LaCividna OSAKA Modular Sofa

Brand: LaCividina
Model: OSAKA Modular Sofa
Design by Pierre Paulin (1967)
100% Made in ITALY

Ordering time : 12-15 weeks

Designed in 1967 and developed in 1970 for the Osaka Expo, this system of modular sofas, with curvy, organic lines, allows infinite
solutions to be created by combining and aligning the simple curved elements. The steel structure is covered with non-deforming, expanded polyurethane padding, upholstered in stretch fabric.
Dimensions: 10 modules starting from cm. 180 up to cm. 630

Dimensions: width: 180, 230, 280, 330, 380, 430, 480, 530, 580, 630 cm.

The Pompidou Centre in Paris is holding an exhibition in the summer of 2016 entitled Paulin, which is dedicated to the great designer Pierre Paulin. It would not be complete without the iconic Osaka sofa that he designed in 1967, which was chosen as an emblem of the French Republic at Expo 1970 Osaka.

A stunning Osaka display for the Louis Vuitton 2015 Cruise Collection fashion show in Monte Carlo.

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Born in Paris in 1927, made his début in the 50's, known for his designs and installations (TV, Thonet, Bertrand Faure, Disderot, Artifort), he brought modernity to the Elysée Palace for President Pompidou in 1971. He designed all the furniture for the official office of François Mitterrand, and renovated the dining room for Jacques Chirac. At the same time, he founded ADSA with two associates, working on industrial projects (Calor, Allibert, Stamp) and brand image (Air France) as well as fitting-out railway stations (Gare de Lyon, Gare de Versailles Rive Gauche). His pieces figure amongst the collections of numerous museums across the world, and various exhibitions have been dedicated to him in 2007/8. MOMA, New York has enlarged its collection of Paulin pieces.