Image source: Cassina — Tramonto a New York Sofa
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Tramonto a New York Sofa
Pesce's 1980 sofa of padded skyscrapers and a red satin sun, re-edited in 50 pieces.
2400 × 1250 × 1080 mm
1980
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Tramonto a New York is a sofa by Gaetano Pesce. Cassina revisits the 1980 design in an exclusive limited series of 50 pieces, offered in one size only, a three-seat sofa that is larger than the historic original.
Construction
The page describes padded skyscrapers in an exclusive textured fabric and a sun in vivid red satin between the buildings of the backrest. It names a plywood frame, elastic webbing and cushions in variable density natural rubber. The product sheet names polyurethane foam for the cushion padding instead.
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Specifications
- Size: 240 cm wide, 108 cm deep, 125 cm high (code 356 02; height not labelled on the drawing)
- Frame: CARB-certified plywood for the American market, with elastic webbing
- Upholstery: fabric
Story
A tribute and an admonition
The page calls the sofa a tribute to the designer's adopted city and, at the same time, an admonition about its impending decline, later reconsidered by Pesce.
Pop Art and the skyline
According to the page, the piece aims to redeem the mere functionalism of the design, and expresses, clearly inspired by Pop Art, a reflection on the identity of a metropolis synonymous with dynamism, revolution and energy.
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