Poltronova Sofas

The Safari sofa is a multiple seat with the profile of the backrest shaped like a series of waves, one gathers in the central void, accessed through an opening, as in a sort of tribal ritual. The piece of furniture consists of four pieces of two different types [two armchair modules and two sofa modules]. The Safari sofa was put into production for the first time by Poltronova in 1968. The experimental fibreglass technique was used for the structure. For the seat and backrest upholstery, Archizoom chose a printed animal pattern fabric with a Leopard print. The same pattern is used for the polyurethane foam rug placed between the seats. The choice of the leopard pattern was a cultured reference to the work “Bedroom ensemble” [1963] by Claes Oldenburg, master of English Pop Art, and his subsequent “Leopard chair...

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' two-seat sofa, polyester lacquered wood, leather, Italy, 1964. This two-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian desig...

A masterful example of mid-century Italian modernism, the "Stringa" three-seater sofa was designed by the acclaimed architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962. It stan...

The design of this sofa derives from the experience of living in a large place, originally a 19th—century atelier for artists, where the furniture had to be conceived on the scale of...

The design of this sofa derives from the experience of living in a large place, originally a 19th—century atelier for artists, where the furniture had to be conceived on the scale of...

"Stringa" two-seater sofa, designed by architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1962. It stands as one of her most brilliant early contributions to furniture design desi...

Postmodern Sofa “Marilyn” by Poltronova, 1980s The “Marilyn” sofa by Hans Hollein is a rare and extraordinary example of 1980s postmodern Italian design, blending playful artistry w...

Italian modern white wood and brown leather sofa Saratoga by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 1980s Two seater sofa Saratoga with seat and backrest, composed of cushions in...

Throughout the 20th century, Italian design managed to distinguish itself. The 1960s was a boom time in Italy especially, a decade of mass production and innovation that signaled the...

Italian modern white wood and brown leather sofa Saratoga by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 1980s Three seater sofa Saratoga with seat and backrest, composed of cushions ...

Sofa in polyurethane with base in molded plastic and upholstery in cotton and viscose. The Sofo is a seat to be placed in a row, like a train, or to be stacked to build solid colored mountains. It is just a block, obtained by means of an “S” cut, from a polyurethane cube, covered with a fabric crossed by two large lines. It is the result of a very simple operation, without waste, neither material nor thought. It is presented as a compact, abstract and colorful object...

Mitzi sofa presents a poplar plywood base with erable finish, semi-gloss water–based varnish, iron inner structure, polyurethane cushions, wool cloth uphol...

Relax sofa set is a set of tree realized by Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) for Poltronova in 1970s. Leather, wood, metal. Ashtrays on arms. Coach; height...

Two-seater sofa from Mobili della Valle series in pine wood, designed by Mario Ceroli and produced by Poltronova in the 1970s. This two-seater sculptural sofa is part of the well-kn...

A lovely two seater sofa designed by the Italian designer couple Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Produced by Poltronova of Florence, the sofa is a design classic with a wonderful off-white and red combination for the frame and cushions respectively. Although the original cushions show some signs of distress, they are still supple and have no rips and tears, ready to be enjoyed by the new owner for many years still. CONDITION In Good Condition - Some wear and tear to the leather consummate with age. However no rips or tears, a good distressed look which has plenty of use still...

Designed in 1968 by the avant-garde collective Superstudio and produced by Poltronova, the Sofo seating system is a milestone in Italian Radical Design. This piece was born as an iro...

The Mitzi sofa — 1981, for Poltronova — part of the rich production of the Austrian master Hans Hollein, highlights a rigorous design while staging of a dialectic between different c...

The design of this sofa derives from the experience of living in a large place, originally a 19th—century atelier for artists, where the furniture had to be conceived on the scale of...

Rare and iconic Italian mid century two seater sculptural wooden sofa in Russian pine from the from the " Mobili nella Valle" series produced by Poltronova Italy, 1973. In very good ...

Iconic sectional sofa, foam padding, plastic-coated fabric upholstery in the shade of red.

Exceptional Saratoga set designed by Massimo and Lella Vignella, produced by Poltronova, Italy 1960s. A beautiful living room set composed of two sofas (three-seater/two-seater) and...

Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s. Superonda is distinguished by its bold absence of a body. At the center of its design are two sinuous waves, precisely sculpt...

Designed in 1968 by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, the Arcata three-seater sofa represents the most expansive expression of the series. The piece is defined by its solid wooden structur...

The Saratoga Sofa was launched by Poltronova in 1964 from a design by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Geometric wooden frame lacquered in white polyester with seats and backs reupholster...