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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Paola Navone Modern Dining Table, Lacquered Metal, 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...
Metal
Gervasoni Inout 91 Decorative Bottle by Paola Navone - White
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 91 decorative bottle by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Inout collection of sculptural outdoor accessories, conceived as refined decorative elements wit...
Cement
Gervasoni Inout 81 Daybed - Paola Navone - Natural Teak with Reclinable Backrest
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 81 daybed by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a sculptural outdoor lounger that combines the natural strength of teak wood with soft upholstered elements, expressing...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 05 Outdoor Armchair - Paola Navone - White
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 05, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is an outdoor armchair that combines comfort, softness, and a relaxed yet sophisticated aesthetic. Fully upholstered and remova...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 09 Outdoor Small Sofa - Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 09, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is an outdoor small sofa that combines generous proportions, comfort, and a relaxed contemporary aesthetic. Fully upholstered a...
Fabric
Gervasoni Inout 859 R Chaise Longue - design Paola Navone - Right armrest sunbed
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 859 R chaise longue / sunbed with right armrest by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a relaxed and contemporary outdoor language where generous proportions mee...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout 809 Rocking Chair - design Paola Navone - Oxido
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 809 rocking chair by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a light and essential aesthetic where structural clarity meets contemporary comfort. Its design is defin...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout 809 Rocking Chair - design Paola Navone - Pearl
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 809 rocking chair by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a light and essential aesthetic where structural clarity meets contemporary comfort. Its design is defin...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout 858 L Chaise Longue - design Paola Navone - Left armrest sunbed
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 858 L chaise longue / sunbed with left armrest by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a relaxed and contemporary outdoor language where generous proportions meet...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout 858 R Chaise Longue - design Paola Navone - Right armrest sunbed
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 858 R chaise longue / sunbed with right armrest by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a relaxed and contemporary outdoor language where generous proportions mee...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout 858 R Chaise Longue - design Paola Navone - Right armrest sunbed
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 858 R chaise longue / sunbed with right armrest by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a relaxed and contemporary outdoor language where generous proportions mee...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout 81 Daybed - Paola Navone - Natural Teak with Reclinable Backrest
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 81 daybed by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a sculptural outdoor lounger that combines the natural durability of teak wood with the comfort of upholstered elements...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 38 Outdoor Modular Sofa without Armrests - Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 38, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is a modular outdoor sofa defined by soft volumes, versatility, and relaxed elegance. Fully upholstered and removable, the sofa...
Fabric
Gervasoni Inout 92 Decorative Bottle by Paola Navone - Blue
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 92 decorative bottle by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Inout collection of sculptural outdoor accessories, conceived as refined decorative elements wit...
Cement
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 05 Outdoor Armchair - Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 05, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is an outdoor armchair that combines comfort, softness, and a relaxed yet sophisticated aesthetic. Fully upholstered and remova...
Fabric
Gervasoni Inout 91 Decorative Bottle by Paola Navone - Blue
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 91 decorative bottle by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Inout collection of sculptural outdoor accessories, conceived as sophisticated decorative object...
Cement
Gervasoni Inout 859 L Chaise Longue - design Paola Navone - Left armrest sunbed
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 859 L chaise longue / sunbed with left armrest by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a relaxed and contemporary outdoor language where generous proportions meet...
Aluminum
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Straw 23 Outdoor chair – design Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Straw 23 chair by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, stands out for its simple yet refined aesthetic, defined by clean lines and a lightweight yet durable structure. Part of th...
Aluminum
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 30 Outdoor Modular Sofa (Left or Right) - Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 30, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is a modular outdoor sofa defined by its soft volumes, versatility, and relaxed elegance. The configuration can be left or right...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 32 Outdoor Modular Sofa (Left or Right) - Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 32, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is a modular outdoor sofa defined by soft volumes, versatility, and relaxed elegance. The configuration can be left or right, to...
Fabric
Gervasoni Inout 859 R Chaise Longue - design Paola Navone - Right armrest sunbed
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 859 R chaise longue / sunbed with right armrest by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a relaxed and contemporary outdoor language where generous proportions mee...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout 859 L Chaise Longue - design Paola Navone - Left armrest sunbed
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 859 L chaise longue / sunbed with left armrest by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a relaxed and contemporary outdoor language where generous proportions meet...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout 809 Rocking Chair - design Paola Navone - Slate
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 809 rocking chair by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a light and essential aesthetic where structural clarity meets contemporary comfort. Its design is defin...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout 92 Decorative Bottle by Paola Navone - White
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 92 decorative bottle by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Inout collection of sculptural outdoor accessories, conceived as refined decorative elements wit...
Cement
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 37 Outdoor Modular sofa - Corner/end element - Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 37, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is a modular outdoor corner / end element defined by soft volumes, versatility, and relaxed elegance. Fully upholstered and rem...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 09 Outdoor Small Sofa - Paola Navone - Dublin
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 09, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is an outdoor small sofa that combines generous proportions, comfort, and a relaxed contemporary aesthetic. Fully upholstered a...
Fabric
Gervasoni Inout 92 Decorative Bottle by Paola Navone - Anthracite Grey
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 92 decorative bottle by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Inout collection of sculptural outdoor accessories, conceived as refined decorative elements wit...
Cement
Gervasoni Inout 91 Decorative Bottle by Paola Navone - Anthracite Grey
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 91 decorative bottle by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Inout collection of sculptural outdoor accessories, conceived as refined decorative elements wit...
Cement
Gervasoni Inout 81 Daybed - Paola Navone - Natural Teak with Reclinable Backrest
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 81 daybed by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a sculptural outdoor lounger that combines the natural durability of teak wood with the comfort of upholstered elements...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 31 Outdoor Modular Sofa (Left or Right) - Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 31, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is a modular outdoor sofa defined by soft volumes, versatility, and relaxed elegance. The configuration can be left or right, to...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 09 Outdoor Small Sofa - Paola Navone - Capri
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 09, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is an outdoor small sofa that combines generous proportions, comfort, and a relaxed contemporary aesthetic. Fully upholstered a...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 05 Outdoor Armchair - Paola Navone - Blue
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 05, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is an outdoor armchair that combines comfort, softness, and a relaxed yet sophisticated aesthetic. Fully upholstered and remova...
Fabric