BBItalia Sity sofa by Antonio Citterio

Antonio Citterios famous Sity seating from 1986, winner of the prestigious Compasso D’Oro Award.

Designed / launched by whom/when:Sity was a 20 Element Collection designed in 1986 by the then 36 year old Antonio Ciitterio.

Inspiration:Antonio was inspired at the time by postmodernism and the Italian Memphis movement to which the black ‘pipe’ armrests and curved chaise of Sity’s design play homage.

Fabrication:Feather down scatter cushions x 3. Pine green soft suede finish fabric. Black plastic cylindrical feet mimic the armrests.

Design Consigned Stylist:Bold 80’s style sofa with black leather covered cylindrical arm rests and luxurious napped upholstery. Excellent with all timber floors.

Design Consigned Collector:Rarely seen on the market. Winner of the Compasso D’Oro Award in 1987.

Stamp or Mark of authenticity:Leather arms wear B&BItalia embossed branding

Purchase Verification:One owner, minimal use, purchased in the late 1990s from Space Furniture.

DC Insider:This sofa was recently reupholstered and is in excellent condition and has no structural or visible faults including the original leather armrests with B&B embossed logo.

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