The brainchild of the Fratelli Gugliermetto company, Gufram was born in 1966 in Turin, Italy, massively inspired by the avant-garde artistic culture that reigned in Europe during the 1960s and '70s. The brand is known for its CACTUS coat stand and sculptural seating such as the Pratone chair as well as other massive, innovative pieces that fall somewhere between art and furniture.
Starting in the mid-1960s, proponents of Italian Radical Design — which included forward-looking collectives like Archizoom and Studio 65 — broke with formality and convention by fusing the joy of Pop art with the systems of mass production.
One of the brands that formed as a result of these experiments was Gufram, a manufacturer at the forefront of the country’s Radical Design movement. The Gugliermetto brothers teamed up with emerging artists to harness exciting new materials — among them, polyurethane foam, which was originally used in the transportation industry as insulation to keep buses and trains warm.
Despite being credited for revolutionizing Italian design, until the mid-1970s, Gufram was largely unknown outside the small Italian town where it was founded. Nearly six years after the brand’s inception, though, word got out about a furniture brand transforming polyurethane foam into gigantic works of art. So, Gufram brought its playful and witty design concept across the Atlantic to New York’s Museum of Modern Art, where it had its first international show.
Gufram produced much of the Pop furniture — the CACTUS coat rack by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello and the Bocca sofa, in the shape of big red lips, by Studio 65 — that came to define the Anti-Design movement. (Through a relationship with Gufram, the latter was imported to the United States by Charles Stendig, a collector and pioneering importer who helped spark America’s interest in furniture from Finland, Switzerland and Italy during the 1960s and ‘70s.)
Although furniture can be serious business, it’s just as often playful, provocative, energizing and even liberating. Perhaps nothing embodies these characteristics better than postmodern Italian design. And one of the most iconic pieces to originate during Italy’s fertile period of postmodern furniture design is the Pratone chair, designed in 1971 by Giorgio Ceretti, Piero Derossi and Riccardo Rosso.
Representing a magnified portion of a grassy meadow, the Pratone chaise provides a lounging place for an individual or a group. “It is so unlike anything else that it stands out and is still iconic after 50 years,” said Charley Vezza, Gufram’s global creative orchestrator.
Made of painted polyurethane foam, the Pratone chair immediately became the symbol of a new and different approach to interiors when it debuted.
Gufram has become a favorite of the international art crowd and glitterati, and its products have made their way to the world’s most renowned museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Vitra Design Museum and more.
British fashion designer Paul Smith and American multi-hyphenate artist A$AP Rocky have collaborated with Gufram over the years. Interior designer Tony Ingrao has called the Pratone chair one of his favorite works and featured the larger-than-life piece in an exhibition he curated at R & Company in 2016.
Find new and vintage Gufram chairs, sofas, mirrors and other Gufram furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
$10,440 / item
Broken Mirror Almost White by Snarkitecture for Gufram
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Broken Mirror - Almost Black and Almost White - is a mirror collection designed by Snarkitecture and produced by the Gufram brand. Each element is made of hand-painted polyurethane. ...
Mirror
$10,400 / item
Gufram Broken Mirror Almost White by Snarkitecture
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Broken mirror is a mirror born from the encounter between Gufram and New York Snarkitecture studio. The reflecting surface is surrounded by a frame of soft polyurethane – a direct re...
Other
Gufram Broken Square Mirror White by Snarkitecture, Limited Edition of 77
By Snarkitecture, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, black (limited edition of ...
Plastic, Rubber
$12,600 / item
Broken Mirror by Snarkitecture for Gufram
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Broken Mirror is a mirror with a polyurethane frame designed by Snarkitecture for the Gufram brand. Available in two sizes, rectangular and square. The Broken collection also include...
Mirror
$10,440 / item
Broken Mirror Almost Black by Snarkitecture for Gufram
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Broken Mirror - Almost Black and Almost White - is a mirror collection designed by Snarkitecture and produced by the Gufram brand. Each element is made of hand-painted polyurethane. ...
Mirror
$9,000 / item
Gufram Broken Mirror by Snarkitecture
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Broken mirror is a mirror born from the encounter between Gufram and New York Snarkitecture studio. The reflecting surface is surrounded by a frame of so...
Other
$10,400 / item
Gufram Broken Mirror Almost Black by Snarkitecture
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Broken mirror is a mirror born from the encounter between Gufram and New York Snarkitecture studio. The reflecting surface is surrounded by a frame of soft polyurethane – a direct re...
Other
$7,000 / item
Gufram Broken Mirror by Snarkitecture, Grey
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, black (limited edition of ...
Plastic, Rubber
$4,600 / item
Gufram Broken Square Mirror by Snarkitecture, Grey
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, black (limited edition of ...
Plastic, Rubber
Gufram Sculpted Mirror White by Snarkitecture - Sculptural Italian Wall Mirror
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Snarkitecture for Gufram, the Sculpted Mirror White is a contemporary sculptural wall mirror that challenges the conventional relationship between reflection, architectur...
Other
Gufram Sculpted Mirror Black by Snarkitecture - Sculptural Italian Wall Mirror
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Snarkitecture for Gufram, the Sculpted Mirror Black is a contemporary sculptural wall mirror that challenges the conventional relationship between reflection, architectur...
Other
Gufram Sculpted Mirror Grey by Snarkitecture - Sculptural Italian Wall Mirror
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Snarkitecture for Gufram, the Sculpted Mirror is a contemporary sculptural wall mirror that challenges the conventional relationship between reflection, architecture, and...
Other
Gufram Broken Mirror Almost Black Limited Edition by Snarkitecture, Wall mirror
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Snarkitecture for Gufram, Broken Mirror Almost Black transforms the traditional concept of a wall mirror into a captivating work of collectible contemporary design. More ...
Other
Gufram Broken Mirror Almost White Limited Edition by Snarkitecture, Wall mirror
By Snarkitecture, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Snarkitecture for Gufram, Broken Mirror Almost White transforms the traditional concept of a wall mirror into a captivating work of collectible contemporary design. More ...
Other
Gufram Broken Mirror by Snarkitecture, Sculptural Luxury Italian Wall Mirror
By Snarkitecture, Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Snarkitecture for Gufram, Broken Mirror transforms the traditional concept of a wall mirror into a captivating work of contemporary art. More than a reflective surface, i...
Other
Sfera mirror by Piero Gilardi for Gufram
By Gufram Furniture, Piero Gilardi
Located in Ravenna, IT
Round mirror designed by Piero Gilardi for Gufram in 1972. It has an internal rocker mechanism that enables it to always return to its original position if bumped. Made of polyuretha...
Foam
Gufram Broken Square Mirror Black by Snarkitecture, Limited Edition of 77
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, black (limited edition of ...
Plastic, Rubber
$2,199 / item
H 45.2 in W 27.5 in D 2.5 in
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI
By Gubi, Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI. Originally designed by Jacques Adnet in the 1950s, this incredibly refined mirror is executed in high quality black aniline leather and studded with burnished brass rivets on the edges, a characteristic detailing of the famed French designer's work. Price is per item. Available in unlimited quantities in two sizes and three leather options. Note that Cream leather is only available in the larger size. This listing is for the ‘Rectangulaire’ wall mirror in black leather. In-stock lead-time 1-2 weeks. Quick ships from Chicago...
Brass
$2,579 / item
H 74.8 in W 37.41 in D 3.5 in
Full-Length Off-White Wooden Mirror for Home or Commercial Use - Duomo Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Duomo full-length mirror designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with off white wooden frame. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Duomo full-length mirror is a striking blend of refinement and functionality, designed to bring a sense of openness and sophistication to any space. Featuring an off-white solid wood frame with subtly rounded edges, this mirror embodies soft elegance, seamlessly complementing modern, minimalist, and contemporary interiors. Its sleek silhouette and neutral finish make it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial settings, enhancing bedrooms, dressing rooms, living areas, and boutique spaces. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Duomo mirror...
Wood, Mirror
$5,960
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Broken Mirror Almost White Limited Edition by Gufram, Snarkitecture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken Mirror is a limited edition mirror that does not abandon its function, but enriches and transforms it, by becoming an object of art and going beyond the boundaries of direct...
Mirror
$2,621Sale Price|25% Off
H 63 in W 36 in D 2 in
Vintage Modern Rosewood Large Mirror by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage modern large mirror by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer and mirror glass with beveled edges. Beautiful condition, keeping in mi...
Mirror, Rosewood
Neon Infinity Mirror by Merit Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning neon and plexiglass infinity mirror by Merit. Handmade in Los Angeles. Incredible presence with two neon rings that reflect deep into the mirror. Gr...
Mirror, Plexiglass
$4,287 / item
H 70.87 in W 23.63 in D 5.91 in
Sprofondo Mirror - Nero Marquina Marble contemporary mirror by Sfero Design
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
Inspired by the idea of foreshortening, fragmentation and partiality of individual perspectives, this stunning mirror takes its name from the Italian word meaning "to collapse." The...
Marble
$14,647Sale Price|30% Off
H 78.35 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Modern Italian Floor Mirror "Appaloosa" in White Maple & Brass by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Appaloosa" by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi is at once a functional full-length mirror and a sculptural presence. Handcrafted in Turin, this modern floor mirror rises like a mi...
Brass
$31,387 / item
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 3.55 in
Life Wall Mirror by Sabrina Landini, Art Silver White Glass, Handmade in Italy
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
LIFE MIRROR oval shape , white silvered framed Stunning now, stunning forever. Crafted to stand the test of time, our Life mirror becomes family heirloom for future generations that...
Mirror, Birch, Art Glass
$5,000 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Gufram Broken Square Mirror Black by Snarkitecture, Limited Edition of 77
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, black (limited edition of ...
Plastic, Rubber
Mirror Designed by Enrico Tonucci for Triangolo, Italy, 1980s
By Enrico Tonucci
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mirror designed by Enrico Tonucci for Triangolo, Italy. 1980s. Wood, leather and mirrored glass. Measurements: H: 210 cm/ 6' 11'' W: 90 cm/ 3'
Leather, Mirror
Infiny Mirror
By Raphael Fenice
Located in Paris, FR
Infiny mirror with LED light, smoked tempered mirror glass. With LED light color changing. Exceptional piece. Made in France in 2019 by Raphael Fenice...
Mirror
Stainless Steel Full Length Mirror by Philippe Starck for SLS Hotel
By Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large full length mirror made in Italy and designed by Philippe Starck for the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills. The mirror frame is thick stainless steel, the back of the mirror has a pho...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Gufram Broken Square Mirror White by Snarkitecture, Limited Edition of 77
By Snarkitecture, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, black (limited edit...
Plastic, Rubber
Sold
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Gufram Broken Square Mirror Black by Snarkitecture, Limited Edition of 77
By Snarkitecture, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, black (limited edit...
Plastic, Rubber
Gufram Broken Mirror by Snarkitecture, Grey
By Gufram Furniture, Snarkitecture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken Series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, Black (limited edition of 77), and White (limited editi...
Plastic, Rubber
Gufram Broken Mirror White by Snarkitecture, Limited Edition of 77
By Snarkitecture, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, black (limited edition of 77), and white (limited editi...
Plastic, Rubber
Sold
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in L 78.75 in
Gufram Broken Mirror Black by Snarkitecture, Limited Edition of 77
By Snarkitecture, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, black (limited edition of 77), and white (limited editi...
Plastic, Rubber