With the Panda Sofa, designer Paola Navone has perfected a solution that allows for the creation of large seating compositions.In fact, this system of elements padded in multi-density polyurethane foam includes centre units, corner and end units, and poufs; available in various sizes and two widths (cm 95 o cm 125). For a captivating and contemporary look, it is possible to pair loose cushions.
The upholstery of the Panda Sofas fosters individual creativity, thanks to the contrast trim that allows one to play with chromatic pairings: for fabric covers, the edge band is available in six different colours; leather versions are trimmed with leather, the colours can be paired freely.
Paola Navone
Paola Navone; she was born in Turin where in 1973 she graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano. Between the 70s and 80s you worked alongside Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass Jr. and Andrea Branzi, forming the Alchimia group. It distinguished itself on the Italian design scene, developing a highly stimulating and productive cutting-edge position, which earned it the prestigious International Design Award in Osaka in 1983, awarded in that year for the first time. Turinese by origin and Milanese by adoption, she is, above all, a citizen of the world. Animated by a lively curiosity for the most different cultures, she often travels, indulging in a natural disposition to cross borders, not only geographical ones. Thanks to her long and complex career had several roles such as architect, designer, art director, interior decorator, essayist, teacher, curator of exhibitions and events, both on her own and for a selected custumers: Abet Laminati, Armani Casa , Knoll International, Alessi, Piazza Sempione, Mondo, Driade, Orizzonti, Arcade, Oltrefrontiera, Casamilano, Antonangeli, Dada, Molteni, Natuzzi, Roche Bobois, Swarovski, are just some of the possible examples. For Gervasoni has been in charge of the artistic direction of the company since 1998, as well as personally taking care of the design of most of the collections.
Cappellini is an Italian design company, founded in Carugo in 1946 by Enrico Cappellini. Synonymous with originality, contemporaneity and experimentation, the brand produces quality furnishing elements for every type of space, residential and working. Born as an artisan company, the collections are characterized by simplicity and personality.
Designed by the great names of international design, often discovered by the talent scout and corporate designer Giulio Cappellini.
Among them, there are Jasper Morrison, Tom Dixon, Marcel Wanders, the Bouroullec brothers and Nendo. Iconic are products such as Cloud, Knotted Chair, Embryo Chair, Pylon Chair and many more.
The latter are recognized and exhibited in the most important museums in the world such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the MoMA in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
The collection consisting of three divisions, Collection, Systems and Object Design, to meet every contemporary furniture need. The company has entered the new millennium inextricably linked to the world of image, irony, exploration and research. The collections are convincing: balanced, refined, recognizable products with a background of experimentalism.
The "style" of the brand is the intention to give space for the user to give their own personal interpretation to the products. Everything is designed to be used and experienced, the emotions related to the product are important for Cappellini.
