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 Panda 02 Sofa - design Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Panda 02 sofa by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, is a statement piece defined by its generous proportions and distinctive woven texture, combining comfort with a relaxed, co...
Aluminum
Modular sofa Gervasoni Ghost 38 design Paola Navone - White linen
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 38 - Modular Sofa Design: Paola Navone Ghost 38 is a modular sofa featuring a structure in plywood and solid wood with elastic webbing, designed for lasting comfort ...
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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 114 design Paola Navone - Depth 100 cm (39.4 in)
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 114 - Sofa Design: Paola Navone Ghost 114 is a generously proportioned sofa from the versatile Ghost collection. Compared to Ghost 14, it offers a deeper seat (100 c...
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Gervasoni Inout 853 Sofa design Paola Navone - Aluminium with elastic weaving
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Inout 853 sofa by Gervasoni, designed by Paola Navone, expresses a light and contemporary outdoor language where structural clarity meets comfort. The three-seater design is defi...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout 852 Sofa design Paola Navone Aluminium with elastic weaving
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
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
Gervasoni Ghost 110 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 110 sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone Sofa upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. Three back cushions i...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Medium Panda 02 Armchair in Capri 04 Upholstery & White/Gray Resin
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft and welcoming shapes and consistent volumes characterise the family of Panda 01/02/03 sofas, available in various sizes and depths. They are made with a structure and feet in al...
Resin
Gervasoni Ghost Out 12 Sofa in Aspen 03 Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
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...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Loll 25 AN Modular Corner Element in White Linen by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
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,...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Panda 04 Sofa in Oslo 01 Upholstery & White/Gray Resin with Aluminium
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft and welcoming shapes and consistent volumes characterise the family of Panda 01/02/03 sofas, available in various sizes and depths. They are made with a structure and feet in al...
Resin
Gervasoni Ghost 27 Modular End Element in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 27 modular end element in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone Modular corner / end element, upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. Two back cushio...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Gray 03 Sofa in Black Lacquered Oak & Fog Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gray 03 three-seater sofa with square and linear lines evokes the classic Nordic style. The pleasant contrast between the essentiality of the structure in natural painted Canaletto w...
Oak
Gervasoni Inout Sofa in Lisboa 07 Upholstery and Aged Teak Frame with Woven
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of one-seater or two-seater sofas, Inout 862/863 express a refined Nordic minimalism. They have a structure in Washed Teak, one of the finest tropical woods subjected to ageing treatment that determines the particular shade of grey of the surface, giving the products a delicate charm. This is combined with a particular mesh weave in high-intensity polyethylene rope, with soft seat cushions and backrest with removable upholstery. Sofa, aged teak...
Upholstery
Gervasoni Loll 22 R Arm Modular End Element in White Linen by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
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,...
Upholstery
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 16 design Paola Navone - Extra Deep Seating- Artist Matisse
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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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 16 design Paola Navone - Extra Deep Seating - Artist Goya
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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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 14 design Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 14 - Sofa Design: Paola Navone Ghost 14 is a spacious and elegant sofa, part of the versatile Ghost collection. With its essential structure padded in polyurethane f...
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Gervasoni GHOST OUT 10 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Dublin
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 OUT 10 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Capri
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 ...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 10 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Madrid
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 ...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 16 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Miami
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 OUT 16 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Odessa
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 OUT 16 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Lisboa
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 12 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Dublin
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
Ghost Out 12, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, is an outdoor sofa that combines comfort, softness, and a relaxed contemporary aesthetic. Fully upholstered and removable, the ...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 10 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Madrid
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 ...
Fabric
Gervasoni GHOST OUT 10 Outdoor Sofa - Paola Navone - Aspen
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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 ...
Fabric
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 14 design Paola Navone - Artist Goya
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 14 - Sofa Design: Paola Navone Ghost 14 is a spacious and elegant sofa, part of the versatile Ghost collection. With its essential structure padded in polyurethane f...
Fabric
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Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 112 design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
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...
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Sofa Gervasoni Nuvola 12 design Paola Navone - Matisse
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Nuvola 12 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 Gervasoni Ghost 12 design Paola Navone - 3D Grigio
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...
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