The Gervasoni Ghost Sofa: A Guide for Coastal Homes

The Gervasoni Ghost sofa has a simple idea behind it: a light frame, soft cushions and a generous cover that lifts off. Designed by Paola Navone, the Ghost has become one of the brand’s most recognised pieces, and its removable cover makes it a sensible choice for a home near the sea.

This guide explains what the Ghost is, how it is built, the outdoor Ghost Out version and what to check before you order one through Oboe, an official Gervasoni dealer in Marbella and Málaga.

The Ghost is a collection from Gervasoni designed by Paola Navone. It gathers sofas, armchairs, ottomans, chairs and beds, all built around a light body and soft, yielding cushions. The signature sits in the upholstery: a full, loose cover, the housse, with its profile drawn by visible seams. The name comes from the original all-white version.

Gervasoni describes the pieces as furniture you dress and undress in a moment, like a change of clothes. The collection has run for two decades, with the brand marking twenty years of the Ghost in 2024. You can see the range on the Gervasoni pages and the indoor Ghost sofa listing.

The defining feature of the Ghost sofas is the removable cover. It lifts off the frame and cushions, so you can take it away to clean or change it following the fabric’s care instructions, which matters more in a coastal home than most people expect. Salt air, sun through tall windows, sun cream and sand all take a toll on upholstery.

For a holiday house or a rental that sits empty between visits, a cover you can take off is practical rather than decorative. It also lets you refresh the look over time without buying a new sofa. If you are weighing up options, our sofa buying guide is a good place to start.

The Ghost is built on a solid beech frame with plywood panels. Depending on the model, the seat uses elastic webbing or a panel base, with polyurethane foams of differentiated density for support. The loose cushions are filled with feather, which gives the soft, lived-in look the collection is known for. The legs are in black polyethylene.

For exact specifications on any model, check the product page or ask the team.

Ghost Out is the outdoor version of the collection, again by Paola Navone. It keeps the relaxed lines of the indoor Ghost while adding technical features made to withstand water and sun. The outdoor range includes an armchair, a chair, a sofa and a modular sofa, so it can be scaled from a small terrace to a full seating group.

On the Costa del Sol, where outdoor living runs for much of the year, this matters. See the outdoor Ghost and our terrace pages for ideas. Simple care helps: rinse with fresh water and cover pieces over the winter.

Gervasoni was founded in 1882 in the province of Udine, in Friuli, as a wicker workshop. In 1925 it passed to Giovanni Gervasoni, and today the third generation runs the company. It exports around 75% of its output to some 80 countries, and since 2015 it has been part of the Dexelance group.

Paola Navone was artistic director until 2020 and created several of the brand’s most recognised collections. Alongside Ghost sits InOut, another Navone outdoor line that pairs traditional materials such as wood with newer ones and fabrics made to cope with water and sun, plus ranges including Brick, Loll, Nuvola, Next and Gray.

The Ghost sofa comes in several versions, including the Ghost 10, 10 G, 110, 112, 114, 12, 14, 16 and 18. Gervasoni offers quicker delivery on some models in white linen, and the wider catalogue includes its own linens and other fabrics.

Three things are worth settling before you order: the fabric (linen has a particular feel and drape), the configuration and the measurements. We do not publish dimensions or lead times here, because they depend on model and finish; the product page carries the details and the team can confirm the rest. You can request a quote with your specifics.

Oboe is an official Gervasoni dealer, so you can order the Ghost in Marbella and Málaga through us. We are a family business in design furniture and interiors, founded in 1987, and have worked with more than 50,000 local, national and international clients since then.

There are three showrooms: Marbella, near Puerto Banús and set over two floors, and two in Málaga. The pieces on display change over time, so it is worth booking an appointment if you want to see a Ghost in person. The whole team speaks English. To talk through fabrics and configurations, or for a full interior design project, book an appointment or ask the team for advice.

Yes. The removable cover is the defining feature of the Gervasoni Ghost. It lifts off the frame and cushions, so it can be cleaned or replaced following the fabric’s care instructions. That makes it a practical choice for coastal and holiday homes, where salt air, sun and everyday use are harder on upholstery than in a city flat.

The indoor Ghost is not made for outdoor use, but Gervasoni makes Ghost Out, an outdoor version by the same designer, Paola Navone. It has technical features built to withstand water and sun, and comes as an armchair, chair, sofa and modular sofa for terraces and gardens.

The Ghost is built on a solid beech frame with plywood panels. The seat uses elastic webbing or a panel base with polyurethane foams of differentiated density, the loose cushions are feather-filled, and the legs are black polyethylene. For exact specifications by model, check the product page or ask the team.

The Ghost was designed by Paola Navone, who was artistic director at Gervasoni until 2020 and created several of the brand’s best-known collections. The Ghost launched two decades ago, and Gervasoni marked its twentieth anniversary in 2024.

Oboe is an official Gervasoni dealer with a showroom in Marbella, near Puerto Banús and set over two floors, plus two showrooms in Málaga. As the pieces on display change over time, it is best to book an appointment first. The team speaks English.