B&B Italia Up Armchair Reserved Price and Consultation

Bring the B&B Italia Up Armchair at an outlet price into your space and request the reserved offer for this iconic piece of Italian design, signed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969. The UP Series is an armchair upholstered in non-removable fabric, featuring a matching spherical pouf connected to the chair. The armchair is available in three versions: "Classica", available only with Lora, Soara, or beige/orange striped Soara fabric upholstery. The limited Compasso d'Oro version is upholstered in antique gold fabric with a bronzed fabric pouf and a chain in a corten finish. The Up 50 version is the special edition created by B&B Italia to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, available only with armchair upholstery in beige / petrol striped Soara fabric.

Price:€ 5,215 Starting from
Model: UP5_6
Padding: cold-molded flexible polyurethane foam
Upholstery: Soara Fabric · non-removable cover
Designer: Gaetano Pesce
Brand: B&B Italia

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Looking for an armchair that is also a work of art and a piece of design history? The UP Series is something truly unique: Contact us to find out about availability and delivery terms.

UP Armchair: From 1969 to Today, an Uncompromising Icon

Gaetano Pesce designed the UP Series in 1969 with a radical intuition: to create a seat that was not neutral, but that narrated a story. With its organic shapes inspired by the female body, UP immediately became a manifesto of Italian conceptual design, awarded the Compasso d'Oro and exhibited at the MoMA in New York. More than fifty years later, no other furniture piece has managed to replicate its communicative power. Over the years, the UP5_6 armchair has taken on affectionate nicknames worldwide, such as "Big Mama" and "Blow Up", becoming the object of desire for collectors and designer furniture enthusiasts across every continent.

The Project: Shape, Concept, and Material

Pesce conceived it as an anthropomorphic sculpture; the body of the armchair evokes the mother's womb, generous and welcoming, while the spherical pouf connected by an aluminum chain represents a prisoner's ball and chain. This deliberate dichotomy between comfort and constraint was explained by the designer himself:
"At that moment, I was telling a personal story about my concept of women... So I wanted to give this armchair the shape of a woman with a ball and chain, which is also the traditional image of a prisoner." This conceptual tension is the core meaning of the work.

UP Series "Compasso d'Oro": The Limited Edition of 499 Pieces

B&B Italia pays tribute to the UP armchair with a numbered limited edition of 499 pieces, upholstered in an exclusive antique gold fabric that transforms the seat into a true collector's item. The spherical pouf features a matching bronzed fabric, and the chain is made of aluminum with a corten finish, showcasing an industrial patina that evokes living matter. Each piece is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

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The Up Series Collection

The UP Armchair belongs to the wider Up 2000 Series collection by B&B Italia. It is typically available in a selection of ten upholstery options such as: Lora 102, Lora 150, Lora 153, Lora 207, Lora 700, Soara 150, Soara 170 striped, Soara 420, Soara 505, and Soara 700. The series also includes the UP50, created to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary, which features a special outfit for the occasion: a beige/petrol green striped fabric upholstery; the limited Compasso d’Oro Limited Edition in antique gold fabric; and finally the Junior version, designed for children aged three and up, perfectly faithful to the original on a reduced scale, as well as the UP7, the famous "foot" sculpture-object in painted polyurethane that completes the expressive universe of the collection.

UP Armchair Upholstery

The UP5_6 Series is available in a curated selection of fabrics and color variations. Choose a swatch to view the technical specifications and the matching armchair.

Fabric Lora Ecrù 102
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Pepper and salt with a natural character: a fabric with a warm, discreet tone, sober in color but rich in texture, suitable for any contemporary setting.

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UP Armchair in Lora 102 fabric

Where to Place It

The UP Armchair works flawlessly in any environment with enough visual breathing room around it. In the living room as the absolute protagonist, its sinuous silhouette defines the tone of the entire space without needing other bold decorative elements. In the hallway as a primary statement of identity: it is the message a home conveys to those who enter. In the bedroom as a reading corner with a strong character. In the entrance hall, office, or private studio where it communicates a profound design culture and an extraordinary aesthetic sensibility.
It does not require studied pairings: it is itself the chromatic and compositional reference point of the room. In a minimalist contemporary living room, it stands out like a sculpture; in an eclectic space, it holds its ground effortlessly without creating conflict.

Why Choose the UP Armchair

An armchair of this caliber is justified when you want to bring into a space an iconic, timeless object that will last over time—not only in its materials but in its meaning. The cold-molded flexible polyurethane foam padding ensures it preserves its shape over the long term.

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B&B Italia UP Armchair FAQ

Edition, materials, delivery, and availability: everything you need to know before deciding.

What distinguishes the Compasso d'Oro Series from the standard UP Armchair?

The "Compasso d'Oro" Series is a limited edition of 499 numbered pieces, produced by B&B Italia as a tribute to the prestigious award of the same name presented to the UP Armchair. The exclusive antique gold fabric upholstery, the matching bronzed fabric pouf, and the aluminum chain with a corten finish set it apart from all standard catalog versions. Each piece is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity showing its progressive number.

Is the cover removable?

No, the upholstery of the UP Compasso d'Oro Series is non-removable, according to B&B Italia specifications. A slightly dampened microfiber cloth is recommended for routine maintenance. For deeper cleaning, it is advisable to contact a professional specialist in the care of fine fabrics.

Do you ship outside your local area?

Yes, we manage shipments throughout Italy and internationally using carriers specializing in luxury furniture. Costs vary depending on the destination and the required delivery floor. Contact us with your address to receive a comprehensive shipping quote.


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