B&B Italia "Tufty Time" Sofa - In Black Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
world renown Italian furniture house of B&B Italia. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in
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B B Italia Tufty
Pair of B&B Italia "Tufty Time" Sofas - In Black Leather
$29,652 / set
H 25.2 in W 80.32 in D 42.92 in
Pair of B&B Italia "Tufty Time" Sofas - In Black Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
furniture house of B&B Italia. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in this Patricia Urquiola
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Tufty Time Sectional by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Italy. Original baby blue fabric.
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"Tufty Time" sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, New wool Upholstery
$10,666
H 25.6 in W 110.24 in D 59.06 in
"Tufty Time" sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, New wool Upholstery
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in The Hague, NL
by B&B Italia. The lounge piece has been newly reupholstered high quality wool fabric Originally
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Grey Upholstered Tufty-Time Right Sectional Sofa by B&B Italia - Available Now
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H 24.75 in W 112 in D 59 in
Grey Upholstered Tufty-Time Right Sectional Sofa by B&B Italia - Available Now
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
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Tufty-Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia - New Upholstery
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H 23.63 in W 149.61 in D 56.7 in
Tufty-Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia - New Upholstery
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"Tufty Time" Chaise by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, 2005
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tufty-Time sofa series, designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, is a modern take on
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B&B Italia “Tufty-Time” Sectional
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
designed by Patricia Urquiola and upholstered in grey mohair - excellent condition with only minor wear from age and use. One leg is slightly broken and as a result no longer connect...
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B&B Italia Tufty Time sectional sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Amarillo, TX
Patricia Urquiola Tufty Time-Sofa B&B Italia Spain / Italy, 2005 / 2007 Sectional sofa
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B&B Italia Tufty Time Two Piece Sofa, Patricia Urquiola, 2005
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Culver City, CA
One of B&B Italia's most successful series, the Tufty Time series designed by Patricia Urquiola in
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B&B Italia “Tufty Too” L-Shape Sectional Sofa
Located in Barrowford, GB
T109_4SN units) from the world renown Italian furniture house of B&B Italia. As you will no doubt be aware
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B&B Italia "Tufty Time" L-Shape Sofa - In Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
and a T109TPD_3) from the world renown Italian furniture house of B&B Italia. As you will no doubt be
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Tufty Time sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing large B&B Italia Tufty Time sofa by Patricia Urquiola in a beautiful beige/grey fabric
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Tufty Time Sofa By Patricia Urquiola For B&B Italia
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing B&B Italia Tufty Time sofa by Patricia Urquiola in a beautiful taupe fabric. This
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Heathered Ivory Wool Blend Upholstered Tufty-Time Sectional, B&B Italia
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Heathered Ivory Wool Blend Upholstered Tufty-Time Sectional, B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Tulsa, OK
. Steel internal frame with black legs. Pillow shown on Tufty-Time Sectional is included. B&B Italia
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Patricia Urquiola " Tufty-Time " Sofa for B&B Italia, circa 2005
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Tufty-Time Sectional Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
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Tufty Time B&B Italia Taupe Leather Sectional Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
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H 23.63 in W 194.89 in D 57.09 in
Tufty Time B&B Italia Taupe Leather Sectional Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Collections: B&B Italia - B&B Italia Project - Maxalto Category: Gamma Feature: Cowhide leather - Chrome
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Cognac Leather Tufty Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
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H 24.81 in W 98.43 in D 59.06 in
Cognac Leather Tufty Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful cognac leather Tufty-Time sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia. The sofa consists of
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Patricia Urquiola "Tufty-Time" Sectional Sofa for B&B Italia, 2005, Italy
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H 25.2 in W 122.05 in D 58.27 in
Patricia Urquiola "Tufty-Time" Sectional Sofa for B&B Italia, 2005, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
manufactured for B&B Italia, 2005 circa Italy. This sectional sofa comes with 4 modular pieces that can be
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B&B Italia by Patricia Urquiola Olive Green Velvet Tufty Modular Sofa
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B&B Italia by Patricia Urquiola Olive Green Velvet Tufty Modular Sofa
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
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Designed by Patricia Urquiola, the Tufty sofa has become one of B&B Italia’s most iconic designs
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Large Tufty Too Sectional Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A development of the Tufty-Time system, Tufty-Too – in fabric or leather – stands out for a
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"Tufty Time" Lounge Chaise by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, New Upholstery
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H 23.63 in W 38.98 in D 42.13 in
"Tufty Time" Lounge Chaise by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, New Upholstery
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in The Hague, NL
Urquiola and manufactured for B&B Italia. The lounge piece has been newly reupholstered in off-white high
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"Tufty Time" Lounge Chaise by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, New Upholstery
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H 25.6 in W 55.12 in D 59.06 in
"Tufty Time" Lounge Chaise by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, New Upholstery
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
Urquiola and manufactured for B&B Italia. The lounge piece has been newly reupholstered in gold orange
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Tufty-Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia
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Located in Brussels, BE
Tufty-Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia - New Upholstery
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B&B Italia Tufty Time Leather Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
B&B Italia tufty time black leather sofa by Patricia Urquiola.
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Tufty Time B&B Italia Taupe Leather Sectional Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
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H 23.63 in W 194.89 in D 57.09 in
Tufty Time B&B Italia Taupe Leather Sectional Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
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Located in Antwerp, BE
Contemporary modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia in taupe colored leather
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Patricia Urquiola "Tufty-Time" Sectional Sofa for B&B Italia, 2005, Italy
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Patricia Urquiola "Tufty-Time" Sectional Sofa for B&B Italia, 2005, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
manufactured for B&B Italia, 2005 circa Italy. This sectional sofa comes with 4 modular pieces that can be
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3 Piece Tufty-Time Sectional Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Patricia Urquiola Typology: Sofas Collection: B&B Italia Year: 2005 This sectional
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Tufty Time Sofa in Greige Linen by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, Signed 2015
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Tufty Time Sofa in Greige Linen by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, Signed 2015
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufactured by high end Italian maker, B&B Italia. Named 'Tufty Time' for its unique style of tufted squares
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Tufty-Time Sectional Couch by Patricia Urquiola
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B&B Italia Tufty Bed US Queen-Size
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The existing tufty time collection has now been extended to the night time area, where
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Tufty time modular sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia 2005, set of 3
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H 22.45 in W 109.06 in D 68.9 in
Tufty time modular sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia 2005, set of 3
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the b b italia tufty you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, foam and plastic, every b b italia tufty was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a b b italia tufty, we have 1 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a b b italia tufty — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A b b italia tufty, designed in the Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made b b italia tufty has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by B&B Italia and Patricia Urquiola are consistently popular.
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Spanish-born, Milan-based architect Patricia Urquiola doesn’t lack for commissions these days, and, unlike the work of many other high-concept architects, her projects tend to get constructed, envelope-pushing though they sometimes are. And when she’s not imagining covetable creations for contemporary furniture houses — including B&B Italia, Driade and Cassina, where she was named art director in 2015 — Urquiola makes headlines by designing some of the world’s most aesthetically ambitious hotels, such as 2016’s Il Sereno on Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy.
Born in Oviedo, in northern Spain, Urquiola grew up in a family that valued creativity. Everyone in the house, she says, talked and cared about design. She fondly remembers her mother going to London in the 1960s and ’70s and coming back home with a Mary Quant this, a David Hicks that. When it came time to go to university, Urquiola decided that her place was architecture school, first at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and then at the Polytechnic University of Milan, where she completed her design thesis — a felt carpet with a panel that connected to a home’s electricity source and telephone line so that you could plug, say, a table lamp and your phone into it — under the direction of legendary Italian industrial designer Achille Castiglioni.
Today, Urquiola has become a go-to when it comes to avant-garde product, hospitality and retail design, working with such blue-chip international furniture, fashion and hotel companies as Alessi, Baccarat, Salvatore Ferragamo, Kvadrat, Mandarin Oriental, Panerai, Rosenthal, W Hotels and Louis Vuitton, among many others. Her residential projects, meanwhile, though few and far between, stretch from such far-flung locations as Punta del Este, Uruguay, and Melbourne, Australia, to closer-to-home Udine, in northeastern Italy, where she designed the two-story, largely open-plan glass-and-cedar home of Patrizia Moroso, creative director of the family-owned design company that bears her last name.
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