Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

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Afra and tobia scarpa soriana denim crafted armchair for cassina

jeans from the historic roy roger's® archive inspired the armchair … Read more Afra and tobia scarpa soriana denim crafted armchair for cassina

jeans from the historic roy roger's® archive inspired the armchair upholstery and the stone-wash effect and hand-fading that run along the folds. The large metal brace that embraces the fabric is painted copper colour, to match the rivet material used in the 5-pocket jeans.

the iconic contours of soriana, the armchair by afra & tobia scarpa,
designed in 1969 and awarded the compasso d'oro the following
year, come together with the most prized denim to produce an
exclusive piece that fuses fashion and furniture. Developed with the
first italian blue jeans brand, soriana in denim crafted by roy roger's®
is made with japanese selvedge denim of the highest quality. A
fabric made of special long-fibre american cotton woven only on
traditional shuttle looms, original in the 1960s, it features a white
border with a red thread, known as the selvedge, that keeps it from
fraying. Inspired by jeans from the historic roy roger's® archive, the
armchair upholstery – with stone-wash effect and hand-fading that
run along the folds of the upholstery, highlighting the soft, enveloping
design – while the large metal brace that envelops the fabric and
gives it shape, is painted glossy copper: the rivet material used in
the 5-pocket jeans. Soriana in denim crafted by roy roger's® has
a conscious soul. Thanks to the work carried out by cassina lab,
the structure is composed of a series of sacks filled with biofoam®
microspheres – the first patented organic-based foam composed of
biopolymers derived from natural sources – a durable, biodegradable
material, compostable at the end of its life cycle. Comfort is ensured
by padding made from recycled blown pet fibre recovered by plastic
bank®, the same material used to pad the slipcover that envelops the
internal structure like a soft quilt.

structure
· polished copper painted metal

padding
· sacks filled with biofoam®

microspheres
· 100% recycled blown pet fibre
recovered by plastic bank®.

upholstery
· roy roger's selvedge denim

the iconic contours of soriana, the armchair by afra & tobia scarpa, designed in 1969 and awarded the compasso d'oro the following year, come together with the most prized denim to produce an exclusive piece that fuses fashion and furniture. Developed with the first italian blue jeans brand, soriana denim crafted by roy roger's® is produced with japanese selvedge denim of the highest quality. A fabric made of special long-fibre american cotton woven only on traditional shuttle looms, original in the 1960s, it features a white border with a red thread, known as the selvedge, that keeps it from fraying. Jeans from the historic roy roger's® archive inspired the armchair upholstery – stone-wash effect and hand-fading run along the folds of the upholstery, highlighting the soft, enveloping design – while the large metal brace that embraces the fabric and gives it shape, is painted copper colour, to match the rivet material used in the 5-pocket jeans. Soriana denim crafted by roy roger's® has a conscious soul. Thanks to the work carried out by cassina lab, the structure is composed of a series of sacks filled with biofoam® microspheres – the first patented organic-based foam composed of biopolymers derived from natural sources – a durable, biodegradable material, compostable at the end of its life cycle. Comfort is ensured by padding made from recycled blown pet fibre recovered by plastic bank®, the same material used to pad the slipcover that envelops the internal structure like a soft quilt.

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about the designer:
architect and designer tobia scarpa graduated in 1969 at the university of venice and in the same year won a “compasso d’oro” prize for his “soriana” armchair designed for cassina. He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘libertà’ chair on show at the louvre.as an architect he has worked for both public and private clients including the benetton group for whom he famously designed the industrial area and production plants in castrette di villorba (treviso). Even today, the benetton facilities are still held up as an example of aesthetic-functional excellence, one of the world’s most exciting pieces of industrial architecture.

about the manufacturer:
established in 1927 by cesare and umberto cassina in meda, italy, cassina launched industrial design in italy in the 1950s, based on a totally innovative approach that marked the transition from artisan production to mass production. with a mindset focused on research and innovation, cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship.

memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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