Ray

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

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.

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.