{"title":"Piero Gilardi x Gufram","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eStones That Seat and Tables That Trick\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eGilardi\u003c\/strong\u003e’s collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram\"\u003eGufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are two masterpieces: the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sassi pouf and ornamental elements in polyurethane\" href=\"\/products\/gufram-sassi-pouf-and-ornamental-elements-in-polyurethane\"\u003eSassi pouf and ornamental elements in polyurethane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Massolo small table in polyurethane\" href=\"\/products\/gufram-massolo-small-table-in-polyurethane\"\u003eMassolo small table in polyurethane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Sassi, soft and smooth, mimic river stones but surprise the body with their comfortable give. They belong to the category of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"chairs and easy chairs\" href=\"\/collections\/chairs-and-armchairs\"\u003echairs and easy chairs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, though they are as much poetic gestures as they are seats. The \u003cstrong\u003eMassolo table\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand, appears like a heavy slab of stone, yet it is incredibly light. Both pieces are icons of \u003cstrong\u003eavant-garde foam furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the illusion of weight is a playful deception and the functionality is hidden beneath a sculptural skin.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eRadical Design, Natural Form\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Piero Gilardi\" href=\"\/collections\/designer-piero-gilardi\"\u003ePiero Gilardi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e believed design should reflect our relationship with nature, and his polyurethane creations do just that. Crafted using \u003cstrong\u003eGufram\u003c\/strong\u003e’s artisanal methods, each element is hand-finished with the signature \u003cstrong\u003eGuflac® coating\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve a realistic yet surreal texture. These pieces are more than furniture: they are artworks with a purpose. The \u003cstrong\u003eGilardi Gufram stones\u003c\/strong\u003e reinterpret the living room as a riverbed, where one can sit, dream, and reconnect with natural forms through \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"sculpural furniture\" href=\"\/collections\/furniture\"\u003esculpural furniture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. For those exploring \u003cstrong\u003eradical design low tables\u003c\/strong\u003e or curious about \u003cstrong\u003ewhat is Gufram Massolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGilardi\u003c\/strong\u003e’s work provides both an answer and an invitation.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eDesign Collectibles for the Curious\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re seeking to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy Sassi pouf by Gilardi\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003epurchase Gufram Massolo table\u003c\/strong\u003e online, these pieces are more than just purchases; they’re investments in a philosophy. A philosophy that blends sculpture with function, and nature with irony. These objects serve as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"statement low tables\" href=\"\/collections\/coffee-tables\"\u003estatement low tables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"unconventional lounge chairs\" href=\"\/collections\/armchairs-and-chairs\"\u003eunconventional lounge chairs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for those who crave design that tells stories. Ideal for modern homes that welcome conversation pieces, or studios where inspiration thrives, \u003cstrong\u003eGilardi\u003c\/strong\u003e’s work redefines how we live with art.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eA Soft Rebellion in Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eTo own a \u003cstrong\u003eGilardi\u003c\/strong\u003e design is to hold a piece of the \u003cstrong\u003eradical Italian furniture movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is to appreciate the fusion of material innovation and environmental imagination. From \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"designer sculptural coffee tables\" href=\"\/collections\/coffee-tables\"\u003edesigner sculptural coffee tables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"avant-garde seating\" href=\"\/collections\/armchairs-and-chairs\"\u003eavant-garde seating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Sassi and Massolo are not just \u003cstrong\u003eGufram\u003c\/strong\u003e products, they are part of the legacy of a visionary. With each curve and texture, \u003cstrong\u003ePiero Gilardi\u003c\/strong\u003e reminds us that the natural world can be as provocative as any design manifesto. And \u003cstrong\u003eGufram\u003c\/strong\u003e, true to its roots, helps that manifesto take shape: one rock, one illusion at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gufram-sassi-pouf-and-ornamental-elements-in-polyurethane","title":"Gufram Sassi pouf and ornamental elements in polyurethane","description":"The \u003cstrong\u003eGufram Sassi\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed in 1968 by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Piero Gilardi\" href=\"\/collections\/designer-piero-gilardi\"\u003ePiero Gilardi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a radical reinterpretation of one of nature’s most timeless forms: the stone. Conceived during the height of the Italian Radical Design movement, these extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003edesigner poufs\u003c\/strong\u003e and ornamental elements challenge the boundary between natural reality and artificial construction. First presented at the Milan Triennale in the same year, Sassi immediately attracted attention as a conceptual provocation. What at first glance appears to be a set of heavy, immovable boulders turns out to be soft, lightweight, and playful: an embodiment of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram\"\u003eGufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e’s idea; where nothing is as it seems and everyday expectations are subverted through design.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eMaterial and Illusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAlthough they look like authentic stones shaped by centuries of natural erosion, the \u003cstrong\u003eSassi poufs\u003c\/strong\u003e are made entirely of lightweight \u003cstrong\u003epolyurethane\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each piece is carefully hand-finished by artisans, with meticulous painting techniques that reproduce the texture, shading, and mineral variations of real rock. The irony lies in their tactile experience: what seems hard is surprisingly soft, inviting users to sit, lean, or arrange them as sculptural elements within a space. This radical juxtaposition of illusion and reality captures the ingenuity of Italian design at the end of the 1960s, when designers sought to question tradition and propose bold new visions for domestic living.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eFrom Triennale to Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\nOver fifty years after their debut, the \u003cstrong\u003estone-shaped poufs\u003c\/strong\u003e continue to fascinate collectors, architects, and interior designers worldwide. They function both as unconventional seating and as decorative elements, adapting to private homes, showrooms, or hospitality projects. Their flexibility allows them to be used singly as sculptural accents or grouped together to create an indoor landscape of surreal boulders. The \u003cstrong\u003eGufram Sassi\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be paired with other radical works by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Piero Gilardi x Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-piero-gilardi\"\u003ePiero Gilardi x Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the irreverent icons of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Studio 65 and Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-studio-65\"\u003eStudio 65 and Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or eclectic brands such as \u003cstrong\u003eIbride Furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriching interiors with layered narratives that mix humor, irony, and natural inspiration.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eA Radical Design Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\nTo own the \u003cstrong\u003eGufram Sassi\u003c\/strong\u003e is to embrace a masterpiece of Radical Italian Design. More than ornamental furniture or simple \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gufram interior decor\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-interior-decor\"\u003eGufram interior decor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are sculptural objects that carry the memory of nature into the modern home, reinterpreted through the lens of avant-garde experimentation. Their enduring charm lies in their paradox: they appear immovable yet are light, they look timeless yet feel contemporary, they seem like artifacts of geology yet are products of imagination. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"soft seats by Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-seating\"\u003esoft seats by Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are therefore not only a playful furnishing solution but also a cultural statement, an invitation to rethink the way design interacts with both environment and perception.","brand":"GUFRAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708115251530,"sku":"gufr-sassi-set-pouf-G07110","price":3392.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/files\/gufram-sassi-set-pouf-seating-607110-1.webp?v=1784646750"},{"product_id":"gufram-massolo-small-table-in-polyurethane","title":"Gufram Massolo small table in polyurethane","description":"At first glance, the \u003cstrong\u003eGufram Massolo\u003c\/strong\u003e appears to be an imposing block of porphyry stone, heavy and immovable. In reality, it is a witty and poetic \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gufram designer small table\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-low-tables\"\u003eGufram designer small table\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e created in 1974 by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Piero Gilardi\" href=\"\/collections\/designer-piero-gilardi\"\u003ePiero Gilardi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the pioneers of radical Italian design. The table embodies \u003cstrong\u003eGufram\u003c\/strong\u003e’s philosophy of “true-false”: an object that pretends to be something it is not, surprising and amusing those who encounter it. This playful paradox transforms \u003cstrong\u003eMassolo\u003c\/strong\u003e into a radical icon that questions perception and challenges the very idea of furniture.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eCraftsmanship and Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\nDespite its stone-like appearance, \u003cstrong\u003eMassolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is made entirely of lightweight \u003cstrong\u003epolyurethane\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its surface is carefully embossed, layered, and painted by hand to reproduce the granular texture and sheen of real stone. The process is completed with Gufram’s signature \u003cstrong\u003eGuflac®\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, which ensures durability while enhancing the visual effect. The word “PORFIDO” appears boldly on its surface, adding a provocative twist: a label that highlights the illusion while simultaneously mocking it. The result is an extraordinary piece that is both sculptural and functional, a table that plays with expectations.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eA Radical Dialogue with Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003ePiero Gilardi Massolo\u003c\/strong\u003e can be combined with other radical works by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Studio 65 x Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-studio-65\"\u003eStudio 65 x Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or placed alongside the \u003cstrong\u003eSassi poufs\u003c\/strong\u003e by the same \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Piero Gilardi x Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-piero-gilardi\"\u003ePiero Gilardi x Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e collaboration to create a theatrical landscape of nature reinterpreted. It also works beautifully in eclectic interiors paired with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cactus designer coat rack\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-coat-racks\"\u003eCactus designer coat rack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the tension between natural and artificial becomes a key narrative element.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eA Collector’s Piece of Postmodern History\u003c\/h2\u003e\nTo own the \u003cstrong\u003eGufram Massolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is to embrace an object that embodies the irony, poetry, and experimentation of Italian Radical Design. More than just a \u003cstrong\u003erock effect coffee table\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a design manifesto that continues to fascinate collectors, architects, and interior designers worldwide. Its enduring charm lies in its capacity to deceive, delight, and invite reflection on what is real and what is imagined within contemporary living spaces.","brand":"GUFRAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708119281994,"sku":"gufr-massolo-tavolino-G02100","price":4545.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/files\/gufram-massolo-low-table-G02100-1.webp?v=1784646747"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/collections\/gufram-piero-gilardi_621b6c9e-ae39-405e-8fb3-f816800e7dc2.webp?v=1760456260","url":"https:\/\/hiolaena.com\/collections\/gufram-piero-gilardi.oembed","provider":"ShopDecor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}