Design

The <n>Esencia Mansion</n> at <n>Hotel Esencia</n>, designed by <n>Studio Giancarlo Valle</n>. Photo by <n>Stephen Johnson</n>.

The <n>'Plateau' sofa</n>, designed by <n>Hans Hopfer</n> for <n>Roche Bobois</n> in 1970.

<n>Stage Chair</n> designed by <n>Lele</n> in 1960. Photo by <n>Ana Pigosso</n>.

<n>White Body Fan</n>, a 1972 performance piece by artist <n>Rebecca Horn</n>.

The <n>Neva Sofa</n>, noted for its timeless design and simplicity.

<n>'Elliptique' armchair</n> by <n>Bernard Govin</n> for <n>Saporiti</n>, 1960s.

<n>Cini Boeri</n>'s <n>Strips sofa</n> for <n>Arflex</n>, which won the Compasso d’Oro award in 1979.

<n>Wave sofa</n> designed by <n>Giovanni Offredi</n> for <n>Saporiti</n>, 1974.

A <n>mid-century modern</n> sectional sofa in cognac leather, created by <n>De Sede</n> in the 1980s.

The <n>Togo</n> sofa, designed by <n>Michel Ducaroy</n> for <n>Ligne Roset</n>, as seen in a 1976 catalogue.

<n>Candle Grid</n> by <n>Hector Esrawe</n>. Photo by <n>Genevieve Lutkin</n>.