Combining effortless curves and voluptuous upholstery, the Gubi Basket Two Seater Sofa has a deceptive strength, provided by the hidden steel frame. The steel skeleton replaces Colombo’s original fibreglass reinforcement, making the design kinder to the environment while also lending it a distinct robustness.
Colombo’s genius lies in his innovative use of woven rattan, interlocking vertical and horizontal elements to create a pattern of mind-bending intricacy. The use of natural materials lends the piece exceptional tactility, enhanced by the rich upholstery.
In his brief but brilliant career, Italian industrial designer Joe Colombo produced a series of innovative designs which made him one of Italy’s most influential Italian product designers of the 20th century.
Thanks to this energy and optimism Joe Colombo produced an extraordinarily broad body of work in his tragically short career. Colombo’s modern lighting and furniture products are produced under license by international brands like Oluce, Kartell, Bieffe, Alessi, Flexform and Karakter Copenhagen.
