The Group Sofa, designed by Philippe Malouin, uses primary shapes in a concise way to form the base, back, and seat. It is available as a three or four seat sofa.
Furniture, like fashion, is cyclical. New designs are introduced – some becoming trends which are universally accepted – only to fall out of favor, making way for something fresh, something more now. However, the strongest of any era's designs will eventually find their way back into vogue, either in their original form (e.g. Pacha Lounge Chair), or through a familiar iteration (e.g. Julep Sofa). We've compiled a list of some of these Retro Grade-A designs from our collection, which will deliver style in perpetuity.
Soft, enveloping shapes characterize the Julep Sofa. The design was influenced by the 1950s Avant-Garde movement, drawing upon its simplicity and grandeur. Fully upholstered, the seats look ample and full, yet convey a sense of lightness, thanks to the recessed base that invisibly lifts them off the floor. Designed by Jonas Wagell for Tacchini.
The Croissant Lounge Chair represents an elegant and playful take on the traditional typology of the Chesterfield sofa. Designer Illum Wikkelsø believed that a chair was not just for sitting upright, but that it should be comfortable no matter the angle at which you sit - or even lie down. Made by Gubi.
Well fit for a king, the Majestic Sofa makes no compromise on sleekness and elegance with its compact curves and see-through straw. With a shape inspired by Indochinese culture this piece combines luxury and eclectic spirit.
The dream of the '70s is alive in the Marenco Sofa. With this sofa, Arflex introduces a revolutionary system, where the cushions and armrests are assembled at the base. The cushions are simply inserted into a metal tubular frame that guarantees rigidity and resistance to the use of the sofa. Designed by Mario Marenco.
The Tarantino Sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where you can indulge in the comfort and coziness of your passions. As if following a skillful plot, the design lends itself to composing various original and alternative solutions inspired by the 70s. Designed by Lorenza Bozzoli.
At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionized the furniture sector with a piece that is now a classic: the Strips Modular Sofa.
It has won the Compasso d'Oro award and is exhibited in various museums around the world. The model is characterized by a removable quilted lining, where the upholstery becomes an integral part of the design.
Designed by Pierre Paulin with comfort in mind, the curvaceous, whimsical and organic shapes of the Pacha Lounge Chair were conceived to serve the body, providing both comfort and cosiness. Looking as contemporary today as when it first was designed, the Pacha Chair is an honest, functional piece that brings life and character to any interior setting. Made by Gubi.
An icon of Italian design in the 1970s, the Sesann Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini was part of a new vision of contemporary living in which ergonomics were adapted to social change, ushering in a way of sitting that is more relaxed and less stiffly formal. Made by Tacchini.
Geoffrey Harcourt's Chaise Longue was designed to be a perfect seat on which to stretch out and unwind. A monument in the modern interior. Made by Arflex.
The fun and sophisticated Jacob Armchair has a simple shape and attractive color game, along with other possible combinations of materials, making it very versatile in style.
To find out how our pieces can enhance your design project, please contact us at 312.329.9000 for Chicago or 212.262.9000 for New York or email [email protected]. Haute Living's design professionals are ready to assist your needs in every aspect of the design process - from conception and technical specification to final delivery and installation.