The Lara sofa by Roberto Pamio, designed with Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood in 1968, is a seminal work of Italian mid-century design, defined by its modular, sculptural composition and architectural presence. Conceived as a system of interlocking elements, it transcends conventional upholstery, operating instead as a spatial form articulated through geometry and volume.
Recently reupholstered in a refined beige bouclé, the piece acquires a heightened material depth and softness, amplifying the contrast between its rigorous structure and tactile surface. The textured fabric accentuates the curvature and segmentation of the modules, reinforcing the sofa’s interplay between organic contour and formal precision.
Engineered around a layered foam construction, the Lara maintains both structural clarity and enduring comfort. Both conceptually progressive and formally resolved, it remains a landmark in Pamio’s oeuvre and a defining example of early modular seating design.
Condition: Very good, newly upholstered in beige bouclé
Material: Bouclé fabric, foam, internal wooden structure
Designer: Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso, Noti Massari
Model: Lara
Manufacturer: Stilwood
Design year: 1968
The Lara sofa by Roberto Pamio, designed with Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood in 1968, is a seminal work of Italian mid-century design, defined by its modular, sculptural composition and architectural presence. Conceived as a system of interlocking elements, it transcends conventional upholstery, operating instead as a spatial form articulated through geometry and volume.
Recently reupholstered in a refined beige bouclé, the piece acquires a heightened material depth and softness, amplifying the contrast between its rigorous structure and tactile surface. The textured fabric accentuates the curvature and segmentation of the modules, reinforcing the sofa’s interplay between organic contour and formal precision.
Engineered around a layered foam construction, the Lara maintains both structural clarity and enduring comfort. Both conceptually progressive and formally resolved, it remains a landmark in Pamio’s oeuvre and a defining example of early modular seating design.
Condition: Very good, newly upholstered in beige bouclé
Material: Bouclé fabric, foam, internal wooden structure
Designer: Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso, Noti Massari
Model: Lara
Manufacturer: Stilwood
Design year: 1968
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