Image source: Poliform — Bristol Sofa
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Bristol Sofa
Jean-Marie Massaud's Bristol: fixed or modular sofa with feather cushions, designed 2013
2140 × 660 × 1050 mm
2013
Italy
Official product information
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Overview
Bristol is offered by Poliform as a fixed sofa or as a modular system with linear, corner and curved layouts. Comfort, single, double or loose cushions are available.
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Construction
Moulded flexible polyurethane structure, flexible moulded polyurethane seat cushion, feather comfort and optional cushions, and a removable fabric or leather cover. Plastic feet at the back are 45 mm or 65 mm high.
Specifications
- Fixed sofa: 2140 mm wide, 1050 mm deep, 660 mm high, 360 mm seat height (catalogue)
- Other fixed widths: 1620 and 2540 mm
- Covers: 17 fabric ranges (183 colours) and 11 leather types
Story
From 2013 to 2021
The page credits Jean-Marie Massaud and gives the dates 2013 to 2021. Poliform says the 2013 system was reinterpreted to meet current comfort needs.
Curved layouts
Poliform names the inclined corner element as the means of realising the curved shapes of the modular version.
Image source: Poliform — Bristol Sofa · © Poliform and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
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