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Mariya
by Philippe Starck
Sometimes the construction system of a design defines its personality
and gives it its own personality and new functions. This happens
with Mariya, the collection of sofas designed by Philippe Starck,
where the plywood board is the protagonist of an elaborate construction
system inherited from the cabinetmaking tradition, drawing on systems
of joints and interlocking made of wood, without a single screw,
and in which its arms -in the two and three-seater versions- create
a storage system that enhances its functionality.
The precision and constructive complexity of its structure contrasts
with the softness of its upholstered seat and backrest, which encourage
comfort and relaxation without losing an ounce of personality.
The structure of this sofa is based on three transversal beams
fixed to both arms and on which rest the wooden panels of the seat
and backrest with the upholstered cushions on top. Thanks to its
intelligent construction system, it is a circular design, with a carefully
studied carbon footprint and ecodesigned so that all components
are easily separable and recyclable.
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