Osaka is the quintessential sofa of laCividina, the Italian company universally known for its sofa and armchair collections. Osaka, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 and chosen for the 1970 Osaka World Expo, is characterized by three removable elements that make up the backrest and seat. A special steel frame holds the elements together, allowing the desired curves to be created.


To ensure a perfect fit, Paulin's focus from the beginning was on the stretch fabric, which follows the silhouette of the sofa without any creases. Kvadrat's Arda fabric, inspired by the 'Design by Nature' project by Swedish studio Front, is produced using techniques that reduce water consumption by up to 95 percent.

Pierre Paulin's Osaka sofa is a modern icon that adapts to any context while maintaining an unmistakable design. Its creation is a tribute to the artist and his revolutionary vision of living space development.