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Alessandro Becchi Anfibio Three-Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, Grey Leather, 1972
$14,893.25
£11,042.02
€12,400
CA$20,459.82
A$22,335.24
CHF 11,759.78
MX$267,550.21
NOK 150,403.27
SEK 137,320.69
DKK 94,483.50
About the Item
Anfibio sofa-bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti in 1972, a landmark piece of Italian radical and modern design and one of the most iconic convertible sofas of the 20th century.
The Anfibio is celebrated for its innovative, mechanism-free transformation system, which allows the sofa to convert into a bed through a simple unfolding movement, without rigid frames or complex hardware. This revolutionary approach gives the piece its distinctive soft, floating appearance and inspired its name, meaning “amphibious.” Generous proportions and enveloping forms define the design, offering both visual impact and exceptional comfort.
This three-seat example has been fully restored in Italy. It has been completely reupholstered in high-quality Italian natural leather in a refined grey tone, enhancing the sculptural quality of the design while respecting its original character. The internal mattress has been replaced with a new memory foam mattress, upholstered in premium sheepskin wool, ensuring outstanding comfort in both sofa and bed configurations. Each element has been carefully inspected and serviced individually to guarantee optimal structural integrity, comfort, and long-term durability.
The Anfibio sofa-bed is part of the permanent collections of numerous international museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where it has been featured since 1972. It stands as a symbol of Italian design excellence, combining aesthetic research, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking functionality.
Alessandro Becchi (1946–1987) studied at ISIA in Florence and began his career in the late 1960s. His collaboration with Giovannetti led to the creation of some of the most innovative upholstered furniture of the period, including Anfibio, Only You, Brando, Diletto, and Le Bugie. His work is recognized for its originality, experimental spirit, and refined approach to comfort and form.
When opened as a bed, the overall footprint measures 200 × 240 cm (78.7 × 94.5 in), while the internal mattress measures 190 × 140 cm (74.8 × 55.1 in).
This sofa has been restored in Italy by our workshop, with every element carefully inspected and serviced to ensure the highest possible standards of quality, comfort, and structural integrity. Upon request, additional restoration, reupholstery, or customization services can be discussed to adapt the piece to specific interior or project requirements.
- Creator:Giovannetti (Manufacturer),Alessandro Becchi (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 94.49 in (240 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1972
- Condition:Refinished. Reupholstered. The sofa was restored in Italy by our workshop. Reupholstered in Italian natural grey leather, with a new internal memory foam mattress upholstered in sheepskin. Italian Design Club offers extra restoration or customization services upon request.
- Seller Location:Vicenza, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8019248078102
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