Re Sole Sofa by Sergio Giobbi for Giovannetti

About This Piece

Contemporary Design

This sofa was designed in 2014. It features a wooden frame padded with high-density polyurethane foam and upholstered with protective lining and quilted fabric that is padded with hypoallergenic fibers. The sofa stands on wooden upholstered feet.

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Creator	Sergio Giobbi
Manufacturer	Giovannetti Collezioni
Design Period	From 2000
Production Period	2010 to Present
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	Labeled by maker Labeled with country of origin
Style	Contemporary
Detailed Condition	New — This is a new (unused) item of contemporary design.
Product Code	ARD-246237
Additional Information	Made to Order Made by Hand Open Edition
Materials	Fabric, Wood, Polyurethane
Color	Orange
Width	200 cm 78.7 inch
Depth	97 cm 38.2 inch
Height	75 cm 29.5 inch
Seat Height	15.7 inch
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Manufacturing Time	4-6 weeks
Ships from	Italy
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items
Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Maker

Giovannetti Collezioni

With bold, intelligent designs and an eye-popping palette, Giovannetti produces beautifully articulated furniture pieces with a strong sense of fun.

Giovannetti Collezioni was founded in 1965 in Pistoia, Tuscany, by Benito Giovannetti. The company’s approach is founded on the tenets of high-level industrial design, and a combined spirit of invention and quality workmanship have been evident since its early years, which included collaborations with designer Roberto Tapinassi and Florence-based architecture firm Superstudio. In 1970, global accolades came with the success of the Anfibio convertible sofa, intelligently designed by Alessandro Becchi (1946–87). Awarded with the Compasso d’Oro for industrial design at the Milan Triennale in 1972, its comfortable, malleable form has gone on to achieve cult status–sold in tens of thousands, it has been exhibited in thirteen museums worldwide.

Giovannetti’s output, since its foundation, is consistently playful–its bright palettes, jigsaw-like configurations, and inflated forms are warmly reminiscent of childhood toys, while the confidently executed shapes exude evocations of abstract sculpture. Most of their objects, moreover, are available in a wide array of color and textile combinations, incorporating the buyer’s tastes into the manufacturing process. The Flower armchair (2004), designed by Sandro Santantonio, offers a beautifully abstracted interpretation of the form; a steel frame upholstered in shape-retaining polyurethane foam, it rises from a base plate to blossom outwards, into a structure that is both functional and sculptural. The Multilove sectional sofas (2006), meanwhile, designed by Enrico Buscemi and Piergiorgio Leone of the Space Time design group, generate seating arrangements from the assembly of abstract elements, which joyously illustrate the dynamic curvature of the overarching composition. The Bolle chair (2008), designed by Sergio Giobbi and available in a wide array of colors, is produced in soft curves. Italian for “bubble”, it appropriately resembles the shifting contours of something soft and free-floating. The Anemone armchair (2011), designed by Giancarlo Zema, continues this trend for brightly interpreted natural forms. Thoughtfully recalling the densely distributed tentacles of the marine plant, the chair’s shape is warm, elegantly rendered, and fun.

Furniture pieces by Giovanetti are included in permanent collections all over the world, including theMuseum of Modern Art, New York; Philadelphia Museum of Art; Rufino Tamayo Museum, Mexico City; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Tel Aviv Museum of Art; Power House Museum, Sydney; and Museo della Farnesina, Rome. Since its inception, the company has participated in international exhibitions in Paris, Moscow, Seoul, Tokyo, Chicago, Malmö, Warsaw, London, and Dubai. Along with the Compasso d’Oro, it is the recipient of the Young & Design Gold Medal (2003), Young & Design Special Mention (2004, 2005, 2006), and the First Prize at Abitare il Mare (2006), for the staging of a luxury cabin.