Mid-Century Modern Esosoft Benches in Metal from Antonio Citterio, Italy

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Antonio citterio esosoft benches for cassina

a living room system designed to define the domestic landscape in a fluid, flexible … Read more Antonio citterio esosoft benches for cassina

a living room system designed to define the domestic landscape in a fluid, flexible manner. The first project designed by antonio citterio for cassina is a modular sofa that embodies timeless elegance and style.

esosoft consists of an aluminium exoskeleton and a shell with an organic silhouette upon which soft cushions are placed. Its shape is reminiscent of the concept of casual comfort typical of the 1960s, while the materials and construction techniques are contemporary, purposefully chosen with sustainability in mind.

the esosoft collection comprises eight modules that can be used as individual sofas or combined to form l-shaped sofas, ensuring the utmost flexibility in configuring living spaces. Benches, ottomans and a series of coffee tables complete the family.

base
in polished aluminium or painted matte anthracite.

padding
in polyurethane foam which contains a percentage of polyols deriving from biological sources and recycled pet wadding.

shell upholstery
removable, in fabric from the cassina collections.

a living room system designed to define the domestic landscape in a fluid, flexible manner. This is esosoft ‒ the first project by antonio citterio for cassina ‒ a modular sofa that embodies the timeless elegance and style the italian designer is known for and, at the same time, is an aspirational tribute to the art of the great masters and to the practice of visualizing furniture by detaching the structural part from its padded interior. In fact, esosoft consists of an aluminium exoskeleton and a shell with an organic silhouette upon which soft cushions are placed. Past and future coexist in this shape ‒ reminiscent of the concept of casual comfort typical of the 1960s ‒ that benefits from cutting-edge production techniques, mindfully chosen to make the system circular and sustainable. Thanks to the work of cassina lab, materials like a polyurethane foam that contains a percentage of polyols deriving from biological sources and blown recycled pet fibre in the backrest cushions.
the esosoft collection comprises eight modules that can be used as individual sofas or combined to form corner arrangements, lending the utmost flexibility to the configuration of living spaces. Special attention was focused on size, taking into account urban settings where space is often at a premium.
the cushions ‒ available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes ‒ can be added individually or in sets. The esosoft family is complemented by benches in different sizes, ottomans and a series of coffee tables with top in wavy glass, in several colours, or in marble.

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about the designer:
antonio citterio is an italian architect and designer. From 1972 to 1981, after graduating from the milan polytechnic, citterio worked primarily in the field of industrial design in collaboration with paolo nava. At the same time, he also pursued his own work in both architecture and interior design. between 1986 and 1996, he worked alongside his wife, architect terry dwan, designing buildings in europe and japan. In 1987 and 1994, antonio citterio received the compasso d’oro-adi award. In 2000, he founded “antonio citterio and partners”, an architecture and interior design practice, actively developing projects across the globe and embracing all scales of intervention to develop complex design projects in synergy with a qualified network of consultancy specialists. In 2010, the practice changed its name to “antonio citterio patricia viel and partners”. Today the practice is known as “acpv architects antonio cittterio patricia viel” and is led by citterio, viel and eight partners. From 2006 to 2016, antonio citterio was professor of architectural design at the mendrisio academy of architecture (switzerland). In 2008, he was honored with the title of “royal designer for industry” by the royal society for the encouragement of arts, manufactures & commerce of london. In 2017, at casa artusi, he was awarded the “premio artusi”, important annual recognition of those who leave an indelible mark on the relationship between mankind and food. In addition to his constant work in architecture, antonio citterio continues his long-standing activity in the industrial design sector working in collaboration with italian and international companies. Some of his works are part of exhibitions at moma in new york and at the georges pompidou center in paris. In 2021, with acpv antonio citterio produced “the importance of being an architect”, a documentary film conceived as a virtual dialogue and musical journey in four acts that investigates the responsibility of architects in building the society of tomorrow. The film has been featured in several festivals worldwide and on the tv channel sky arte.

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
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