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farfalla lounge chair | tubular base

 

A reimagined 1974 design by Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini, updated by Folco Orlandini for True. With its painted metal frame, cold-foamed polyurethane seat, and customizable upholstery options, Farfalla combines bold Italian design with contemporary elegance for residential and hospitality spaces.

 

PRODUCT INFORMATION

A Contemporary Revival of a Design Icon.

Originally created in 1974 by Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini, the Farfalla Lounge Chair has been reimagined by Folco Orlandini for True, bringing timeless Italian design into today’s modern interiors.

This upholstered lounge chair preserves the original spirit—light, bold, and instantly recognizable—while presenting a taller, sleeker silhouette that aligns perfectly with contemporary lifestyles. Its painted metal frame, cold-foamed polyurethane seat, and customizable upholstery options make it both durable and versatile.

Farfalla is also available in an exclusive selection of Gabriel fabrics, offering refined texture and premium comfort.

Designed with stage presence, modularity, and modern elegance, Farfalla seamlessly transitions from residential living rooms to hospitality spaces, making it a timeless lounge chair choice for designers, architects, and design lovers alike.

Tubular steel supporting structure on which two fabric-covered support bands with ABS core are inserted. Seat comfort is achieved by a thick cushion of soft, crushproof foam also covered in fabric.
  1. Upholstery
  2. High resistance foam
  3. Fabric-covered support bands with ABS core
  4. Steel frame
  5. Polypropylene feet
  6. Adhesive felts
Dimensioncminches
Height8031.5
Seat Height4116.1
Depth9035.4
Width7629.9
The Farfalla collection is made to order. Lead time 10-12 weeks.

GALLERY

Farfalla Lounge Chair takes inspiration from a simple yet powerful gesture—the graceful beating of butterfly wings, from which it earns its name. Each seat stands beautifully on its own, while multiple chairs together create an organic, dynamic, and natural composition, perfect for contemporary lounge and living spaces. The new Farfalla reinterprets the original design with a sleeker silhouette and a more defined, architectural frame. It strikes a refined balance between timeless memory and modern transformation, offering a lounge chair that is both iconic and contemporary in style.

The Details of an Icon

Farfalla pairs a sleek painted metal frame with a cold-foamed polyurethane seat for lasting comfort. Its upholstery is fully customizable, with the added option of exclusive Gabriel fabrics for a premium touch.

Reimagined from its 1974 classic, today’s Farfalla stands taller and sleeker—perfectly at home in modern interiors where style, presence, and flexibility matter most.

A Project Between Generations

Orlandini Design, led by Folco Orlandini, carries forward the legacy of his father, Paolo Orlandini—one of the key figures of Italy’s golden era of design.

Farfalla embodies this generational dialogue, blending two perspectives into one timeless language of functionality, form, and identity.

VARIANTS

FF 1000

Armchair with steel tubular base.

FF 100D

Armchair with steel disk base.

FF P000

Footrest with steel disk base.

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Farfalla – Upholstered Design Chair by Orlandini Design

The Farfalla chair is a contemporary upholstered design by Folco Orlandini for True Design, reinterpreting the iconic Le Farfalle project first created in 1974 by Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini.

Crafted with a durable painted metal frame and cold-foamed polyurethane padding, Farfalla combines comfort with style. Upholstery options include a wide selection of fabrics, featuring exclusive Gabriel textiles, which allow for full customization to suit any space.

The new edition is taller, sleeker, and perfectly proportioned for today’s environments—making it an ideal choice for modern lounge areas, contract projects, hybrid workspaces, and waiting rooms. A timeless Italian design that continues to evolve without losing its expressive power.