Nine to Know | Centrepiece Sofas - est living

Generous proportions and sculptural forms make these nine centrepiece sofas a statement for the living space. Designed to encourage conversation and movement, these low-slung silhouettes act as an anchor, enhancing a sense of openness and fluidity.

01. Edra On The Rocks Sofa

Italian artist and designer Francesco Binfare showcases his innovative Italian design with the Edra On The Rocks sofa, featuring a curved, sectional shape and four customisable seats made from patented Gellyfoam®.

02. Living Divani Extrasoft Sofa

Drawing inspiration from the traditional Middle Eastern Majlis’ seating, Italian architect Piero Lissoni’s Extrasoft sofa for Living Divani combines an adaptable, geometric design with a wide range of colours and fabrics.

03. De Sede DS-1025 Sofa

Evoking desert dunes or terraced hills, Swiss designer Ubald Klug created the De Sede DS-1025 sofa as a versatile base for personal expression, with two adjustable ‘left’ and ‘right’ modules that can be arranged side-by-side or back-to-front.

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04. Acerbis Free System

Originally designed in 1973 by Italian architect Claudio Salocchi, the Acerbis Free System was influenced by traditional Japanese tatami floor mats, with a modular design that maximises the sofa’s padded space.

05. MDF Italia Cosy Island

The MDF Italia Cosy Island sofa by Italian designer Francesco Rota features a cushioned, edgeless form that mirrors an island, with a frame made of solid and multilayered wood, and a concealed hook system.

06. OKHA Repose Sofa

Honouring natural materials, Portuguese craftsmanship and South African design, designer Adam Court’s OKHA Repose sofa collection is available in five configurations, with or without ottomans.

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07. Ligne Roset Asmara Composition

The Ligne Roset Asmara Composition by French designer Bernard Govin boasts a fluid, concave form that gently conforms to the body, thanks to its stretch-fabric composition.

08. Verpan Cloverleaf Sofa

Danish designer Verner Panton’s Verpan Cloverleaf sofa is distinguished by its deep curves and rich velvet or leather upholstery, featuring a design that resembles an avant-garde sculpture.

09. Edra Boa Sofa

Designed by the Campana Brothers for Edra, the Boa sofa provides a unique seating experience, allowing users to lie down, sit or curl up on its 100-metres of frame-free tubular velvet knots.

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