Known for their sleek, sophisticated interiors and modern, sculptural furniture, Canadian designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, who collaborate as Yabu Pushelberg, continue to push the boundaries of contemporary style. “We’re always focused on what’s next and continually search for the new and innovative as we strive to conceive the memorable experiences of tomorrow,” says the couple and design duo.
Yabu and Pushelberg met when they were students at Ryerson University’s School of Interior Design (now Toronto Metropolitan University), in Toronto, graduating in 1976. They didn’t meet again until bumping into each other a few years later while both were looking for studio spaces. That chance meeting led to the founding of the company Yabu Pushelberg, in 1980, with a focus on interior design.
Their first major project was in 1984, designing Canadian fashion retailer Club Monaco’s first stores in Toronto. Yabu Pushelberg evolved from strictly interior design to adopt a multidisciplinary approach in subsequent years. The firm has since grown to a team of 100-plus creatives and professionals with offices in Toronto and New York, designing buildings, landscapes, interiors, lighting, graphics, objects and furniture.
Yabu and Pushelberg have collaborated with many notable designers and international furniture manufacturers. For Italian silverware maker Pampaloni, the duo designed a series of tableware, serveware and home goods. Other collaborations include dining chairs for Italian manufacturer Hinge; the curvy Surf sofa for Molteni&C.; and for Glas Italia, the all-glass, bowl-shaped Nacre coffee table. Yabu Pushelberg has also designed pieces independent of partnerships.
Yabu and Pushelberg’s list of accomplishments and accolades is extensive. They have created interiors for Midtown Manhattan’s Park Hyatt hotel, Bergdorf Goodman in New York, Lane Crawford in Hong Kong and Shanghai, the Waldorf Astoria Beijing, the Rosewood Guangzhou, Edition hotels in New York, London and Miami Beach and several boutiques for Louis Vuitton, Carolina Herrera and David Yurman. The pair were also appointed Officers of the Order of Canada for their contributions to design and have been inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame.
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Contemporary Conversational Sofa 'Via Giulia' by Man of Parts X Yabu Pushelberg
By Yabu Pushelberg, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
'Via Giulia' Sofa by Man of Parts Signed by Yabu Pushelberg Dimensions: 156cm W x 74cm D x 72cm H Arm height : 72 cm Seat height : 40 cm Available in various fabrics and leather / C...
Leather, Fabric
$26,960
H 31.5 in W 125.6 in D 62.21 in
Contemporary Galapinhos Sofa, Velvet Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos leather sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspoiled...
Leather, Oak, Bouclé, Walnut, Wool, Linen, Wood
$21,072
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Sea...
Fabric, Wood
$2,725
H 34.26 in W 70.87 in D 31.11 in
Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, Green Fabric, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare 3 person Giulia Veronesi Perla sofa produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s. With markers mark. Original green fabric in fairly good condition with mino...
Fabric, Wood
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Italian 1950s 'Perla' Sofa by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Beautifully shaped 1950s Italian 'Perla' sofa designed by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, reupholstered in Thurstan mohair velvet.
Mohair
Knot Brazilian Contemporary Foam Sofa by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This sofa/pouf is characterized by a flexible linear structure tied in a knot shape. The 'Knot' was the first piece created by the duo Leonardo Lattavo and Pedro Moog, when designing furniture was still seen as a hobby by both of them. A few years later, when they came across the cover of an Italian magazine that showed a piece of furniture by the Campana brothers (the Boa sofa...
Fabric, Upholstery
$2,190
H 28 in W 41 in D 40 in
2023 Yabu Pushelberg Pukka Lounge Chair in Gentle Iron Grey Fabric Upholstery
By Yabu Pushelberg, Ligne Roset
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Pukka Armchair made of polyether foam covered in Iron grey velvet. The chair was designed by Yabu Pushelberg and produced by Ligne Roset in France. It was made ...
Fabric, Foam
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.3 in W 22.8 in D 20.4 in
Henge Noce Dining Chairs Set by Yabu Pushelberg QTY OF 3 ARE AVAILABLE
By George Yabu & Glenn Pushelberg
Located in Boston, MA
Structure: Swamp Oak Seat &Backrest: leather 300 Nabuck Grigio 94. These are floor sample models in excellent condition. Set of 3 Chairs.
Oak
$25,000
H 29.5 in W 94.5 in D 33.5 in
Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo rare and sophisticated channel back curved sofa with gilt brass and die cast aluminum legs, Italy, ci...
Aluminum, Brass
$25,432Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 104.34 in D 37.8 in
Contemporary Sofa Muir by Hannes Peer
By SEM, Hannes Peer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Contemporary Sofa Muir Paesaggio collection designed by Hannes Peer for SEM. The idea for the 'MUIR' sofa was born during a trip by Hannes Peer to the Northern California coast, specifically during a stay in a typical modernist house overlooking Muir Beach, this rough beach with surf waves...
Leather, Wood
Giulia Sofa
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-century appeal and exquisite tailoring characterize this stunning sofa with wrapped forms that will bring a unique and sophisticated look to a modern interior. The beech wood str...
Metal, Other
$18,637 / item
H 31.5 in W 125.6 in D 62.21 in
Contemporary Galapinhos Sofa, Alpaca, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspoiled ...
Leather, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut