Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Living Room Set for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972, Set of 3
Description
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” living room set for Saporiti, black leather, Italy, 1972, set of three.
Designed in 1972 by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, the “Confidential” model was among the first modular seating systems to integrate technological innovation and sensual comfort into a single expressive form. Each module is defined by deep cushioning, fluid silhouettes, and a visible wrapping structure that emphasizes the junction between backrest and seat—almost like the interlocking of sculptural planes. Reupholstered in black leather, this L-shaped configuration reveals Rosselli’s capacity to balance volume, repetition, and rhythm. Rosselli—co-founder of the influential Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli and an early advocate of ergonomics—crafted furniture that was both architectural and responsive to the human body. The “Confidential” series captures that duality: precise yet welcoming, modular yet sculptural. A defining work of early 1970s Italian design.
Dimensions
Sofa:
Height: 22.83 in (58 cm)
Width: 92.52 in (235 cm)
Depth: 33.86 in (86 cm)
Armchairs:
Height: 22.83 in (58 cm)
Width: 34.65 in (88 cm)
Depth: 33.86 in (86 cm)
Design
1972
Manufacture
1970-1979
Material
Leather
Location
Lonigo, IT
Condition
Our atelier carefully restored and reupholstered the item, with attention to structural integrity, materials, and finish. The process was guided by deep respect for its authenticity, balancing technical intervention and historical sensitivity.
