Archizoom Associati Sofas

Italian

For eight years, Italian architecture and design studio Archizoom Associati challenged modernism and aligned itself with what we now call Radical Design, an avant-garde art movement established largely in Florence that produced exuberant conceptual furnishings and objects that were neither practical nor very commercial. Through iconic works like the Sanremo floor lamp and the Mies lounge chair, Archizoom and other proponents of the movement protested functionalism and explored form, color and material in a way that countered the existing social order.

Founded in 1966 by University of Florence students Andrea Branzi, Gilberto Corretti, Massimo Morozzi and Paolo Deganello, Archizoom questioned mass consumerism and the validity of rapid postwar modernization in their native country. In their architecture initiatives, interiors, installations, furniture and more, Archizoom's members were pioneers of postmodernism — future Memphis Group cofounder Ettore Sottsass was also part of the Radical Design movement — and alongside likeminded collectives such as Superstudio, Ziggurat and UFO, Archizoom drew on Pop art, Minimalism and Arte Povera to expand upon the expressive potential of design. Branzi and his peers were also deeply influenced by the visionary work of London architecture collective Archigram — so much so that the group’s name is inclusive of Zoom, which is the name of a zine published by the British collective.

In Archizoom’s No-Stop City — an unbuilt architecture project — the urban area is stripped bare, a featureless monochromatic expanse that sees built structures meeting nothing more than the basic needs of human existence. The group’s Mies lounge chair — a tribute to early modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe — was developed for Poltronova and hardly resembles a chair at all. It is not until one sits down that the detached bench seat combines with the backrest and becomes a full seat. The human body bonds the pieces together to make a chair that is surprisingly functional — and even compact.

The Radical Design movement is experiencing something of a renaissance, and Archizoom Associati’s works featured prominently in 2020’s “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The collective’s designs were given a global stage in the classic 1972 exhibition “Italy : The New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, but most of the groups associated with Radical Design dissolved by the mid-1970s. The Mies lounge chair is held in MoMA’s permanent collection.

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Poltronova SAFARI Sofa by Archizoom Associati

$53,350 / item

Poltronova SAFARI Sofa by Archizoom Associati

By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Safari sofa is a multiple seat with the profile of the backrest shaped like a series of waves, one gathers in the central void, accessed through an opening, as in a sort of tribal ritual. The piece of furniture consists of four pieces of two different types [two armchair modules and two sofa modules]. The Safari sofa was put into production for the first time by Poltronova in 1968. The experimental fibreglass technique was used for the structure. For the seat and backrest upholstery, Archizoom chose a printed animal pattern fabric with a Leopard print. The same pattern is used for the polyurethane foam rug placed between the seats. The choice of the leopard pattern was a cultured reference to the work “Bedroom ensemble” [1963] by Claes Oldenburg, master of English Pop Art, and his subsequent “Leopard chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Fiberglass

'Safari' Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova

$46,277

'Safari' Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova

By Archizoom Associati

Located in London, GB

A 'Safari lounge sofa. Italy, c1968. Made by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova. White lacquered fibreglass, in four sectional elements....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Fiberglass

Upholstered “Superonda” Sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1967

$9,900

Upholstered “Superonda” Sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1967

By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati

Located in Utrecht, NL

Throughout the 20th century, Italian design managed to distinguish itself. The 1960s was a boom time in Italy especially, a decade of mass production and innovation that signaled the...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Fabric

Divano Superonda di Archizoom per Poltronova Anni 70 rosso

$5,089

Divano Superonda di Archizoom per Poltronova Anni 70 rosso

By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova

Located in Milano, IT

Iconico divano componibile, imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in tessuto plastificato nella tonalità del rosso.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Fabric

Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s

$11,836

Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s

By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Superonda 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...

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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Faux Leather, Foam

Poltronova, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

$16,800

H 21.65 in W 86.65 in D 40 in

Poltronova, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

By Poltronova

Located in High Point, NC

A Russian pine and yellow fabric designed by Poltronova, Italy, 1970s. Vintage fabric presents with light staining as illustrated. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimen...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Fabric, Pine

Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962

$11,309Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in

Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962

By Poltronova, Sergio Asti

Located in taranto, IT

Splendid living room with sofa and pair of armchairs, "zelda" model, designed by sergio asti for poltronova in 1962 The sofa measures 210 cm in length, 80 cm in depth and 60 cm in...

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1960s Italian Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

$7,500

H 22 in W 979 in D 31.5 in

Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Skokie, IL

Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s– Newly Upholstered Discover a timeless piece of design history with the Ettore Sottsass Califfo...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Wood, Upholstery

Midcentury Safari sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1968

$47,345 / set

H 25.6 in W 102.37 in D 84.65 in

Midcentury Safari sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1968

By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova

Located in HAARLEM, NL

An icon, vintage Safari sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova. A base made of white-coated fibreglass reinforced plastic, integrated seats arranged in the form of a flower, newl...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Fiberglass

Sofa Sofo Model by Superstudio for Poltronova, Italy

$8,048

H 27.56 in W 64.57 in D 32.29 in

Sofa Sofo Model by Superstudio for Poltronova, Italy

By Poltronova, Superstudio

Located in Milan, Italy

Sofa in polyurethane with base in molded plastic and upholstery in cotton and viscose. The Sofo is a seat to be placed in a row, like a train, or to be stacked to build solid colored mountains. It is just a block, obtained by means of an “S” cut, from a polyurethane cube, covered with a fabric crossed by two large lines. It is the result of a very simple operation, without waste, neither material nor thought. It is presented as a compact, abstract and colorful object...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Cotton, Plastic

1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa

$1,675

H 32.5 in W 86 in D 35 in

1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century leather safari sofa designed and manufactured in the United States 1950s. This stunning sofa features a black leather upholstery that s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

Hans Hollein Mitzi Sofa in Poplar and Wool Cloth by Poltronova 1981

$9,469

H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 35.83 in

Hans Hollein Mitzi Sofa in Poplar and Wool Cloth by Poltronova 1981

By Hans Hollein, Poltronova

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Mitzi sofa presents a poplar plywood base with erable finish, semi-gloss water–based varnish, iron inner structure, polyurethane cushions, wool cloth uphol...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Iron

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Two-Seater Sofa

$11,800

H 24.41 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Two-Seater Sofa

By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' two-seat sofa, polyester lacquered wood, leather, Italy, 1964. This two-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian desig...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Leather, Polyester

Isola Sofa by Studio Cerri & Associati for Poltrona Frau

$3,787Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 87.01 in D 37.41 in

Isola Sofa by Studio Cerri & Associati for Poltrona Frau

By Poltrona Frau, Studio Cerri & Associati

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Contemporary sofa upholstered in Pelle Frau® Color System leather, the finest raw material of European origin, is synonymous with color. Directing the palettes is the Frau® Color Sy...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Archizoom Associati Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Massimo Vignelli Black-on-Black Saratoga Sofa, Poltronova, Italy, 1964

$7,450

H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in

Massimo Vignelli Black-on-Black Saratoga Sofa, Poltronova, Italy, 1964

By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional and rare black-on-black edition of the Saratoga sofa, designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova in 1964. A landmark of 20th-century design, the Saratoga co...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Leather, Wood

20th Century Two-Seater Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova

$7,515

H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in

20th Century Two-Seater Sofa by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova

By Massimo Vignelli, Poltronova

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovely two seater sofa designed by the Italian designer couple Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Produced by Poltronova of Florence, the sofa is a design classic with a wonderful off-white and red combination for the frame and cushions respectively. Although the original cushions show some signs of distress, they are still supple and have no rips and tears, ready to be enjoyed by the new owner for many years still. CONDITION In Good Condition - Some wear and tear to the leather consummate with age. However no rips or tears, a good distressed look which has plenty of use still...

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20th Century Italian Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Leather

Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969

$28,200

H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 30.71 in

Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969 Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sofa Design This “Stringa” sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova is a str...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Chrome

Previously Available Items

Red Superonda Sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, 1970s

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H 13.8 in W 39.5 in D 94.5 in

Red Superonda Sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, 1970s

By Poltronova, Andrea Branzi, Archizoom Associati

Located in Gardena, CA

Designed 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 two parts with an S—shaped incision, which can be interlocked and stacked to produce different configurations. The lightness and modular design permit a range of various uses: Superonda can be a sofa, a bed or a chaise longue. This sofa has been completely reupholstered in new leather effect matte PVC coated fabric and is in almost pristine condition. This is the original sofa produced by Poltronova (I have my purchase...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Foam, PVC

Archizoon Associati for Poltronova "Superonda" Sofa, Italy 1960s

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H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 88.98 in

Archizoon Associati for Poltronova "Superonda" Sofa, Italy 1960s

By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati

Located in Naples, IT

Superonda iconic sofa composed of two S-shapes in glossy sky. Its lightness and modularity allow for a variety of uses, in fact Superonda can be a sofa, bed and chaise longue. Desig...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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PVC

Superonda Sofa with Organic Shape and Multicouloured Pattern Fabric by Archizoom

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H 16.93 in W 93.71 in D 13.78 in

Superonda Sofa with Organic Shape and Multicouloured Pattern Fabric by Archizoom

By Poltronova, Bethan Laura Wood, Archizoom Associati

Located in Ibiza, Spain

'Superonda' model sofa designed in 1967 by the Florentine radical group Archizoom and edited by Poltronova. Composed of two wavy elements cut from a single piece of polyurethane. Ter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Fabric

Superonda Black Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, 1960 Italy

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H 13.78 in W 92.52 in D 40.56 in

Superonda Black Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, 1960 Italy

By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati

Located in The Hague, NL

Magnificent 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 ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Faux Leather, PVC

Black Superonda Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova

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H 13.78 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in

Black Superonda Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova

By Archizoom Associati

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Designed in 1967 by the 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 two parts w...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

Sofa Superonda White by Archizoom for Poltronova

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H 35.44 in W 89.77 in D 23.63 in

Sofa Superonda White by Archizoom for Poltronova

By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova

Located in Milano, IT

Magnificent 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 shell. It consists of two waves, hence SuperOnda, made from a block of polyurethane sawn into two parts by an "S" cut, which fit together and overlap, shaping different configurations. Lightness and modularity allow for a variety of uses: Superonda can be a sofa, bed and chaise longue. Like many of the pieces designed by the Archizoom group, it proves a challenge to bourgeois conventions, stimulating the user's creativity and imagination. The white sky-vinyl upholstery. The work of Archizoom-which historians place in the strand of radical architecture-has investigated different areas of creativity and design: object design, clothing...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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PVC

Archizoom Associati, Modular Safari Sofa, for Poltronova, Italy, 1968

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H 24.81 in W 103.15 in D 103.15 in

Archizoom Associati, Modular Safari Sofa, for Poltronova, Italy, 1968

By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati

Located in Antwerp, BE

Archizoom Associati, modular safari sofa, for Poltronova, Italy, 1968 This very rare Safari sofa, created in 1968 by Archizoom Associati for Pol...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Fabric, Fiberglass, Cotton

Safari Lounge Sofa, Archizoom Associati 1968

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H 26.38 in W 102.37 in D 84.65 in

Safari Lounge Sofa, Archizoom Associati 1968

By Archizoom Associati

Located in Paris, FR

"Safari" lounge sofa, Archizoom Associati (assets from 1966 to 1974). Model created in 1968, first edition of Poltronova 1968. In white lacquered fiberglass, composed of four eleme...

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1960s Italian Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Upholstery, Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Archizoom Associati, Rare Six-Seater Sofa "Safari", circa 1968, Italy

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H 25.2 in W 102.37 in D 84.65 in

Archizoom Associati, Rare Six-Seater Sofa "Safari", circa 1968, Italy

By Archizoom Associati

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Archizoom Association (1966-1974), six-seater sofa model "Safari", Composed of four modules, White lacquered and upholstered fiberglass structure, Foam-padded seats covered with...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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Fiberglass

Archizoom Associati Poltronova Superonda Sofa Glossy Black PVC, Italy, 1967

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H 39.38 in W 94.49 in D 14.97 in

Archizoom Associati Poltronova Superonda Sofa Glossy Black PVC, Italy, 1967

By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati

Located in Catania, IT

"Superonda" sofa designed by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova in Italy, 1967. The sofa is characterized by two polyurethane blocks with particular swaying shapes that overlap each...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Sofas

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PVC

Archizoom Associati sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Archizoom Associati sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Archizoom Associati sofas, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Archizoom Associati were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Ettore Sottsass, and Claudio Salocchi. Prices for Archizoom Associati sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,787 and can go as high as $43,198, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,500.