Gianni Songia

GS195 sofa set

Gianni Songia was an Italian furniture designer, best known for the GS195 sofa/daybed he designed for Sormani in 1963. It's a sculptural piece with a rosewood sliding frame and leather cushions, designed so it converts from a sofa into a daybed — a hallmark of the practical yet elegant Italian design of that era. The piece remains a sought-after collector's item today, showing up regularly at vintage design dealers and auctions.

The GS195 (1963) is a mid-century Italian sofa/daybed with an adjustable backrest that folds down to convert it from sofa to daybed. It has a sculptural rosewood frame with the back and side elements angled to give it a floating, architectural look, and hidden legs. Cushions are typically black leather, though white and other leather colors show up on some examples.

This set consists of 3 pieces: 1 seater, 2 seater and 3 seater sofa.

PRODUCT DETAILS

  • Type

    Pre-order only

  • Maker

    Sormani

  • Designed

    1960s

  • Produced

    1970s

  • Origin

    Italy