Name: An Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni
Brand: Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Rating: 5 (79 reviews)

An Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni

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About the Item

One of the rarest of mid-century design sofas, the “Anfibio” sofa bed was a design by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1972. The Anfibio is a cult item of its genre. It combines aesthetics with practicality; with a few simple manoeuvres it can be transformed from comfortable sofa to a full sized double bed. This particular example is in superb condition considering its age. The vast majority of these sofas that are available to buy have been reupholstered but this example almost certainly dating to the late 1970s / early 1980s is still in its original beige suede leather upholstery. The Anfibio is a wonderful conversation piece, an icon of pop-art design and can be seen at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Born in 1946, after his studies at the ISIA (design academy) in Florence, Alessandro Becchi began his career as a designer. In 1972 he was invited to the exhibition "ltaly: the new domestic landscape" at the MoMA in New York, presenting Anfibio. This date inaugurates a close collaboration with Giovannetti, for whom he designs a series of sofas with the function of bed, such as Only You, Brando, Diletto and the famous series of Le Bugie armchairs. A designer with remarkable skills, Becchi brings innovation, freshness, love for design to the whole company, establishing, in addition to an excellent professional relationship with Benito Giovannetti, also and above all a deep emotional bond. It was probably this intense human relationship that gave "that something extra" to products of recognized success. The collaboration was interrupted in 1987, with the death of Becchi. We offer complimentary shipping to all our customers in Great Britain. We are unable to provide a fixed shipping cost for this item to all other countries. All international customers must request a shipping quote before purchasing as shipping costs can vary greatly depending on the destination country. Please note that our interior pieces are located at our Interior Design Showroom in Buckinghamshire, if you wish to see the item in person, please contact us to arrange an appointment. CONDITION In Excellent Condition - Barely used, structurally sound, ready to use, clean and all the zippers work perfectly. SIZE Height: 64cm Width: 240cm Depth: 96cm Seat Height: 35cm

Creator:
Giovannetti (Retailer),Alessandro Becchi (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 25.2 in (64 cm)Width: 94.49 in (240 cm)Depth: 37.8 in (96 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Suede
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1972
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Excellent Condition - Barely used, structurally sound, ready to use, clean and all the zippers work perfectly.
Seller Location:
Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: B99461stDibs: LU1348237909292

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