Ghidini 1961 Katana Small Sofa
KATANA SMALL SOFA
KATANA SMALL SOFA
Designed by Paolo Rizzatto
Thus the elliptical section of the leg emphasizes its elegant and solid supporting element.
The padded seat, simple and closed, suggests possible variations of shapes, dimensions and materials in relation to use and comfort.
DESIGNER
PAOLO RIZZATTO
Paolo Rizzatto was born in 1941 in Milan and graduated in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano in 1965. In his Milanese studio he works as freelance professional in the field of architecture, interior design, and design.
In 1978 he founded the company Luceplan with Riccardo Sarfatti. He designed for several italian and foreign companies: Alias, Arteluce, Artemide, Cassina, Danese, Driade, Fiam, Flos, Guzzini, Knoll, Kartell, Lensvelt, Luceplan, Molteni, Montina, Nemo, Philips, Poltrona Frau, Segis, Serralunga, Thonet, Veneta Cucine.
He gave classes and conferences in many University Institutes: Columbia University of NewYork, Politecnico di Milano, Cranbrook Center in Detroit, Washington University in Saint Louis, Architecture Institute in Moscou, Università degli Studi di Palermo, IUAV in Venezia.
His works have been presented in seminars, architecture and design exhibitions, and are included in many permanent collections and foundations: Triennale di Milano, Museum of Modern Art in New York, Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Museo della Scienza e della Tecnica in Milan, Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.
He won several prizes, such as Compasso d’oro in 1981, 1989, 1995, 2008 and 2011, the “Premio dei Premi per l’Innovazione” in Rome in 2011, and the international competition for the urban renovation of Darsena of Milan in 2004.
INFORMATION
QUALITY
- Rigid
- Soft
BRAND
Ghidini 1961
PRODUCT TYPE
Sofa
DESIGNER
Paolo Rizzatto
LEG EMPHASIZES
Elegant and solid supporting element
DIMENSIONS
- Total Height : 72 cm
- Leg Height : 44 cm
- Seat Height : 53 cm
- Seat Width : 121 cm
DETAIL
Finally, the back formally released from the seat, allows you to free its nature of element strongly characterizing the seat: it can then be dilated or enveloping, high or low, rigid or soft, exaggerated or contained, allowing even in this case the freest combination of variations.
FINISHES
BRASS FINISHES
UPHOLSTERY
LINEA COLLECTION LEATHER
Natural Leather With Natural Grain
SOFI FABRIC
Warp and weft create a grid of frisé linen and viscose cablé for a rich effect accompanied by a warm colouring.
REVIVE FABRIC
Revive 1 is a vibrant upholstery textile designed by georgina wright. Made from post-consumer recycled polyester (pet), it is especially created with a focus to reduce the environmental impact both in production and natural resources.
ADAMO & EVA VELVET
An exquisite quality of italian-made cotton velvet that is soft, versatile and hard-wearing. A palette of 19 colours comprising striking, traditional and neutral shades.
TWILLTWENTY FABRIC
A classic twill. A particularly thick thread/yarn highlights the “z” diagonal motif which makes the fabric more dynamic. The shiny and matt threads enhance the effect of the light on the surface.
CLUNIS FABRIC
Wool bouclé creates an attractive and modern texture summed up in an elegant structured plain that plays on the refractive effects of the fibres it is made of. The result is one of the most up-to-date and sought-after designs of the moment.
BONSAI FABRIC
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AIDA COLLECTION LEATHER
Nappa Leather With Aniline Finish
SINEQUANON FABRIC
Panama weave with slightly shot yarns. A special, careful blend of linen and viscose and a new construction which enables a reduction of the textile weight whilst guaranteeing the aesthetic quality, usage and durability, and also offering good value.
KAIROS COLLECTION LEATHER
Natural Leather In Nabuck Finishing
CORD VELVET
100% Cotton Corduroy
TIVANO FABRIC
Tivano is a semi-aniline leather with a hand-buffed finishing and a stone-washed effect. Produced with cattle of european origin, it has a thickness of 1.2-1.4 mm. The size of each skin is about 5 sqm. Due to the technical characteristics of the finish it is not possible to grant high surface resistance to rubbing or light.
Furthermore, the particular processing does not guarantee uniformity of colour between different batches.
BOGARDINE FABRIC
Yarns of different types and thicknesses create a textural weave and confer a slight matelassé effect to the surface.
Soft and consistent to the hand, hardwearing and ideal for heavy duty seating.
CLAY FABRIC
Bringing together both natural beauty and a sense of finesse, this elegant yet casual fabric has a unique structured surface that adds and extra dimension to any interior design scheme.
With a back cloth that gives extra stability, clay is perfect for upholstering furniture.
SAFIRE FABRIC
Safire’s coarse surface structure gives a subtle handwoven appearance that is both unique and dynamic, adding a special and unique dimension to this upholstery fabric.
The thick boucle and chenille yarns contribute to its wooly handle and soft appeal but also gives a vibrant two-tone effect.
