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Chelsea Collection

Chelsea Sofa

Name: Chelsea Sofa
Brand: Molteni&C

Rodolfo Dordoni's bergère-inspired sofa with a solid wood structure and generous feather cushions.

Designer

Rodolfo Dordoni

Brand

Molteni&C

Dimensions

1960 × 880 × 960 mm

Year

2015

Materials

Solid wood base (stained eucalyptus, graphite oak or black oak)Solid fir (Picea abies) and chipboard frame with elastic strapsPolyurethane foam padding with light velvet coverSterilised feather and polyurethane cushion filling100% cotton cushion coversPlastic non-slip feet

Finishes

Solid wood stained: eucalyptusSolid wood stained: graphite oakSolid wood stained: black oak

Style

ContemporaryClassic

Official product information

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Description

Overview

Chelsea is a sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni for Molteni&C. The page says it brings the refined comfort of the dining collection into the living area and takes its inspiration from the timeless bergère. Its datasheet title block reads "Chelsea — Rodolfo Dordoni 2015".

Dark upholstered Chelsea sofa with cushions against a dark wall, with a floor lamp and a side table Image source: Molteni&C — Chelsea Sofa · © Molteni&C and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy

Construction

The datasheet lists a solid wood structure (stained eucalyptus, graphite oak or black oak), an interior of solid fir (Picea abies) combined with chipboard and elastic straps, foam padding in polyurethane under a light velvet cover, and seat and back cushions with sterilised feathers and a 100% cotton cover. The outer covers are removable.

Specifications

Representative sofa DI196: W 196 × D 96 × H 88 cm (the 88 is not labelled on the drawing)
Other sofa widths: 155 and 226 cm
Seat depth: 79 cm for the structure only, about 59 cm with the backrest cushion
Feet height: 17 cm
Structure finishes: eucalyptus, graphite oak, black oak

Story

From the dining room to the living area

The datasheet says that with the Chelsea sofa Rodolfo Dordoni extends his idea of comfort from the dining room to the living area. It describes the solid wood structure, the enveloping seat and the large goose down cushions as a contemporary reassessment of the most elegant reading or meditation bergère.

Sculptural and inviting

Molteni&C writes that Chelsea blends contemporary sensibilities with classic forms and calls the result both inviting and sculptural. The page presents it as a seat for relaxation, reflection and elegance.

room with a sofa, cushions, a floor lamp and shelves Image source: Molteni&C — Chelsea Sofa · © Molteni&C 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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