{"title":"Nani Prina","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eFurniture as Vision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, \u003cstrong\u003ePrina\u003c\/strong\u003e developed furnishings that balance sculptural expression with practical use. From tables and desks to modular shelving systems and seating, his designs reveal a consistent identity: bold, experimental, yet intuitively functional. One of his most celebrated works is the \u003cstrong\u003eSess chair\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram\"\u003eGufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a radical brand known for its unconventional approach to domestic objects. Upholstered in fabric and formed from polyurethane, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sess seat in polyurethane upholstered with fabric\" href=\"\/products\/gufram-sess-seat-in-polyurethane-upholstered-with-fabric\"\u003eSess seat in polyurethane upholstered with fabric\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies \u003cstrong\u003ePrina\u003c\/strong\u003e’s commitment to tactile exploration and playful geometry. Its curved volume and unapologetically modernist silhouette made it a hallmark of \u003cstrong\u003e1970s Italian furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e, bridging the gap between art and usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eThe Radical Edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003eradical Italian designer\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrina\u003c\/strong\u003e was part of a larger movement that questioned the role of design in everyday life. The \u003cstrong\u003eSess polyurethane seat\u003c\/strong\u003e was not just an object, it was a statement. Its presence in avant-garde collections and design exhibitions captured the spirit of an era in which creativity was inseparable from critique. The \u003cstrong\u003eGufram Sess collection\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a symbol of this design philosophy, with pieces now considered cult classics among collectors and connoisseurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eEditorial Insight and Creative Leadership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his work as a designer, \u003cstrong\u003ePrina\u003c\/strong\u003e was also the editor-in-chief of the influential magazine \u003cem\u003eVille e Giardini\u003c\/em\u003e, a role he took on in 1969. His editorial voice helped shape the discourse around architecture and design, offering insights that reflected his own multidisciplinary background. Known for his innovative approach to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"designer seating\" href=\"\/collections\/chairs-and-armchairs\"\u003edesigner seating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"modern interior decors\" href=\"\/collections\/interior-decoration\"\u003emodern interior decors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, he combined practice with critique. This dual engagement, practicing design while also narrating its cultural relevance, makes his contribution to Italian design especially unique. His biography is often referenced in discussions on cross-disciplinary practices and the evolution of modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eA Lasting Design Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the \u003cstrong\u003eSess chair by Nani Prina\u003c\/strong\u003e is frequently sought after by design enthusiasts exploring the origins of postwar creativity. Whether one is looking to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy Sess online\u003c\/strong\u003e or to understand its role in the trajectory of modernist furniture, the piece remains a powerful example of how material and idea can converge. As part of \u003cstrong\u003ePrina\u003c\/strong\u003e’s broader design history, it embodies the forward-thinking ethos that continues to influence contemporary furniture design. Few objects so elegantly capture the essence of their creator: visionary, radical, and distinctly Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gufram-sess-seat-in-polyurethane-upholstered-with-fabric","title":"Gufram Sess seat in polyurethane upholstered with fabric","description":"Not everything in design can be neatly defined. The \u003cstrong\u003eGufram Sess\u003c\/strong\u003e, created by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nani Prina\" href=\"\/collections\/designer-nani-prina\"\u003eNani Prina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e between 1968 and 1969, embodies this very ambiguity. At first sight it seems to resist classification: is it a lounge chair, a chaise longue, or a sculptural object? Its fluid lines and enigmatic proportions deliberately challenge conventions, echoing the radical spirit of late 1960s Italian design. Sess becomes an open question turned into furniture, a poetic provocation that continues to inspire designers and collectors alike.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eCraftsmanship and Materiality\u003c\/h2\u003e\nMade of soft \u003cstrong\u003epolyurethane\u003c\/strong\u003e and upholstered in fabric, the \u003cstrong\u003eSess chair\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals the experimental approach typical of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram\"\u003eGufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e’s catalog. Its surface is hand-finished with artisanal precision, giving each piece subtle variations that underline its sculptural individuality. Far from static, the \u003cstrong\u003eSess\u003c\/strong\u003e is available in a wide spectrum of colours: black, grey, green, blue, red, orange, yellow, and white; allowing it to adapt to diverse interiors. This chromatic flexibility turns the \u003cstrong\u003eSess\u003c\/strong\u003e into a versatile presence: striking in monochrome spaces, playful in colourful environments, and always radical in essence.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eConnections with Radical Icons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSess\u003c\/strong\u003e is not an isolated creation but part of the broader constellation of \u003cstrong\u003eGufram\u003c\/strong\u003e’s radical experiments. It can be displayed alongside other collaborations such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Guido Drocco \u0026amp; Franco Mello x Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-guido-drocco-franco-mello\"\u003eGuido Drocco \u0026amp; Franco Mello x Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Maurizio Cattelan \u0026amp; Pierpaolo Ferrari\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-maurizio-cattelan-pierpaolo-ferrari\"\u003eMaurizio Cattelan \u0026amp; Pierpaolo Ferrari\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or in dialogue with the surreal domestic sculptures of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ceretti, Derossi \u0026amp; Rosso\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-giorgio-ceretti-piero-derossi-riccardo-rosso\"\u003eCeretti, Derossi \u0026amp; Rosso\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also harmonizes with eclectic collections from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gufram’s most iconic pieces\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-iconic-products\"\u003eGufram’s most iconic pieces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e catalog, reinforcing its role as a connector between eras and styles. In each setting, the Sess adds mystery, humor, and conceptual depth, inviting viewers to rethink what seating can represent.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eA Cultural Artifact\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eNani Prina's Sess\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most fascinating products of Radical Italian Design. More than a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"polyurethane designer seat by Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-seating\"\u003epolyurethane designer seat by Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a manifesto of rebellion against the rigidity of functionalism. To own a \u003cstrong\u003eSess\u003c\/strong\u003e is to embrace a piece of cultural history that embodies the playful yet intellectual drive of the 1960s avant-garde. Its ambiguity, far from being a weakness, is its enduring strength: a timeless symbol of design’s power to transform uncertainty into beauty.","brand":"GUFRAM","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52708124459338,"sku":"gufr-sess-seduta-G60107-nero","price":5876.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark grey","offer_id":52708124492106,"sku":"gufr-sess-seduta-G60105-grigio","price":5876.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark green","offer_id":52708124524874,"sku":"gufr-sess-seduta-G60101-verde","price":5876.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52708124557642,"sku":"gufr-sess-seduta-G60100-blu","price":5876.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red Wine","offer_id":52708124590410,"sku":"gufr-sess-seduta-G60104-rosso","price":5876.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark orange","offer_id":52708124623178,"sku":"gufr-sess-seduta-G60103-arancio","price":5876.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":52708124655946,"sku":"gufr-sess-seduta-G60102-giallo","price":5876.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":52708124688714,"sku":"gufr-sess-seduta-G60106-bianco","price":5876.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/files\/gufram-sess-seating-G60107-black-1.webp?v=1784646757"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/collections\/designer-nani-prina.webp?v=1756886167","url":"https:\/\/hiolaena.com\/collections\/designer-nani-prina.oembed","provider":"ShopDecor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}