Barber Osgerby Sofa Collection-Asymmetric

Designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby (2014)

Product description:
The Barber Osgerby Sofa Collection includes two asymmetric designs, one with an integrated chaise and one without, which are both available in left and right versions. Stitched seams distinguish the pieces and reinforce their architectural profile, which is softened by the curvature of cushions on each face. The signature cast aluminum leg of the furniture can be specified in chrome and painted finishes.

Product story:
In 2013, Barber and Osgerby debuted their first collaboration with Knoll at Salone Internazionale del Mobile di Milano, before introducing their eponymous collection to the market the following year. Inspired by Florence Knoll's iconic sofa-which, in turn, borrowed the aesthetic vocabulary of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's oeuvre-Barber and Osgerby began the design process by considering the chair as an architectural object, "Architecturally, we wanted to refer to the famous Florence Knoll Sofa. So we created this architectural, delineated envelope which is also supremely comfortable.
The chairs' t-shaped legs are both a source of structure and support, fitting between the joints of the cushions to serve the dual purpose of foot and connector. The result is seamless design that does away with the frame, creating the appearance of a wholly integrated piece of furniture composed of several different components. For this reason, Osgerby contends, "The foot is really the icon of the sofa. It fits between each one of the arms and the seats, which are the architectural building blocks of the sofa."

Barber Osgerby:
Internationally acclaimed designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have developed collections for several major furniture manufacturers as well as limited edition pieces and one-off works for both private and public commissions. Barber Osgerby's work is held in permanent collections around the world including the V&A Museum, London; New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art; London's Design Museum; and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Specifications:
- Legs are die-cast aluminum with polished chrome or powder coat paint finish
- Legs have adjustable nylon glide
- Inner frame is hardwood and plywood with elastomeric sheet webbing and foam supported sit-through feature at cushion breaks
- High density foam construction throughout with gel infused high density memory foam on top seating surface
- All textiles must be railroaded, including COM
- The fabric on the sofa will always run perpendicular to the fabric on the chaise as both pieces must railroaded. Therefore, only textiles with a solid color and a non-specific directional weave may be used. Please consult price list for more information
- Please note the asymmetric sofa with chaise has a more limited scope of approved textiles. please consult price list for more information.