The UP5_6 by B&B Italia is one of the most iconic armchairs of the 20th century. Designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969, the anthropomorphic armchair and its tethered pouf evoke the archetypal figure of a woman with a ball and chain — a bold statement of comfort and expressive strength. Upholstered in a striped beige and orange stretch fabric over B&B Italia's signature polyurethane foam. Made to order in Italy.
The UP5_6 is built from cold-cured Bayfit® flexible polyurethane foam with a non-removable elasticized stretch cover. The armchair measures 120 × 130 × 42/103 cm (W × D × H); the pouf is 57 cm in diameter and 57 cm high.
The UP series was created by Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce in 1969. Its groundbreaking vacuum-packed polyurethane construction and anthropomorphic forms made it a landmark of Italian and international design.
Choose the UP5_6 for a true design icon that combines sculptural presence with enveloping comfort. As a made-to-order B&B Italia piece from Italy, it brings museum-grade design and expressive character to living spaces.
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