ZANOTTA’S SACCO ARMCHAIR: THE ORIGINAL ICON OF CREATIVE FREEDOM SINCE 1968

Nova Milanese, September 2025 – Since 1968, when three architects and designers – Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro – first presented to Zanotta the idea of a seat free from schemes and conventional forms, Sacco has become the archetype of the bean bag: a symbol of Italian radical design and one of the most recognisable icons worldwide.

Exclusively produced by Zanotta, Sacco stands out for its innate simplicity: an armchair that adapts to the body thanks to its filling of high-resistance expanded polystyrene spheres, remaining relevant across styles and generations without ever losing its relevance and identity.

More than fifty years on, Sacco remains true to its original concept, evolving only through its upholstery to reflect the needs of contemporary living.

The latest development is the new Tux cover, unveiled during Milan Design Week 2025: a fabric made of cotton and polyurethane, offered in a fresh palette of vibrant colours. Alongside Tux, the range also includes Vip, ideal also for outdoor use, as well as the leather version, refined and elegant.

Available in three sizes (54×59 cm, 68×63 cm and 80×68 cm), Sacco is a versatile and cross-generational seat: loved by both children and adults, able to fit harmoniously into any space, while also engaging with worlds beyond design. A recent example is its collaboration with Bottega Veneta for the The Ark collection, presented at the SS25 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week.

Awarded the ADI Compasso d’Oro for its lifetime achievement in 2020, Sacco continues to embody the most authentic and visionary spirit of Italian design: free, universal, timeless – reaffirming Zanotta’s role as interpreter and guardian of a unique design heritage, driven by constant research and passion.

ABOUT ZANOTTA
​Zanotta is driven by passion, supported by a pioneering approach, and inspired by radical design ideas. Since 1954, Zanotta has shaped the landscape of Italian design with its innovation and creativity. Starting in the bespoke upholstered sector, it quickly evolved into the design of furniture, collaborating with great masters of Italian design such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti, Marco Zanuso, among others. Zanotta revolutionised the concept of furniture, creating iconic and innovative pieces that challenge traditional conventions. The company stands out for its ability to anticipate trends and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, encouraging designers to break patterns and preconceived notions. Zanotta has been awarded prestigious accolades in the field of design, including the Compasso d'Oro, and its collection is exhibited in some of the most important museums around the world, from the MoMA in New York to the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Every Zanotta product is entirely made in Italy, reflecting attention to aesthetics, originality, and functionality. In 2023, Zanotta was acquired by Cassina, marking a new chapter in its history and becoming part of the Haworth Lifestyle division.
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