Standard
Made by Edra
Designed by Francesco Binfare
Francesco Binfaré has spent decades investigating what it means for a body to truly rest. The Standard sofa is among his most considered answers to that question.
Its defining innovation is a cushion technology that responds to touch. Backrests and armrests yield to the hand, shifting from upright to oblique, from enveloping to open, without mechanism or effort. The seats are deliberately deep, encouraging a posture that is unhurried and genuinely horizontal in spirit.
Configurations follow the architecture of a room rather than imposing upon it. Individual units of varying shapes and depths combine freely into linear, angular, or open-plan arrangements. The result is a sofa that changes with the moment, the mood, and the body occupying it.
- Adaptive cushion system with no mechanical components
- Modular compositions across linear, angular, and free-form arrangements
- Seats of varied depths within a single configuration
- Produced by Edra in Tuscany
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Standard sofa's cushion system work?
The Standard uses a proprietary cushion technology developed by Francesco Binfaré in which the backrests and armrests are filled with a material that responds to manual pressure, allowing them to tilt and reshape without any mechanical parts, levers, or hardware. The adjustment is entirely tactile and immediate.
Can the Standard be configured for large or irregular spaces?
Yes. The Standard is a modular system composed of individual units in varying shapes and seat depths, which can be arranged in linear, angular, or entirely free-form compositions. This makes it well-suited to both expansive open-plan spaces and architecturally complex rooms.
Who is Francesco Binfaré and what is his design philosophy?
Francesco Binfaré is an Italian designer and researcher who has collaborated with Edra for decades, focusing on the relationship between the human body and furniture. His work consistently prioritizes physiological rest and emotional comfort over formal convention, often incorporating material innovations that are invisible in the finished piece.
Where is the Edra Standard sofa manufactured?
The Standard is produced by Edra at their atelier in Tuscany, Italy, where each piece is made to order using traditional Italian upholstery craft alongside proprietary filling and cushion technologies.
What upholstery options are available for the Standard sofa?
Edra offers the Standard in a range of fabric and leather upholsteries. Because the piece is made to order, specific material selections, colorways, and configuration details are confirmed at the time of purchase through an authorized representative.