Modern armchair Nena

polyurethane foamplywoodleather

Description
B&B Italia presents the reissue of Nena, the folding armchair designed by Richard Sapper in 1984 and reissued in 2026. The project combines lightness, strength and flexibility in a mobile, precise form. A tubular aluminium element is introduced into the seat to provide mechanical solidity and elasticity. The armchair features a lightweight backrest and seat, a removable cushion upholstered in fabric or leather, and articulated die-cast aluminium joints that enable elegant folding while preserving the design's structural clarity.

Designer
Richard Sapper

Technical information
Frame: die-cast aluminium and drawn aluminium
Back and seat panel: multi-layered wood panel
Upholstery: shaped polyurethane and polyester fibre
Ferrules: thermoplastic material
Cover: fabric or leather

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Product: Folding armchair designed by Richard Sapper (original 1984, reissued 2026)
• Frame materials: die-cast aluminium and drawn aluminium
• Back and seat: multi-layered wood panel
• Upholstery: shaped polyurethane with polyester fibre
• Ferrules: thermoplastic material
• Cover options: fabric or leather
• Folding mechanism: articulated die-cast aluminium joints enabling elegant folding
• Design intent: lightness, strength, flexibility and precise construction