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Pair of Saporiti “Strato” sofas, an extraordinary project by Giovanni Offredi, produced in Italy in the 1970s for Saporiti Italia, …
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Pair of Saporiti “Strato” sofas, an extraordinary project by Giovanni Offredi, produced in Italy in the 1970s for Saporiti Italia, one of the most radical and experimental companies in the landscape of Italian design of the second half of the twentieth century.
These sofas embody in an emblematic way Offredi’s mature language, in which architecture, material, and comfort coexist in a powerful and strongly identity-driven balance.
The structure is made of ash wood and aluminum, with geometric sides articulated by a refined sequence of horizontal lines that give the volume an architectural and sculptural, almost monolithic character. The base, solid and rigorous, creates a sharp contrast with the soft opulence of the seating, emphasizing the dialogue between constructive rigidity and ergonomic comfort, a central theme in Offredi’s research.
The padding is upholstered in original red leather, incredibly well preserved and never replaced, of exceptional quality, with a full grain and a natural patina that tells the passage of time without losing chromatic intensity.
The wide cushions, generous and deeply comfortable, are shaped according to a continuous and enveloping design, conceived for an informal yet extremely luxurious seating experience, typical of the radical-bourgeois aesthetic of the 1970s.
These sofas represent a perfect synthesis between design and lifestyle, an expression of an era in which Italian design dared to use bold volumes, noble materials, and unconventional construction solutions.
True “photonic” pieces, with strong visual impact and scenic presence, capable of dominating the space with authority without appearing excessive.
Ideal for high-profile residential environments, lofts, modernist interiors, or editorial contexts, these sofas are at once collectible objects and highly livable furnishings.
The condition is excellent, with very slight signs of age consistent with time, attesting to their historical authenticity: original period pieces, unrestored, unaltered, and exceptionally well preserved.
Product Name: Pair of Strato sofas by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970
Designer: Giovanni Offredi
Year of Design: 1970s
Style: Italian design of the second half of the twentieth century, radical modernism, 1970s radical-bourgeois aesthetic
Main Materials: Structure in ash wood and aluminum; padding upholstered in original red leather
Distinctive Design: Architectural and sculptural volumes with geometric sides articulated by a refined sequence of horizontal lines; solid and rigorous base in dialogue with the opulent softness of the seating, expressing the contrast between constructive rigidity and ergonomic comfort, a central theme in Offredi’s research
Dimensions: Length 166 cm | Depth 85 cm | Height 58 cm
Comfort: Wide, deep, and generously padded seating, designed for an informal yet extremely luxurious experience; balance between structural support and enveloping comfort
Typical Use: High-profile residential environments, lofts, modernist interiors, and editorial contexts
Design Icon: Emblematic project of Offredi’s expressive maturity and of the most radical and experimental phase of Saporiti Italia in the 1970s
Versatility: Ability to dominate space with strong scenic presence without appearing excessive; suitable both as statement pieces and as the focal point of sophisticated interior compositions
Current Design Status: Historic and consolidated design, today considered highly collectible and representative of radical Italian design of the second half of the twentieth century
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- Dimensions
- 65.35ʺW × 33.46ʺD × 22.83ʺH
- Brand
- Saporiti Italia
- Designer
- Giovanni Offredi
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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