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Sofa Divano model “Lara”
Manufacture by Stillwood
Italy, 1968
Reupholstered, Velvet

Measurements
300 cm x 245 cm x 60h cm
118,1 in x 96,4 in x 23,6h in

Concept
The Lara sofa, 1958 was designed by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stillwood. Pamio and Toso were close collaborators. Joined by Massari for the sofa project they appear to develop ideas led by Pierre Paulin, creating completely new forms following developments in foam technology. Like Paulin, the Lara sofa is an example of foam being used structurally, in this case to make a low-slung L-shape, with the two pieces fitting together like an organic jigsaw, which leads to a joyful piece of design.

Literature
Domus, n. 538, gennaio 1974