ISABELLA SOFA

Isabella is built around soft, rounded edges. Full rounded arms, two seat cushions and two back cushions, an 80 cm back and a 95 cm depth that keeps it compact for its softness. A piping traces the front edge of each arm — in a contrasting tone on the dark brown and grey versions. Shown in dark brown leather, in grey, and in a textured light grey fabric.

Why a curve is harder

A rounded arm has to be built on a shaped frame rather than a flat one bent into shape, and the cover over it has to be cut in panels that meet on the curve without a single wrinkle. There is no tufting; the piping runs along the front of each arm, so that line has to sit clean and even from the floor to the top. It is cut and fitted by hand over a kiln-dried beech frame.

Finished on all sides

The back and sides are upholstered and finished like the front — the light grey version above is photographed from behind for exactly that reason. It can stand in the middle of a room, divide an open-plan space, or sit at an angle in a corner without showing a bare face.

Leather or fabric

Made to order from seventy-six leather shades in twelve colour groups, or from our fabric range. Leather is always genuine. A soft, full-grain hide suits the rounded arms better than a stiff one, and we will tell you plainly if a chosen leather does not suit the form.

Sizes

Three standard widths, listed above, all 95 cm deep. Adjustable per project.

Where it belongs

A modern living room, a boutique hotel lounge, an executive waiting area. In a square room with hard architecture it does the softening on its own.