Rito Valla for IPE Bologna – Rare Panchetto Transformable Sofa in Warm Chocolate Velvet


Rito Valla was an original and innovative figure in post-war Italian design, distinguished by his ability to combine sculptural sensitivity, formal research, and functionality. Active during one of the most vibrant periods of Italian creativity, Valla developed a design language characterized by clean lines, modern elegance, and a constant focus on versatility and user experience.


Among the most significant collaborations of his career was his partnership with IPE (Industria Produzione Elementi) of Bologna, a company that emerged in the 1960s as one of the most experimental and forward-thinking manufacturers in Italian furniture design. The meeting of Valla’s visionary approach and IPE’s commitment to innovation produced furniture capable of anticipating themes that remain highly relevant today, including flexibility, multifunctionality, and adaptable living spaces.


One of the most remarkable outcomes of this collaboration was the celebrated Panchetto series, designed in the early 1960s. Thanks to an ingenious transformation system, the elements of the series could assume different configurations, expressing a new concept of dynamic and contemporary living. This ability to adapt and evolve according to the user's needs remains one of the most innovative and fascinating aspects of the design.


The present example is a rare Panchetto transformable sofa, convertible into a daybed, perfectly illustrating Valla’s research into the relationship between form, function, and comfort. Its balanced proportions and clean architectural lines embody the spirit of Italian modern design of the 1960s, while the refined warm chocolate-colored velvet upholstery enhances its inviting and sophisticated character.


The sofa has undergone a meticulous restoration, featuring completely renewed upholstery both externally and internally, carried out with great respect for the original design and construction principles. The result is a piece of exceptional visual presence that successfully combines historical significance, contemporary comfort, and outstanding versatility.


Today, models from the Panchetto series are increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of twentieth-century Italian design for their rarity, technical innovation, and their remarkably contemporary interpretation of transformable furniture. This rare sofa-daybed represents one of the finest expressions of Rito Valla’s creative vision and of the experimental spirit that defined post-war Italian design.

Item nr. 26101

Sofa convertible into Day Bed mod. Panchetto

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ProductionIPE
Italy 1960

MaterialLacquered metal | totaly new upholstery | warm brown chocolate cotton velvet by Redaelli Marzotto Group Italy

Dimension189 x 77 x Seating HT 43 x Total HT 67 cm | Open as a Day Bed dimension: 189 x 88 x Seating HT 43 cm

Price in Swiss Francs / Euro€ 3'900.00

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Rito Valla for IPE Bologna – Rare Panchetto Transformable Sofa in Warm Chocolate Velvet


Rito Valla was an original and innovative figure in post-war Italian design, distinguished by his ability to combine sculptural sensitivity, formal research, and functionality. Active during one of the most vibrant periods of Italian creativity, Valla developed a design language characterized by clean lines, modern elegance, and a constant focus on versatility and user experience.


Among the most significant collaborations of his career was his partnership with IPE (Industria Produzione Elementi) of Bologna, a company that emerged in the 1960s as one of the most experimental and forward-thinking manufacturers in Italian furniture design. The meeting of Valla’s visionary approach and IPE’s commitment to innovation produced furniture capable of anticipating themes that remain highly relevant today, including flexibility, multifunctionality, and adaptable living spaces.


One of the most remarkable outcomes of this collaboration was the celebrated Panchetto series, designed in the early 1960s. Thanks to an ingenious transformation system, the elements of the series could assume different configurations, expressing a new concept of dynamic and contemporary living. This ability to adapt and evolve according to the user's needs remains one of the most innovative and fascinating aspects of the design.


The present example is a rare Panchetto transformable sofa, convertible into a daybed, perfectly illustrating Valla’s research into the relationship between form, function, and comfort. Its balanced proportions and clean architectural lines embody the spirit of Italian modern design of the 1960s, while the refined warm chocolate-colored velvet upholstery enhances its inviting and sophisticated character.


The sofa has undergone a meticulous restoration, featuring completely renewed upholstery both externally and internally, carried out with great respect for the original design and construction principles. The result is a piece of exceptional visual presence that successfully combines historical significance, contemporary comfort, and outstanding versatility.


Today, models from the Panchetto series are increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of twentieth-century Italian design for their rarity, technical innovation, and their remarkably contemporary interpretation of transformable furniture. This rare sofa-daybed represents one of the finest expressions of Rito Valla’s creative vision and of the experimental spirit that defined post-war Italian design.

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Rito Valla for IPE Bologna – Rare Panchetto Transformable Sofa in Warm Chocolate Velvet

Rito Valla was an original and innovative figure in post-war Italian design, distinguished by his ability to combine sculptural sensitivity, formal research, and functionality. Active during one of the most vibrant periods of Italian creativity, Valla developed a design language characterized by clean lines, modern elegance, and a constant focus on versatility and user experience.

Among the most significant collaborations of his career was his partnership with IPE (Industria Produzione Elementi) of Bologna, a company that emerged in the 1960s as one of the most experimental and forward-thinking manufacturers in Italian furniture design. The meeting of Valla’s visionary approach and IPE’s commitment to innovation produced furniture capable of anticipating themes that remain highly relevant today, including flexibility, multifunctionality, and adaptable living spaces.

One of the most remarkable outcomes of this collaboration was the celebrated Panchetto series, designed in the early 1960s. Thanks to an ingenious transformation system, the elements of the series could assume different configurations, expressing a new concept of dynamic and contemporary living. This ability to adapt and evolve according to the user’s needs remains one of the most innovative and fascinating aspects of the design.

The present example is a rare Panchetto transformable sofa, convertible into a daybed, perfectly illustrating Valla’s research into the relationship between form, function, and comfort. Its balanced proportions and clean architectural lines embody the spirit of Italian modern design of the 1960s, while the refined warm chocolate-colored velvet upholstery enhances its inviting and sophisticated character.

The sofa has undergone a meticulous restoration, featuring completely renewed upholstery both externally and internally, carried out with great respect for the original design and construction principles. The result is a piece of exceptional visual presence that successfully combines historical significance, contemporary comfort, and outstanding versatility.

Today, models from the Panchetto series are increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of twentieth-century Italian design for their rarity, technical innovation, and their remarkably contemporary interpretation of transformable furniture. This rare sofa-daybed represents one of the finest expressions of Rito Valla’s creative vision and of the experimental spirit that defined post-war Italian design.

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