Basket Sofa
Design by Joe ColomboDesigned by the renowned Joe Colombo in the late 1960's, the Basket Collection features curvy cushions wrapped in a woven rattan skin. With its refined materiality, gently retro look, and inviting comfort, GUBI’s edition of the Basket Collection brings Colombo's vision of functional, innovative, future-facing design to life.
The name ‘Basket’ honors the classic hand-weaving technique used in rattan basketry. The collection comprises a three-seater sofa, a two-seater sofa, and a lounge chair, all of which share the same construction. Replacing the inner fiberglass shell that Colombo initially utilized, the core of each piece is now formed from a more environmentally responsible steel skeleton, which provides strength and stability to the unique form. This is covered with a handwoven rattan skin, made from interlaced strips and oval stakes, a technique that demands a tremendous degree of skill and craftsmanship to create.