Edra Standalto sofa
Fluffy, soft and elegant, Standalto by Francesco Binfaré for Edra pairs generous cushioning with a poised, airy stance. Raised 15 cm above the floor, the sofa appears suspended from the ground, while the Smart Cushion at its core keeps every backrest and armrest open to change. Fully adaptable to the wishes of each user, it brings together wide, welcoming proportions and a high level of softness.
Description
Design Inspiration & Philosophy
Edra describes the intelligence of the cushion as a real revolution in relaxation and wellness, and Standalto builds its entire character around that idea. Rather than fixing the shape of the sofa in the workshop, the Smart Cushion leaves it in the hands of whoever is sitting. A simple, light pressure reshapes the backrests and armrests without anyone needing to stand up, shifting the silhouette from upright and formal to low and relaxed. The aesthetics change along with the comfort, so the sofa rarely looks the same twice.
An Aerial Proportion
With its suspension 15 cm above the ground, Standalto has an aerial stylistic proportion that keeps even large compositions visually calm. Chromed steel feet carry a structure and mechanisms in steel, set on a base tray in poplar plywood, leaving a clear band of floor visible beneath the seat. Light passes underneath, the volume reads as lifted rather than heavy, and the sofa sits easily in interiors where a sense of space matters.
A Soft, Layered Interior
Comfort is built on the large size of the backrests, armrests and seats, with stuffing that combines polyurethane foam, Gellyfoam®, synthetic wadding and goose down. The down and feathers give the cushions their fluffy, enveloping surface, while the foam beneath adds shape and support. The upholstery is technically removable, a practical detail that makes caring for the covering straightforward over years of everyday use.
Elements & Configurations
Standalto elements can be used individually or freely combined, with seats in different depths for compositions based on infinite geometries:
– Sofas for two or three people, suited to classic living room layouts
– Linear compositions that run cleanly along a wall or window
– Pure corner and open corner solutions for larger spaces and sociable seating
– Free plan arrangements built from pieces of different shapes and depths
– Deeper open elements offering informal comfort and a freer use, alone or in company
– A coordinating armchair and pouf that extend the same character around the room
Perfect For
– Open plan living rooms where a raised silhouette leaves the view uninterrupted
– Households that like to switch between upright conversation and lounging
– Luxury hotels and resorts seeking plush, inviting seating for guests
– Embassy reception rooms and formal interiors that still call for informal ease
– Villas and island homes where deeper seats invite relaxed gatherings
– Admirers of Binfaré’s work who value the Smart Cushion’s adaptability
Standalto proves that a sofa can be buoyant and enveloping at once. Perched on chromed feet and shaped by a single touch, it becomes whatever the moment asks of it.
