Image source: B&B Italia — Ray
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Ray
Low modular sofa system by Antonio Citterio built from linear, chaise and end elements, 2010
2350 × 730 × 990 mm
2010
Italy
Approx. $23,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
Ray is a 2010 modular sofa system by Antonio Citterio. It starts from linear elements, chaise longues and terminal elements that combine into corner and peninsula layouts, and its removable covers are finished with blanket stitching in the cover colour or a contrasting one.
Construction
- Frame: steel profiles and tubes
- Seat cushions: density-graded shaped polyurethane with sterilised down, polyester and cotton fibre cover
- Back cushions: polyester fibre in a box style, blanket stitched
- Feet: die-cast aluminium, U-shaped, 10 cm high
- Covers: leather or fabric, blanket stitched
Specifications
- RYG235N linear element: W 235 × D 99 × H 73 cm
- RY160 elements (chaise, end): W 160 × D 99 × H 63 cm
Story
From Charles to Ray
B&B Italia states that Ray takes certain characteristics from Charles (1997), its linearity and simplicity, and reworks them with fine details and tailoring elements.
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A low sofa
The concept text names the die-cast U-shaped foot and the seat cushions as what gives Ray the image of a low sofa with balanced forms.
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