Designed by Patricia Uquiola for Moroso, Gruuve is a sofa system that captures the spirit of the 1970s, giving a contemporary twist to the non-conformist idea of a sofa that can be assembled at will. The collection comprises four modules with flowing, irregular lines that give the room a dynamic feel and give its design unexpected flexibility. Placed at the centre of the living space to create a unique labyrinth of convivial spaces, the Gruuve sofa becomes the star of domestic and public spaces thanks to its charismatic design. The continuous lines of the sofa feature a traditional seat at the front and a more informal one at the back, encouraging conversation and interaction.
Colour
beige
Material
fabric
Matériaux
base polimex, rembourrage polyuréthane flexible à densité variable, revêtement tissu
Born in Oviedo in 1961, Patricia Urquiola attended the Faculty of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the Polytechnic School of Milan, where she graduated in 1989 with Achille Castiglioni as her thesis supervisor. She was his assistant at the Polytechnic School of Milan from 1990 to 1992. From 1990 to 1996, she worked in the product development department for De Padova, where she collaborated with Vico Magistretti. In 1996, she became head of design at Lissoni Associati. In 2001, Patricia Urquiola opened her own design studio, where she works on design, installations and architecture. In 2005, together with her colleague Eliana Gerotto, Patricia Urquiola developed a collection of lighting for Foscarini. Their Caboche pendant, ceiling, floor and table lamps reinterpret the 1960s plastic bracelet-style crystal chandelier with pendants. After several European boutiques, she has just designed the interior architecture of the sublime Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona. Patricia Urquiola designs both outdoor furniture, with the Pavo real armchair, and accessories for Alessi.
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MOROSO
Founded in 1952, Italian design company Moroso creates sofas, armchairs and other furnishings designed by the best designers on the planet, such as Patricia Urquiola, Ron Arad and Doshi & Levien. Moroso's products are of an exemplary quality coupled with a sense of humour. Exuberant, rich in humanity, baroque, colourful and full of vitality all at once, Moroso's collection emphasises the way in which design draws its inspiration from art and therefore becomes its expression in everyday life.