Bronze Furniture Design · 2023

Friends Sofa

by Roberta Rampazzo

A' Design Award 2023 Bronze Winner in Furniture Design
Awarded April 15, 2023
CLIENT: Roberta Rampazzo
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About Friends Sofa

What is the purpose of a sofa? To relax? But what about if you do it with the people you like most? That's the differential of the Sofa Friends. Designed to accommodate the user in an unusual and more friendly position: closer, face-to-face or seated, relaxed or lying down. It's not that ordinary TV sofa, it's more than that. It invites you to chat, discuss new ideas, change yourself, to go deeper in an intimate moment. A piece of furniture with a strong emotional design.

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Unique Properties: The purpose of a sofa is to provide a safe and comfortable place to relax, but Friends Sofa was designed to accommodate the user in an unusual and more friendly position: face to face.
Dimensions & Packaging: The sofa can be customized. The suggested measures are 2400 x 1900mm x 850mm.
Tags: sofa, friends, handmade, living room, armchair, relax, chair, friend, indoor, outdoor
Production Technology: Handmade upholstery and wood side table.
Design Challenge: Create a sofa with unique elements that would stand out among the many others ones already on the market.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2022 in London and it will be finished in July 2023 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Operation Flow: The piece invites the user to enjoy it in a more intimate and friendly way. You can sit or lie down, by yourself or with your friends and family. The table serves to accommodate some glasses or books and make your moment even more comfortable.
Research: The research process includes an ergonomy study, the right fabrics for indoor and outdoor environments, the best quality foam, and also its esthetic.
Inspiration: Inspired by a necessity for an informal and relaxed piece of furniture where we could see each other, face to face, creating more connection and a friendly environment. A very important piece of the house but with a strong emotional approach.
Image Credits: Saito Studio