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Naviglio
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Description Yabu Pushelberg’s Naviglio collection is composed of a curved, linear, chaise longue and ottoman elements that together express a visual dialogue between structure and form. The synthesis is the project's essence and starts from its name. Watercourses are places of meeting and confluence, a synthesis of trade and leisure, human intervention and contact with nature. This was the starting point for the designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg for their first partnership with B&B Italia. In the Canadian designers’ vision, the seating base is a riverbed that defines the space to accommodate a backrest/armrest which is as sinuous as a watercourse. Yabu Pushelberg’s design builds a relationship between organic forms and B&B Italia's moulding technologies to create a consistent and univocal whole. As a piece of a puzzle, the B&B Italia team has ergonomically designed each shape to achieve a single cohesive unit. The backrest section and the seating shapes reveal a delicate balance between polygons and curved shapes, where geometry becomes softness and rigour blends with comfort. The backrest originates from a round shape, but it is actually an irregular polygon with rounded edges - both an amazing and reassuring 17/11/2020 - 1/7

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detail. The upholstery of the different elements is made of differentiated density polyurethane to cosily embrace the body and ensure the most appropriate support. The choice was dictated by the object’s nature - a sofa designed without seat cushions. Naviglio's upholstery range comprises leather and fabric, including a new boucle with a uniform base and multicoloured flames that recall the dynamism of action painting and impressionistic colour combinations. A subtle pictorial interplay between light and shadow that adds five variations of the new fabric to the collection, where white,...

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Technical information Internal frame tubular steel and steel profiles Internal frame upholstery Bayfit® (Bayer®) flexible cold shaped polyurethane foam, polyester fibre cover Feet thermoplastic material Cover fabric or leather Top (TNA40) glass Frame (TNA40) steel Base (TNA40) marble 17/11/2020 - 3/7

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B&B Italia reserves the right to make technological and aesthetic improvements to its models, including changes to the sizes and materials, without notice. The technical drawings do not define the details of the product. The measurements shown are indicative and may undergo changes. In particular, the dimensions relevant to the padded parts are subject to usage tolerances over time caused by the normal adjustment of the padding. For the specific information, please contact the dealer closest to you.

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