Beam Sofa System
Patricia Urquiola's Beam Sofa System, 2016: upholstered modules joined on a supporting beam.
2900 × 790 × 960 mm
Source: spec sheet PDF — 550 30
2016
Description
Overview
Beam Sofa System is an upholstered seating system by Patricia Urquiola, dated 2016 on the page and sheet 550, in which sectional elements join on a supporting beam.
Construction
Seats are padded with flexible polyurethane foam and stand on extruded aluminium beams; the backrest and armrest are adjustable.
Specifications
- Sofa 550 30: 290 cm wide across the plan, 96 cm deep, height 79 cm (not labelled on the drawing)
Story
An embrace
The page is titled "Strictly an embrace", and the sheet describes the high, reclining back as a warm, welcoming embrace. The sheet opens with a homage to the work of Vico Magistretti.
System
The sheet counts three sofas and several modular elements: seating, side tables and a foot-rest.
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