Edra Sherazade sofa
Francesco Binfaré designed Sherazade for Edra as an invitation to relax without constraints. Drawing on Eastern influences, it takes a different route from the conventional sofa, pairing a rectangular sommier with a series of supports that each have their own role. The result is a generous lounging platform where sitting, reclining and stretching out flow naturally into one another, at whatever pace suits the moment.
Description
Design Inspiration & Philosophy
Its comfort follows a simple principle, the total absence of constraints. Back support comes from triangular Thai cushions rather than a fixed backrest, and the softness of the sommier carries the rest of the experience. Square pillows and two contrasting armrests complete the set, each suggesting a different way to sit or lie. As a group they form a personal arrangement of comfort shaped by its Eastern inspiration rather than by the formal rules of the sofa.
The Sommier
At the core of Sherazade is the sommier, padded in Gellyfoam® and synthetic wadding. Its softness assures comfort across the whole surface, whether used for upright conversation or full length lounging. The broad, even plane leaves room to sit cross legged, lie back with a book or share the space with friends, making it an inviting focal point for rooms built around ease.
A Set of Supports
A series of supports accompanies the sommier and gives it shape. Two triangular Thai cushions provide back support, two large square pillows add extra cushioning, and two armrests finish the composition, one rectangular and one cylindrical. Each has its own form and purpose, and between them they turn a single base into somewhere to unwind.
The Elements
Sherazade brings together a padded base and a family of coordinated cushions:
– A sommier forming one cushioned base for sitting or lying down
– Two triangular Thai cushions, the main back supports of the composition
– Two large square pillows for leaning against, propping up a book or reclining
– A rectangular armrest and a cylinder shaped armrest to frame the sommier
Perfect For
– Living rooms designed for conversation, reading and long evenings at home
– Hotel rooftops and lounges seeking informal, sociable seating
– Cultural foundations and venues where visitors linger and talk
– Mountain chalets where a cushioned platform invites people to gather
– Private villas where the pace of life calls for unhurried relaxation
– Media rooms where the whole family can stretch out together
Sherazade invites a slower way of living, free from the rules of ordinary seating. A soft sommier, a handful of cushions and total freedom of posture are all it needs.
