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Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti in beige linen fabric, 1970s

$12,849.67
$16,062.0920% Off
£9,618.02
£12,022.5220% Off
€10,800
€13,50020% Off
CA$17,649.35
CA$22,061.6920% Off
A$19,734.13
A$24,667.6620% Off
CHF 10,351.38
CHF 12,939.2220% Off
MX$239,027.71
MX$298,784.6420% Off
NOK 130,665.77
NOK 163,332.2120% Off
SEK 123,447.58
SEK 154,309.4720% Off
DKK 82,223.52
DKK 102,779.4020% Off

About the Item

Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 'Anfibio' sofa, linen fabric, Italy, 1970s. Rare early edition "Anfibio" (amphibian) sofa designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni. It is reupholstered in a stunning linen and viscose mix Pila fabric by Bruder Belgium and can easily be converted into a double bed. This piece of furniture is a wonderful and emblematic example of the Italian modern design of the 1970s. It has the original sheepskin mattress cover. Cleaned and fresh. The bottom has signs of use. The Anfibio sofa ranks among the most outstanding cult products of Italian design. It is innovative, original, and highly functional; it is a revolutionary sofa-bed, a symbol of high quality and sapient artisanry. It is possible to find it in the permanent collection of 13 museums worldwide, among which the MoMa in New York, since 1972.
  • Creator:
    Alessandro Becchi (Designer),Giovanetti (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.99 in (66 cm)Width: 94.49 in (240 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)Seat Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Sofa has new fabric.
  • Seller Location:
    amstelveen, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5790243323832

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