Rare Ellittico sofa by Massimo Iosa
Ghini for Moroso, Modern Italy, Bolidism, Italy 1987
Massimo Iosa Ghini, one of the founders of Bolidism, an artistic movement launched in the 1980s by a group of young Italian architects who were inspired by the futuristic designs of the avant-garde and whose seating focused more on action than rest were. His works are dynamic, mobile, the physical expression of the concepts on which Bolidist thought is based.
Known for innovative materials and quality craftsmanship, Moroso produces sophisticated upholstered furniture for the hospitality and luxury residential markets. Since 1952, the manufacturer has combined research and its tradition of forward-thinking design to create its iconic Sofas, chairs, Tables and other furnishings.
Moroso was founded in Udine, Italy, by husband and wife team Agostino and Diana Moroso . Today the manufacturer is under the artistic direction of the founders' daughter, Patrizia Moroso, and is one of the last family-owned Italian furniture companies. Since the beginning of the mid-century, Moroso has worked with many well-known designers, such as Alfredo Häberli, Patricia Urquiola and Ron Arad.
Moroso is committed to environmental sustainability. In 1994, the company received ISO 9001 certification from the International Organization for Standardization and five years later ISO 14001 certification for the production process.
Moroso 's Furniture has been part of exhibitions in museums around the world, including MoMA in New York, Le Palais de Tokyo, Grand Palais in Paris and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. They were also shown at the Venice Biennale.