edra - Tatlin sofa

New and unique type of sofa contained in just fourteen centimeters of thickness that renews the traditional concept of sitting and multiplies performance. The sinuous shape of the padded top offers nine tilting parts, each according to six different angles. Each can be used as a back, armrest, headrest, seat, footrest or footrest. The separate and differentiated inclination of each individual part enhances their synergy. Extraordinary versatility that offers new expressions to the concept of relaxation. Anatomical dynamism that evolves to accommodate desires. Single sofa. Dormeuse for two. Worktop almost completely horizontal. Conversation corner for a group of people. Multifunctionality that allows the most diverse uses.

Roberto Semprini e Mario Cananzi

Born in Rimini in 1959, he studied architecture in Florence, where he graduated in 1986.In 1987 he was part of the design group "Bolidismo". In 1988 he moved to Milan where he collaborated on the sets of "Out of Time" RAI 3 program and the furnishing of the disco "Bolidò" in New York.In 1989 he realized for DISFORM (Barcelona) "Delfin"In 1990 he published "Tatlin" for Edra, a spiral-shaped sofa inspired by the tower of the homonymous author.In 1993 in Dusseldorf with "Tatlin" enters the prestigious international selection of the Top Ten. In 1994 with "Manta" coffee table in curved crystal produced by FIAM the competition Young & Design.In 1995 he designed for Arredaesse the armchair "Chicciola" and for Moroso the chaise-longue "Riccione". In 1996 he presented the furniture collection "Ordine inverso" for Camaeti Arte.

Born in Rimini, University studies in Florence, graduated in Architecture in 1985, with a thesis on the design of a motorcycle prototype. In 1989 the Master in Industrial Design at Domus Academy Milano. Since 1988 in Milan, he deals with design and architecture. As a designer, he works with many companies in the furniture industry: Edra, Vittorio Bonacina, Sawaya & Moroni, Punt Mobles, Boing, Metals, Masterly, Steel, Mimo. He collaborates with motorcycle companies: Piaggio, Aprilia, Bimota, Yamaha and KTM. He has consulted for the design of commercial spaces for companies in the clothing industry. Among the awards and reports, in 1992 the Forum Design Award at the Salone del Mobile in Milan, for the armchair Quadronda produced by Vittorio Bonacina. The following year, on the occasion of the Salone del Mobile in Cologne, the Top Ten award for the Tatlin sofa produced by Edra. He gave lectures and seminars at Domus Academy and Politecnico di Milano.

edra

edra is the contraction of exedra, which, in Greek and Roman grand buildings, was a room completely open on one side, with seats in the atrium. A courtly place made for talking and socialising. edra was born in 1987 in Tuscany. Today it is known all over the world for the absolute quality of its products, that join artistic tradition, technological research, high manual expertise and very high quality materials. A search for quality and a constant pursuit of product innovation has led Edra to develop exclusive solutions for its sofas. Edra’s Development Centre can rely on highly skilled and selected labour that knows how to masterly treat all the steps in the manufacturing process. The technical quality of the materials is certified and always aims at offering the highest level of comfort.