B&B Italia - Dock sofa high version and upholstered base
In the version with a 41 cm seat height, Dock is a collection of upholstered elements with a multiple soul, rendered highly flexible by the countless configurations made possible by the numerous elements included in the collection. This horizontally-spanning project is underscored by a highly textured platform: a dynamic element that extends beyond the sides of the sofa to create a support surface. The slender armrests, available in two depths, are generously padded, just like the backrest. The cushions create a play of sizes and proportions, making it possible to put together double-sided, corner and chaise longue compositions, with or without backrests, suitable for use at the centre of the room or for more traditional solutions.
Dock comes with a series of accessories offering a vast array of possibilities: it is possible to insert extra elements between the seat cushions, such as comfortable padded armrests, while functional and supporting elements can be placed on the platform, ensuring further customisation possibilities so as to experience and design the system at will. The base frame is in steel. The body is upholstered in either fabric or leather. Dock also comes in a low version virtually flush with the ground.
Piero Lissoni
Piero Lissoni he is the creative director of Alpi, Boffi, De Padova, Living Divani, Lema, Lualdi, Porro and Sanlorenzo, for which he designs various products. Recognized among the masters of contemporary design, he collaborates with numerous international brands. Among the many we mention Alessi, B&B, Cappellini, Cassina, Flos, Glas Italia, Kartell, Kerakoll, KN Industrie, Knoll, Nerosicilia, Olivari, Salvatori. The studio, organized in different areas of intervention, includes Lissoni Casal Ribeiro dedicated to masterplans, landscape design, architecture and interior design; Lissoni Associati, oriented towards product design, artistic directions and installations; Lissoni Graphx specialized in graphic design, visual communication and brand identity.
The New York studio instead develops interior projects for the American market. The architectural projects Among the most important architectural projects are the restyling of the historic Camparino in Galleria in Milan (2019), The Middle House of the Swire Hotel group in Shanghai (2018), The Oberoi Al Zorah Beach Resort Ajman in the United Arab Emirates (2017), Oceana Bal Harbour, a residential project in Miami (2017), the renovation of the historic National Theater in Milan (2009), as well as the headquarters of companies such as Boffi, Glas Italia, Fantini, Living Divani and the shipyards of Sanlorenzo in La Spezia.
Current projects include Dorottya Hotel and Residences in Budapest, SLS Lux Hotel and Residences in Washington DC, The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach, 45 Park Place apartments in New York, the Hilton Tbilisi hotel in Georgia, as well as private villas in Amsterdam, New York, Mumbai. Lissoni's interest in the world of art led him to design various temporary exhibitions such as the retrospective of the photographer Giovanni Gastel, curated by Germano Celant, at Palazzo della Ragione and the anthology dedicated to the Renaissance painter "Bernardino Luini and his Sons ” at the Royal Palace of Milan. Lissoni Associati is also a supporting member of the Palazzo Te Foundation, a collaboration started in 2018 with the design of the set-up, graphics and catalog of the exhibition “Tiziano/Gerhard Richter. Heaven on Earth", continued in 2019 with the setting up of the exhibition "Giulio Romano: Art and Desire". Since 2015 he has also supported the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum in Milan by taking care of the exhibitions and in 2017 he became its institutional partner. Piero Lissoni has received numerous awards, including the Good Design Award, the Red Dot Award and the ADI Compasso d'Oro. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the MAXXI National Museum in Rome, a member of the Advisory Board of the Milan Polytechnic and a visiting professor. He is also an honorary member of the Altagamma International Council.
B&B Italia since 1966 is one of the largest companies in the furniture sector, constituting an important chapter in the history of design. The furnishings of B&B Italia are characterized by exceptional quality and timeless elegance. The brand reflects contemporary culture and the ability to respond to every need.
Based in Novedrate, it is one of the largest companies in the industry since 1966, constituting an important chapter in the history of design. Its uniqueness is manifested in the brilliant collections of furniture and furnishings, where every product is synonymous with research, creativity, innovation and design. Comfortable and elegant, the B&B Italia sofas are known and appreciated not only for their refined aesthetics, but also for their high quality, together with armchairs, poufs, wardrobes, wardrobes, tables and all the other charming designer furniture.
To name a few, the Up armchair and the Alanda '18 coffee table stand out as timeless icons, synonymous with history, quality and aesthetics. Interpreting contemporaneity and anticipating trends in ever-changing contexts; This is the company’s mission. From indoor to outdoor spaces, from home to contract, always responding to the needs of living, this is the heart of the company’s philosophy. To impress an indelible mark in history, important collaborations with Antonio Citterio, Gaetano Pesce, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Nava, Patricia Urquiola, Zaha Hadid and many other international designers make B&B Italia a 100% Made in Italy brand of success in modern and contemporary furniture.
