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about this product
The Dalilips sofa, created in 1972 by surrealist artist Salvador Dalí in collaboration with architect and designer Oscar Tusquets Blanca and produced by BD Barcelona Design, is one of the most iconic and provocative pieces of Spanish design. Inspired by Dalí's famous Mae West Room installation and the actress's unmistakable lips, the sofa transforms surrealist imagery into a functional object, blurring the boundary between art and furniture. Originally conceived for the Salvador Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, the design was too complex for industrial production at the time and only entered serial production in 2004 thanks to advances in rotational moulding technology. With its sculptural red form and unmistakable sensuality, the Dalilips remains a celebrated symbol of surrealist design and a landmark piece in the catalogue of BD Barcelona.
about the designer
Salvador Dalí
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, writer, and designer widely regarded as one of the leading figures of the Surrealist movement. Born in Figueres, Catalonia, he became famous for his dreamlike imagery, technical precision, and eccentric personality, producing some of the most recognisable artworks of the twentieth century, including *The Persistence of Memory* with its melting clocks. Beyond painting, Dalí explored sculpture, film, fashion, jewellery, and furniture design, often transforming ordinary objects into fantastical and symbolic creations. His imaginative approach and fascination with the subconscious made him one of the most influential and iconic artists of modern art.
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