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 Ghost 23 Side Chair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chairs with and without armrests, have a minimal structure, with clean and defined geometric shapes. The Ghost chair family has a wooden structure that is combined with polyurethane ...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Next 25 Side Chair with Walnut Legs & Royal Blue Seat by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Next 25 is a chair without armrests with a simple, classic and refined shape. It has a structure in natural painted Canaletto walnut or beech lacquered in white, grey, black, ocean o...
Walnut
Gervasoni Brick Side Chair in Azzurro Upholstery with Black Lacquered Base
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nordic suggestions and industrial touches give life to the Brick 221/223 family of chairs. With a clean, simple structure in natural lacquered solid Canaletto walnut or beech lacquer...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Brick Side Chair in Seal Recto Upholstery with White Lacquered Base
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nordic suggestions and industrial touches give life to the Brick 221/223 family of chairs. With a clean, simple structure in natural lacquered solid Canaletto walnut or beech lacquer...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Brick Side Chair in Calcare Upholstery with Black Lacquered Base
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nordic suggestions and industrial touches give life to the Brick 221/223 family of chairs. With a clean, simple structure in natural lacquered solid Canaletto walnut or beech lacquer...
Upholstery
$2,978 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1920s Art Deco Side Chairs in Walnut, Original Sitting with Abstract Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-20th century Art Deco side chairs in walnut, with original sitting and futurism abstract upholstery. Very special and aesthetic effect. Excellent conditions, restored and wax-po...
Walnut, Fabric
$2,390
H 29 in W 23 in D 24 in
Vladimir Kagan Fettucini Single Back Chair in Black Leather with Metal Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
The kinetic lines of the Fettucini Chair fold together and gracefully join along the legs, drawing the eye across each contour.The floating backrest fl...
Fabric
$1,136
H 35.44 in W 14.57 in D 16.54 in
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair. Made in the 1970s. The structure of the chair is made of full polished brass. The upholstery of the solid ...
Brass
Armchair bed Gervasoni Ghost 11 design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 11 - Armchair Bed Design: Paola Navone Ghost 11 is a versatile and elegant armchair bed, part of the Ghost collection. Its streamlined structure, padded with polyure...
Fabric
$2,500 / set
H 32.75 in W 15.25 in D 15.88 in
Antique Mid-19th Century Lacquer Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New Orleans, LA
If you appreciate lacquer and mother of pearl, these chairs may be just the ticket for you.
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 12 design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 12 Design: Paola Navone Ghost 12 is a compact and elegant loveseat, part of the versatile Ghost collection. Its clean, padded polyurethane foam structure ensures bot...
Fabric
$3,250 / set
H 45 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Mahogany Side Chairs with Dove Grey Wool Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of side chairs with Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau influences. Mahogany frame with split back and center Art Nouveau carved floral detail and open elliptical top. Arts and craf...
$4,066 / set
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
1940s Side Chairs by Melchiorre Bega with Spring Seat, leather upholstery
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern , period 1940s, Melchiorre Bega pair of side chairs, in beechwood, seat with springs, original leather upholstered. Very good conditions, wax polished. Measur...
Leather, Beech
$2,850 / set
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Faux Bamboo Side Chairs with Saber Legs and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of faux bamboo side chairs from the mid 20th century with saber legs and new linen upholstery. Created during the midcentury period, each of this pair of side chairs features ...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
1980s Vintage Postmodern Chairs in Upholstery with Brass, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Oh my!! The brass detailing is gorgeous! The fabric needs a bit of help but the lines/structure is what’s important. Redo in your favorite fabric. I’ve never seen chairs like this be...
Brass
$650
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous ebonized black and gold side chair or ballroom chair. Upholstered in a peach and cream floral striped fabric, this petite chair will be great as a side chair, at a dining table, vanity, or in a great room. The spindle back is accented with gold circular carved wood pieces. It reminds us of stick and ball furniture...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$2,450 / set
H 23 in W 16.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Style Midcentury Side Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Chinese Chippendale style iron side chairs from the mid 20th century with intricate backs, grey color, faux bamboo structure and new linen upholstery. Created in England during the Midcentury period, each of this pair of side chairs features a grey colored faux bamboo iron structure inspired by the Chinese Chippendale style. The slightly curving backs, made of a careful arrangement of geometric shapes, are flowing into the hind legs in a graceful manner. A rectangular seat, newly recovered with a neutral toned linen fabric, is resting above four splaying legs connected to one another through an H-Form cross stretcher strengthening the ensemble beautifully. With their Chinese Chippendale lines, sturdy iron material and exotic faux-bamboo influence, this pair of English side chairs...
Iron