Edra Flap sofa
With Flap, Francesco Binfaré and Edra introduce an original typology: a sofa contained in only 14 cm of depth. Its sleek upholstered base carries nine separate parts, each able to recline at six different angles, so the piece moves from upright seating to a flat surface and every stage between. The traditional concept of sitting is renewed here, and the performance of a single sofa is multiplied many times over.
Description
Design Inspiration & Philosophy
Edra speaks of anatomical dynamism, a form that evolves to satisfy any desire, and Flap gives that idea a literal shape. Rather than a set backrest and seat, the design treats the surface as a field of movable sections. The separate, differentiated inclination of each part enhances their synergy, so adjacent flaps support one another in ever new combinations. Relaxation becomes something active, shaped moment by moment by the body using it.
Nine Parts, Six Angles
Any of the nine can be used at will as backrest, armrest, headrest, seat or footrest. With six positions available for each one, the number of possible shapes is vast, from a classic sofa outline to an almost flat plane. Each part inclines independently of the others, so Flap can be tuned precisely to the body and to whatever activity is under way.
Slim Profile, Bold Presence
The slender upholstered base keeps Flap visually restrained, reading as a quiet horizontal line until it comes into use. This versatility gives new expressions to the concept of relaxation, and it helps the sofa move comfortably between homes, galleries and public venues. Edra projects featuring Flap include the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea and Casa Italia at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Ways to Use Flap
Designed for multiple functions, Flap adapts to very different uses:
– Single sofa, with backrests and armrests raised for everyday seating
– Day bed for two, with several parts lowered into a broad lounging surface
– Workspace when almost completely horizontal, a level plane for focused tasks
– Conversation spot for a group of people, with backrests angled to suit each guest
Perfect For
– Living rooms that double as reading corners and home studios
– Couples who want a shared day bed for long, lazy weekends
– Galleries and museums wanting furniture that also reads as sculpture
– Art collectors’ homes where seating must hold its own beside artworks
– Penthouses where one piece handles napping, working and conversation
– Hospitality projects seeking a statement piece with genuine everyday function
Flap shows how much freedom can fit into a slender form. Rest, work and company all find their place on a sofa that keeps changing shape to suit them.
