Foliage Sofa

Articles

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  New from Patricia Urquiola

  “For me, design and life goes together—it was my furniture, my husband, and my life that influenced me,” responds designer Patricia Urquiola when asked what influenced her recent…

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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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  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…

Dwell Collections

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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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  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.

Event

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  Leaf Print Workshop with Mitsuru Koga

  Artist Mitsuru Koga will fly in from Japan to lead this workshop, which will take place over the course of two days. There are only eight spots available for each day, so make your reservation ASAP…

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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  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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  Lounge Chair Basics

  A lounge chair is an art statement. It should have a shape or form that is sculptural.