Mariposa Sofa
The Mariposa Sofa radiates an inviting aura of
spacious comfort – and yet maintains a subtly understated presence thanks to
its balanced proportions. The sofa owes its extraordinary comfort, on the one
hand, to the pleasantly soft upholstery, which completely surrounds the sitter
and prevents contact with any hard structural elements. On the other hand, an
ingenious adjustment mechanism makes it possible to individually tilt the side
and backrest elements for various sitting or reclining positions.
These design elements are combined to create an oasis
of soft, snug comfort. The name of the sofa refers to its refined
functionality: the wing-like motion range of the soft, slender panels reminded
the designers of a butterfly – 'Mariposa' in Spanish.
Mariposa Sofa offers solutions to diverse requirements
with regard to size and room layout: the Mariposa 2-Seater is an ideal choice
for small, urban apartments where it offers full comfort despite its compact
dimensions. It comes with a single continuous seat cushion – in contrast to the
larger 2½-seater and 3-seater versions of Mariposa: fitted with two seat
cushions, these sofas invite users to stretch out lengthwise and use the
adjustable armrests as a back or neck rest – for instance, as a relaxing place
to read or take a nap. An L-shaped version, Mariposa Corner, rounds off the
family.
Unlike the other models of the Mariposa family, the
Mariposa Club armchairs do not have adjustable side panels and backrests.
However, despite being more compact in size, they echo the design of their
larger counterparts, offering pleasantly soft upholstery and a high degree of
comfort – on the swivel armchair version this is further enhanced by a flat
swivel base with an auto-return mechanism.
The range of sofas is complemented by round
ottomans in two different sizes. They not only harmonise with the soft contours
of the sofas, but also create even more ways to enjoy Mariposa's superb comfort.
Functional sofa
The Mariposa Sofa does not openly display its functional features: the slim side and back elements can be individually adjusted – continuously and silently – from an upright position to an outward angle of approximately 30° and back again. The resistance is calibrated in such a way that these elements stay in place when the sitter leans back in a normal manner, but will adjust to the desired angle when intentional pressure is applied. This flexibility allows individual users to determine the position that is most comfortable for them.
Thanks to the unusual depth of the seat surface, two
people can sit on either end and comfortably face each other – to carry on a
conversation or share a cosy spot for reading. With these special features, the
Mariposa Sofa offers an inviting place to prop up your feet and relax.
About Designer | |
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Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby |
Edward Barber, born in Shrewsbury in 1969, and Jay Osgerby, born in Oxford in 1969, studied architecture and interior design as fellow students at the Royal College of Art in London. In 1996, they founded their own studio for design and architecture under the name Barber & Osgerby. Since that time, their collaborative work has probed the interface between industrial design, furniture design and architecture. |