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Big Mama Armchair & Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
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The "Big Mama" Armchair and Ottoman, designed by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, stand as iconic pieces in the realm of contemporary furniture design. Created in 1987, these pieces represent a departure from traditional notions of furniture design, embodying Pesce's avant-garde approach and his desire to challenge conventions. Gaetano Pesce, an Italian architect and designer, is renowned for his experimental and unconventional creations. With the "Big Mama" series, Pesce aimed to explore the concept of "design as a representation of life, " incorporating elements of humor, emotion, and social commentary into his work. The armchair and ottoman feature organic, amorphous shapes, resembling oversized blobs or melting forms. This distinctive design was achieved through Pesce's innovative use of polyurethane foam, which allowed for the creation of soft, flexible structures that defy traditional notions of rigidity and formality in furniture design. width 120 cm height 103 cm
The "Big Mama" Armchair and Ottoman, designed by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, stand as iconic pieces in the realm of contemporary furniture design. Created in 1987, these pieces represent a departure from traditional notions of furniture design, embodying Pesce's avant-garde approach and his desire to challenge conventions. Gaetano Pesce, an Italian architect and designer, is renowned for his experimental and unconventional creations. With the "Big Mama" series, Pesce aimed to explore the concept of "design as a representation of life, " incorporating elements of humor, emotion, and social commentary into his work. The armchair and ottoman feature organic, amorphous shapes, resembling oversized blobs or melting forms. This distinctive design was achieved through Pesce's innovative use of polyurethane foam, which allowed for the creation of soft, flexible structures that defy traditional notions of rigidity and formality in furniture design. width 120 cm height 103 cm
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The "Big Mama" Armchair and Ottoman, designed by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, stand as iconic pieces in the realm of contemporary furniture design. Created in 1987, these pieces represent a departure from traditional notions of furniture design, embodying Pesce's avant-garde approach and his desire to challenge conventions. Gaetano Pesce, an Italian architect and designer, is renowned for his experimental and unconventional creations. With the "Big Mama" series, Pesce aimed to explore the concept of "design as a representation of life, " incorporating elements of humor, emotion, and social commentary into his work. The armchair and ottoman feature organic, amorphous shapes, resembling oversized blobs or melting forms. This distinctive design was achieved through Pesce's innovative use of polyurethane foam, which allowed for the creation of soft, flexible structures that defy traditional notions of rigidity and formality in furniture design. width 120 cm height 103 cm
The "Big Mama" Armchair and Ottoman, designed by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, stand as iconic pieces in the realm of contemporary furniture design. Created in 1987, these pieces represent a departure from traditional notions of furniture design, embodying Pesce's avant-garde approach and his desire to challenge conventions. Gaetano Pesce, an Italian architect and designer, is renowned for his experimental and unconventional creations. With the "Big Mama" series, Pesce aimed to explore the concept of "design as a representation of life, " incorporating elements of humor, emotion, and social commentary into his work. The armchair and ottoman feature organic, amorphous shapes, resembling oversized blobs or melting forms. This distinctive design was achieved through Pesce's innovative use of polyurethane foam, which allowed for the creation of soft, flexible structures that defy traditional notions of rigidity and formality in furniture design. width 120 cm height 103 cm
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