Giovannetti Sofas

Giovannetti's "Anfibio" sofa, an authentic symbol of 1970s design, is a piece of furniture that captures attention for its elegance and timeless appeal. The coating in original lea...

Incredible Anfibio sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti Collezione Italy 1971. This stunning edition in original thick brown leather with a stunning light patina, which matches its seventies design very well. The light brown leather fits nicely with the white teddy fabric on the mattress inside. Besides its great looks, this sofa also has a convenient thought behind the design. Within seconds, you can transform the sofa into a king size double bed, or large lounge to have the best movie nights. Ideal for when guests stay over or as a play bed for children...

First designed in 1970, the Anfibio sofa bed has been described by critics around the world as "the sofa work of art". This fascinating piece of furniture is characterized by generou...

Three-seater Anfibio sofa with structure in high density polyurethane foam covered with leather and steel details. Designed by Alessandro Becchi and produced by Giovannetti in the 1970s. The mattress has the original cover in white wool. The Anfibio sofa is a cult products of Italian design with an innovative and highly functional design. Thanks to a foldable system the sofa can be transformed in a confortable bed in very easy and quick way. It's a symbol of the high quality and sapient Italian artisanry, and it's presents in several permanent museum collection all over the world, among the MoMa in New York, since 1972. Where the sofa was exibithed in the famous Italy: The New Domestic Landscape. Born in 1946 in Florence and passing in 1987, Alessandro Becchi studied at ISIA in Florence before embarking on his career as a designer. In 1971, he created the iconic 'Anfibio' sofa. He collaborated with Giovannetti, designing a series of sofas with bed functions, including Only You, Brando, Diletto, and the renowned series of armchairs, Le Bugie. He formed a deep emotional bond and an excellent working relationship with Benito Giovannetti...

Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality sage green 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. Designer with considerable capacity, Becchi brings innovation, freshness, love for the project, establishing, in addition to an excellent working relationship with Benito...

Incredible Anfibio sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti Collezione Italy 1971. This stunning cognac leather upholstery fits perfectly with the white teddy fabric on the mattr...

Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black 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. Designer with considerable capacity, Becchi brings innovation, freshness, love for the project, establishing, in addition to an excellent working relationship with Benito...

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...

One of the rarest of mid-century design sofas, the “Anfibio” sofa bed was a design by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1972. The Anfibio is a cult item of its genre. It combines aesthetics with practicality; with a few simple manoeuvres it can be transformed from comfortable sofa to a full sized double bed. This particular example is in superb condition considering its age. The vast majority of these sofas that are available to buy have been reupholstered but this example almost certainly dating to the late 1970s / early 1980s is still in its original beige suede leather upholstery. The Anfibio is a wonderful conversation piece, an icon of pop-art design and can be seen at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Born in 1946, after his studies at the ISIA (design academy) in Florence, Alessandro Becchi began his career as a designer. In 1972 he was invited to the exhibition "ltaly: the new domestic landscape" at the MoMA in New York, presenting Anfibio. This date inaugurates a close collaboration with Giovannetti, for whom he designs a series of sofas with the function of bed, such as Only You, Brando, Diletto and the famous series of Le Bugie armchairs. A designer with remarkable skills, Becchi brings innovation, freshness, love for design to the whole company, establishing, in addition to an excellent professional relationship with Benito Giovannetti...

The Anfibio Sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti around 1971, is a design icon that embodies the innovative essence and versatility of 1970s furniture. This extraordin...

Italian modern Purple velvet sofa bed mod. Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s Sofa bed mod. Anfibio in aubergine purple velvet. The...

Anfibio 2 seats sofa is a design furniture realized by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti in the 1970s. Brown Suede upholstery Dimensions: 80 x 170 x 65 cm Iconic convertible...