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.
On 1stDibs, browse Paola Navone seating, lighting, tables and more.
Gervasoni Large Brick Ottoman in Taupe Recto Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of cylindrical poufs, Brick 18/19 are available in two heights. The padded structure in polyurethane foam, which accentuates their softness, has a removable cover embellished ...
Upholstery
$1,147 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - Aurora
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity, ...
Fabric
Ottoman Gervasoni Ghost 06 P design Paola Navone - Deus Aurora
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 06 P pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven des...
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Ottoman Gervasoni Ghost 06 P design Paola Navone - Stone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 06 P pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven des...
Fabric
$1,017 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - Deus
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity, ...
Fabric
$1,147 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - Mocha
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity, ...
Fabric
$1,147 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - Stone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity,...
Fabric
Gervasoni LC 40 Upholstered Pouf – design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The LC Pouf 40 by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a refined upholstered furnishing accessory characterized by soft volumes and understated elegance. Defined by its clean silh...
Fabric
Gervasoni Kubo XL Ottoman /Bed in Munch Upholstery & Wood Base by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reinterpretation of the typical oriental bed, the Kubo free-standing bed is all about transformation: the removable slatted base, hidden under the folding...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Kubo Ottoman /Bed in Munch Upholstery & Wood Base by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reinterpretation of the typical oriental bed, the Kubo free-standing bed is all about transformation: the removable slatted base, hidden under the folding...
Upholstery
Gervasoni News 108 Side Table with Red Lacquered Base & MDF Top by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exotic and colourful, the family of News poufs/coffee tables with a cylindrical shape is made of pressed and painted red or blue newspaper sheets, with top in glossy black lacquered ...
Paper
Gervasoni Ghost 06 P Modular Ottoman in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ghost pouf family has geometric shapes and consistent and structured dimensions. Available with a padded structure in multi-density polyurethane foam or in polystyrene, the Ghost poufs have as their main feature the removable cover, an oversize housse whose shape is underlined by the visible stitching, allowing it to be put on and taken off in a flash. A textile product that easily changes appearance, allowing you to go from a formal to an informal look with ease and speed. Modular ottoman...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Loll 08 Ottoman in Polar Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique materials and craftsmanship are evident in the LOLL 08 pouf: produced with a rounded shape, it has a solid wood structure, with springing by elastic bel...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Ghost 26 P Modular Ottoman in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ghost pouf family has geometric shapes and consistent and structured dimensions. Available with a padded structure in multi-density polyurethane foam or in polystyrene, the Ghost poufs have as their main feature the removable cover, an oversize housse whose shape is underlined by the visible stitching, allowing it to be put on and taken off in a flash. A textile product that easily changes appearance, allowing you to go from a formal to an informal look with ease and speed. Modular ottoman...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Loll 08 Ottoman in Seagull Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique materials and craftsmanship are evident in the LOLL 08 pouf: produced with a rounded shape, it has a solid wood structure, with springing by elastic bel...
Upholstery
Ottoman / Pouf Gervasoni Ghost 08 design Paola Navone - Aurora
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 08 pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a generous and versatile element from the iconic Ghost collection, conceived to complement the seating system or to be us...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - Lino Bianco
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity, ...
Fabric
Gervasoni LC 40 Upholstered Pouf – design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The LC Pouf 40 by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a refined upholstered furnishing accessory characterized by soft volumes and understated elegance. Defined by its clean silh...
Fabric
Gervasoni LC 80 Upholstered Pouf – design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The LC Pouf 80 by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a refined upholstered furnishing accessory characterized by soft volumes and understated elegance. Defined by its clean silh...
Fabric
Gervasoni LC 80 Upholstered Pouf – design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The LC Pouf 80 by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a refined upholstered furnishing accessory characterized by soft volumes and understated elegance. Defined by its clean silh...
Fabric
Gervasoni Brick 18 Pouf / Ottoman – design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Brick 18 pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a soft and versatile seating element that combines comfort with essential, contemporary design. Unlike the wooden version...
Fabric
Gervasoni Brick 19 Pouf – design Paola Navone - Deus
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Brick 19 pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a soft and versatile seating element that combines comfort with a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Part of the upholstered ...
Fabric
Gervasoni LC 80 Upholstered Pouf – design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The LC Pouf 80 by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a refined upholstered furnishing accessory characterized by soft volumes and understated elegance. Defined by its clean silh...
Fabric
Ottoman / Pouf Gervasoni Ghost 08 design Paola Navone - Deus
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 08 pouf by , designed by Paola Navone, is a generous and versatile element from the iconic Ghost collection, conceived to complement the seating system or to be used as a s...
Fabric
Ottoman / Pouf Gervasoni Ghost 08 design Paola Navone - Stone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 08 pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a generous and versatile element from the iconic Ghost collection, conceived to complement the seating system or to be us...
Fabric
Ottoman Gervasoni Ghost 06 P design Paola Navone - Birds
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 06 P pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven des...
Fabric
Ottoman Gervasoni Ghost 06 P design Paola Navone - 3D blue
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 06 P pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven des...
Fabric
Gervasoni LC 80 Upholstered Pouf – design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The LC Pouf 80 by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a refined upholstered furnishing accessory characterized by soft volumes and understated elegance. Defined by its clean silh...
Fabric
Gervasoni Pouf in Polystyrene Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pouf 60 is a soft and comfortable product, characterised by a square geometric shape enhanced by the removable fabric cover with visible piping or sew/cut seam. Ottoman, polysty...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Small Brick Ottoman in Snake Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of cylindrical poufs, Brick 18/19 are available in two heights. The padded structure in polyurethane foam, which accentuates their softness, has a removable cover embellished ...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Ghost 08 Ottoman in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ghost pouf family has geometric shapes and consistent and structured dimensions. Available with a padded structure in multi-density polyurethane foam or in polystyrene, the Ghost...
Upholstery
$1,012 / item
Ottoman Gervasoni Ghost 06 P design Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 06 P pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven des...
Fabric
Ottoman / Pouf Gervasoni Ghost 08 design Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 08 pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a generous and versatile element from the iconic Ghost collection, conceived to complement the seating system or to be us...
Fabric
$1,553 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - 3D blu
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity, ...
Fabric
Ottoman / Pouf Gervasoni Ghost 08 design Paola Navone - Mint
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 08 pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a generous and versatile element from the iconic Ghost collection, conceived to complement the seating system or to be us...
Fabric
Gervasoni Brick 19 Pouf – design Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Brick 19 pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a soft and versatile seating element that combines comfort with a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Part of the upholstered ...
Fabric
Gervasoni Brick 18 Pouf / Ottoman – design Paola Navone - 3d grigio
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Brick 18 pouf by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a soft and versatile seating element that combines comfort with essential, contemporary design. Unlike the wooden version...
Fabric