Standard Outdoor Sofa
Made by Edra
Designed by Francesco Binfare
Francesco Binfaré has long treated the sofa as a field for human gesture, and the Standard Outdoor extends that sensibility into open air. Its defining feature is the Smart Cushion system, a proprietary construction that allows backrests and armrests to be physically reshaped by hand, tilting low for reclined ease or wrapping upright for structure and enclosure.
Seats are proportioned generously deep, encouraging a relaxed posture without sacrificing sculptural coherence. The modular system accommodates linear runs, angled compositions, and free-form arrangements, adapting to terraces, gardens, and covered outdoor rooms of any geometry.
- Smart Cushion backrests and armrests reshape intuitively, without tools
- Deep seat proportions suited to extended outdoor lounging
- Modular configurations for linear, angled, or freeform layouts
- Materials and construction engineered for outdoor exposure
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Smart Cushion system on the Standard Outdoor sofa?
The Smart Cushion system is a proprietary Edra construction that allows backrests and armrests to be physically repositioned by hand, without tools, shifting from a reclined, open posture to a more upright and enclosed one. It is central to Binfaré's design philosophy of making the sofa responsive to the body and moment.
Can the Standard Outdoor sofa be configured for large terraces?
Yes. The Standard Outdoor is a modular system that supports linear runs, angled arrangements, and free-form compositions, making it adaptable to terraces, garden rooms, and covered outdoor spaces of varied scale and geometry.
Is the Standard Outdoor sofa suitable for uncovered outdoor use?
The Standard Outdoor is engineered for outdoor exposure, with materials selected to withstand the elements. For specific guidance on sun, rain, and climate suitability, consulting with an Edra specialist is recommended, as configurations and fabric choices can affect performance.
Who is Francesco Binfaré and what is his design approach?
Francesco Binfaré is an Italian designer and longtime creative collaborator with Edra, known for treating furniture as an extension of human posture and emotion. His work consistently explores how form can respond to the body rather than impose upon it, resulting in pieces that feel both sculptural and deeply inhabited.
How is Edra's Standard Outdoor different from the indoor Standard sofa?
The Standard Outdoor retains the core Smart Cushion reshaping system of the original Standard sofa but is reworked with materials and structural components suited to outdoor environments, extending Binfaré's gestural design language beyond the interior.