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 Inout 46 Side Table/Stool in Aluminium by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of coffee tables made of aluminium in two different sizes, Inout 45/46 have a rectangular shape and are characterised by the particular aluminium finish that creates a mirro...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in Black Ceramic by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic and Black Stripes by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
Gervasoni Moon 39 Side Table with Cast Iron Base & White Carrara Marble Top
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bold combination of materials distinguishes the Moon 39/40/42 family of tables: available in different sizes, they have a blue ceramic base in the shape of an amphora, more or less...
Iron
Gervasoni Medium Log Sections of Beech Trunk Side Table in Black by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sections of beech trunk, debarked and glossy black or white lacquered on the outside, give life to a family of unconventional coffee tables and poufs, offering a natural charm to any...
Beech
Gervasoni Small Black Side Table in Bamboo by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exotic and minimal charm mix together in the family of cylindrical Black 19/21 poufs in black bamboo. Available in two sizes, they recall the idea of a bundle of bamboo canes. Black ...
Bamboo
Gervasoni Large Log Sections of Beech Trunk Side Table in White by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sections of beech trunk, debarked and glossy black or white lacquered on the outside, give life to a family of unconventional coffee tables and poufs, offering a natural charm to any...
Beech
Gervasoni Small Log Sections of Beech Trunk Side Table in Black by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sections of beech trunk, debarked and glossy black or white lacquered on the outside, give life to a family of unconventional coffee tables and poufs, offering a natural charm to any...
Beech
Gervasoni Large Black Side Table in Bamboo by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exotic and minimal charm mix together in the family of cylindrical Black 19/21 poufs in black bamboo. Available in two sizes, they recall the idea of a bundle of bamboo canes. Black ...
Bamboo
Gervasoni Moon 40 Side Table with Cast Iron Base & Cast Aluminium Top
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bold combination of materials distinguishes the Moon 39/40/42 family of tables: available in different sizes, they have a blue ceramic base in the shape of an amphora, more or less...
Iron
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 Panda Side Table in White/Gray Resin with Aluminium by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Panda 13 coffee table-pouf is made with a structure and feet in aluminium and weave in white or grey Panda Resin synthetic polyethylene fibre. Synthetic ...
Resin
Gervasoni Gray 45 Side Table in White Lacquered Oak by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of three-legged coffee tables, Gray 41/42/44/45 are characterised by a round top and clean and essential geometries. Available in different heights, one of which also with a...
Walnut
Gervasoni Medium Brick Side Table in Air Force Blue Top & Black Lacquered Oak
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of coffee tables with a young and contemporary charm, Brick 241/242/244 have a three-legged structure in solid natural Canaletto walnut, bleached oak or oak lacquered in whi...
Wood
Gervasoni Large Brick Side Table in Natural Barked Hornbeam Trunk
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of poufs with Nordic suggestions, Brick XS/S/M/L are made from a section of debarked hornbeam trunk. Available in different heights and diameters, these are products with a ...
Wood
Gervasoni Large Next Side Table in Cast Aluminium Top with Base by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Contrasts of light and reflections characterise the Next 141/142/144 coffee table family. Made entirely of polished cast aluminium, they are available in different sizes and heights ...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Moon 42 Side Table with Cast Iron Base & White Carrara Marble Top
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bold combination of materials distinguishes the Moon 39/40/42 family of tables: available in different sizes, they have a blue ceramic base in the shape of an amphora, more or less...
Iron
Gervasoni Small Next Side Table in Cast Aluminium Top with Base by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Contrasts of light and reflections characterise the Next 141/142/144 coffee table family. Made entirely of polished cast aluminium, they are available in different sizes and heights ...
Aluminum
Gervasoni XS Brick Side Table in Natural Barked Hornbeam Trunk by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of poufs with Nordic suggestions, Brick XS/S/M/L are made from a section of debarked hornbeam trunk. Available in different heights and diameters, these are products with a contemporary charm, which aim to enhance the naturalness of wood. Natural barked hornbeam trunk section. Technical features related to our wooden stools, table base and coffee table made in hornbeam wood. The wood is barked on...
Wood
Gervasoni Small Brick Side Table in Natural Barked Hornbeam Trunk
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of poufs with Nordic suggestions, Brick XS/S/M/L are made from a section of debarked hornbeam trunk. Available in different heights and diameters, these are products with a contemporary charm, which aim to enhance the naturalness of wood. Natural barked hornbeam trunk section.Technical features related to our wooden stools, table base and coffee table made in hornbeam wood. The wood is barked on...
Wood
Gervasoni Gray 42 Natural Lacquered American Walnut Side Table by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of three-legged coffee tables, Gray 41/42/44/45 are characterised by a round top and clean and essential geometries. Available in different heights, one of which also with a...
Walnut
Gervasoni Gray 45 Side Table in Grey Lacquered Oak by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of three-legged coffee tables, Gray 41/42/44/45 are characterised by a round top and clean and essential geometries. Available in different heights, one of which also with a...
Oak
Gervasoni Medium Next Side Table in Cast Aluminium Top with Base by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Contrasts of light and reflections characterise the Next 141/142/144 coffee table family. Made entirely of polished cast aluminium, they are available in different sizes and heights ...
Aluminum
Gervasoni Medium Brick Side Table in Walnut Top & Base by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of coffee tables with a young and contemporary charm, Brick 241/242/244 have a three-legged structure in solid natural Canaletto walnut, bleached oak or oak lacquered in whi...
Wood
Gervasoni Medium Brick Side Table in Natural Barked Hornbeam Trunk
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of poufs with Nordic suggestions, Brick XS/S/M/L are made from a section of debarked hornbeam trunk. Available in different heights and diameters, these are products with a ...
Wood
Gervasoni Gray 44 Natural Lacquered American Walnut Side Table by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of three-legged coffee tables, Gray 41/42/44/45 are characterised by a round top and clean and essential geometries. Available in different heights, one of which also with a...
Walnut
Gervasoni Small Log Sections of Beech Trunk Side Table in White by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sections of beech trunk, debarked and glossy black or white lacquered on the outside, give life to a family of unconventional coffee tables and poufs, offering a natural charm to any...
Beech
Gervasoni Large Inout Side Table in White Carrara Marble Top with Oiled Iroko
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of coffee tables with a classic style, Inout 742/744 are three-legged tables with round top: the legs are made of oiled Iroko, particularly durable wood because it is naturall...
Carrara Marble
Gervasoni Gray 42 Side Table in Grey Lacquered Oak by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of three-legged coffee tables, Gray 41/42/44/45 are characterised by a round top and clean and essential geometries. Available in different heights, one of which also with a...
Oak
Gervasoni Small Brick Side Table in Dove Grey Lacquered by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of coffee tables with a young and contemporary charm, Brick 241/242/244 have a three-legged structure in solid natural Canaletto walnut, bleached oak or oak lacquered in whi...
Wood
Gervasoni Medium Log Sections of Beech Trunk Side Table in White by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sections of beech trunk, debarked and glossy black or white lacquered on the outside, give life to a family of unconventional coffee tables and poufs, offering a natural charm to any...
Beech
Gervasoni Large Log Sections of Beech Trunk Side Table in Black by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sections of beech trunk, debarked and glossy black or white lacquered on the outside, give life to a family of unconventional coffee tables and poufs, offering a natural charm to any...
Beech
Gervasoni Small Inout Side Table in White Carrara Marble Top with Oiled Iroko
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of coffee tables with a classic style, Inout 742/744 are three-legged tables with round top: the legs are made of oiled Iroko, particularly durable wood because it is naturall...
Carrara Marble