In 1979, two young Italian designers, Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava, worked with B&B Italia to create the Diesis sofa. This revolutionary piece marked a shift in the Italian brand's focus, moving from creating plastic products to expressive metal structures. The Diesis, with its impressive metal exoskeleton and rationalist influences, became a benchmark for modern industrial furniture.
Combining B&B Italia's technology, Citterio and Nava's visual refinement, and a commitment to ergonomics, the sofa was well received by the public, tired of the excessively shaped furniture of the time. With its elegant combination of steel and leather, the Diesis demonstrated that it was possible to create a comfortable piece using the smallest possible amount of materials, elevating the sofa to its essential form. 45 years later, the Diesis is more current than ever, demonstrating that good design stands the test of time and is always a good investment.
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"The Diesis, launched when I was 29, embodies the culmination of a journey that defined my aesthetic signature. With this product, co-created with Paolo Nava, my path was decisively marked."
Antonio Citterio




