Standalto
Made by Edra
Designed by Francesco Binfare
Francesco Binfaré has spent decades investigating the relationship between the human body and the furniture that receives it. The Standalto is one of his most considered answers: a sofa designed to respond to the person, not the other way around.
At its core is what Binfaré calls the intelligent cushion, a concealed system of articulated joints that allows backrests and armrests to be reshaped with the lightest pressure of a hand. No mechanical fasteners, no visible hardware. The cushion holds its new position, offering a genuinely different configuration each time it is touched.
- Articulated joint system concealed within the cushion structure
- Backrests and armrests repositioned freely by hand
- Sits 15 centimeters above the floor for a sense of suspension
- Generous proportions resolved into a silhouette that appears to float
The sofa's elevation, 15 centimeters off the floor, is a deliberate formal gesture. That suspension gives the piece an atmosphere of weightlessness, its generous form hovering rather than settling. Binfaré's sensibility here is both poetic and precise: comfort as something the body discovers for itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Standalto's intelligent cushion system work?
The intelligent cushion contains a network of articulated joints concealed within the upholstery. Applying gentle hand pressure to a backrest or armrest repositions it, and the joint system holds the new form without any visible hardware or mechanical fasteners.
Can the Standalto be configured for different uses?
Yes. Because the backrests and armrests respond to hand pressure and retain their position, the sofa can be freely adapted for conversation, reclining, or reading without any tools or removable parts.
Who is designer Francesco Binfaré?
Francesco Binfaré is an Italian designer long associated with Edra, known for his research into the body's relationship with seating. His work spans decades and consistently explores how furniture can adapt to human posture rather than impose a fixed form upon it.
What materials and upholstery options are available for the Standalto?
The Standalto is available through Edra's made-to-order program with a range of fabric and leather upholstery options. Specific material selections can be confirmed at the time of inquiry.
Why does the Standalto sit 15 centimeters above the floor?
The elevation is a deliberate design decision by Binfaré. Raising the sofa off the floor gives the form a sense of visual lightness, allowing its generous proportions to read as floating rather than grounded, which is central to the piece's formal identity.