21Jul 7, 2011
The sophisticated, elegant sofa uses a light, stylized design centered around the draping over the ring-shaped armrests. The unusual feature of a full-length zip is for removing the cover and for joining different materials. The two rings have become arms, the objective lightness is maintained and transmitted by the slightly foamed shell. The small armchair […]
22Jul 7, 2011
The Tropicalia collection features plaiting and is composed of an armchair, chaise longue, chair with armrests, chair, outdoor bed and a swinging nest. A sleek geometric frame of faceted steel tubing is covered with a skillful composition of plaiting, alternating solids and voids according to a precise pattern while displaying a meticulous eye for detail. […]
23Jun 5, 2011
Designer Patricia Urquiola imagined a sort of inverse geodetic dome, transformed into bowls of two sizes. The project put deep-molding technicians to the test, as the containers are made from a single disc of drawn plate 18/10 stainless steel, without welding. Born in Oviedo, Patricia Urquiola attended the faculty of Architecture at the Madrid Polytechnic […]
24Jun 5, 2011
A beautifully distinctive shape with a soaring back is formed by a steel frame and covered with injected cold foam. Available with a swivel base, 4 legs or on a wheeled star base. A matching footstool is also available. L x W x H x seat height 58 x 55 x 73 x 45 cm […]
25Jun 5, 2011
This product is the result of a group of modular panels of different sizes, which can be assembled through hinges to act as backrests and armrests and holding a soft seat. Blocked and supported by the legs, the entirely padded and lined panels display a concave plastic surface on the outside, which visually “moves” the […]
26Jun 5, 2011
Designed by Patricia Urquiola for Agape, essential, soft, elegant and generous lines characterize the Pear series. The Pear washbasin is carved like a monolith, complementing the bathtub as either a free standing piece or placed against the wall. The original use of different colors on the external and internal surface underlines the plasticity of volumes […]
27May 26, 2011
Fjord is a collection of contract seating: the Relax armchair, small armchairs, stools and pouffes. The first is an armchair, archetypal of relax, given its soft supporting and comfortable form, the high back, arm and seating adapt to the body, fitting around it, following its contours and anticipating its movements. The essential and light frame […]
28May 26, 2011
Patricia Urquiola has designed a surprising series of seats that transforms the tradition concept of the sofa. She has entitled the product Bend Sofa due to its curvaceous albeit monolithic form. It gives the appearance of being manually molded from a supple material as if by a sculptor. In practice, it issues from a study […]
29May 25, 2011
Back around the turn of the 19th century, one of the most common cafe chairs in the world featured bent wood and caning at the seat. This chair caning was a narrow hexagonal pattern that almost mimicked the delicacy of Moorish windows. I have a sof spot for this chair because my parents owned several […]
30May 25, 2011
Lowland is both a sofa and a new idea for furniture modules: the idea that elements that compose the sofa must be considered individually. The armrests are placed on the floor and bend upwards towards the seat. The lowland seating system is a constructed with a wooden frame covered in stress-resistant polyurethane foam with stainless […]