NTZ Natuzzi S P A

Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE:NTZ) ("Natuzzi" or "the Company"), the world's leading manufacturer of leather-upholstered furniture, today announced that Giuseppe Desantis has resigned as General Manager, effective November 1st, 2006. However, he will continue to keep the office as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, even if without any management mandate. The Company would like to thank Giuseppe Desantis for his precious contribution to the Group over the past years and wishes him well in his future endeavors. ABOUT NATUZZI S.P.A. Founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Natuzzi S.p.A. designs and manufactures a broad collection of leather-upholstered residential furniture. Italy's largest furniture manufacturer, Natuzzi is the global leader in the leather segment, exporting its innovative, high-quality sofas and armchairs to 123 markets on 5 continents. Since 1990, Natuzzi has sold its furnishings in Italy through the popular Divani & Divani by Natuzzi chain of 124 stores, which it licenses to qualified furniture dealers, and 1 Natuzzi Store. Outside Italy, the Company sells to various furniture retailers, as well as through 151 licensed Divani & Divani by Natuzzi and Natuzzi Stores. Natuzzi S.p.A. was listed on the New York Stock Exchange on May 13, 1993. The Company is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.