Soriana Sofa

The Soriana relies on high-density polyurethane foam for its volume and structure, with an external metal clasp that cinches and defines the form. There is no traditional internal skeleton - the sofa's silhouette is a direct result of the foam's properties and the tension of that encircling metal element.

The Soriana was designed by the Italian husband-and-wife duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina. The design was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1970, recognizing both its material innovation and its enduring formal intelligence.

The Soriana is offered in a wide selection of fabrics and leathers from Cassina's current material program. As a made-to-order piece, specific upholstery configurations can be discussed with a design consultant to suit the requirements of a given project.

Yes. Cassina continues to produce the Soriana as part of its I Maestri collection, which preserves the original design intent while manufacturing to current standards. It remains one of Cassina's most recognized and continuously produced icons.

The Soriana emerged during a pivotal period in Italian design - the late 1960s - when designers were challenging the orthodoxies of postwar furniture production. Rather than joining the radical or anti-design movements of the era, the Scarpas pursued a more humanist path: structural innovation in service of comfort, resulting in a piece that reads as both forward-looking and deeply livable.