Soriana Sofa Collection

Key Points:

• Originally designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina
• Winner of prestigious 1970 Compasso d'Oro design award
• Revolutionary construction using metal clamps instead of internal support
• Available in 2-seater, 3-seater, chair, chaise, and ottoman configurations
• Button-tufted upholstery in fabric, leather, bouclé, or velvet options
• Steel clamp system available in multiple finishes (black, white, chrome, red, blue, green, custom)
• High-quality reproduction maintaining authentic design elements
• Available for delivery throughout USA and Canada

Summary

The Soriana sofa was originally designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1969. It features innovative construction without internal support, relying instead on a metal clamp system. The original design won the prestigious 1970 Compasso d'Oro award. It is available in 2-seater and 3-seater configurations, along with 1-seater chair or chaise, and an ottoman.

Soriana Sofa | Product Overview

The Soriana sofa represents a significant development in upholstered furniture design. Originally created by Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1969, this Soriana sofa introduced a construction method that eliminated the need for internal support structures.

Design and Development

Designers: Afra Bianchin Scarpa (1937-2011) and Tobia Scarpa (1935-)
Release Date: 1969 (debut 1970)
Award: Compasso d'Oro 1970

The design emerged from the Scarpas' exploration of new polyurethane foam forming techniques. Their solution involved using metal clamps to contain and shape the upholstery, creating the sofa's distinctive form without traditional internal frameworks.

Construction Details

The Soriana sofa uses a steel clamp system that serves both structural and aesthetic functions. The upholstery is held in place by these clamps, which are available in black, white, chrome, red, blue, green, or other custom finishes.

Base: Recyclable wooden panel with low formaldehyde emissions
Internal Padding: Foam microspheres
Additional Padding: PET blown fiber
Frame: Custom Painted or Finished steel clamp system

Materials and Finishes

The Soriana sofa is available in various upholstery options including fabric, leather, bouclé, and velvet. The button-tufted design is integral to both the visual appearance and structural function of the piece. Each Soriana sofa for sale maintains these authentic design elements.

Designer Background

Afra and Tobia Scarpa collaborated on furniture design for major manufacturers including Cassina, B&B Italia, Knoll International, and FLOS. Their work is represented in permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art, the Louvre, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Notable designs include:

• Bastiano sofa (1962)
• Vanessa bed (1959)
• Coronado sofa (1966)
• Soriana collection (1970)

Recognition

The Compasso d'Oro, established in 1954, is Italy's premier design award. The Soriana armchair received this recognition in 1970, acknowledging its contribution to furniture design innovation.

Collection

The Soriana line includes:

• Two-seater sofa
• Three-seater sofa
• Armchair
• Chaise Lounge
• Ottoman

Availability

The Archetype Forms Soriana Sofa is for sale and available for delivery nationwide in the USA and Canada.