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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Gervasoni Ghost 38 – Modular Seating Element - 3D blu
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 38, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a modular seating system known for its comfort, versatility, and distinctive textile identit...
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Gervasoni Gray 03 – Sofa 3 places design Paola Navone - Sterling/Maple
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Gray 03 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Gervasoni Gray collection, a series characterized by clean lines, natural materials, and understated elegance. The Gray 03...
Fabric, Ash
$5,087 / item
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 112 design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Gervasoni Ghost 112 - Sofa Design: Paola Navone Ghost 112 is an elegant and generous sofa, part of the versatile Ghost collection. With its clean structure padded in polyurethane fo...
Fabric
$3,315 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 34 – Curved Modular Element - Sumac
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 34 curved modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where comfort, flexibility, and textile design merge into a refined a...
Fabric
Armchair Bed Gervasoni Ghost 11 design Paola Navone – Poseidone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 Gray 05 – Sofa 2 places design Paola Navone - Stone/Sepia
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Gray 05 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Gervasoni Gray collection, a series distinguished by its balance of Nordic-inspired aesthetics, craftsmanship, and comfort....
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Armchair Bed Gervasoni Ghost 11 design Paola Navone – Petite Bouclé
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 GHOST OUT 10 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Aspen
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 10, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is an outdoor sofa that combines comfort, softness, and a relaxed contemporary aesthetic. Fully upholstered and removable, the ...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Alabaster
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 31 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - Mocha
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 ...
Cotton
Gervasoni Gray 05 – Sofa 2 places design Paola Navone - Heron/Sepia
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Gray 05 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Gervasoni Gray collection, a series distinguished by its balance of Nordic-inspired aesthetics, craftsmanship, and comfort....
Fabric, Ash
Gervasoni Ghost 35 R – Curved Terminal Modular Element (Right Armrest) - Demetra
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 35 R, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a family of modular seating elements characterized by comfort, versatility, and a distinct...
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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 114 design Paola Navone – Petite Bouclé Cerences
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 Gray 03 – Sofa 3 places design Paola Navone - Stone/Skybark
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Gray 03 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Gervasoni Gray collection, a series characterized by clean lines, natural materials, and understated elegance. The Gray 03...
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Gervasoni Gray 05 – Sofa 2 places design Paola Navone - Mint/Skybark
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Gray 05 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Gervasoni Gray collection, a series distinguished by its balance of Nordic-inspired aesthetics, craftsmanship, and comfort....
Fabric, Ash
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 16 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Aspen
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Ghost Out 16, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is an outdoor sofa that combines generous proportions, softness, and a relaxed yet sophisticated aesthetic. Fully upholstered a...
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Gervasoni Ghost 30 L – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Left Armrest) - Aurora
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 16 design Paola Navone - Extra Deep Seating
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 Gray 03 – Sofa 3 places design Paola Navone - Poseidone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Gray 03 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the Gervasoni Gray collection, a series characterized by clean lines, natural materials, and understated elegance. The Gray 03...
Fabric, Ash
Gervasoni Inout 852 Sofa design Paola Navone Aluminium with elastic weaving
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 852 sofa by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a light and contemporary outdoor language where structural clarity meets comfort. The two-seater design is define...
Aluminum
Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 19 design Paola Navone - Marinella
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 - Demetra
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 34 – Curved Modular Element - Lino Bianco
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 34 curved modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where comfort, flexibility, and textile design merge into a refined a...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 38 – Modular Seating Element - 3D grafite
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 38, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a modular seating system known for its comfort, versatility, and distinctive textile identit...
Fabric
Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 19 design Paola Navone - New Linum
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 35 L Curved Terminal Modular Element (Left Armrest) Lino Bianco
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 35 L, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a family of modular seating elements characterized by comfort, versatility, and a distinct...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 31 R – Modular Sofa (Right Armrest) - 3D blu
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 ...
Cotton
Gervasoni Ghost 34 – Curved Modular Element - Demetra
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 34 curved modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where comfort, flexibility, and textile design merge into a refined a...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - 3D blu
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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
$6,246 / item
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 10 design Paola Navone - 3D Blu
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 14 design Paola Navone – New Linum
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
High-back 2-seater sofa Gervasoni Ghost 18 design Paola Navone - Mint
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 112 design Paola Navone – Lino Bianco
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 112 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...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 32 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - Deus
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 32 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 ...
Cotton
Gervasoni Ghost 31 L – Modular Sofa (Left Armrest) - Heron
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 ...
Cotton
Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Loreur
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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
Sofa with deep seat Gervasoni Ghost 16 design Paola Navone – Mint
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 16 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in a refined ...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 31 R – Modular Sofa (Right Armrest) - Mocha
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 ...
Cotton
Gervasoni Ghost 30 R – Modular Sofa / Dormeuse (Right Armrest) - Poseidone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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 Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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
$4,962 / item
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 12 design Paola Navone – Aurora
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
Gervasoni Panda 04 Sofa / Daybed - design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Panda 04 sofa by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is defined by its inviting proportions and enveloping composition, combining comfort with a relaxed and contemporary outdoor...
Aluminum
Sofa with deep seat Gervasoni Ghost 16 design Paola Navone – Nigella
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 16 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in a refined ...
Fabric
Gervasoni Inout 852 Sofa design Paola Navone Aluminium with elastic weaving
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Inout 852 sofa by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a light and contemporary outdoor language where structural clarity meets comfort. The two-seater design is define...
Aluminum
High-back 2-seater sofa Gervasoni Ghost 18 design Paola Navone - 3D blu
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
Sofa with deep seat Gervasoni Ghost 16 design Paola Navone – Avic
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 16 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in a refined ...
Fabric
High-back 2-seater sofa Gervasoni Ghost 18 design Paola Navone - Aurora
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
Sofa with deep seat Gervasoni Ghost 16 design Paola Navone – Aurora
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 16 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in a refined ...
Fabric
Sofa with deep seat Gervasoni Ghost 16 design Paola Navone – 3D Blu
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 16 sofa, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in a refined ...
Fabric
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 114 design Paola Navone – New Linum
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 14 design Paola Navone – Grande Bouclé Reims
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 112 design Paola Navone – Aurora
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 112 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...
Fabric
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 112 design Paola Navone – Stone Mocha
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 112 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...
Fabric
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 112 design Paola Navone – New Linum
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 112 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...
Fabric
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 12 design Paola Navone – New Linum
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 10 design Paola Navone - Lake View
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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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$4,962 / item
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 12 design Paola Navone – Mint
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
$4,399 / item
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 10 design Paola Navone - Deus
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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...
Fabric
$4,840 / item
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 10 G design Paola Navone - Deus
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 10 G 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 des...
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