145 Cotone Sofa
- Description
- Designer Bio
The Cotone range expands
with a new comfortable sofa that is characterised by the same distinctive frame
in extruded aluminium available in four colours: grey-blue, red, champagne and
graphite. This frame, seemingly simple due to its minimal appearance, actually
hides an industrially sophisticated internal structure. In contrast, the soft
padding of its cushions creates a welcoming nest in an open invitation to
relax. The numerous combinations of the frame’s colours and the wide choice of
upholstery in leather or fabric, means that a contemporary sofa can be created
to satisfy all tastes. This sofa is available in an elegant modular version
with a low backrest as well as a two or three-seater sofa with an embracing
high back that, thanks to an internal mechanism in its armrests, has adjustable
side cushions which make it even more comfortable. An armchair is also
available in a unique size to perfectly combine with both models.
| About Designer | |
|---|---|
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec |
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, born 1971 and 1976,
respectively, in Quimper, France, studied at the École Nationale des Arts
Décoratifs in Paris and at the École des Beaux-Arts in Cergy-Pontoise. Ronan
began independent design work immediately after completing his studies, while
his brother, who was still in school, assisted him. Since 1999 both brothers have worked together as joint
partners in their own Paris-based design studio. Their work ranges from small
utilitarian objects to architectural projects. In addition to the design of
domestic and office furniture, vases, porcelain dishware, jewellery and diverse
home accessories, a primary focus of their work is the design and organisation
of interior space. One of their most unconventional designs, Algue
(2004), was created in this context. The collaboration between the Bouroullec
brothers and Vitra began with the office furniture system Joyn, which was
developed between 2000 and 2002 and continues to be expanded and refined. Along
with Jasper Morrison, Hella Jongerius, and Antonio Citterio, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have made major contributions to
the steadily growing Vitra Home Collection. |
