Studio 65 Armchairs

Italian

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.

Find Studio 65 chairs, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: Studio 65

Modern Armchair Chaise Lounge Studio 65 Gufram Soft Polyurethane White

$8,636

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Foam

GUFRAM Attica Armchair by Studio 65

$4,900 / item

GUFRAM Attica Armchair by Studio 65

By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Other

Armchair model “Capitello” by Studio 65

$22,176

Armchair model “Capitello” by Studio 65

By Studio 65

Located in Barcelona, ES

Armchair model “Capitello” Manufactured by Gufram Italy, 1970s Polyurethane Measurements 110 cm x 110 cm x 60h cm 43,3 in x 43,3 in x 23,6h in Literature Michael Collins. Towards Pos...

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1970s Italian Vintage Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Polystyrene

GUFRAM BOCCA (LIPS) by Studio 65 (Registered Trademark)

$13,200 / item

H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in

GUFRAM BOCCA (LIPS) by Studio 65 (Registered Trademark)

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

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Other

Gufram Standard Colors Bocca Unlimited by Studio 65

$9,800 / item

+ 3 more

H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Pink Marika Armchair by Studio Christinekalia

$992 / item

H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in

Pink Marika Armchair by Studio Christinekalia

Located in Geneve, CH

Pink marika armchair by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 66 x D 72 x H 81 cm (seat height 45 cm). Materials: Wood, metal, macro plush fabric. T...

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2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Metal

GUFRAM Pink Lady Couch by Studio 65

$13,200 / item

H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in

GUFRAM Pink Lady Couch by Studio 65

By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Other

GUFRAM Capitello Chaise Lounge by Studio 65

$13,000 / item

H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 32.29 in

GUFRAM Capitello Chaise Lounge by Studio 65

By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Foam

GUFRAM Dark Lady Couch by Studio 65

$15,100 / item

H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Other

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Red, by Studio 65

$5,800 / item

H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style White-Painted Lounge Chaise Ottoman Armchair

$9,450Sale Price|24% Off

H 34.25 in W 29.5 in D 52 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style White-Painted Lounge Chaise Ottoman Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style white-painted lounge ottoman armchair with recent striped upholstery. The square back armchair with a padded backrest, sides and armrests f...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Paint, Walnut

French Bistro armchair By Philippe Model Maison at Studio ALM

$3,200

H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in

French Bistro armchair By Philippe Model Maison at Studio ALM

By Philippe Model Maison

Located in Paddington, NSW

Philippe Model Maison is a French furniture house dedicated to artisanal craftsmanship and vibrant design. Founded by designer Philippe Model, the brand produces unique hand-woven in...

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2010s French Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Wine, by Studio 65

$5,800 / item

H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram Pratone Forever Greener Chaise Lounge by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso

$23,600 / item

H 36.62 in Dm 49.22 in

Gufram Pratone Forever Greener Chaise Lounge by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso

By Gufram Furniture, Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

PRATONE® FOREVER is the version which was born to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the timeless icon PRATONE®, a myth which reinvents itself and becomes eternal, approaching the dimension of furnishing more and more. While maintaining its soft polyurethane soul – a material which has always characterized Gufram products – PRATONE® FOREVER changes its “skin”: originally covered in Guflac®, the special paint invented and patented by the company to coat its creations in polyurethane while still maintaining their softness and elasticity, this special edition is covered in an elastic wool bouclé fabric that adheres perfectly to the eccentric forms of this out of the ordinary chair, ensuring excellent resistance to wear and tear. Please note: this piece is on exhibition only at the 1stdibs Gallery. Purchased pieces will be shipped directly from our production site in Italy. Production lead times are often flexible and stock levels vary. Materials: Settee in soft polyurethane upholstered with bouclé wool. Variations: We have 3 colour variations of our Pratone Forever...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Foam

Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65

$11,550 / item

H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in

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...

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2010s Italian Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Previously Available Items

Modern Armchair Chaise Longue Studio 65 Gufram Soft Polyurethane White

Sold

H 32.29 in W 43.31 in D 47.25 in

Modern Armchair Chaise Longue Studio 65 Gufram Soft Polyurethane White

By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Triptyque, Foam Fabric Glass Polyurethane 1980s Studio 65, Gufram

Sold

H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 27.37 in

Triptyque, Foam Fabric Glass Polyurethane 1980s Studio 65, Gufram

By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65

Located in Milano, IT

Triptyque made of a small table and two armchairs from the collection "I Multipli"; cold foamed polyurethane, foam pillows and fabric covering, mirrored glass table's top.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Studio 65 Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mirror, Foam, Polystyrene

Studio 65 armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Studio 65 armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Studio 65 armchairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Studio 65 were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Piero Lissoni, Roberto Lazzeroni, and Zanaboni Edizioni. Prices for Studio 65 armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,100 and can go as high as $9,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,103.