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Big Mama Sofa
Big Mama sofa with varied-density foam and goose-down back cushions.
1992
Official product information
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Description
Big Mama sofa
Moroso identifies Big Mama as a sofa designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini in 1992. The seats use stress-resistant polyurethane foam in varied densities and polyester fiberfill on a wood frame. Beech feet are screwed to the structure.
Cushions and covers
Non-reversible seat cushions use the same foam and fibre construction. Back cushions are goose down. Big Mama collection fabric covers are removable except for Papy armchairs and leather versions. The official page ties these construction details to this named sofa format.
Story
Construction
Big Mama combines a wood frame with varied-density foam and polyester fiberfill. The sofa's seat cushions are non-reversible, while goose down is specified for the back cushions.
Product identity
Moroso credits Massimo Iosa Ghini and dates the design to 1992. The page's removable-cover exception is retained without extending it to other products. for this sofa model.
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Big Mama ottoman with a wood frame
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New-tone Armchair
New-tone, a 1989 armchair by Massimo Iosa Ghini with a wood frame and aluminium feet, for Moroso