Massimo Iosa Ghini

Sofa Model "New-Tone"

Wood, Foam, Coated Canvas

Manufactured by Moroso Italy, 1989

It consists of a Stress-resistant polyurethane foam in varied densities and polyester fibrefill on a wood frame. Feet are aluminium with polished finish, screwed to the frame. Seat cushion is stress-resistant polyurethane foam in varied densities and polyester fibrefill. Optional back pillows are goosed down. New Tone collection covers are not removable.

The designer plays with rationality, sneaking into its realm and poking fun at it: NewTone-Tonet-Tonine, sounds like parole in libertà poetry, a playful irreverent futurist evocation. While the seats recall modern Streamline architecture with their emphasis on curves coupled with a determined horizontality of form. In part, the result echoes classic design aesthetics while also appearing to be dictated by rules of hydrodynamics. It is a post-modern vision personified in a new tone, giving the act of sitting an aura of renewed respectability and style.

In very good condition, showing slight signs of wear.

Provenance from a private collector, Basel, Switzerland.

H: 93cm x W 245cm x D: 100cm x SH: 45cm