PAIR OF GUSCIO SOFAS by Antonio Citterio Lot n° 40

A FINE PAIR OF SHAPED GUSCIO SOFAS, ITALIAN, by ANTONIO CITTERIO, for FLEXFORM, of shaped form, upholstered in velvet, on metal legs, 219cm (w) x 97cm (d) x 78cm (h), bearing label (2) One of the most influential architects and designers on the contemporary scene, Antonio Citterio, born in 1950, can be considered one of the main protagonists of the success of Made-in-Italy furniture. As a designer, Antonio Citterio is best known for his sofas and is celebrated for transforming the classic sofa into a multifunctional and modular seating system with generous dimensions for absolute comfort. Among his many projects are the Sity system for B&B Italia, winner of the Compasso d'Oro in 1986; the Charles (1997); AC Lounge (2009) and Richard (2016) collections, also for B&B Italia; the Groundpiece (2001) and Soft Dream (2010) sofas by Flexform. The Guscio 'bean' sofa, designed for Flexform is a powerful encapsulation of elegance and quality and impeccable construction, features that enhance its natural aptitude for furnishing both residential homes and hospitality spaces.