Soriana Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

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Afra and tobia scarpa soriana armchair for cassina

a design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, … Read more Afra and tobia scarpa soriana armchair for cassina

a design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door to new, freer lifestyles.

the idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision by afra and tobia scarpa that was destined to re-write the history of upholstered furniture. By taking advantage of new polyurethane foam forming techniques, they crafted a sofa that, for the first time, has no need for internal support, but takes its shape from the grip of the metal structure that embraces it. In the sweet spot between formal and informal, it is inviting and open to new lifestyles; in 1970 soriana was awarded the compasso d’oro as a masterpiece of complexity achieved through simple tools. The internal padding based on biofoam® microspheres, a bioplastic of plant origin, is the result of updating developed by cassina and tobia scarpa as part of the cassina lab project to promote wellbeing and sustainable design. The seat’s comfort is further heightened thanks to a 100% recycled blown fibre padding produced from pet recovered

base
· recyclable wood panel, low-level formaldehyde off-gassing.

tufted
· with upholstered buttons and plastic fasteners.

feet and wheels
· in plastic and steel.

upholstery
· in a selection of fabrics and leathers from the cassina collections.

version with 100% recycled
pet padding

inner padding
· in biofoam® microspheres.

· in 100% recycled blown pet fiber
recovered by plastic bank®.

clamp
· in powder-coated steel in the colors
shown on the price list.

version padded with
polyester batting

inner padding
· in eps spheres.

padding
· in blown polyester fiber.

clamp
· in chrome-plated stee

the idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision by afra and tobia scarpa that was destined to re-write the history of upholstered furniture. By taking advantage of new polyurethane foam forming techniques, they crafted a sofa that, for the first time, has no need for internal support, but takes its shape from the grip of the metal structure that embraces it. In the sweet spot between formal and informal, it is inviting and open to new lifestyles; in 1970 soriana was awarded the compasso d’oro as a masterpiece of complexity achieved through simple tools. The internal padding based on biofoam® microspheres, a bioplastic of plant origin, is the result of updating developed by cassina and tobia scarpa as part of the cassina lab project to promote wellbeing and sustainable design. the seat’s comfort is further heightened thanks to a 100% recycled blown fibre padding produced from pet recovered from plastic bank®.

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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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