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philippe nigro: pilotis for depadova

Jun 29, 2012

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'pilotis' by philippe nigro for depadova
image courtesy of depadova

'pilotis' is a three seat sofa by french designer philippe nigro for italian company depadova. the design is made with five legs that
have adjustable feet that gravitate around the upholstered seat. sloping like the scaffolding of a construction, the stable nature of
the natural or black oak base contrasts the softness of the bench, fabricated from goosedown with polyurethane foam support which is
covered in either orange or grey removable cotton fabric. the back structure is made from steel with injection
moulded polyurethane foam lined with polyester.

rear view
image courtesy of depadova

design in grey
image courtesy of depadova

rear view
image courtesy of depadova

detail view of leg design
image courtesy of depadova

'pilotis' by philippe nigro on show in depadova's milan flagship store
image © designboom

back view
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lara db

06.29.12

i like it but it looks to me that the wooden legs are going to tear a hole on the sofa pretty quick.

Martin says:

Jun 30, 2012

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How much is it? And where can I buy it Thanks

Seroussi says:

Jan 25, 2013

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