Alessandro Becchi

Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...

3 seater sofa, day bed Anfibio designed by Alessandro Becchi and produced by Giovannnetti in 1970s. Designed in 1970, the Anfibio sofa bed has been described by critics around the wo...

Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality grey Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepskin wool. The Anfibio sofa ranks among the most outstanding cult products of Italian design. It is innovative, original, and highly functional; it is a revolutionary sofa-bed, a symbol of high quality and sapient artisanry. It is possible to find it in the permanent collection of 13 museums worldwide, among which the MoMa in New York, since 1972. Alessandro Becchi designed the “Anfibio” sofa for the Italian manufacturer Giovannetti in 1970. It is characterized by generous dimensions and soft, embracing shapes that invite relaxation and comfort. It reminds a floating dinghy thanks to its lack of rigid mechanism. This feature inspired its name, which means amphibious. Furthermore, the sofa presents a rectangular steel structure and padding in non-deformable high-density polyurethane, covered with acrylic thermo-welded fibers and protective fabric. The Anfibio sofa by Giovannetti is available covered in leather or fabric and several colors. This artwork is the ideal convertible solution, the perfect combination of aesthetic research and innovative household living. Alessandro Becchi was born in Florence in 1946. He studied at ISIA in his hometown, and in the late 60s, he began his career as a designer. In 1970 he designed the revolutionary Anfibio sofa for Giovannetti. In 1972, thanks to the success of Anfibio, he was invited to the exhibition “Italy: the New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Arts in New York. This date opens in close collaboration with Giovannetti. He designed a series of sofa-beds, such as Only You, Brando, Diletto, and the famous armchairs Le Bugie...

Iconic Anfibio sofa. Designed for Giovanetti by Alessandro Becchi, 1970. This sofa bed has an amazing patine on the original leather. No weak spots or holes in the leather. Rare ...

From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970. Its history is full of important events and participations. A piece considered a “Classic”...

Original Anfibio sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Italy, cognac leather upholstery. The sofa can easily be converted into a bed, timeless design.

Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 'Anfibio' sofa, leather, steel, Italy, 1971 The Anfibio sofa, a rare and innovative creation by Italian designer Alessandro Becchi for...

Very special, beautiful 3-seater ‘Anfibio’ sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, Italy around 1970. Wonderful suede in cognac/golden brown with unique patina and color gradients...