Pebbles
Made by Moroso
A monolithic form that reads as stone, then yields entirely to the body. The Pebbles sofa by Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren of Front Design for Moroso is an exercise in perceptual contradiction, its silhouette drawn from the geological weight of ancient rock, its surface an invitation to sink in and stay.
Front Design has long worked at the boundary between narrative and function. With Pebbles, the duo channels a primordial material vocabulary, rough and imposing at a distance, supple and enveloping on contact. The piece carries the atmosphere of an object that has always existed, belonging equally to a hotel lobby, a cultural institution, or a considered private interior.
- Designed by Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren of Front Design
- Produced by Moroso, Italy
- Form inspired by the texture and mass of natural stone
- Suited to contract and residential environments of architectural scale
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren?
Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren are the founding duo of Front Design, a Stockholm-based studio known for work that interrogates how objects are perceived, created, and narrated. Their practice spans furniture, installations, and conceptual design, and they have collaborated with leading international manufacturers including Moroso.
What is the design concept behind the Pebbles sofa?
Pebbles is built on a deliberate tension between appearance and experience. Its exterior form references the visual weight and surface character of raw stone, while the upholstery delivers a softness that subverts that expectation entirely. The piece is designed to provoke a moment of surprise on first contact.
Is the Pebbles sofa suitable for contract or hospitality use?
Yes. Its scale and visual presence make it well suited to hotel lobbies, cultural institutions, and other public or semi-public environments, as well as architecturally considered residential spaces. Moroso produces the piece to contract-grade specifications.
What upholstery options are available for the Moroso Pebbles sofa?
As a Moroso made-to-order piece, the Pebbles sofa is available in a range of upholstery fabrics and leathers from the Moroso collection. Specifications vary by configuration, and a design professional can assist in selecting the appropriate finish for a given project.
How does Front Design's approach differ from conventional furniture design?
Front Design consistently frames furniture as a site of inquiry rather than pure utility. Their process often begins with a concept or material fiction, arriving at functional objects that carry a strong conceptual identity. Pebbles is characteristic of this method, using geological imagery to reframe what upholstered seating can communicate.
