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Afra & Tobia Scarpa by B&B Italia
2 resultsCollection: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Brand: B&B Italia
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The evergreen Coronado sofa is the quintessential symbol of relaxation. It comfort is guaranteed by a suspension system made from harmonic steel bands inserted into the structure of the back. The product’s aesthetics, conceived as a trait-d’union between period furniture and the growing desire for modernity, has decreed its success over time. Its revolutionary personality in terms of design and of materials offers a prime example of B&B Italia’s industrial culture. First launched in 1966, Coronado emerged from the idea of matching an iron frame with the revolutionary technology of cold moulded polyurethane foam, which B&B Italia had introduced to the furnishing sector. In addition to the intrinsic innovations that Coronado presented in terms of design, materials and technologies, the design also optimised production times, while also reflecting the company’s international calling. Besides the sofa, the collection also includes an armchair.
Collection: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Brand: B&B Italia
Specifications:
A classic evergreen first launched in 1966, the Coronado armchair is a symbol of relaxation. Offered with a high backrest, it ensures utmost comfort by means of a suspension system made from harmonic steel bands inserted into the back frame. Its revolutionary personality in terms of design and materials offers a prime example of B&B Italia’s industrial culture. However, its is the product’s sophisticated aesthetics, conceived as a trait-d’union between period furniture and a growing desire for modernity, that has decreed its success over time. An all-encompassing example of design, the Coronado collection, which also includes a line of sofas, emerged from the idea of matching an iron frame with the revolutionary technology of cold moulded polyurethane foam, introduced to the furnishing sector by B&B Italia.
Tobia Scarpa was born in Venice in 1935, where he graduated in architecture. With his wife Afra Bianchin (1937-2011) he sets up one of the most successful and well-known professional studio; together they sign many innovative projects on the industrial design scene. In 1970 he was awarded the Compasso d'Oro, creating an area of great interest around his work. For years he has been involved in the image of Benetton stores in Europe and the United States. In the field of architecture, he designs the entire Benetton’s production-management center and the company's headquarters in Treviso. He realizes many private residences and follows the restoration of historical-monumental assets such as the museums of Mercato Vecchio in Verona and the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice. He takes care of setting up permanent and temporary exhibitions.