Gastone Rinaldi For Rima, Italian Mid-Century "Saturno" Sofa In Pink Velvet 1957

Product Details

Product Description

The Rima sofa, designed by Gastone Rinaldi in 1957 from Padova, Italy, showcases a refined level of craftsmanship through its uncomplicated yet sophisticated crossbow-shaped metal frame, which was considered as a pioneer at that time for avant-garde innovation. With its elegant pink velvet upholstery, the structure is in fantastic condition, and it can be promptly shipped worldwide. Additionally, his 1957 "Saturno" model is included in the prestigious modern and contemporary art collection at MoMA in New York, making this piece a must-have for any esteemed collector of Italian design. Gastone Rinaldi (1920-2006) was a furniture specialist, architect, and designer who hailed from Padua, Italy. He devised several metal chairs for Rima, the business that his father set up in 1916. One of those models, the DU30, garnered him the coveted 1954 Compasso d'Oro award. After leaving his family's enterprise, he established his own company in 1974 - Thema - which produced high-tech items such as the foldable "Dafne" chair and the "Ondalunga" couch.

Additional Product Details

GLINT Verified is our own designation and means that we inspect every item, every time.

Payment options

Guaranteed safe & secure checkout powered by Stripe