Albert Sofa

Overview

Albert is a modular sofa by Vincent Van Duysen, defined on the page by clean, confident lines. It has large modules in two depths and in several lengths, with special cushioning that lets the seat depth be adjusted, and poufs of varying sizes that complete the main units.

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Construction

Per the datasheet the structure combines elastic straps with chipboard and solid fir (Picea abies); the seat cushion with shaped polyurethane and sterilised feathers, backrest cushions of polyester fibre and sterilised feathers, back cushions on a wood particle panel, and a base of anodised aluminium in pewter colour on plastic floor slides.

Specifications

• Representative end element TR1910 (right or left): W 191 × D 108 × H 90 cm (90 appears without a label)
• Other end element: TR1210, 126 cm wide
• Seat depth: 79 cm (structure only); roughly 59 cm once the backrest cushion is in place
• Base finish: pewter colour

Tradition and technology

The Albert datasheet says the seating system reflects the Molteni&C corporate profile, built on two key words, tradition and technology, linked by the leitmotif of perfectly clean lines. It calls Albert a brave step forward in the search for a seating system conceived as a flexible and disarticulatable structure.

Sculptural details

According to the page, double seams accentuate the sculptural contours, and the back cushion is designed like a quilted blanket that supports the shoulders. The base frames rounded profiles that elevate the system with a floating, light effect.

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