Smock Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

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The Smock Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola is completely removable and has a steel frame. The upholstered chair is detailed with smocked stitch embroidered at the sides which give it a more edgy look and the armrest of the sofa comes in stainless chromed steel with a finishing in satin, lacquered colors or even in leather.

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Patricia Urquiola was born in Oviedo (Spain) and now lives and works in Milan. She attended the faculty of architecture of Madrid Polytechnic where she graduated in 1989 having done a thesis with Achille Castiglioni. From 1990 to 1992 she was assistant lecturer on the courses held by Achille Castiglioni and Eugenio Bettinelli both at Milan Polytechnic and E.N.S.C.I. in Paris. Between 1990 and 1996 she worked for the new product development office of De Padova and with Vico Magistretti. She is currently conducting her professional activity in her own studio in Milan in the field of design, exhibitions, art direction, and architecture.

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August 24, 2006 - Furniture    
Author: Hans

6 Responses to “Smock Sofa by Patricia Urquiola”

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