Ghidini1961 Katana Sofa
KATANA SOFA
KATANA SOFA
Designed By Paolo Rizzatto
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the product. In the elliptical leg, every millimeter has been designed and calibrated, as well as the relationship between seating and structure.
Fittings and lines, grafts and joints, everything is designed for the best harmony. The dialogue between the parties, as in architecture, is for the Milanese architect a perfect orchestration.
The sofa refers to the iconic and seductive shapes of the classic Chesterfield, reinterpreted with renewed elegance, and thanks to the gentle curvature of the leg it resolves the connection with the seat and the back. This makes it enveloping and comfortable, its height and width support a relaxed sociability.
The ability and experience of Rizzatto in designing elegant, ironic and precious objects is perfectly summarized by the Katana sofa, which dialogs happily with the other collections of GHIDINI1961, creating endless relationships.
Equilibrium and rigor are the two adjectives that best describe the sofa complete with armchair with generous measures.
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
COVERS
The Sofa Covers Are Not Removable.
USE
Indoor
PRODUCTION
Made in Italy
BASE
The sofa and armchair is based on the Katana leg. The Katana leg is made of Italian brass, die casted in-house at Ghidini1961. Polished manually, and lacquered with transparent finish to guarantee a longlasting durability.
BRAND
Ghidini1961
STRUCTURE
Belted seat and multilayered, covered in polyurethane foam at different densities covered with quilted goose down in cotton lining. Backrest structure made of plywood covered with polyurethane rubber of different densities, all covered with a quilted goose down in cotton lining.
BRASS FINISHES
DIMENSIONS
UPHOLSTERY
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.
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.
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.
CORD VELVET
100% Cotton Corduroy
BONSAI FABRIC
-020 -021 -093 -072 -041 -032 -082 -051 -050 -070
KAIROS COLLECTION LEATHER
Natural Leather In Nabuck Finishing
LINEA COLLECTION LEATHER
Natural Leather With Natural Grain
AIDA COLLECTION LEATHER
Nappa Leather With Aniline Finish
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.
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.
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.
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.
