Elogio Ottoman
Design by Tobia ScarpaWhen Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed Elogio in 1974, the sofa introduced a new perspective on modular living through its balance of architectural precision, generous comfort, and compositional freedom. Revisited by GUBI and Tobia Scarpa five decades later, the system retained the spirit of adaptability while refining the sofa for contemporary living. The Elogio Ottoman builds directly on this foundation. Conceived as a natural extension of the Elogio system, the ottoman was developed in dialogue with Tobia Scarpa to preserve the collection’s defining character. More than an additional module, it acts as a spatial connector – an element that allows the sofa to redirect movement and redefine how people interact within a space.
MODULAR LIVING
With the Elogio Ottoman, the Elogio modular sofa system evolves beyond linear modularity, opening new possibilities for spatial flow, flexibility, and interaction. While grounded in Elogio’s architectural geometry, inviting softness, and rhythmic modularity, the ottoman transforms how the system shapes and articulates space – enabling Elogio to shift direction, create transitions, and support more fluid ways of living and gathering.
TOBIA SCARPA
Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is one of the most influential figures in postmodern Italian architecture and design. 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. When Tobia & Afra designed Elogio in 1974, the sofa introduced a new perspective on modular living through its balance of architectural precision, generous comfort, and compositional freedom.