design and contemporary decor schemes, its fully monoblock foam structure eliminates rigid internal frames entirely. Custom striped and solid upholstery colourways are available to align with diverse artistic and domestic aesthetic preferences.

Revolutionary 1969 Radical Italian Concept Furnishing: Conceived by Gaetano Pesce for the Up 2000 collection, a landmark avant-garde sculptural lounge set with symbolic anthropomorphic shaping.
Frameless Monoblock Multi-Density Foam Build: Entire structure formed from layered graded polyurethane foam without wood or metal support frames, delivering uniform soft ergonomic contouring and long-term shape retention.
Hand-Stretched Woven Upholstery Shell: Durable stretch polyester and jute-blend fabric fully wrapping the foam form, offered in solid matte tones and signature graphic striped colourways with fine hand stitching.
Symbolic Linked Ottoman Statement Form: Combines nurturing organic chair curves with a cord-bound spherical footrest; suited for art galleries, creative residential spaces, boutique lounge zones and contemporary studio interiors.

This armchair is made-to-order, with a 16–20 week lead time to ensure meticulous craftsmanship and personalized adaptations to meet your specific needs.Worldwide shipping with full tracking is provided. The set is carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery. International orders may be subject to local customs duties and taxes, which are the responsibility of the buyer.

This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties. We do not claim any rights to third-party trademarks. This is a custom recreation of the original version of the item, crafted to capture its iconic design and functionality.

Gaetano Pesce

Gaetano Pesce (1939–2024) was an iconic Italian radical designer, architect and artist celebrated for weaving social critique, experimental material technology and organic sculptural forms into every furnishing creation. Educated in architectural design in Venice, he aligned with Italy’s anti-design Radical Design movement of the late 1960s, rejecting sterile purely functional mainstream furniture.
Driven by emerging flexible polyurethane foam technology and the era’s rising feminist movements, Pesce spent years refining vacuum-compressible monoblock foam seating that expands into full shape after unpacking. He conceived the anthropomorphic Up series to merge soft nurturing curves with quiet social metaphor, developing the linked chair-and-sphere ottoman concept that would define the legendary Up5/Up6 set.
Officially unveiled in 1969 under the Up 2000 collection for Italian furniture house C&B Italia (later B&B Italia), the La Mamma Up 5 Up 6 Armchair—unframed single foam body, stretch jersey upholstery, cord-tethered spherical ottoman—rewrote the rules of expressive conceptual furniture. Its provocative symbolic silhouette remains one of the most exhibited and collected works of post-war avant-garde design worldwide. As a trailblazer of design as social art, Gaetano Pesce permanently reshaped how furniture carries cultural and political narrative.

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