Early Edition of "Superonda" Sofa for Poltronova, circa 1966
About the Item
- Creator:Andrea Branzi (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 88.59 in (225 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
- Style:Space Age (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1966
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Diverse stains and traces of restoration.
- Seller Location:VILLEURBANNE, FR
- Reference Number:
Andrea Branzi
Andrea Branzi was born in Florence in 1938 and studied as an architect at the Florence School of Architecture, receiving a degree in 1966.
From 1964–74, Branzi was a founding member of the experimental group Archizoom, which envisioned the No-Stop-City among other projects. A key member of the Studio Alchimia, founded in 1976, he went on to associate with the Memphis Group in the 1980s. Branzi lived and worked in Milan, and until 2009 he was a professor and chairman of the School of Interior Design at the Polytechnic University of Milan.
Branzi distinguished himself as a co-founder of Domus Academy, the first international post-graduate school for design. He was a three-time recipient of the Compasso d’Oro, honored for individual or group effort in 1979, 1987 and 1995. Branzi’s work was featured in the Venice Biennale and Milan Triennale, and he curated the design exhibitions of the latter. He was widely published and was frequently invited to lecture internationally.
In 2008, Branzi was named an Honorary Royal Designer in the United Kingdom and he received an honorary degree from La Sapienza in Rome. That same year, his work was featured in an installation at the Fondation Cartier, Paris.
Branzi’s works are held in the permanent collections of the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Israel Museum, Jerusalem; and the Museum of Modern Art, New York, among others.
Find vintage Andrea Branzi floor lamps, table lamps, armchairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by Goldwood)
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: VILLEURBANNE, France
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- 1st Series of Pecorelle Sofa, Cini Boeri for ArflexBy Cini BoeriLocated in VILLEURBANNE, FRSofa model Pecorelle designed in the 1970s by Cini Boeri for Arflex, awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979 and now an emblematic model of the brand. This is a first edition, preserve...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
MaterialsWood
- Bench by Roger Tallon, Flambo circa 1966By Roger TallonLocated in VILLEURBANNE, FRThis bench, designed by the renowned French designer Roger Tallon, represents a variant of the ORCEL D 10 model. Its chromed square tubular base provides a sturdy foundation, while ...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsMetal
- Lubekka Chair by Andrea Branzi, circa 1991By Andrea BranziLocated in VILLEURBANNE, FRThe LUBEKKA chair, a product of the collaboration of Andrea Branzi and the renowned design house Cassina in 1991, epitomizes the contemporary Italian aesthetic. Its sleek design is c...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Wood
- Chairs by Maison Regain for les Arcs, Set of 4, circa 1970By Maison RegainLocated in VILLEURBANNE, FRSet of four solid pine chairs by Maison Regain. The seats consists of 4 wide slats, and the solid backrest is slightly curved. Manufacturer : Maison Regain France, circa 1970.Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsWood
- Sofa model Basilan, Tobia and Afra Scarpa circa 1975By Afra & Tobia ScarpaLocated in VILLEURBANNE, FRIn 1975, Afra & Tobia Scarpa's Basilan 1 sofa debuted, a design gem by B&B Italia, celebrating Italian craftsmanship. This collection reflects the duo's creative brilliance and commi...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
MaterialsBamboo, Rattan
- Stanhope Bed by Michael Graves for Memphis Milano, circa 1982.By Michael Graves (b.1934)Located in VILLEURBANNE, FRhybrid pieces, halfway between art and design, capable of captivating an entire room with their bold geometry and vibrant colors. Memphis, a true "supergroup" of design, redefined th...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsMetal
- Red Superonda Sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, 1970sBy Archizoom Associati, Andrea Branzi, PoltronovaLocated in Malibu, USDesigned in 1967 by the Florentine Radical group Archizoom, this was the first sofa without a conventional frame. It is composed of two waves made from a polyurethane block cut into ...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsPVC, Foam
- Archizoom Vintage White "Superonda" Sofa, Poltronova, Italy, 1960sBy Archizoom Associati, Poltronova, Andrea BranziLocated in Skokie, ILArchizoom vintage original white "Superonda" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s An icon of Italian Design of the Post-modern Radical design era. The Superonda was a symbol of the new...Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsFoam, Upholstery
- Superonda sofa by Archizoom Associati for PoltronovaBy Archizoom AssociatiLocated in Chicago, ILItaly, 1967. Original red vinyl upholstery. This particular piece comes from the Walker Art Center’s 2016 exhibit, Hippie Modernism: the Struggle for Utopia. “Designed in 1967 by ...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
MaterialsFoam, PVC
- Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970sBy Archizoom Associati, PoltronovaLocated in Milano, LombardiaSuperonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s. Superonda is distinguished by its bold absence of a body. At the center of its design are two sinuous waves, precisely sculpt...Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sofas
MaterialsFaux Leather, Foam
- Superonda sofa by Archizoom pour Poltronova 1960By Archizoom Associati, PoltronovaLocated in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FRSofa model Superonda by Archizoom for Poltronova in the 60s Iconic piece All in foam covered by a grey fabric (new)Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
MaterialsFabric, Foam
- Superonda Black Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, 1960 ItalyBy Archizoom Associati, PoltronovaLocated in The Hague, NLMagnificent space age sofa Model SuperOnda with curved and eccentric lines. Designed in 1967 by the radical Florentine Archizoom group for Poltronova, it is the first sofa without a ...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsFaux Leather, PVC
