B&B Italia Up 5_6 Armchair and Pouf Designed by Gaetano Pesce

The Up5_6 armchair, part of the celebrated Up collection designed by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia in 1969, stands as an icon of contemporary design. Complete with an integrated pouf, it combines comfort and expressive strength, asserting itself as a reference piece in designer interiors.

The structure in cold‑cure Bayfit® flexible polyurethane envelops the body, offering a unique seating experience. The elasticized fabric upholstery wraps the armchair seamlessly, emphasizing soft lines and sculptural volumes, with no removable covers. The shape, with clear anthropomorphic references, evokes the metaphor of the “woman with the ball and chain,” intertwining comfort and artistic narrative, and bringing to mind a pop imagery where art and design merge.

Designed for spaces that demand character and visual presence, the Up5_6 armchair enhances living rooms, lounges and communal areas, becoming a visual protagonist and a symbol of refined formal experimentation. Integration with the pouf amplifies the sense of relaxation, while the range of available colors allows customization coherent with any setting. A masterpiece of technology and design from the expertise of B&B Italia, transforming seating into a timeless work of art.