A timeless tribute to versatility, elegance, and comfort
ICONIC Italian DESIGN
When it first appeared in 1974, Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s Elogio modular sofa introduced a new perspective on living room 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.
IN PRAISE of FLEXIBILITY
Taking its name from the Italian word for ‘praise’ or ‘tribute’, Elogio celebrates the everyday beauty of domestic life. The system comprises three elements: two modules with side panels and one armless center module. These can be used alone or combined into a wide range of configurations: linear setups, corner compositions, chaise longues, or more experimental arrangements. This versatility makes Elogio ideal for interiors of any size – from compact apartments to expansive open-plan homes and hospitality settings.
PLAYFUL and DYNAMIC
It is not only Elogio’s modules that are adaptable; the oversized cushions are designed to be reconfigured, allowing users to play with form and function and enabling the sofa to evolve with the space and the user’s needs. Identical in size, the side and backrest cushions are interchangeable, creating rhythmic geometries and reinforcing the intentionality of the design.
BOLD GEOMETRY
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.
The sofa’s versatility is further enhanced by GUBI’s curated palette of upholstery options. These include the exclusive new Reales, a fresh and refined cotton fabric, and Fustagno, GUBI’s contemporary take on fustian, a soft, velvety cotton textile with extraordinary depth. With smooth leathers and suedes also available, Elogio can be tailored to suit a wide range of interiors and moods.
BOLD GEOMETRY
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.
The sofa’s versatility is further enhanced by GUBI’s curated palette of upholstery options. These include the exclusive new Reales, a fresh and refined cotton fabric, and Fustagno, GUBI’s contemporary take on fustian, a soft, velvety cotton textile with extraordinary depth. With smooth leathers and suedes also available, Elogio can be tailored to suit a wide range of interiors and moods.
‘Elogio was created to free objects from rigid traditions.’
– Tobia Scarpa
TOBIA SCARPA
Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is one of the most influential figures in postmodern Italian architecture and design. He is known for his focus on material exploration, a curiosity-driven experimental process, and the rigor and imagination he brings to every project – from bookcases to buildings.
In a career spanning more than six decades, he has created a body of work of extraordinary breadth and beauty, encompassing furniture, lighting, interiors, architecture, restoration, and glassware. He could be called a one-of-a-kind, were it not for the fact that he spent 50 years of his career working in equal partnership with his wife Afra Scarpa, with whom he shared a remarkable personal and professional bond. Together, they created a shared legacy, which Tobia Scarpa continues to build on today.