Augusto

Overview

Augusto is a sofa by Vincent Van Duysen for Molteni&C. The page calls it a versatile seating system that blends timelessness with contemporary flair, with linear and rounded elements, chaise lounges and islands. Molteni&C dates the design 2023.

Construction

The datasheet lists an internal structure of solid spruce (Picea abies) and particle board panels with elastic straps, variable-density polyurethane foam padding, seat cushions of polyurethane foam and recycled polyester fibre with a 100% cotton cover, and a painted aluminium profile base with aluminium feet with non-slip plastic tips. Elegant piping runs along the cushions.

Specifications

• Representative sofa DV2010: W 205 × D 100 × H 77 cm (the height is not labelled on the drawing), seat width 150 cm
• Depths: 100 and 116 cm
• Sofa widths: 185, 205, 235 and 270 cm
• Fire-resistant version: available (TB117 and BS5852)

Starting from comfort

In conceiving Augusto, Van Duysen started with the idea of total comfort. Molteni&C describes him examining how the body would sink into the voluminous seat, recline into the cushioned backrest or lean on the square-shaped armrests.

Where one finds home

The page opens with the line that if home is the heart of daily life, the Augusto sofa is where one finds home, and it presents the sofa as carrying the welcoming spirit of Molteni&C.