Flou is an Italian furniture company established in 1978, recognized for its contributions to modern bedroom design. The company gained prominence with the introduction of Nathalie, the first modern upholstered textile bed with removable covers, designed by Vico Magistretti. This bed set a new typological standard in furniture design and remains an influential piece in exhibitions and museums dedicated to industrial design.
Over more than four decades, Flou has expanded its offerings beyond beds to include a comprehensive range of home furnishings. Its portfolio now encompasses bedroom furniture, living room pieces, and accessories that prioritize comfort, functionality, and aesthetic refinement. The company’s focus on ‘design for sleep’ extends to creating environments centered around wellness, craftsmanship, and high-quality materials.
Flou has collaborated with renowned designers to develop products that integrate Italian design excellence with evolving lifestyle needs. The company continuously refines its collections, incorporating both aesthetic and functional innovations. One of its most significant achievements came in 2020 when Nathalie was awarded the XXVI Compasso d’Oro ADI for its long-standing impact on Italian design culture. The jury recognized the bed as an exemplar of typological innovation in textile bed design, highlighting its functionality and poetic quality.
Here are three standout products offered by Flou:
Designed by Vico Magistretti in 1978, this was the first modern upholstered bed with completely removable covers. Its distinctive bows and clean lines define its design. The headboard and base can be upholstered in fabric or leather, with covers easily removed using Velcro fasteners. The headboard is available in a fixed or adjustable version for added comfort, and its cushion covers provide a space to store and protect pillows from dust. The bed is offered with various base options, including a rigid base, box-spring base Leonardo, storage base, fixed bases in two heights of 16 or 25 centimeters, and models with electrical adjustments.
The GAUDÍ divano sofa comes in two sizes: a larger version and a more compact model, perfect for receptions and hospitality spaces. Its defining feature is heartwood—available in natural, coffee-stained, or black-stained ash, as well as natural or coffee-stained iroko. The wood’s natural curves shape the design, flowing seamlessly from the feet to the armrests and backrest, supporting plush upholstery and cushions. The fully removable cover comes in fabric or leather. A special version, designed for sheltered outdoor spaces, features an iroko wood frame and weather-resistant covers.
The CCLIGHT is a bookcase with a slim, elegant aluminum structure designed for both aesthetics and functionality. The product is available in various heights and comes in the following finishes: white, black, matte burnished, anodic bronze, matte greige, oxide, silver oxide, and desert rock.
