Sofa Cassina

Description

Eco-version materials: wooden panel base, recyclable with low formaldehyde emissions; internal padding in BioFoam® microspheres; padding in 100% recycled PET blown fibre deriving from Plastic Bank®; black, blue, burgundy, green and white powder painted steel brace; quilting with upholstered buttons fixed with plastic fasteners; feet and wheels in plastic and steel; upholstery in a selection of fabrics and leathers from the Cassina Collections.‎ A true style icon, Soriana was designed in 1969 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and awarded a Compasso d’Oro prize the following year.‎ Defined by its abundant curves, Soriana is wrapped with generous upholstery that is fixed with a giant metal brace to form relaxed creases around its entire body.‎ The piece’s aesthetics are further enriched by a quilted effect created with upholstered buttons, both on the seat and backrest cushions.‎ Cassina has now introduced a selection of chromatic combinations that match lush fabrics and soft leathers with a black, blue, burgundy, green and white painted metal frame.‎ To meet the demands of the fans of the original version, it will also be available with a chrome brace.‎ Available as an armchair, chaise-longue, a two or three-seater sofa and pouf, Soriana’s unites comfort with an informal style.‎ Soriana still today maintains the same design concept and characteristic aesthetic allure while its construction and materials have been completely redeveloped for an eco-friendly version that has the aim of creating a lower environmental impact and a higher level of comfort thanks to the work carried out by Cassina LAB, the collaboration between the Cassina Research and Development Centre and Poli.‎design at the Milan Polytechnic.‎ The original, polyurethane structure of this version has been completely substituted with a series of bags filled with microspheres made from BioFoam®, the first patented foam to have an organic base made from biopolymers produced from natural resources.‎ This material is hardwearing and suitable for long-term use while it is also biodegradable and can be industrially composted.‎ The seat’s comfort is further heightened thanks to a 100% recycled blown fibre padding produced from PET recovered from Plastic Bank®.‎ Thanks to the involvement of local communities, plastic is collected before it reaches the sea, favouring a conscious and circular economy.‎ The same material is also used for the lining’s padding which is wrapped around the structure like a soft quilt.‎

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