Husk-Sofa
Patricia Urquiola's 2014 sofa for B&B Italia, built from its soft parts, in two sizes.
2610 × 870 × 1020 mm
Source: technical drawing image — HS261 — published as W 261 × D 102 × H 87 cm
2014
Description
Overview
Husk-Sofa is a 2014 sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola and made by B&B Italia, offered in two sizes (HS225 and HS261) with a deep seat.
Construction
- Frame: tubular steel and steel profiles
- Upholstery: polyurethane foam, flexible and cold-shaped, under a polyester fibre cover
- Back cushion (HS55-HS55C): down feather and polyester fibre
- Feet: die-cast aluminium, 17.5 cm from the ground
Specifications
- HS261: W 261 × D 102 × H 87 cm
- HS225: W 225 × D 102 × H 87 cm
Story
Soft parts that carry the structure
B&B Italia describes Husk-Sofa as born from overturning the traditional construction process of a sofa: its soft and flexible parts are the ones with structural qualities.
The maker adds that the model revisits the tradition of Chesterfield sofas and addresses the theme of capitonné quilting in a contemporary version, with loose down cushions for comfort.
In the designer's words
Patricia Urquiola's page calls it elegant and casual, "not a sofa to sit on, but rather to sit in".
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