Chester Moon Tufted Sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter
By Paola Navone
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy. 116 inches of uninterrupted soft tufted leather, the BAXTER CHESTER MOON sofa will draw your family and guests in like no other piece in your home.
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H 27.75 in W 101 in D 43.5 in
Italian Tufted Black Leather Chester Moon Sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter
By Baxter, Paola Navone
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an outstanding Italian tufted black leather Chester Moon sofa designed by Paola Navone for Baxter.
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H 27.5 in W 117 in D 43 in
Italian Tufted Black Leather Chester Moon Sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter
By Paola Navone, Baxter
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an outstanding Italian tufted black leather Chester Moon sofa designed by Paola Navone for Baxter.
"Chester Moon" Italian Tufted Leather Sofa for Baxter
By Paola Navone, Baxter Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chester Moon is one of Baxter's most elegant and refined sofas, inspired by the ancient Chesterfield models - the timeless sofa from England that populated clubs and country hous...
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Architect and designer Paola Navone has had an enormous impact on modern furniture design. For over 40 years, she has created interior furnishings for residential and hospitality spaces. She has traveled the world and infused her experiences into her creations, developing a strong appreciation for the architecture and design of Asia. This includes the use of bamboo in much of her furniture, as well as in the simple, natural look of her works.
Not adhering to a single style, Navone’s work reflects a range of influences. She is just as comfortable fashioning a simple, rustic footstool as she is creating an opulent pendant lamp. From her sofas and armchairs to the design of her table lamps and vases, the eclectic variation demonstrates her versatility and innovation.
Navone was born and raised in Turin, Italy. She studied architecture at Turin’s polytechnic school and graduated in 1973. Shortly after, she moved to Milan and entered the world of interior design and architecture. She also worked as a product designer, event organizer and teacher.
Throughout the 1980s, Navone was part of the Memphis Group — a collective of designers and architects who challenged the conventions of traditional design — and associated with such notable designers as Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini. She also belonged to the avant-garde design group Studio Alchimia, which shared many affiliations with the Memphis Group.
In 1983, Navone won the Osaka International Design Award and in 2000, she was named the AW Architektur & Wohnen Designer of the Year. In 2011, she won the ELLE Decor International Design Award. In recent years, Navone has collaborated with Crate & Barrel and clothing retailer Anthropologie and continues to work with companies across the architecture and design industries.
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Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
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