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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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 16 design Paola Navone - Extra Deep Seating
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 16 - Sofa Design: Paola Navone Ghost 16 is a spacious and contemporary sofa from the versatile Ghost collection. With a deep seat of 130 cm and a comfortable seat he...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 R – Modular Sofa (Right Armrest) - Poseidone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 R modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - Poseidone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 L modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 R – Modular Sofa (Right Armrest) - Heron
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 R modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - Heron
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 L modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 R – Modular Sofa (Right Armrest) - Aurora
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 R modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - Aurora
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 L modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 R – Modular Sofa (Right Armrest) - Mocha
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 R modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - Mocha
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 L modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 R – Modular Sofa (Right Armrest) - Mint
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 R modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - Mint
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 L modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 R – Modular Sofa (Right Armrest) - Stone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 R modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - Stone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 L modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 R – Modular Sofa (Right Armrest) - 3D blu
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 R modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - 3D blu
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 L modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 R – Modular Sofa (Right Armrest) - Lino Bianco
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 R modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 31 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - Lino Bianco
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 31 L modular sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - 3D blu
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 R modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 L – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Left Armrest) - 3D blu
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 L modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Loreur
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 R modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 L – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Left Armrest) - Loreur
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 L modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Mocha
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 R modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 L – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Left Armrest) - Mocha
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 L modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Mint
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 R modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
Cotton
Gervasoni Ghost 30 L – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Left Armrest) - Mint
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 L modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Poseidone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 R modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 L – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Left Armrest) - Poseidone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 L modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
Cotton
Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Aurora
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 R modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 L – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Left Armrest) - Aurora
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 L modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Demetra
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 R modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 L – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Left Armrest) - Demetra
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 L modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Alabaster
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 R modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 L – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Left Armrest) - Alabaster
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 L modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
Cotton
Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Lino Bianco
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 R modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
Cotton
Gervasoni Ghost 30 L – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Left Armrest) - Lino Bianco
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 30 L modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where essential design, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come togeth...
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Sofa Gervasoni Nuvola 10 design Paola Navone - White linen
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Nuvola 10 Sofa Design: Paola Navone The Nuvola collection is defined by its soft, inviting shapes that embody comfort and informality. The ...
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Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 19 design Paola Navone - Mocha
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 19 sofa bed, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in a vers...
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Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 19 design Paola Navone - Stone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 19 sofa bed, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in a vers...
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Gervasoni Open 2 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to the foldaway bed with wooden slatted base, easily removable through a servo-assisted movement mechanism, which adds an extra single bed. Reception furniture...
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Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 19 design Paola Navone - Aurora
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 19 sofa bed, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in a vers...
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High-back 2-seater sofa Gervasoni Ghost 18 design Paola Navone - Nimes
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 18 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics merge into a refined yet in...
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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 114 design Paola Navone – New Linum
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 114 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven design. Character...
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Gervasoni Ghost Out 16 Sofa in Aspen 03 Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of padded sofas with removable upholstery, Ghost Out 10/12/16 boast a comfortable and enveloping seat that develops around a light body with essential volumes. Designed to res...
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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 14 design Paola Navone – Grande Bouclé Reims
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 14 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven design. Characteri...
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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 14 design Paola Navone – New Linum
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 14 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven design. Characteri...
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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 14 design Paola Navone – Petite Bouclé
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 14 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven design. Characteri...
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Gervasoni Ghost 13 Sofa Bed in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ghost sofa bed family combines functionality, comfort and aesthetics. Available in the armchair-bed and sofa-bed version in multiple sizes, the Ghos...
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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 12 design Paola Navone – 3D Blue
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 12 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven design. Characteri...
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$4,958 / item
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 12 design Paola Navone – Mint
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 12 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven design. Characteri...
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$4,395 / item
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 10 design Paola Navone - Deus
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 10 sofa by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven desig...
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Armchair Bed Gervasoni Ghost 11 design Paola Navone – Aurora
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 11 armchair bed, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and expresses a refined balance between versatility, comfort, and understated elegance. De...
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Gervasoni Inout Sofa in Oslo 04 Upholstery and Oiled Iroko Frame by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enveloping and comfortable sofa, Inout 703 has a geometric slatted structure with a high backrest: it is made of oiled Iroko, particularly durable wood because it is naturally resist...
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Gervasoni Small Inout Sofa in Aspen 02 Upholstery with Grey Aluminium Frame
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Inout 852/853 sofas and Inout 858/859 dormeuses develop around a light structure in white, grey or sage painted tubular aluminium, an ecological material, unique for its technica...
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Gervasoni Ghost 16 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 16 sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone Sofa upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. Three back cushions...
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Gervasoni Loll 14 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A proposal that tells a story of contemporary comfort, made special by the attention to detail, the quality of the materials and the uniqueness of the craftsmanship, such as the prof...
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Gervasoni Open 2 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...
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Gervasoni Jeko 04 Sofa in Capri 06 Upholstery with ECOTeak Base by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sofa in colonial style of exotic inspiration, Jeko 04 has a structure made of ECOTeak, a material coming from the reuse of recovered beams and teak elements that have been repair...
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Gervasoni Loll 23 Modular Love Seat in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modules of different shapes and particular corner elements of the LOLL sofa family allow you to create ever new configurations. A proposal that tells a story of contemporary comfort, made special by the attention to detail, the quality of the materials and the uniqueness of the craftsmanship, such as the profile of the sofas underlined by the characteristic sew/cut seam which, like a light line drawn by hand, follows the essential geometries and soft lines of the collection. The solid wood structure with polyurethane foam shell is combined with large seat and back cushions made with a soft layer of channelled goose down, recovering the traditional technique of using pocket springs in the seat cushions for enhanced comfort. In all its versions, the covers of the LOLL collection are completely and easily removable. Modular love...
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$4,836 / item
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 10 G design Paola Navone - Deus
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 10 G sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven design. Characte...
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$5,610 / item
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 110 design Paola Navone - Stone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Ghost 110 sofa by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection and reflects a refined balance between comfort, versatility, and textile-driven desi...
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