A sinuous geometric pattern defines the identity of the Riley seating system by Hannes Peer. With a timeless aesthetic, characteristic of Minotti’s stylistic language, it is defined by the architect as “a dynamic and versatile design that interprets the embrace of two perfectly complementary souls, balanced between restraint and expressiveness, rigour and ease, permanence and fluidity. One is distinctly architectural, outward-facing, while the other is softer on the interior, featuring a strong decorative sign that extends an invitation to relax.”

From the recessed metal base, the volume of the seat rises monolithic and solid, enriched with light vertical quilting that gives rhythm to the backrest and armrest. Meanwhile, a deeper profile, upholstered in leather in contrast or colour-matched to the upholstery chosen for the sofa, becomes the distinctive feature of the design. A trace, a continuous line, both curved and straight, that follows the square backrest and armrest, creating a teardrop-shaped cut with a 45-degree inclination at the junction between the armrest and the seat, transforming the sofa into a unique couture-inspired piece. The seat cushion is a single element, partially housed in the padded base, and enhanced with a 5 cm-wide decorative band. The possibility to have elements with two different seat depths not only adds greater comfort to this system, but also creates an interesting interplay of volumes that can be combined.

The additional “relax” cushions, on the other hand, serve as headrests, thanks to an internal, multidirectional aluminium frame that can be shaped as desired, fully enveloped in a sophisticated layering of polyurethanes, offering maximum comfort.

In addition, the wide range of colour finishes available for the stitched profile, along with the exquisite craftsmanship of the upholstery, help make Riley an exclusive and refined piece, one of a kind in terms of its timeless, classic elegance.