Beka - Cesare Leonardi - Sofa - Tortuga - Resin

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

The sofa converts into a bed, a highly sought-after feature in modern antiques, ideal both as a collectible item and for daily use.

The original upholstery features a pleasant quilting and preserves the authentic charm of the era.
Characteristics:
Model: Tortuga
Manufacturer: Beka
Designer: Cesare Leonardi
Period: the 1960s
Rigid white frame (resin), with integrated side storage compartments and side lamps.
The sofa has a power outlet connection, fully functional, which indeed allows the lights integrated into the sofa to operate properly, controlled by the metal push-buttons.
Quilted cushions with capitonné stitching, dark gray color.
Futuristic lines and organic shapes typical of Italian radical design.
Regarding dimensions: Width 87 cm, height 60 cm, length 2 meters.