Edra Tatlin sofa
Conceived to stand in the middle of the room, Tatlin by Mario Cananzi and Roberto Semprini for Edra is loosely based on the Tatlin tower, emblem of Constructivism. Its steel spiral frame rises like a modern totem, opening up new possibilities of seating and offering room for more people at once. Part furniture, part sculpture, it is described by its maker as a true work of architecture and a real Edra icon.
Description
Design Inspiration & Philosophy
The reference is the Tatlin tower, whose wooden model is preserved in the Beaubourg Museum in Paris. Cananzi and Semprini translated its twisting geometry into a seat that coils around itself, with the backrest climbing as it winds. Edra presents it as a totem for the living room, a sofa that deserves a central position rather than a place against a wall. Its commanding presence makes any room a stage for conversation.
Seating in the Round
Tatlin suggests new ways of sitting. Placed at the heart of a space, it can be approached from different directions, and its form offers room for more people at once. That sociable quality explains why Edra considers it perfect also for public spaces, where a central piece can anchor an entire hall or foyer as easily as it completes a living room.
Landmark Interiors
Edra’s architectural projects show how widely Tatlin travels. It appears in the Italian embassies in London, Paris and Moscow, the Villa Reale in Monza, the Swarovski Museum in Austria and Casa Italia Milano Cortina 2026, as well as wineries, resorts and private villas. In each setting the coiled form acts as both seating and focal point, drawing people into the room.
Construction & Coverings
Each Tatlin combines engineered structure with careful handwork:
– Spiral frame in hand formed steel, the result of clever engineering
– Padding in polyurethane foam, cut and applied entirely by hand
– Plywood base resting on metal feet for a steady, grounded footing
– Covering in velvet or in other fabrics from the Edra collection
Perfect For
– Embassies and reception halls that need a sociable focal point
– Museum foyers and galleries where furniture should also read as art
– Hotel lobbies and resorts welcoming several guests around one piece
– Wineries and tasting rooms seeking a striking, conversation friendly feature
– Historic villas where a bold contemporary piece adds contrast
– Large residential living rooms with space to set a sofa away from the walls
Tatlin brings a monumental idea down to human scale. With its winding silhouette, it remains one of the boldest statements in the collection, a sofa that becomes a gathering place as much as a seat.
