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Paola Navone

Italian, b. 1950

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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Average Sold Price
$1,443
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Contemporary Outdoor Metal Table Ft. Pleated Base
By Paola Navone
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Dining table in lacquered metal, suitable for indoor and outdoor use. This table has a pleated sculptural base inspired by the world of fashion and the iconic pleated work of the 50...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paola Navone

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Metal

Contemporary Outdoor Metal Table Ft. Pleated Base
Contemporary Outdoor Metal Table Ft. Pleated Base
$3,795 / item
H 28.75 in Dm 31.5 in
Medium 'Pinecone' Table Lamp in Transparent Glass & Gold Metal for Fontana Arte
By Paola Navone, Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
Medium 'Pinecone' table lamp in transparent glass & gold metal for Fontana Arte. Designed by Paola Navone, the diffuser is expertly handcrafted using the ancient caged-blown glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Paola Navone

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Metal, Brass

Gervasoni Large Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a strong decorative impact, the BRASS lamp family exploits the ductility of brass and its ability to embellish interiors with warm and golden light reflections. Suspension lamps have a delicate shape of great visual appeal: a light brass disc with a slight curvature in the smaller version or very accentuated in the larger one that floats in the air reflecting light poetically and suggestively. They can be used individually or combined with each other for an even more suggestive and cinematographic effect. Given the total craftsmanship of the product , it is possible that small stains may appear over time due to oxidation of the brass. These stains are therefore not defects but a characteristic of the material. Small superficial marks, scratches, creases etc. are caused by the hand-hammering process on the brass, so they are characteristic of the manufacturing process. - Brass Suspension lamp in brass metal sheet, matt transparent lacquered. Tops brass metal sheet, hand polished surface - Aluminium Top cast aluminium, hand polished surface. Both surface tops are not subject to any treatment in order to obtain the best brilliance therefore, the surface can be easily scratched. Superficial scratches can be removed using appropriate paste for cleaning metal parts. Due to the used material, it is quite normal the surface will become darker over time. Suspension lamp in hammered matt brass. Max. power 18 W, 220 Volt, bulb holder E 27, bulb not included. (electrical cable lenght 250 cm; steel cable lenght 200 cm) Additional Information: Material: Brass Finish: Matt brass Power supply: Max. power 18 W, 220 Volt, bulb holder E 27 Dimension: 120 W x 65 D x 42 H cm Available in other size option: Small Quick Ship: Brass 95...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paola Navone

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Brass

Gervasoni Large Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
Gervasoni Large Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
$1,482 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paola Navone

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Ceramic

Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
$964 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Gervasoni Medium Inout 42 Side Table in Blue Ceramic by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of coffee tables-poufs in blue, white or anthracite grey ceramic, Inout 41/42/43 stand out for their minimalism: simple cubic or parallelepiped shapes, to give life to product...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paola Navone

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Ceramic

Gervasoni Medium Inout 42 Side Table in Blue Ceramic by Paola Navone
Gervasoni Medium Inout 42 Side Table in Blue Ceramic by Paola Navone
$918 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 16.93 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Gervasoni Nuvola 05 Lounge Chair in 3D Blue Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of armchairs with soft and attractive shapes, Nuvola’s aesthetic invites you to dive into it: the high armrests welcome a seat as deep as a hug, creating a real cocoon effect. Available in two sizes, they are padded with multi-density polyurethane foam covered with quilt padded with goose down and polyester fibre staple. The cover is removable with visible seams that draw the profile of the product, and can be made with all the covers available in the catalogue in the name of maximum versatility. Lounge chair, upholstered with polyurethane foam covered by a goose down and polyester fibre quilting, removable cover Additional Information: Material: Polyurethane foam, upholstery Upholstery: 3D Blue Cat. E (6100) Dimension: 107 W x 100 D x 80 H cm Seat height: 45 cm Armrest height: 63 cm Available in other upholstery options: Cat. I, Cat. H, Cat. B, Cat. C, Cat. D Available in other structural options Quick Ship: NUVOLA 05...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paola Navone

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Upholstery

Gervasoni Nuvola 05 Lounge Chair in 3D Blue Upholstery by Paola Navone
Gervasoni Nuvola 05 Lounge Chair in 3D Blue Upholstery by Paola Navone
$5,312 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 31.5 in W 42.13 in D 39.38 in
Gervasoni Small Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a strong decorative impact, the BRASS lamp family exploits the ductility of brass and its ability to embellish interiors with warm and golden light reflections. Suspension lamps have a delicate shape of great visual appeal: a light brass disc with a slight curvature in the smaller version or very accentuated in the larger one that floats in the air reflecting light poetically and suggestively. They can be used individually or combined with each other for an even more suggestive and cinematographic effect. Given the total craftsmanship of the product, it is possible that small stains may appear over time due to oxidation of the brass. These stains are therefore not defects but a characteristic of the material. Small superficial marks, scratches, creases etc. are caused by the hand-hammering process on the brass, so they are characteristic of the manufacturing process. - Brass Suspension lamp in brass metal sheet, matt transparent lacquered. Tops brass metal sheet, hand polished surface - Aluminium Top cast aluminium, hand polished surface. Both surface tops are not subject to any treatment in order to obtain the best brilliance therefore, the surface can be easily scratched. Superficial scratches can be removed using appropriate paste for cleaning metal parts. Due to the used material, it is quite normal the surface will become darker over time. Suspension lamp in hammered matt brass. Max. power 18 W, 220 Volt, bulb holder E 27, bulb not included. (electrical cable lenght 250 cm; steel cable lenght 200 cm) Additional Information: Material: Brass Finish: Matt brass Power supply: Max. power 18 W, 220 Volt, bulb holder E 27 Dimension: 80 W x 70 D x 18 H cm Available in other size option: Large Quick Ship: Brass 95...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paola Navone

Materials

Brass

Gervasoni Small Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
Gervasoni Small Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
$938 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 7.09 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Gervasoni Jeko 07 Canopy Sofa in Oslo 05 Upholstery with ECOTeak by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa and canopy in colonial style of exotic inspiration, Jeko 07 has a structure made of ECOTeak, a material coming from the reuse of recovered beams and teak elements that have been repaired with recycled wood, assembled and polished to highlight the original veins. It is characterised by a wide and low seat, with removable cushion to which loose cushions can be added to increase its comfort. Starting from the four corners of the sofa arise 4 wooden columns that go on to build the canopy, upon which a white curtain is laid for greater privacy and intimacy. Canopy sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paola Navone

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Upholstery

Gervasoni Jeko 07 Canopy Sofa in Oslo 05 Upholstery with ECOTeak by Paola Navone
Gervasoni Jeko 07 Canopy Sofa in Oslo 05 Upholstery with ECOTeak by Paola Navone
$15,593 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 77.96 in W 79.53 in D 63.78 in
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Paola Navone Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$965Side Tables, TablesCeramicContemporary
2025$3,795Patio and Garden Furniture, Dining Room TablesMetal, Lacquer2010
2025$954Ottomans and Poufs, Side TablesCeramicContemporary
2025$867Ottomans and Poufs, Side TablesCeramicContemporary
2025$835Tables, Side TablesCeramicContemporary
2025$2,772Table LampsMetal, Brass, Glass, Blown GlassContemporary
2025$1,027Side Tables, TablesCeramicContemporary
2025$1,004More Lighting, Chandeliers and PendantsBrassContemporary
2024$1,585Chandeliers and Pendants, More LightingNickelContemporary
2024$877Side Tables, TablesCeramicContemporary
2024$754Stools, Side TablesAluminumContemporary
2024$877Side Tables, TablesCeramicContemporary
2024$4,713Beds and Bed FramesUpholsteryContemporary
2024$1,032Side Tables, TablesCeramicContemporary
2024$1,347More Lighting, Chandeliers and PendantsBrassContemporary
2024$853More Lighting, Chandeliers and PendantsBrassContemporary
2024$835Tables, Side TablesCeramicContemporary
2024$883Tables, Side TablesCeramicContemporary
$1,443
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$754-$4,713
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Paola Navone Pinecone Table Lamp
Paola Navone Pinecone Table Lamp
Average Price
$3,884
Number Available
9
Paola Navone Pinecone Table Lamp
By Paola Navone
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass, Metal, Chrome
Styles
Mid Century Modern
The radiant Pinecone table lamp by Italian designer Paola Navone (b. 1950) owes to an ancient glass technique for its modern take on lighting design. The unusual shape of the lamp’s diffuser is formed by a glassmaker blowing molten glass into a metal cage and allowing the material to naturally expand. The undulating surface, an effect of the tension between the expanding glass and the frame of the cage that constrains it, resembles the layers of a pinecone. Navone initially studied architectu...
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Paola Navone furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Paola Navone furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paola Navone furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 5 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 421 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Paola Navone were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gervasoni, Cappellini, and Antonio Citterio. Prices for Paola Navone furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $289 and can go as high as $36,702, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,946.
Questions About Paola Navone
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Paola Navone was born in 1950 in Turin, Italy. After she completed her studies at the Politecnico di Torino in the city in 1973, she worked as an architect, interior designer and furniture designer. She is a previous winner of the Osaka International Design Award. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Paola Navone furniture.

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