Beka - Cesare Leonardi - Sofa - Tortuga - Resin

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Splendid sofa bed model “Tortuga”, produced by Beka and designed by architect Cesare Leonardi, an icon of Italian design in the 1970s.

This piece perfectly embodies Space Age style, with futuristic lines, substantial volumes and innovative materials typical of the era. The rigid plastic structural material, with enveloping and sculpted shapes, integrates armrests with storage compartments, making the design not only aesthetic but also functional.

The sofa is convertible into a bed, a highly sought-after feature in modern design, ideal as both a collectible item and for everyday use.

The original upholstery features a pleasant tufting and preserves the authentic charm of the era.
Characteristics:
Model: Tortuga
Producer: Beka
Designer: Cesare Leonardi
Period: 1960s
Rigid white structure (resin), with integrated side storage compartments and with side lamps.
The sofa has a power inlet to connect to electricity, fully functional, and this indeed allows the lights integrated into the sofa to operate perfectly, powered by the appropriate metal push buttons.
Tufted cushions, dark gray color.
Futuristic lines and organic shapes typical of Italian Radical design.
Dimensions: Width 87 cm, height 60 cm, length 2 meters.

Splendid sofa bed model “Tortuga”, produced by Beka and designed by architect Cesare Leonardi, an icon of Italian design in the 1970s.

This piece perfectly embodies Space Age style, with futuristic lines, substantial volumes and innovative materials typical of the era. The rigid plastic structural material, with enveloping and sculpted shapes, integrates armrests with storage compartments, making the design not only aesthetic but also functional.

The sofa is convertible into a bed, a highly sought-after feature in modern design, ideal as both a collectible item and for everyday use.

The original upholstery features a pleasant tufting and preserves the authentic charm of the era.
Characteristics:
Model: Tortuga
Producer: Beka
Designer: Cesare Leonardi
Period: 1960s
Rigid white structure (resin), with integrated side storage compartments and with side lamps.
The sofa has a power inlet to connect to electricity, fully functional, and this indeed allows the lights integrated into the sofa to operate perfectly, powered by the appropriate metal push buttons.
Tufted cushions, dark gray color.
Futuristic lines and organic shapes typical of Italian Radical design.
Dimensions: Width 87 cm, height 60 cm, length 2 meters.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
50 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Beka
Model
Tortuga
Designer/artist/maker
Cesare Leonardi
Material
Resin
Colour
Black, Grey, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
60 cm
Width
2 m
Depth
87 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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