The iconic Nuvolone sofa - or ‘big cloud’ - is a perfect example of Rino Maturi’s organic modernism. The post-WWII era was defined by Rationalism and strict modernism (think "form follows function") yet by the late 1960s, younger designers felt this rigid focus on industrial optimisation, sharp lines, and sterile geometry had stripped the home of its soul. Organic modernism arose to humanise the machine age - trading sharp edges for sensuous, flowing lines that mirrored the human body and the natural landscape. The big cloud is perhaps the most famous example of this. Structurally, its single polyurethane foam core provides exceptional comfort. Manufactured in 1969 by Mimo Padova - a company known for their collaborations with Vico Magistretti, Achille Castiglioni and Dieter Rams - its cutting edge technology has stood the test of time; as it is condition is no different to when it was first released.
The iconic Nuvolone sofa - or ‘big cloud’ - is a perfect example of Rino Maturi’s organic modernism. The post-WWII era was defined by Rationalism and strict modernism (think "form follows function") yet by the late 1960s, younger designers felt this rigid focus on industrial optimisation, sharp lines, and sterile geometry had stripped the home of its soul. Organic modernism arose to humanise the machine age - trading sharp edges for sensuous, flowing lines that mirrored the human body and the natural landscape. The big cloud is perhaps the most famous example of this. Structurally, its single polyurethane foam core provides exceptional comfort. Manufactured in 1969 by Mimo Padova - a company known for their collaborations with Vico Magistretti, Achille Castiglioni and Dieter Rams - its cutting edge technology has stood the test of time; as it is condition is no different to when it was first released.
