Few pieces in design history embody the encounter between scientific research and radical creativity as clearly as the Gufram Detecma. Conceived in 1967 by Tullio Regge, one of the most renowned physicists of his generation, this extraordinary seat emerged from a unique fusion of mathematics, technology, and aesthetics. Even its name is an acronym: Design, Technology, and Mathematics; underscoring the intellectual ambition of the project. In an era when Italian Radical Design was breaking boundaries, Detecma stood out as a visionary experiment that transformed abstract formulas into a tangible and playful sculptural chair.

Geometry, Comfort, and Craft

The Detecma chair is crafted from soft polyurethane and upholstered in fabric, combining resilience with an enveloping comfort. Its distinctive circular form and precise curves reinterpret seating as a geometric experience. The user is not simply sitting but is instead immersed in a design that echoes mathematical logic while providing ergonomic ease. Available in a striking palette: red, blue, orange, green, yellow, and grey, it offers expressive versatility that adapts to bold contemporary interiors or avant-garde public spaces. Every piece is hand-finished, highlighting Gufram’s commitment to artisanal detail even within radical experimentation.

A Meeting of Disciplines

Detecma is not just a seat but a conceptual bridge between disciplines. It reflects the era’s optimism, when design could embody scientific progress while simultaneously embracing irony and imagination. The Tullio Regge Detecma resonates with the theatrical inventions of Studio 65 x Gufram and the provocative gestures of Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso. It also finds harmony when paired with eclectic works from Gufram’s most iconic pieces, enriching interiors with an intellectual layer that few pieces of furniture can provide.

A Timeless Radical Experiment

Owning the Gufram Detecma means possessing a piece of cultural history where science, art, and design converge. It is a modern sculptural chair that continues to surprise, reminding us that furniture can be more than functional: it can be an exploration of ideas, a dialogue with the future, and a symbol of rebellion against convention. More than fifty years after its creation, the Detecma remains one of the most ambitious and profound statements of Radical Italian Design, a collectible artifact of imagination made material.