Antonio Citterio unveiled the Harper seating system. Presented during Salone del Mobile 2021, the designer created the sofa system for the Italian luxury brand Flexform. Made with plush cushions, the elegant yet inviting couch boasts handcrafted details and classic upholstery. The couch is named after the harp due to its delicate design.
The sofa boasts a distinctive console armrest. Made from a thin metal sheet clad in leather, the couch console is available in two widths and 13 colors. It is large enough to store books, remote controls, and throw blankets. Set on a wooden frame, the sofa system's padded modular seats, armchairs, ottomans, and terminal elements, can transform into various configurations according to the available space.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Modular Seating Systems
- Luxury designers are creating modular seating systems that can be reconfigured according to available space, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in furniture design.
- Handcrafted Details
- Luxury furniture brands are emphasizing handcrafted details in their designs, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in artisanal craftsmanship in the furniture industry.
- Combining Form and Function
- Designers are merging form and function in their luxury furniture designs, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture pieces.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture
- Luxury furniture brands are expanding their offerings to include modular seating systems with handcrafted details, creating disruption opportunities in the furniture industry.
- Artisanal Craftsmanship
- The emphasis on handcrafted details in luxury furniture design creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in artisanal craftsmanship and traditional production techniques.
- Home Decor
- The merging of form and function in luxury furniture design creates disruption opportunities in the home decor industry, as consumers seek furniture that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
