Ayana
An outdoor teak-frame sofa offered in two- and three-seat versions with separable materials.
2625 × 710 × 1010 mm
Source: technical drawing image — AY263 three-seat outdoor sofa — published as W 262.5 × D 101 × H 71 cm
2020
Description
Outdoor sofa
Ayana is offered as a two- or three-seat outdoor sofa. Its frame gives wood the central structural role, while the armrest can take a removable cushion intended to make reclining more comfortable.
Materials
The frame is solid wood and the shaped polyurethane upholstery has a water-repellent polyester-fibre cover. B&B Italia specifies FSC-certified teak for the frames.
AY263
The three-seat AY263 drawing gives 262.5 × 101 × 71 cm.
Story
Structural reference
B&B Italia compares the backrest to a Swedish wall bar adapted into a load-bearing element. The manufacturer also relates the sofa's depth and height to south-east Asian tradition.
Designed for separation
Ayana's materials are designed to be separated at the end of the product's life. The teak frame carries FSC certification, and the official sheet dates Naoto Fukasawa's design to 2020.
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