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Diesis
A 1979 sofa balancing a precise metal structure with soft padded cushions
2770 × 800 × 950 mm
1979
Official product information
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A modern-furniture reference
B&B Italia dates Diesis to 1979 and credits Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava. Its metal load-bearing structure is visually distinct from padded seat, back and armrest cushions.
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DG277_1 dimensions
The official drawing labels this sofa 277 cm wide, 95 cm deep and 80 cm high. The support frame combines die-cast aluminium and tubular steel, while the cover is offered in fabric or leather.
Cushion specification
Different-density polyurethane, memory foam, sterilized down and polyester fibre form the seat cushion; the back and arm cushions use their own documented fill combinations.
Story
Technology made visible
The company presents Diesis as an intersection of technology, craft, ergonomics and comfort. Its comb-shaped harmonic-steel back, leather covering, die-cast parts and aerated micro-perforation are treated as visible design elements.
A finished rear elevation
B&B Italia also emphasizes the leather-upholstered backrest, giving the sofa a resolved appearance when viewed from behind rather than treating the rear as secondary.
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