Elogio 3-Seater Sofa

When it first appeared in 1974, Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s Elogio modular sofa introduced a new perspective on livingroom design. With its generous depth, unmatched comfort, and architectural elegance, Elogio broke new ground in both form and function. Five decades on, as adaptability and customization have become central to modern living, GUBI and Tobia Scarpa revisit and refine the visionary design for the 21st century.

Elogio’s silhouette balances architectural structure with a sense of softness – an interplay of ergonomic indulgence and restrained precision held in harmony. Its bold geometry and modular identity reflect the ideas of Brutalism and Rationalism, whereas its warmth and tactility speak to the emotional sensibilities of Italian design in the 1970s and ’80s: visually distinctive, physically inviting, and materially enduring. Sculptural yet understated, functional yet expressive, Elogio earns attention not with noise but with nuance.

Elogio’s modular nature makes it ideal for dynamic spaces – open-plan homes, studios, gallery-style interiors, and hospitality environments that call for adaptability. A confident design that is nevertheless understated in expression, it sits elegantly in a broad spectrum of settings, from calm, intimate spaces to expansive and expressive environments.