Edra flap sofa by Francesco Binfare

Your opportunity to own a global design icon, the Edra flap sofa by Francesco Binfare. Wears Edra black zip-off ‘technical’ fabric upholstery. 

Designed / launched by whom/when:Designed in 2000 by Francesco Binfare for Edra Italy. Binfare grew up surrounded by nature in the Valtellina region of Lombardy. Apprenticeships with two of the best, Cesare Cassina and B&BItalia led to an invitation to design for Edra in 1992 where he created the now iconic flap sofa.

Inspiration:‘Anatomic design’ that responds to the need of the moment.

Fabrication:Two joined sections. Chromed steel frame with 9 adjustable parts, breathable polyurethane filling with polyamide casing, original black lycra zip-off technical cover, scratchproof aluminium feet with rubber stoppers.

Hidden Features:Replacement covers from Edra are available to order via Design Consigned. *leather covers from $11,000, fabric from $7500. or the limited edition covers.

Design Consigned Stylist:Futuristic furniture for fashionable design lovers. Your guests in the know will enviously eye this world famous design. Easily adapts to all your needs, from party ‘perch’ for 10, to sofa, to personal daybed. Best placed centrally to highlight the design.

Design Consigned Collector:Authentic original, made in Italy by edra SPA. Several years old. Frame fully functional and in 4/5 excellent condition. Cover 3/5. All original assembly parts included.

Stamp or Mark of authenticity:Wears Edra seam tag.

DC Insider:Expect to pay $30,000 plus (or up to $45,000 in leather ) for a new one.

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