Softcase Ottoman

Overview

The Softcase ottoman was, in Minotti's words, developed as a natural extension of the Softcase seating system, echoing its aesthetic language in an accessory with a discreet yet distinctive presence. The page presents it in a variety of shapes and sizes, and names three uses: an additional seat, an informal side table, or a connecting element between furnishings.

Construction

• Shapes: square and rectangular ottomans, and octagonal ones in two sizes; the octagonal versions come with fixed feet or with 360 degree swivel castors
• Octagonal 50 x 50 cm: the cover is cut as strips of fabric or leather, laced together with fine hand-finished stitching in the manner of the Connery seating system; the page calls this envelope tailoring
• Wood: FSC-certified components, according to the page

Specifications

• Octagonal ottoman, fixed version: W 102 x D 102 x H 41.5 cm

An accessory born from the system

Minotti introduces the ottoman as a natural extension of the seating system of the same name and says it carries that system's identity into an accessory. The 50 x 50 cm octagonal ottomans take on a sartorial detail of their own, the envelope tailoring, which the page says enhances their geometric design.

Many sizes and two feet options

Rather than one form, the page offers shapes and sizes to answer different compositional needs. The octagonal versions rest on fixed feet or on 360 degree swivel castors, which Minotti says gives greater freedom of use.