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Rift Sofa
Rift L composition sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, 2009: soft elements on a wood frame
3440 × 690 × 1700 mm
2009
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Description
Overview
Rift is a sofa composition by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, from 2009. The size below is for the L composition with the chaise on the right.
Construction
The elements combine foam of varied density with polyester fibre, over a wood frame. The feet, in black polypropylene, are attached to the frame with screws.
Specifications
- Overall size: W 3440 x D 1700 x H 690 mm (L composition right, 349)
- Frame: wood
- Padding: foam of varied density with polyester fibre
- Feet: black polypropylene, attached with screws
- Covers: not removable
Story
Elements on a wood frame
Rift is built from soft elements: foam of varied density and polyester fibre over a wood frame, standing on black polypropylene feet fixed with screws. The covers of the Rift collection are not removable.
Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola was born in Oviedo, Spain, studied architecture in Madrid and Milan, and graduated in 1989 under Achille Castiglioni. In 2001 she opened her own studio, working in product design, interiors and architecture.
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