Locus Solus Jacquemus Pouf - 1964, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Poufs by Gae Aulenti

Locus Solus Jacquemus Pouf - 1964

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The Locus Solus Jacquemus Pouf - 1964 by Gae Aulenti is a multifunctional piece that blends the roles of a cocktail table and a seat. Its tubular stainless steel frame encircles a mesh surface, which can be topped with a plush cushion to transform the piece from a serving tray into a stool. The frame is finished in an Off-White hue, while the seating comes in two vibrant textile options.

Locus Solus Jacquemus Pouf - 1964, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Poufs by Gae AulentiLocus Solus Jacquemus Pouf - 1964, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Poufs by Gae AulentiLocus Solus Jacquemus Pouf - 1964, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Poufs by Gae Aulenti

Gae Aulenti

Italian architect, designer, and editor

Gaetana "Gae" Emilia Aulenti was an Italian architect, designer, and editor. Being one of the few prominent female architects during her time, her implementation of individual expression and neo-libertarian ideologies in interior spaces made her an important figure in post-war Italian design.

Aulenti was born in Palazzolo dello Stella (in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia) and remained close to her mother throughout her life. After being interested in contributing to the rebuilding of Italy, she studied architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 1954, graduating as one of only two women in a class of twenty. She later went on to get married to alumni Francesco Buzzi.

In 1955, she joined Casabella-continuità and served as art director and graphic designer for a decade, where she continued to explore neo-liberty architectural theory. Aulenti's interpretation of this theory carries from the first piece of furniture - the Sgarsul chair - to her last work - the expansion of Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Umbria International Airport which was inaugurated ten days after her passing.

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