The social charm of circular sofas for an embracing living space
Comfort finds its form in a semicircle, a shape that echoes both a smile and a hug. Far more than just a simple analogy, especially when you consider how circular sofas enhance the joy of social interactions, breathing life to inviting settings that foster warmth and togetherness. Like round tables, curved sofas facilitate direct engagement among guests, encouraging conversation while maintaining the comfort expected of traditional seating. Brands such as Molteni&C, Poliform, Mohdern, and Tacchini offer a range of modular and compact circular sofas that encapsulate this embracing design.
Designer duo David/Nicolas introduces an ultra-modular seating system for Tacchini that features individual modules—armchairs, corner modules, chaises longues, and ottomans—and can be arranged in endless configurations. These pieces, with their soft, rounded contours, are designed to form curvilinear compositions. Accompanying small tables, either with mirrored tops or upholstered in matching sofa fabric, create modern and elegant settings.
Jean Marie Massaud’s Brera sofa collection for Poliform merges contemporary aesthetics with unparalleled comfort. In its circular form, it transforms into a perfect setting for a symposium, a unique space for exclusive gatherings. The collection is enhanced by meticulous sartorial details, including leather elements and a variety of fabrics, which enrich its straightforward, clean design.
Mohdern’s capsule collection draws on years of interior design expertise, creating seating that exemplifies a harmonious blend of form and material. The Bold collection stands out with its enveloping shapes and couture-like details, offering a sophisticated yet understated aesthetic.
The modular system also celebrates fluidity as its defining feature, providing extensive flexibility to craft refined, contemporary living spaces.
At the Salone del Mobile 2024, Vincent van Duysen presented a new curvilinear version of the Augusto sofa for Molteni&C. This design explores a living concept based on connection, thanks to its fluid, elegant lines accentuated by detailed piping, which enhances the sofa’s graceful contours.
The oversized, rounded forms of the Pacific collection, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, offer intimate seating inspired by the casual, laid-back vibe of the American West Coast. The smooth, edgeless design creates a harmonious living space, reflecting a lifestyle deeply rooted in hospitality.
Cloverleaf by Verner Panton alternates solid and void, creating islands of comfort with its organic, sculptural design. Its curvilinear form unfolds through a series of architectural volumes that foster face-to-face interactions or expand to welcome social gatherings, showcasing the sofa’s versatile modularity.
Designed to celebrate Scandinavian style and its renowned simplicity, the 190, 240, 280, and 370 sofas by the French brand Pierre Augustin Rose epitomize a lifestyle centered on sociability and warmth. Available in various sizes, these sofas can be combined with each other or with other seating to create a cozy living space that fosters conversation.
Launched in 1972, the DS-600 is an icon of Swiss design, crafted by the De Sede brand. This modular system features individual leather-upholstered elements linked by hinges, allowing for limitless configurations that gracefully wind through a living room. A backless end piece completes the sofa’s silhouette, adding a final touch of elegance.
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