Paul Sofa

Overview

Paul is a set of sofas designed by Vincent Van Duysen in 2016, shown in the Molteni&C datasheet as linear sofas, angular compositions, chaises longues and islands. Every element has a single seat cushion with double seams, and the feet are pressure die-cast aluminium.

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Construction

The frame is solid fir (Picea abies) and chipboard with elastic straps, padded with variable-density polyurethane foam under a light velvet cover. In depths 100 and 120 the seat cushion is shaped polyurethane with a recycled, biodegradable polyester fibre insert; the back cushions use the same fibre; covers are 100% cotton. The outer cover is removable.

Specifications

• Depths: 64, 100 and 120 cm; feet height 19 cm
• Linear sofa DI2210 (depth 100): W 225 x D 100 cm; the drawing's tallest vertical value is 92 cm (not labelled on the drawing)
• Linear widths (depth 100): 165, 195, 225 and 260 cm
• Feet: pewter colour or shiny aluminium

Expressive rationality

Molteni&C introduces the Paul sofa as a piece that reflects Vincent Van Duysen's commitment to expressive rationality: comfort, balanced form, reassuring lines and thoughtful detailing. The datasheet adds that the neat design of the die-cast feet accentuates a lightweight impression, and that the double seams and generous dimensions look good even in the centre of a room.

Paul New Eco

The page describes a Paul New Eco series that uses Primaloft Bio, a recycled and biodegradable polyester fibre, and upholstery fabrics made without azoic colorants. It also names Reflect, a textile developed with Kvadrat and designed by Patricia Urquiola, with a diagonal pattern and 23 colours derived from recycled PET bottles.