Missoni Home is an offshoot of the celebrated Italian fashion label Missoni. The company's home collection was introduced in the early 1980s.
In 1953, Ottavio “Tai” Missoni (1921–2013) and Rosita Missoni (b. 1931) opened a small knitwear shop in Gallarate, Italy, paving the way for what would become an iconic style of colorful chevron knit.
Missoni began with a tracksuit, which featured zippers down the legs because, as Rosita recalls it, “Tai was too lazy to take off his shoes when putting them on.” The couple’s fashion really took off, though, once they discovered the Raschel knitting machine on a trip to a shawl factory. The machine enabled the Missonis to knit multiple colors in a zigzag pattern, a motif that would go on to become synonymous with the Missoni brand across everything from its alluring vintage day dresses and sweaters to its purses, seating and rugs.
Missoni held its first fashion show in Florence in 1967 and caused a bit of a sensation when the models’ Lurex dresses proved translucent under the lights at the Pitti Palace. Scandal aside, the show went down in history as a hit, and the Missonis soon made their debut in the United States with the help of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who gave the variegated Missoni stripe the Vogue seal of approval, saying, “Who says a rainbow has seven colors? It has many shades.” (It was also Vreeland who reportedly introduced the Missonis to Neiman Marcus president Stanley Marcus, effectively shepherding the brand to the American market.)
Missoni’s many-shaded rainbow would soon become an emblem of the 1970s fashion scene, earning the brand a permanent place in the fashion canon. In 1973, the New York Times proclaimed: “Missoni’s weaved garments have ended up universal materialistic trifles, as Vuitton sacks and Gucci shoes.” By then, Ottavio had been creating tapestries, and some of his knitted fabrics were shown in an exhibition at Galleria Il Naviglio in Venice in 1975.
The brand branched into the home market in 1983, with Rosita overseeing this new venture, Missoni Home, which included furniture, textiles and accessories.
For its popular seating and other furniture, Missoni's partners have included Paolo Stella, Piero Lissoni, Kartell and Roche Bobois. One of the latter's best-selling furniture designs has been the modular Mah Jong sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971, and editions upholstered with Missoni fabric are dazzling in any interior.
Daughter Angela succeeded her mother at the helm of the brand, where she still serves as president and creative director today; her brother Luca is CEO, while her daughter Margherita is creative director of offshoot M Missoni.
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Large Rolls Modular Sectional Sofa by Missoni for Chateau d'Ax, Italy
By Missoni Home, Chateau d'Ax
Located in Izegem, VWV
This incredible ten piece Rolls sofa was created by Chateau d'Ax, Brianza, Italy and offers ultimate flexibility and customization. The set exists of 3 corner elements (90x90cm), 4 ...
Mohair
$4,795 / set
H 31.89 in W 114.18 in D 106.3 in
Postmodern 'Sity' Modular Sectional Sofa, Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1972
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
An amazing, rare and early production, three-piece modular Sity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Original upholstery, leather pole armrests, loose back and seat cushions, pink upholstered frames. Original B&B Italia labels. This sculptural Memphis sofa...
Leather, Fabric
Rino Maturi, Large Sectional Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in High Point, NC
A large blue fabric modular sectional sofa designed by Rino Maturi and produced by MIMO Padova, Italy, c. 1970s. Seat height 16” Dimensions variable. All items ship from High Poin...
Fabric
$6,500
H 31 in W 43 in D 38 in
Italian Postmodern Curved Modular Sectional Sofa in Ivory Patterned Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modular sculpted seating group using a serpentine form composed of multiple modules that can be arranged in sweeping curve or separated into independent seating elements. Original i...
Velvet
$847Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 40 in W 27 in D 27 in
French Provincial Louis XV Armchairs by Chateau d'Ax, Set of 2
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton
Vintage 1970s 9-Piece Curved Modular Sofa Sectional
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Remarkably well preserved nine‑piece modular sofa sectional from the late 1960s–1970s. The set includes seven standard modular chairs and two wedge‑shaped corner modules, offering a ...
Velvet
$29,750 / set
H 20 in W 150 in D 75 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Mah-Jong 18 pieces Modular Sectional Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Seattle, WA
A substantial 18 pieces Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in a mix of Missoni Home Fabric and Kenzo. The set is in really good condition, with light fabric wear...
Fabric, Foam
Missoni modular sofa, 1970s, set of 2
By Missoni
Located in Manzano, IT
Missoni Style Corner Sofa - Italy, 1970s Charming vintage corner sofa from the 1970s, upholstered in fabric with typical Missoni-style zig-zag pattern, featuring an elegant and comf...
Fabric, Wood
Carsons 5 Piece Post Modern Modular Sectional Sofa
By Carsons
Located in Lutz, FL
Being offered AS-IS for reupholstery. 5 piece Carsons of High Point post modern modular sectional in white wave upholstery. Frames are solid and in great condition, upholster to your...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Postmodern Beige Leather 6 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa
By Lane Furniture, Cassina
Located in Lutz, FL
Lane HTB custom ordered 6 piece modular Post Modern Sectional Sofa. Single owner, custom ordered in cream/beige leather in 1987 and rarely used. Great lines and silhouette similar It...
Leather, Fabric
$4,900
H 23.25 in W 107 in D 35.75 in
Modular sectional “Lowseat” sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, circa 2000
By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola
Located in View Park, CA
The « Lowseat » sectional modular sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, Italy circa 2000. In four parts; featuring tubular stainless steel frame and fabric in varying shades of gray....
Steel
20th Century Chateau D'Ax Louis XV Tapestry Armchair
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Germantown, MD
An Italian made Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV style Tapestry armchair in good vintage condition with firm seat and beautiful carvings. Listing includes solid wood frame, beautiful...
Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood
$9,995
H 25.5 in W 199 in D 80 in
Custom Italian Postmodern Vico Magistretti Style Large 2-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Italian Postmodern Vico Magistretti Style Large 2-Piece Sectional Sofa Striking custom Italian Postmodern two-piece sectional in the style of Vico Magistretti, featuring a bo...
Fabric
$6,495 / set
H 26 in W 36 in D 36 in
Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Modern 5 piece modular or sectional sofa Contemporary Classics line by Drexel Heritage composed of 3 corner pieces & 2 armless straight pieces all with levelers...
Fabric, Polyester, Wood
Monumental Stacked Modular Sectional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered and refoamed completely. Armless section: 34.5L 41.5W 29.25H 15.5SH Corner se...
Fabric
1970s Selig by Simmons Six-Piece Grey Modular Sectional Sofa.
Located in Victoria, BC
Produced by Selig by Simmons during the 1970s, this six-piece modular sectional sofa is a striking example of the increasingly relaxed, adaptable approach to residential seating that...
Fabric
Sold
H 25.6 in W 166.54 in D 74.81 in
Rare 'Nap' designer sofa by Missoni Home (Mah Jong) Italy. Discontinued model.
By Missoni Home
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning Missoni Home Nap Modular Sofa, Italy Rare Discontinued Modular Sofa in Iconic Missoni Jacquard The Nap sofa by Missoni Home is a striking example of Italian textile driven ...
Jacquard