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Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in Blue Leather

About the Item

"Anfibio" sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1970 in original Leather . The sofa can be unfolded or opened flat revealing its luxuriously soft sheepskin mattress. Designed in 1970, the Anfibio sofa bed is defined by critics around the world as the “art piece sofa”. This piece of furniture is characterized by generous dimensions, enveloping shapes that invite to relaxation, comfort and sharing. The sofa consists of a non-deformable high density polyurethane padding, padded with heat-sealed acrylic protective fabric. All leather parts are removable.
  • Creator:
    Alessandro Becchi (Designer),Giovannetti (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 94.49 in (240 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Byron Bay, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4258241353052

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