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From the 1970s to today, the large, soft, and unstructured sofa continues to evolve in beauty.
The evolution of the sofa over the decades can be seen as a visual narrative of changing habits, new rituals, and lifestyles. While in its early days, this piece of furniture was designed to allow for impeccable posture in bourgeois living rooms, today it is a haven for relaxation and decompression. And even in the most formal and elegant settings, it takes on generous proportions and more relaxed forms.
The lines are symmetrical yet experimental, and the designer prioritizes comfort before turning to style: these sofas have it all, they are recognizable and iconic, capturing attention without betraying their primary purpose of hospitality. They are not subtle; they demand the spotlight in the living area, and deserve it, precisely for their ability to dazzle the eye and inspire immediate relaxation and serenity. Modular oases, to be integrated with carefully chosen colors and configurations for a virtually customizable result.
Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Introduced by Mario Bellini in 1970, Camaleonda is pure innovation for at least three reasons. The first is its deconstruction: it is a modular sofa that can take on infinite configurations, more or less extensive. The second is its formal aspect: inspired by the classic Chesterfield sofa with its subtle stitching, Camaleonda is its extreme enlargement: here too, the stitching is present, but it is deliberately exaggerated and prominent. The third reason why this sofa is innovative lies precisely in its ability to stand the test of time and reinvent itself over and over again, after more than 50 years.
Chester Moon by Paola Navone for Baxter
The classic Chesterfield sofa is also the starting point for the iconic Chester Moon designed by Paola Navone in 2009. Here, the capitonné tufting extends across the entire surface of the sofa, including the armrests and backrest. It is the sublimation of the original model, resulting in surprising comfort and style. Eclectic and sophisticated, the Chester Moon is extremely contemporary yet fits effortlessly even in classic settings.
Solar by Faye Toogood for Tacchini
For the design of this sofa, Faye Toogood was inspired by a soft pile of cushions: this is precisely the image evoked by Solar, soft and essential yet eclectic and ironic. The upholstery is available in leather or fabric, and in both cases the sofa stands out for its casual elegance.
Dudet and Dudet Bold by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
Dudet is a collection designed by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina that evokes the image of an embrace. It recurs in both sofa models: the first is slimmer and more compact in proportions, the second oversized. Both, with a focus on rounded shapes, evoke the aesthetic of the 1970s, translating it into a contemporary formal language. Comfortable, balanced, and captivating.
Litos by Sebastian Herkner for Cappellini
Litos is a modular sofa whose shape is inspired by the profile of the rounded coasts of Salento. The backrest is low and the cushions are large and generously padded. It is a casual yet sophisticated sofa, designed for moments of relaxed conviviality. The modules are available with or without armrests, with matching down cushions that can be freely positioned to complete and make the overall look even more welcoming.
Bumper by Calvi Brambilla for Zanotta
Sculptural yet soft, Bumper is a sofa with a structure composed of three overlapping levels: a thin base, a high seat with a single cushion, and a backrest that forms a single unit with the armrests. The sofa is designed in two versions: the classic monobloc and the modular version, for creating customized configurations.
