Smock Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
The Smock Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola is completely removable and has a steel frame. The upholstered chair is detailed with smocked stitch embroidered at the sides which give it a more edgy look and the armrest of the sofa comes in stainless chromed steel with a finishing in satin, lacquered colors or even in leather.
Patricia Urquiola was born in Oviedo (Spain) and now lives and works in Milan. She attended the faculty of architecture of Madrid Polytechnic where she graduated in 1989 having done a thesis with Achille Castiglioni. From 1990 to 1992 she was assistant lecturer on the courses held by Achille Castiglioni and Eugenio Bettinelli both at Milan Polytechnic and E.N.S.C.I. in Paris. Between 1990 and 1996 she worked for the new product development office of De Padova and with Vico Magistretti. She is currently conducting her professional activity in her own studio in Milan in the field of design, exhibitions, art direction, and architecture.
August 24, 2006 - Category: Furniture, Life Story - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 1
August 30th, 2006 at 12:15 pm
[...] What makes this playful piece designed by Patricia Urquiola different from others is the reversible cover which consists of padded triangular petal cells. The cover is made of felt and wool on the feminine petal side and wool and leather on the masculine geodesic side. The reversible cover successfully delivers the idea of the 2 different and striking moods. [...]