As part of the 2014 Cologne design fair, French designer Philippe Nigro has been enlisted by French furniture brand Ligne Roset to create a sofa called the Cosse Sofa that wraps around the sitter like a bar of soap with comfort in mind. The result is an extremely clean design with naturally meandering bends and contours that is designed to fit the user snugly.
The polyurethane foam sofa is designed with curved front edges that have ergonomic armrests with a rounded back panel. The sofa is also fitted with webbed elastic suspension that further enhances the comfort level of the sofa.
On the shape of the curvaceous sofa, Nigro says, "softly welcoming contours, a soft, delicate all-enveloping form which, sustained by a fine natural wood structure, floats above the ground."
Soap Bar-Inspired Sofas
The Cosse Sofa Wraps Around You Like a Bar of Soap with its Soft Curves
Trend Themes
1. Soft-forms Furniture - Furniture designers can create sofas and chairs with natural, meandering curves and bends to provide the user with a comfortable, snug feel.
2. Ergonomic Design - Companies can incorporate ergonomic armrests and webbed elastic suspension to enhance the comfort level of furniture pieces and provide maximum relaxation to the user.
3. Structural Float - Furniture designers can use natural wood structures to create furniture pieces with soft, all-enveloping forms that float above the ground, providing a unique and innovative design to consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture companies can take inspiration from the Cosse Sofa in creating new designs with organic shapes that emphasize ergonomic comfort and natural materials.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate soft-forms furniture and ergonomic designs in their projects to provide a comfortable, unique look and feel to their customers.
3. Architecture - Architects can use the innovative shapes and forms of soft-forms furniture as inspiration for creating buildings and spaces with meandering curves and contours that embrace the natural environment.