1966

ALVAR

Giuseppe Raimondi

red

1966

ALVAR

Giuseppe Raimondi

orange

1966

ALVAR

Giuseppe Raimondi

yellow

1966

ALVAR

Giuseppe Raimondi

green

1966

ALVAR

Giuseppe Raimondi

grey

1966

ALVAR

Giuseppe Raimondi

blue

Sitting on the ground, but ready to be moved elsewhere, Alvar is a recliner in structural polyurethane foam that preserves the lightness and versatility of the sixties. After fourty years it has certainly matured in spirit, but deep in its soul it keeps its hippie attitude alive. At the time it believed the future lay in the innovation of polyester yarns but did not want to abandon its belief in natural fabrics. This utopia has become a reality thanks to modern-day fabrics. 

Alvar amplifies comfort
thanks to its shape,
which is naturally ergonomic

Conceived in the years of radical design, Alvar is one of the first products with which Gufram faced the challenge to produce modern furniture as opposed to the status quo of those in the manneristic style. Alvar is evidence of how successfully that confrontation which had begun in 1968 has now finally ended in favour of products like these, which were already then dynamic and fresh and had organic lines, free from expected frills.

The Middle Class Pop - Fuorisalone, Milan - 2015

From Gufram Multipli Catalogue - Galleria TOT - 1984

Alvarina - From Gufram Catalogue - 2008

From Gufram Catalogue - 2008

Gufram on the Rocks - Galleria Carla Sozzani, Milan - 2016

Seat of soft polyurethane upholstered with fabric.
More colours and fabric available upon request.