Every so often a company produces a design so iconic that it comes to symbolize its entire history. For Studio 65, the Italian avant-garde design collective cofounded by Franco Audrito, Piero Gatti and others, this was the Bocca sofa — alternatively known as the “lips sofa,” “red lip sofa,” “Dalí sofa” or Marilyn sofa.”
Studio 65’s lip-shaped seat — modeled after a singular feature from Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí’s portrait of Mae West — became a design icon shortly after its release in 1970 and remains a beloved collector’s item today. The Bocca symbolizes Studio 65’s playful, subversive approach to design. The collective took shape in Turin in 1965 with the goal of avant-garde experimentation. The group would eventually grow to comprise artists, designers and poets, including Roberta Garosci, Enzo Bertone, Paolo Morello and Paolo Rondelli. It would also play a central role in the Italian Radical design movement, the practitioners of which found inspiration in Pop art, minimalism and Arte Povera.
The Bocca sofa was born of one of Audrito’s earliest commissions — to design a gym in Milan — which he accepted just a year after graduating from architecture school. The collective enlisted Italian manufacturer Gufram, a firm at the forefront of Italian Radical design, to create a bold red sofa in the shape of plump lips; it was dubbed Marilyn after Ms. Monroe and was an instant sensation when installed at the fitness center.
Studio 65 would follow this with the also iconic Capitello side chair (another Gufram collaboration, now in the permanent collection at The Met), whose reimagining of a decapitated marble classical architectural column in squishy foam was an on-the-nose expression of the group’s pushback to traditional design. It’s a nod they iterated with the Attica coffee table, whose form appears sliced from an oversize column.
Though Studio 65 still operates as an architecture studio under the leadership of Audrito today, the original collective broke up in the late 1970s, making its output from the past decade sought-after fodder for collectors of postmodern, Radical and Italian design.
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Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Biscuit
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
$13,200 / item
GUFRAM BOCCA (LIPS) by Studio 65 (Registered Trademark)
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram's. This sensual couch, which is ideal for a tête-à-tête, has entered the collective imagination on par with Andy Warhol's works, as well as other pop art masterpieces...
Other
GUFRAMINI Little Bocca Miniature by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The little Bocca, drawing from the exact proportions of the original version, maintains the sinuous feel and sensuality of a woman’s lips, exactly as intended by Studio65 which designed it in 1970. But, unlike her big sister, she has decided to get rid of her fabric dress and be coated just like her other two little friends. This visionary and glamorous sofa has inspired artists and photographers as a much-photographed protagonist and the centre of attention in exhibitions all over the world. Now, it will become a sassy accessory in the most cutting-edge homes. As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini! The most radical Italian design...
Foam
$11,550 / item
Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Born to satisfy the demand of a private customer, it’s been featured since then on dedicated - but not only - magazine covers, and it is still displayed in the most unconventional ho...
Wool
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Oatmeal
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 - Timeless Design - Red
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
$13,200 / item
GUFRAM Pink Lady Couch by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram's. This sensual couch, which is ideal for a tête-à-tête, has entered the collective imagination on par with Andy Warhol's works, as well as other pop art masterpieces...
Other
Gufram GUFRAMINI Bocca, 1:8 Scale by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Toronto, ON
Step into the enchanting world of GUFRAMINI, an awe-inspiring collection that distills the magic and timeless appeal of Gufram's most celebrated works into intricate miniature forms....
Foam
$15,100 / item
GUFRAM Dark Lady Couch by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram's. This sensual couch, which is ideal for a tête-à-tête, has entered the collective imagination ...
Other
$13,000 / item
GUFRAM Capitello Chaise Lounge by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The chaise loungeCapitello is contemporary archaeological finds that can be left out in the weather thanks to a particular finish which is suited also to outdoor use. Or displayed in...
Foam
Gufram Capitello Chair by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Toronto, ON
The CAPITELLO seat, designed by Studio 65, is born from the “deconstruction” of a traditional Greek column, giving life to a unique series that emulates the various parts of it. Each...
Foam
$5,800 / item
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Wine, by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Fabric, Upholstery
$9,075 / item
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Born to satisfy the demand of a private customer, it’s been featured since then on dedicated - but not only - magazine covers, and it is still displayed in the most unconventional ho...
Wool
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Apple 711
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Forest 355
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Chocolate
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 - Timeless Design - Wine
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
2010s Gufram Bocca Lips Sofa with YSL Monogram in Red
By Studio 65
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is Lips Sofa, initially designed by Studio65 for Gufram in 1970. This particular example was custom-made for a Yves Saint Laurent boutique and bears their official logo on the b...
Fabric
1970s Mela Morsicata Sculptural Hand Painted Foam Apple Chair Studio 65
By Studio 65
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the 1970s with this exquisite art piece! "Mela Morsicata Apple" chair in hand painted polyurethane foam. Designed by Studio 65, Italy, 1971. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The luxurious apple chair...
Foam, Paint
$11,550 / item
Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Born to satisfy the demand of a private customer, it’s been featured since then on dedicated - but not only - magazine covers, and it is still displayed in the most unconventional ho...
Wool
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Signed Limited Edition Book with Capitello Bookstand
By TASCHEN, Dian Hanson, Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
He’s a four-time Mr. Universe, seven-time Mr. Olympia. His films have grossed four billion dollars worldwide. He won the California governor’s race by a landslide. He has one of the most recognizable faces in the world, an oft-imitated accent, and a physique still heralded as the most perfect ever built. He’s Arnold, the one and only, with first name recognition worldwide, and now with a two-volume edition equal to his impressive size and unabashed ego. A decade of collaboration in the making, this photo tribute covers 75 years of Schwarzenegger, from the future Terminator’s impoverished childhood in Thal, Austria, to his rise as a young athlete, his journey to America to become the most celebrated bodybuilder of all time, to his career as the world’s leading action film star, then into the California governor’s mansion and beyond. Along the journey, Arnold’s muscular body, chiseled features, and charismatic personality made him a favorite subject of photographers, including Richard Avedon, Annie Leibovitz, Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritts, Francesco Scavullo, and Andy Warhol. The big book includes them all, while the smaller companion volume gives you more intimate bodybuilding images, behind-the-scenes film stills, dozens of photos from Arnold’s personal archive, and exclusive interviews with Arnold and those who know him best, including directors Ivan Reitman and Bob Rafelson, and bodybuilding legends Franco Columbu, Dave Draper, and Frank Zane. The Capitello edition comes with a unique book stand – a 1:2 scale reproduction of the iconic Capitello chair...
Foil
Gufram Standard Colors Bocca Unlimited by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Bocca revolutionizes its image: 25 new colors dye Gufram’s iconic lips, which for the occasion are dressed up in an unprecedented, more mater...
Wool
Gufram Special Colors Bocca Unlimited by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Bocca revolutionizes its image: 25 new colors dye Gufram’s iconic lips, which for the occasion are dressed up in an unprecedented, more mater...
Wool
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Rice
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Ivory 335
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Artic 006
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Sky 595
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Blue 012
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Bocca® Unlimited represents the newest interpretation of Studio 65's masterpiece. While preserving the original sculptural form that has graced countless iconic interiors around the ...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Sapphire
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 - Timeless Design - Steel
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 - Timeless Design - Black
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 - Timeless Design - Orange
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 - Timeless Design - Yellow
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
$5,800 / item
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Apple, by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Fabric, Upholstery
$4,900 / item
GUFRAM Attica Armchair by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The armchair Attica is contemporary archaeological finds that can be left out in the weather thanks to a particular finish which is suited also to outdoor ...
Other
Modern Armchair Chaise Lounge Studio 65 Gufram Soft Polyurethane White
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Milan, IT
What happens if a Majestic Greek column falls down and breaks into several pieces? The answer is obvious: it is transformed into a Gufram lounge. This architectural archetype, produced in polyurethane, becomes in this way a series of objects of Industrial Design of smooth texture and cosy ergonomics. The Ionic volute, which is the upper part of the column and was not by chance called Capitello, becomes a luxurious chaise...
Foam
$4,300 / item
GUFRAM Attica TL Coffee Table by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The coffee table Attica TL is contemporary archaeological finds that can be left out in the weather thanks to a particular finish which is suited also to o...
Other
$5,800 / item
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Blue, by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Fabric, Upholstery
Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Bocca or Marilyn sofa with structure in expanded polyurethane foam covered with red fabric, the cover is completely removable. This sofa was designed by Studio 65 and produced by Guf...
Fabric, Foam
$5,800 / item
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Red, by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Fabric, Upholstery
$5,800 / item
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Black, by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Fabric, Upholstery
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Sapphire, by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Fabric, Upholstery
Gufram, Dark Lady Lip-shaped Sofa with Removable Chromed Piercing By Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Chrome
$9,075 / item
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Born to satisfy the demand of a private customer, it’s been featured since then on dedicated - but not only - magazine covers, and it is still displayed in the most unconventional ho...
Wool
$5,800 / item
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Sky, by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Fabric, Upholstery
$5,800 / item
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Forest, by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Fabric, Upholstery
Gufram, 'Bocca Unlimited', Lip-Shaped Sofa, 539-Navy Blue, by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Fabric, Upholstery
Gufram Attica TL Limited Edition Greek Column Sculptural Coffee Table - Studio65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Originally designed by Studio 65, the Attica TL coffee table is an iconic expression of Italian Radical Design. Produced by Gufram as a Limited Edition of only 1,000 pieces, Attica T...
Other
Gufram Attica Limited Edition Greek Column Sculptural Armchair by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Originally designed by Studio 65, the Attica armchair is an iconic expression of Italian Radical Design. Produced by Gufram as a Limited Edition of only 1,000 pieces, Attica forms pa...
Other
Gufram Capitello Sculptural Greek Column Armchair, Limited Edition by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Originally designed by Studio 65 in 1971, the Capitello is one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Produced by Gufram as a Limited Edition of only 500 pieces, thi...
Other
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Walnut 720
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Cream 810
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Grass 602
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Midnight
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Admiral
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Grey 721
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 - Timeless Design - Cherry
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Unlimited Color, Timeless Design Bocca® Unlimited is the latest evolution of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Designed by Studi...
Fabric
Gufram, 'Bocca Unlimited' Lip-Shaped Sofa, 810-Cream, by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Fabric, Upholstery
Gufram Pink Lady Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 Limited Edition - Vibrant Pop Art Icon
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
A Vibrant Pop Art Icon in Pink Pink Lady is the playful and exuberant reinterpretation of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. Desi...
Fabric
Gufram Dark Lady Bocca Black Sofa with piercing by Studio 65 - Limited Edition
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Varedo, MB
A Mysterious Icon of Italian Radical Design Dark Lady is the most enigmatic interpretation of Gufram's legendary Bocca®, one of the most celebrated icons of Italian Radical Design. ...
Fabric
