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A FAMILY STORY

We wanted a Sustainable Legacy for our Children.

With seven generations of Italian design behind us, Biosofa's journey changed significantly when our children were born.

Now, our mission goes beyond creating beautiful furniture; it’s about building a sustainable and healthier world for their future.

biosofa founders davide barzaghi and christine sintermann in the biosofa workshop
biosofa family portrait, davide barzaghi with his daughter
biosofa global sustainability furniture
biosofa family portrait
Petroleum Industry Impact on Standard SofasPetroleum Industry Impact on Standard Sofas
THE SECRET TRUTH ABOUT SOFAS

What’s Hiding in Your Sofa

Think about this: you come home, ready to kick back on your sofa. You settle in, completely unaware of what’s beneath you. The truth is, you might be resting on more trouble than you expect.

No matter how much you invested in that sofa, standard sofas since the 1950s nearly always contain:

  • Up to 40 kg of petroleum-based plastic foam
  • Glued plywood
  • Synthetic upholstery and threads
  • Plastic joints and feet
  • Fire retardants and preservatives
THE SECRET TRUTH ABOUT SOFAS

What’s Hiding in Your Sofa

Think about this: you come home, ready to kick back on your sofa. You settle in, completely unaware of what’s beneath you. The truth is, you might be resting on more trouble than you expect.

No matter how much you invested in that sofa, standard sofas since the 1950s nearly always contain:

  • Up to 40 kg of petroleum-based plastic foam
  • Glued plywood
  • Synthetic upholstery and threads
  • Plastic joints and feet
  • Fire retardants and preservatives
Decaying Sofa: The Consequences of Standard FurnitureDecaying Sofa: The Consequences of Standard Furniture
IMPACT

The True Cost of Standard Furniture

Regular and especially all SOFT furniture is a big environmental problem because it’s hard to recycle.

These pieces contribute to issues such as compromised indoor air quality, overwhelming landfills, and the release of microplastics into water sources.

Microplastics: The Environmental Impact of Standard FurnitureMicroplastics: The Environmental Impact of Standard Furniture
OUR TRANSFORMATION

From Tradition to Responsibility

Davide Barzaghi spent his childhood in the family's furniture factories. And he was sure to some day continue the family tradition of making beautiful furniture.

In university, he discovered the concept of "life-cycle assessment," which opened his eyes to the impact of furniture on the environment.

This made him realize that furniture should be designed not just for use, but also for responsible disposal.

university class about lifecycle assessment and circular design
designing with natural latex - eco sustainable biosofa furniture
the planet earth: responsible furniture
Aimo Barzaghi, Craftsmanship Legacy in Biosofa's WorkshopAimo Barzaghi, Craftsmanship Legacy in Biosofa's Workshop
CHANGE

How we Redefined our Family and how we Work.

When their first child Rafael arrived, Davide and Christine felt a strong desire to create a better future for him.

This moment marked a turning point in their lives.

With the guidance of Danilo and Aimo, Davide's father and grandfather, they began to explore the traditional techniques and materials that had shaped their family’s manufacturing history.

Together, they embarked on a journey to reinvent their legacy. Thus, the story of Biosofa began—a journey of learning from craftsmen of the pre-plastic era and blending time-honored methods with fresh ideas to build a sustainable future.

Davide Barzaghi Embracing Fatherhood, Balancing Family and InnovationDavide Barzaghi Embracing Fatherhood, Balancing Family and Innovation