Vitra: Sofa Collection, 20 42

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When designing the Mariposa Sofa,
British design duo Edward Barber and
Jay Osgerby sought to create the kind
of sofa that offers maximum reward after
a long day’s work. By bringing exceptional
comfort to the concept of a sofa with
adjustable back and side panels, the
designers achieved their original aim:
‘getting cosy’, they say, ‘that was the
ambition’. And despite the inviting aura
of spacious comfort – it yet maintains
a subtly understated presence in the living
room thanks to its balanced proportions.
The Mariposa Sofa owes its extraordinary
comfort to its appealing soft upholstery;
the user is surrounded by cushions, never
coming into contact with a hard element.
And these cushions are also functional as
when we live on a sofa, accidents can
happen. Like all Vitra sofa covers, even the
movable panels can be reupholstered.
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When designing the Mariposa Sofa,
British design duo Edward Barber and
ber
Jay Osgerby sought to create the kind
of sofa that offers maximum reward after
a long day’s work. By bringing exceptional
comfort to the concept of a sofa with
adjustable back and side panels, the
designers achieved their original aim:
‘getting cosy’, they say, ‘that was the
ambition’. And despite the inviting aura
of spacious comfort – it yet maintains
a subtly understated presence in the living
room thanks to its balanced proportions.
The Mariposa Sofa owes its extraordinary
comfort to its appealing soft upholstery;
the user is surrounded by cushions, never
coming into contact with a hard element.
And these cushions are also functional as
when we live on a sofa, accidents can
happen. Like all Vitra sofa covers, even the
movable panels can be reupholstered.
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Mariposa Sofa · Linho, 04 canola
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Mariposa Sofa · Linho, 04 canola