On the Rocks sofa by Francsco Binfare for Edra

Designed in 2004, the iconic On The Rocks seating system was by Francesco Binafre (b1939 Milan), a creative force behind the Edra brand.

“A design is a gift, you are giving the sensation of something that didn’t exist before” – Franceso Binfare

Modules: OTRA , OTRA , OTRB, OTR 320 OTR240, OTRC DX  Fabric – T8213

The Designers Inspiration Visiting Italy’s Apulian coast, designer Francesco Binfare noted how swimmers emerged from the sea to bask randomly across the sun warmed rocks, relaxing on the rocky landscape. He set about designing a sofa inspired by this, a sofa with no restrictions, that allows for a similar type of total individual freedom.

Fabrication Edra patented ®Gellyfoam technology allows joins and mechanisms to be eliminated. The velour like technical upholstery fabric developed by Edra has a three dimensional appearance evoking the look of a rocky ledge.

Hidden Features The backrest tubes adhere to the seat areas with small circular rubber grips, and concealed thermoplastic feet ground them upon the rocks.

Design Consigned Stylist Create one island or two. Relaxing On the Rocks is somewhat of an oxymoron, as cloudscape is more descriptive of the user experience. Being marooned on these ‘rocks’, (three polygonic, and one quadrilateral), would not be so bad. No need to panic, the white Edra logo seam flags are displayed. However, it’s not going to be easy to extricate anyone from these rocks.

Authenticity All elements wear visible edra seam tags.

Provenance One owner 2020.

Design Consigned Collector 2024 marked 20 years of On The Rocks. This four element setting with two backrests in the signature fabric is the ultimate collectible

DC Insider 2025 RRP AUD $52,565

Our Condition Report 4/5 Very good with no structural faults or missing parts, No sun fade, damage, tears or marks to fabric.

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