Set of 4 Lugano Chairs in Cognac Leather, i4 Mariani for Pace Collection, 1970's

This set of four Lugano chairs by Mariani for the iconic Pace Collection is peak 1970s luxury: sculptural, grounded, and just the right amount of indulgent. The curvy brother of the Tucroma chairs, these iconic Lugano Mariani dining chairs are a designer favorite.

Wrapped in a beautifully patinated cognac leather, these chairs have that coveted “already lived a fabulous life” energy-- soft, warm, and impossibly chic. The leather shows honest wear consistent with age, including slightly more wear to one seat, though it’s subtle and doesn’t jump out unless you’re really studying it.

The silhouettes are clean and architectural, perched on polished stainless steel cantilever bases that feel as substantial as they look. These aren’t flimsy Ikea dining chairs—these are sit down, stay awhile, pour another glass chairs. Heavy, grounded, and built with that unmistakable 1970s confidence where materials actually meant something.

There’s a quiet dialogue here with other greats of the era echoes of Milo Baughman in the sleek metalwork, a touch of Vladimir Kagan in the soft curvature, and that same elevated restraint you’d expect from Karl Springer or Warren Platner. Effortless, but intentional.

A bit about the makers: Mariani, founded in Italy in the mid-20th century, built its reputation on exceptional craftsmanship and a deep understanding of leather—producing pieces that marry modernist form with luxurious materials. Their work is known for being both refined and durable, designed to age gracefully rather than fight it.

Pace Collection, meanwhile, was the go-to American importer and tastemaker for high-end modern design in the 1960s and 70s, bringing European sophistication stateside and championing designers who understood that furniture could be both art and function. If you know, you know, and Pace always knew.

The result? A set of chairs that feels as relevant now as it did then. Sculptural enough to stand alone, comfortable enough to actually use, and just rare enough to make people ask where you found them.