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Duc-Duc Sofa
Panel-structure sofa by Mario Bellini, 1976 original, in 2- and 3-seater; Cassina.
1640 × 700 × 860 mm
1976
Official product information
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Overview
The Duc-Duc is a sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The sheet dates the design to 1976; the page headline gives 2020 for the latest version, which the page says is updated in both comfort and seat size and has no padded side cushions.
Construction
The page lists panels joined with zipper, padding made of 100% recycled PET fibre, laminated onto a fabric lining and solid wood feet. In the sheet's list the frame is a steel rod frame with belts / elastic springs, polyurethane foam, recycled PET fibre with light velvet, and a cover in light velvet, fabric or leather.
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Specifications
- Two-seater (405 12): 164 cm wide, 86 cm deep, 70 cm high, seat height 42 cm
- Three-seater (405 13): 242 cm wide, 86 cm deep, 70 cm high
- Feet: ash stained black or Canaletto walnut on the page
- Coverings: 143 colours on the page, fabrics and leathers
Story
An original from 1976
The sheet describes Duc as an original project from 1976 founded on the combination of cutting-edge materials and structural technology. Cassina renewed and updated the sofa in comfort and seat size while keeping its characteristic panel structure assembled by a zip that runs along the sides.
Cassina LAB
According to the sheet, a study by Cassina LAB, a collaboration between Cassina's Research and Development Centre and Poli.design at the Milan Polytechnic, led to the foam cushion padding being wrapped in a 100% recycled fibre obtained from PET recovered from Plastic Bank.
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