"The Amanta Sofa, now produced by HAY about 60 years later, marks the first Italian reissue for the brand - along with a materiality refresh, the colors are just right for 2025. "From the beginning, Mette and I insisted that HAY should be an international brand, not just Danish," says HAY cofounder Rolf Hay. "The Italian design of this period has had a huge impact on the way we look at design today.""
"Inspired by the structural logic of the Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe, the modular system is designed around the floating cushions that fit neatly into the provided shell, intuitive and thoughtful. The low-slung silhouette of the Amanta collection was revolutionary for its time, relaxed pitch and supportive, yet plushy seating marking a newer, more laid-back approach to furniture. Modular units spoke to a flexibility in arrangement, the first of its kind to do so."
Mario Bellini established a lasting legacy in Italian furniture and design, earning eight Golden Compass Awards and securing 25 works in MoMA's permanent collection. The Amanta Sofa, originally designed in 1966, is reissued by HAY as the brand's first Italian reissue, with updated materials and a color palette tailored for 2025. The modular system draws inspiration from the structural logic of Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Chair, centering on floating cushions that sit within a supportive shell. The collection features one- to four-seater configurations, a low-slung silhouette, plush back support, a distinctive channel along the rear, and flexible arrangement possibilities.
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