Carlo Bimbi Design for Arketipo Accademia Sofa. Original Price: $11,000

Design Plus Gallery presents the Accademia sofa from Italian manufacturer Arketipo. This authentic and iconic design is a rare treat to find. It was created by Florence designer Carlo Bimbi in 1989. The sofa here is a true masterpiece, a work of art known for its sinuous lines and sensual glamour. Made from solid wood, stainless steel, and supple leather with precision. The left side and base are wrapped in steel and is asymmetrical in its lines. The back seat cushion is undulating as well, is fixed in place, and is button tufted. It comes with both a round throw pillow and a square throw pillow to enhance its playful manner. Removable seat cushions that rest on the brand fabric for authenticity. The sofa is now longer in production and is in good condition for its vintage age + use.

Additional Measurements:
Arm Height – 18 inches
Seat Height – 15 inches

About the Designer :
Carlo began his career in the Italian Design World in the seventies moving masterfully between logic and creativity. His intelligent passion has taken him from collaborating with Nizzoli Associati to the establishment of Gianni Ferrara and Nilo Gioacchinini of the Internotrdici Firm, with which he was among the protagonists of the Exhibition Italy : The new domestic landscape of at the MOMA in New York. Over the years Carlo has designed and continues to design for leading Italian brands and has won previous awards scubas the Roscoe-Awards, Blitz, Red Dot and IF Award. He has taught design at the Institute of Art and the I.S.I.A in Florence besides lecturing in the Industrial Design Degree course of the Faculty of Architecture of that same city.
Being the incurable enthusiast he is, a few years ago Carlo began working as a consultant for the Bozalino brand, alongside Matteo, to create a line of new products for the International Luxury Market. His experience is shared with the whole team for which he is an authoritative figure of reference.