laCividina writes a new chapter in its history and that of Osaka – the famous sofa designed by Pierre Paulin – and does so with the launch of the Outdoor version that also marks the Friuli-based company’s debut in outdoor furniture.
This version carefully preserves the legacy of the original project – modularity, versatility and a wrap-around design that celebrates conviviality – as well as that of the 2013 re-edition, sublimating its distinctive features and skilfully reinterpreting them to suit outdoor spaces.
In 1967, legendary designer Pierre Paulin revolutionised the concept of seating by developing an innovative modular system for the 1970 Osaka World Expo. This sofa represented a break with the rationalist conventions of the time: its organic, fluid forms, modular configuration and the absence of rigid elements redefined the very idea of comfort, adapting perfectly to the spaces and needs of the user of the time.
The sinuous sofa is characterised by only three elements and is held together by a special steel structure, which acts as a central “backbone” and allows the desired curvatures to be realized with an innovative stretch fabric.
In 2013, laCividina brought this icon back to life with a re-edition faithful to the original design, enriched with contemporary materials. Today, thanks to the use of advanced, top-quality materials – such as water-repellent fabrics, weather-resistant technical padding and treated metal frames – the Osaka Outdoor combines timeless aesthetics, durability and uncompromising comfort.
With this new version, laCividina not only pays tribute to Pierre Paulin’s revolutionary vision, celebrating the glorious past of the original version, but also projects its design into the future, offering an elegant and contemporary solution for experiencing outdoor spaces with the same comfort and style that have made the Osaka a timeless icon.
