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
How do the Smart Cushions on the Standard Outdoor Sofa work?
The Smart Cushions use a proprietary internal structure that holds its shape when manipulated by hand, allowing backrests and armrests to be repositioned into low, upright, or angled orientations without any mechanical adjustment. The form is set by touch and stays in place through the cushion's own construction.
Is the Standard Outdoor Sofa fully weatherproof?
The Standard Outdoor is engineered for exterior use, with materials and finishes selected to withstand exposure to sun, humidity, and rain. For longevity, Edra recommends consulting the care specifications for the specific fabric or covering chosen at configuration.
Can the Standard Outdoor be configured for large terraces or irregular spaces?
The modular system is designed precisely for this flexibility. Individual units can be combined in straight runs, L-shapes, or open-form arrangements, making it suitable for both compact urban terraces and expansive garden settings.
Who is Francesco Binfaré and what is his relationship with Edra?
Francesco Binfaré is an Italian designer whose career spans decades of work on the poetics of comfort and repose. His long collaboration with Edra has produced some of the brand's most recognized pieces, each exploring how a body inhabits a seat over time.
How does the Standard Outdoor differ from the indoor Standard Sofa?
The two share the same Smart Cushion logic and Binfaré's foundational design, but the Outdoor version uses materials and structural components engineered for exterior environments, including weather-resistant coverings and frames suited to temperature and moisture variation.
