Bolla Sofa
Bolla, a sofa from CB2, proves that boxy can be beautiful. The solid rectangular frame is softened with overstuffed cushions that make for a sleek-looking but super comfortable seat, with a stylish salt-and-pepper tweed upholstery.
Articles
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Suita Sofa by Antonio Citterio
I'm smitten with this modular sofa, designed by Antonio Citterio in 2010. Suita is his first non-office, non-waiting room collaboration with Vitra—that is, his first design for the…
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Ruché Sofa
On a walk through Ligne Roset’s factory near Lyon, France, we track the multitude of steps, hands, and hours required to craft this very refined couch.
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Designing the Ruche Sofa
When I was in France earlier this year to report our latest Process story, which appears in our February 2001 issue and online here, I had the opportunity to not only tour Ligne Roset's factory…
Dwell Collections
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12 Sofas
We've combed through our archives to revisit an easy dozen of our favorite pieces, running the gamut from prim and proper to supple and slouchy.
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Milan 2009: Sofas
Earlier this year, Dwell editors traveled to the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan and came back with their lists and pics of the best new designs from around the world. Here are their…
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Editors' Picks Products
Editors' Picks Products
Events
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Merchandise Mart's Spring Fling
All right designers, winter is almost over, the weather's getting warmer, and there's no better time for a spring fling, the Merchandise Mart's annual Spring Fling, that is. Jump into the outdoor…
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Bauhaus Lounge
Furnished with Bauhaus chairs, tables, couches, and other furniture, this temporary lounge at MoMA accompanies the soon-to-close exhibition Bauhaus 1919-1933: Workshops for Modernity. There's a…
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Walking Tour: Cape Cod Modern Architecture
Visit the Cape Cod National Seashore to view the Modernist cottages. A chartered bus provides transportation for an exclusive tour by architect Peter McMahon, principal of PM Design, a firm…
Products
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Spectra Sofa
Spectra has a wooden frame, with its cushions covered in a solid ash colored material. The sofa comes with 5 loose cushions in different colour
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Allumette Sofa
Don’t be deceived: The filigreed frame of this sofa only looks delicate, like a loosely assembled collection of matchsticks. Designed by Swiss design firm Atelier Oï, the geometric…
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Confluences Sofa
This armless modular sofa can help you finally make your move, as you cuddle up to your woo-ee in a cozy Confluence of well-designed intentions.
Tips
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The Best Lounge Chair Shape
Go with something that’s sleek, sexy, and swivels rather than something big and voluminous so it can offset a big, cushy couch and balance the rest of your furniture.
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When in Doubt, Recover
Comfort is the number one concern, then textiles. You can transform the look and feel of a sofa by just changing the fabric, rather than buying a whole new piece.
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How to Find the Best Seat in the House
Look for something that balances comfort and design. I like sofas that are modular and wrap around a corner—the more people you can fit on the sofa, the more comfortable and more cozy your…
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