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Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy

About the Item

Designed in 1958, the Saturno Sofa was one of the most iconic designs by Gastone Rinaldi, a prominent figure in Italian design alongside Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanuso. The Saturno sofa is now a part of the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection at MoMA New York. The sofa offered for sale has black frame and upholstered in Marine Blue Leather. We can work with you to re-upholster the sofa to a fabric of your choice.
  • Creator:
    Gastone Rinaldi (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 78 in (198.12 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)Seat Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1958
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Seattle, WA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5748227803372
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