Large "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Italy, 1972

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Large "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Italy, 1972

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Large "Confidential" sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Italy 1972 Large freestanding sofa for a "Confidential" corner designed by Italian architect and furniture designer Alberto Rosselli in 1972 for Saporiti Italia. This iconic sofa is one of the first modular sofas for the home. The elements are brought together by the puzzle-like cushions that gracefully fall into place, in overall good condition with minor traces of use. Alberto Rosselli (1921-1976) was born in Palermo, the capital of the island of Sicily in Italy. After he graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 1947, he stayed and worked in Milan. In 1950, Rosselli, Gio Ponti, and Antonio Fornaroli formed the architecture/design firm Studio Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli (P.F.R), where he worked on his first architectural project 'Pirelli Tower' in 1954. During the same year, with the help of Ponti, he founded and directed his own journal titled 'Stile Industria', which focused on improving the relationship between design and industry in Italy. The issues incorporated topics that touched on different disciplines, such as design, architecture, and arts, which made significant contributions to the design discourse until its last publication in 1963. He became an acknowledged pioneer of industrial design, co-founding the Association for Industrial Design (ADI) in 1956, and between 1961 and 1963, working as a vice-president for the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID). Here, he pursued a career in the academic field, where he developed new teaching that embodied sophisticated methodological principles. He introduced the concept and process of "decision-making" in design to the faculty of architecture at the University of Milan. Rosselli passed away in 1976, and they left his mark as an architect, designer, and university lecturer, a man known for his theoretical approach to industrial design. Dimensions: sofa Width 310 cm Depth 240 cm Height 67 cm Seat height 41 cm.

Creator:
Saporiti (Manufacturer),Alberto Rosselli Saporiti (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 94.49 in (240 cm)Depth: 122.05 in (310 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Velvet,Wood
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1972
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Almelo, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 34881stDibs: LU3696330957242

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Saporiti

Established initially as Fratelli Saporiti in 1950, mid-century Italian furniture maker Saporiti Italia has a reputation for avant-garde and enduring designs, and its tables, chairs and cabinets inspire all who have had the pleasure of contemplating them.

Furniture designer Sergio Saporiti founded Fratelli Saporiti with a vision of creating pieces ahead of their time. By staying on top of the cultural shifts taking shape during the postwar era — and finding inspiration in the craftsmanship, durability and sensibility of Scandinavian design — Saporiti was able to tap into what the public wanted. His focus on using high-quality materials ensured that every welcoming chair and table could be used and enjoyed for decades to come.

In 1965, Saporiti collaborated with Italian designer Alberto Rosselli, a pioneer of the industrial design movement. They created such iconic pieces as the Confidential sofa, the Moby Dick chaise lounge and the Jumbo chair. In the 1970s, Saporiti initiated another collaboration with Italian designer Giovanni Offredi. The prolific partnership resulted in universally renowned designs like the Paracarro table and the Sail chair. Together, they also created the curving Wave sofa, which was popular in international markets.

The joint projects were a success, and the brand opened many international showrooms throughout the 1970s. This era also led to a partnership with Missoni — the celebrated Italian fashion brand worked closely with Giorgio Saporiti to create rugs and fabrics for its range of seating and more, and later, in 1983, Missoni expanded into home furnishings. At this time, the company officially rebranded as Saporiti Italia and released a line of customizable furniture, including the Avedon sofa, in collaboration with designer Mauro Lipparini.

Since then, Saporiti Italia has pivoted to furniture contracting and design management. To this day, the company remains under the ownership of the Saporiti family, and vintage Saporiti furniture continues to capture the imagination of collectors worldwide.

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