B&B Italia “UP7” Foot by Gaetano Pesce

$4,500

Description: In 1969, Gaetano Pesce designed Il Piede (UP7), the final piece in his renowned Up Series, which featured seven iconic seating elements. Inspired by the shape of the human foot, this creation—enlarged to six times its natural size—transcends mere functionality to become a true sculptural statement.

The isolation, monumentalization, and alteration of everyday objects were key Pop Art strategies, applied to furniture design as well. Innovations in plastics and foaming techniques made these visionary pieces possible, with C&B pioneering the use of such production methods for large-scale objects.

Il Piede (UP7) is crafted by pouring fluid, reactive raw materials into a mold, where they expand into a solid foam. In an additional finishing step, the piece can be coated with a tinted polyurethane elastomer, giving it a leather-like surface.
Measurements: W21 x L63 x H31.5 in
Condition: New
Color: Black
Seller: Duplex
Duplex is a New York–based design studio and boutique platform specializing in collectible furniture, lighting, and objects that fuse historical significance with contemporary relevance. With a discerning eye for craftsmanship, materiality, and form, Duplex curates a modern cabinet of curiosities, presenting a refined selection of postwar, modern, and post-industrial pieces alongside works by exceptional contemporary makers. Founded in 2015 by Patrizio Chiarparini, Duplex operates at the intersection of connoisseurship and commerce, serving both private collectors and design professionals through a tightly edited inventory sourced across Europe and beyond. Each piece is chosen for its soul, sculptural presence, and enduring quality—whether a radical work by Gaetano Pesce, a meditative masterpiece by Kazuhide Takahama, or a rare discovery from an under-recognized atelier. Duplex champions design that tells a story and transforms space.