ostriche Flap sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra

The iconic Flap sofa designed in 1999 by Francesco Binfaré for Edra. A rare limited edition ostriche cover.

Milanese design activist Francesco Binfare (b1939) collaborated with Edra from 1992, and in many ways the Flap sofa defines the edra brand.

The Designers Inspiration A form that reflects space travel, delivering a sense of weightlessness to the user. “Venture beyond comfort and softness to explore the sense, the meaning of, and 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 reorderable zip off cover of textured ostriche design. The colour is ivory (not bright white). The back of the cover is of a stretch technical fabric to allow removal.

Best Features This sofa is comprised of two sections for easy transport and apartment access

Design Consigned Stylist A fantastical vintage modern design centrepiece. This rare Flap sofa in the original limited edition ostriche cover will be a talking point, and the place to talk, adapting to suit any occasion. Lay all sections flat to create a party seating island for ten, or adjust backrests to create your own personal chaise or a more traditional sofa. Enjoy the authentic vintage splendour or order one of the many cover options from Edra via Space Furniture Australia. See the flap sofa at home on ABC’s Grand designs UK Season 23 Episode 1 Worthing HERE

Marks of Authenticity Edra zip toggles. Edra on frame. Edra visible seam tag.

Provenance Two owners 2000 -2017 / 2017 – 2025

2026 RRP AUD from $30,000 in the standard category fabrics

Design Consigned Collectors A rare original limited edition ostriche cover. Most definitely the only one in Australia.

Our Condition Report 3/5 (that’s vintage over 10 years) Frame 4/5 very good fully operating with no structural faults, no dulling, or rust. Seating internal structure 4/5 very good with no sag to seat sections or backrests. Cover 3/5 with 2 x  tears at two folds (as shown). Request videos : info@designconsigned.com.au

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