B&B Italia Diesis Two-seater, Leather White

B&B Italia Diesis – classic sofa with a metal frame

Antonio Citterio designed the Diesis together with Paolo Nava for B&B Italia in 1979. The aim was a formal sofa with a classic look that, following the example of Modernism, visibly separates the supporting structure from the upholstery. A frame of die-cast aluminium and tubular steel supports soft cushions for the seat, back and armrests. A steel rod inside the legs adds flexibility, and a comb-shaped structure of spring steel supports the back. Because the rear is upholstered as well, the Diesis can stand freely in the room.

Diesis two-seater in white leather

This Diesis is a two-seater with a white leather cover. The light leather makes the lines of the metal frame stand out clearly, with the cushions resting softly on top. As the Diesis also looks good from behind, you can use it as a room divider between the living and dining areas or place it in the middle of a large room. Two people sit comfortably on it, for example in a reading corner, a study or a reception area.

Seating comfort and space

For the Diesis, B&B Italia promises comfort through soft upholstery. In current production, the seat combines polyurethane of different firmnesses with viscoelastic foam and down. The back contains polyurethane and down, and the armrests are filled with down. With a seat height of 42 cm, you sit at the usual height. The sofa is around 2.2 m wide and 95 cm deep. If it stands freely in the room, it also needs a walkway behind it.

Elements and additions

The Diesis has no adjustable parts. The family includes a Diesis armchair as well as a matching side table. This lets you put together a seating group in the same design language. B&B Italia still has the Diesis in its range. A B&B Italia store or authorised dealer can look into reupholstery and spare parts based on the model name and article number.

Caring for the leather cover

Remove dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth and dab stains straight away from the outside in, without rubbing. Once or twice a year, the leather benefits from a suitable care product. Protect white leather from freshly dyed textiles such as jeans, from direct sunlight and from the heat of radiators. Clean the aluminium parts with lukewarm water and mild soap.

Why buy a pre-owned B&B Italia Diesis?

B&B Italia was founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli and is based in Novedrate near Como. The manufacturer has been making the Diesis for over 45 years and made a point of celebrating this anniversary. A pre-owned piece is therefore not a discontinued model but a design from the current range. Metal and leather are durable materials, and leather develops its own patina over time. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.