Alvar

Sitting on the ground, but ready to be moved elsewhere, Alvar is a chaise-longue of structural polyurethane foam that preserves the lightness and versatility of the Sixties. After 40 years it has certainly matured in spirit, but deep in its soul it keeps its hippie attitude alive. Conceived in the years of radical design, Alvar is one of the first products with which Gufram faced the challenge to produce modern furniture as opposed to the status quo of those in the manneristic style. Alvar is evidence of how successfully that confrontation, which had begun in 1968, has now finally ended in favour of products like these, which were already then dynamic and fresh and had organic lines, free from expected frills.
Its naturally ergonomic shape makes it a comfortable decor item which is at the same time an aesthetic statement, as highlighted by the numerous colours in the catalogue.
Alvar was designed by Gufram's first art director, Giuseppe Raimondi, who laid the project foundations of the brand that is still inspired by its products today.