ostriche Flap sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra
The iconic Flap sofa designed in 1999 by Francesco Binfaré for Edra. A rare limited edition collector edition ostriche cover. A late 20th Century design by Milanese design activist and director of the Cassina research centre. Born 1939 Francesco Binfaré collaborated with Edra from 1992, and in many ways the Flap sofa defines the edra brand aesthetic.
The Designers Inspiration A form that reflects space travel, delivering a sense of weightlessness to the user. “Go beyond the comfort and softness to the sense, the meaning, the adventure of a product” – Franceso Binfare
Fabrication Two part chrome plated square profile hollow steel base frame. 5 independent lift and lower sections with 6 adjustment heights on each. Removable and re order able zip off cover of textural ostriche design, of colour ivory (not bright white) . cover backed with stretch technical fabric. Black rubber ferrules.
Design Consigned Stylist A fantastic living space centrepiece. Authentic vintage style. Unique ostriche feature cover. Adapts for any occasion. Lay flat to make a party island, seating 10.
Marks of Authenticity Edra zip toggles. Edra on frame. Edra visible seam tag.
Provenance Two Owners 2000 -2017 / 2017 – 2025
2025 RRP AUD from $30,000 in standard range fabric cover
Design Consigned Collectors A rare original limited edition ostriche flap sofa. Most definitely the only one of it’s kind in Australia.
Our Condition Report 3/5 (that’s vintage over 10 years) Frame 4/5 Very good fully functions with no faults, dulling, or rust. Structure 4/5 remains good with no sag to seat sections or backrests. Cover 3/5 2 x (1cm) tears at two fold corners (as shown) not worsening in the last 7 years says current owner.
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View our shipping rulesDimensions | L355cm W167cm SH36cm |
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Condition | 3/5 vintage |
$16,000.00
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