POLTRONOVA

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Address: 58, avenue Kléber 75116, Paris, 75116, FR
Telephone: +33(0)1 46 22 27 22

Poltronova is a renowned company that has significantly shaped the history of design. Founded in 1957 by Sergio Cammilli, it was the first to include both prominent Italian design names such as Gae Aulenti, Giovanni Michelucci, Angelo Mangiarotti, and Paolo Portoghesi, as well as representatives of the New Design movement, known as the Radicals, including the groups Archizoom and Superstudio. This multidimensional approach reflected the diversity and boldness of Italian design at the time. Ettore Sottsass Jr. played a pivotal role in Poltronova's history by becoming its artistic director in 1958. ... Lire plus

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POLTRONOVA

Poltronova is a renowned company that has significantly shaped the history of design. Founded in 1957 by Sergio Cammilli, it was the first to include both ...prominent Italian design names such as Gae Aulenti, Giovanni Michelucci, Angelo Mangiarotti, and Paolo Portoghesi, as well as representatives of the New Design movement, known as the Radicals, including the groups Archizoom and Superstudio. This multidimensional approach reflected the diversity and boldness of Italian design at the time. Ettore Sottsass Jr. played a pivotal role in Poltronova's history by becoming its artistic director in 1958. Under his guidance, the company produced many of Sottsass’s iconic designs, ranging from furniture to ceramics. Always in search of new perspectives and an improved quality of life, Poltronova also collaborated closely with renowned artists such as Ceroli, Nespolo, Ruffi, and Max Ernst. Poltronova editions have been awarded numerous accolades, including the prestigious Compasso d'Oro in 1957 for Luciano Nustrini’s stool, as well as in 1977 for the publication of the book "Fare Mobili con Poltronova" (Making Furniture with Poltronova). Other notable awards include the Smau prize in 1970 for the "Teknica" office chair designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr., and the Top Ten award in 1984 for the "She" armchair by Prospero Rasulo.

Poltronova participated in iconic Italian design exhibitions and events such as "La Casa Abitata" in Florence in 1965, "Eurodomus 3" in Milan in 1970, and "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1972. The brand’s collections include famous design pieces such as the "Joe" glove sofa by De Pas-D'Urbino-Lomazzi from the 1970s, the "Superonda" sofa, and the "Mies" chair by Archizoom Associati, as well as the "Ultrafragola" mirror by Ettore Sottsass Jr. . By working with prestigious collaborators such as Elena and Massimo Vignelli, Massimo Iosa Ghini, Ron Arad, Nigel Coates, and many others, Poltronova has contributed to shaping the history of Italian design and continues to be a leading reference in the field. The entire Poltronova collection is available at SILVERA. If you cannot find the product you're looking for, please contact us using the form. The SILVERA team, with its expertise in home and contract sectors, is here to listen to your needs and offer advice for your projects. Contact us to schedule an appointment at one of our showrooms in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Cannes, or London.