Costume

Overview

Costume is a modular sofa designed by Stefan Diez for Magis in 2021. The modular system consists of one single unit that can be interlocked in various constellations or extended with armrests, and Magis also lists an ottoman, connectors and low tables.

Construction

The structure is a 4 mm thin shell of recycled and recyclable polyethylene. The cover is fabric in three categories and is fully removable thanks to elastic loops hooked into the bottom. All parts are separately replaceable.

Specifications

• Element without armrests: 84 x 86 x 76 cm
• Structure: recycled and recyclable polyethylene
• Cover: removable fabric (Fidivi One, Torri Lana Dato, Kvadrat Uniform Mélange)
• Elements: seating module, left or right armrest, ottoman

A sofa rethought as a system

The Magis catalogue says development began with the question put to Stefan Diez: what if the sofa were completely rethought? Diez describes the aim as a system that could be completely dismantled, with as little polyurethane foam as possible and a cover that is washable and replaceable. He says the work took four years.

Recycled body, removable cover

The body is recycled and recyclable polyethylene made from furniture and car industry waste, and the cover is held on with tension belts so it can be removed at any time. According to the catalogue no glues are used, so all components can be disassembled.