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Founded in 1966 by the Busnelli family, B&B Italia is a leading Italian company in the world of designer furniture. Based in Novedrate, their prestigious headquarters was designed by Renzo Piano & Richard Rogers. The company is distinguished by its innovative industrial approach to manufacturing. This has contributed to winning numerous awards included four Compasso D'Oro, the most prestigious honour in Italian design.
The company comprises of its two collections, B&B Italia and Maxalto. Both have their own unique identity but both share unmistakable design, elegance and quality.
formal rigour, calibrated proportions and soft geometry characterize andy ‘13, a sofa equipped with a mechanism that allows the backrest to change its inclination from a horizontal position, more decorative and with a contemporary sign, to a vertical one for more comfortable sitting. it is available in linear and corner versions with chase longue, with fabric or leather upholstery.
designed to create the setting for leisure activities, arne stands out for the curved shape that envelops the user. it is an invitation to socialise and share moments together, to converse and watch television shows on a large screen. it has all the features of the protagonist designed to be centrally placed in the room and, even placed against a wall, it never loses its image of comfort and lightness conveyed by the aluminium supports on which both seat and backrest seem to be suspended.
the system is built on three basic platforms - 190cm and 240cm with 90cm depth and 130cm with 140cm depth - that are complemented by armrest and backrest elements to form various types of seats: sofas, dormeuses, corner-end modules, single or modular elements with chaise longue and ottomans. the frames have light, slender lines and are applied on high die-cast supports with metal profiles. two finishes are available, pewter and black chrome.
in line with the concept of continuous growth and evolution, the b&b atoll collection has been extended with the new b&b atoll soft sofa. alongside the classic version now stands a new version, with even softer shapes and cushions. in terms of appearance, b&b atoll soft stands out for its more informal look arising from a more accentuated roundness and bevelled edges, offering a promise of comfort further confirmed by the brand new upholstery.
it conveys the impression of having been moulded by an artist but actually derives from a study of 3D models and digital research. the irregular shape enhances comfort, the contrasting seams define the design and movement. bend combines manual skills and technology, solidity and strength, along with considerable flexibility in terms of use ensured by the extensive range of models. the distinctive originality of bend is combined with a detailed compositional study.
in its new version, camaleonda preserves the elements that have made it an iconic piece of furniture. certain elements remain faithful to the original project, such as the 90x90 cm seat module, the backrest and armrest, and the characteristic capitonné design, still manufactured with the innovative system of cables, hooks and rings created by bellini in 1970, which defines its characteristic look and modularity. camaleonda can be upholstered with the entire textile and leather range of b&b.
the protagonist of modern lifestyle, it has become the landmark in the world of design. the light feeling especially conveyed by the essential design of the “inverted “L”- shaped feet, along with a single seat-cushion and a series of free cushions placed on the backrest is the distinctive feature of a sofa that has met with boundless success. the airy shape and simple profile make it, almost by contrast, extremely rich and innovative from a spatial standpoint.
the protagonist of modern lifestyle, it has become the landmark in the world of design. the light feeling especially conveyed by the essential design of the “inverted “L”- shaped feet, along with a single seat-cushion and a series of free cushions placed on the backrest is the distinctive feature of a sofa that has met with boundless success. the airy shape and simple profile make it, almost by contrast, extremely rich and innovative from a spatial standpoint.
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.
dambo is the third sofa system that piero lissoni has designed for b&b Italia. it’s a modular system composed of irregular pentagons and rectangular modules that combines more complex geometric shapes with linear elements and lends itself to multiple compositions and environments.
technology, elegance, ergonomics and comfort. an absolute icon of the modern furniture tradition, combining innovative technology and sophisticated craftsmanship, the diesis sofa has become an essential element in the history of design. the precisely defined metal load-bearing structure combines with the seat, back and armrests in the shape of soft padded cushions covered in fabric or leather.
the upholstered dock sofa system by piero lissoni is a safe haven in the home. the dock’s shape is based around a solid platform which supports the eclectic compositions that span horizontally. the platform is a dynamic element, which extends for the sofa’s entire length to form a base. the narrower armrest is available in two depth sizes and is generously padded like the backrest. the cushions play with sizes and proportions, making it possible to create double-sided, corner and chaise longues.