Soriana Armchair in Ecru Denim - Limited Edition
Made by Cassina
Designed by Tobia Scarpa and Afra Scarpa
Designed in 1969 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the Soriana received the Compasso d'Oro in 1970 and remains one of the most consequential seating designs of the twentieth century. Its defining gesture is a large metal clamp that cinches the upholstery from beneath, gathering the form rather than concealing the construction. The mechanism is visible, deliberate, and entirely the point.
This limited edition reissue clothes the Soriana in ecru denim, a sustainable fabric that carries the warmth of raw fiber alongside the cultural resonance of a material historically associated with labor and democratization, now recontextualized for considered interiors. The soft, generous silhouette reads differently in denim than in traditional upholstery: more tactile, more grounded in material reality. The signature red clamp retains its original graphic precision, a counterpoint to the pale, undyed textile.
- Original 1969 design by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
- Compasso d'Oro award recipient, 1970
- Ecru denim upholstery in a sustainable fabric
- Signature red metal clamp construction, exposed by design
- Limited edition reissue produced by Cassina
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Cassina Soriana, and when?
The Soriana was designed by the husband-and-wife duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 and produced by Cassina. It received the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1970, cementing its place as a landmark of Italian modernism.
What is the purpose of the red metal clamp on the Soriana?
The red metal clamp is both a structural and aesthetic element - it gathers and secures the upholstery from beneath the seat and back, allowing the fabric to drape organically without conventional stitched tailoring. It is the defining formal gesture of the design, making the construction visible rather than hiding it.
What makes this Soriana a limited edition?
This reissue is distinguished by its upholstery in ecru denim - a sustainable fabric not part of Cassina's standard Soriana offering. The ecru colorway and denim materiality give the classic form a new cultural and tactile identity, produced in limited quantities.
Is the denim used in this armchair sustainable?
Yes. The ecru denim upholstery is produced from sustainable fabric, reflecting a broader shift in Italian furniture manufacturing toward responsible material sourcing without compromising the integrity of the design.
How does the Soriana Armchair work within a designed interior?
The Soriana's sculptural silhouette and unconventional construction make it a focal point in any considered interior. Its enveloping proportions suit open residential spaces, studies, and hospitality environments, and it coexists naturally alongside both mid-century and contemporary furniture vocabularies.
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