Corbeille Leather Sofa by Francesco Binfare for Edra

About the Item

A post modern "Corbeille" Sofa by Francesco Binfare for Edra. Eight leather cushions are are held in place by an accordion style tubular metal frame. Original leather upholstery. Sourced in Northern Italy. Francesco Binfaré is an Italian furniture designer who has collaborated closely with Edra since the early 1990s. His work focuses primarily on seating and upholstered furniture, with an emphasis on construction systems, ergonomics, and material research. For Edra, Binfaré has developed a number of influential collections—including Flap, Standard, Essential, On the Rocks, and Corbeille—many of which incorporate adjustable or modular elements intended to accommodate different postures and uses. His designs are characterized by technically complex internal structures paired with soft, visually informal forms. Through this body of work, Binfaré has played a significant role in shaping Edra’s reputation for experimental yet highly crafted contemporary furniture, produced through a combination of industrial innovation and traditional Italian manufacturing techniques.

Creator:
Francesco Binfaré (Designer),Edra (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 76 in (193.04 cm)Depth: 42 in (106.68 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Style:
Post-Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Metal
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1990-1999
Date of Manufacture:
1990s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good vintage condition. Patina and mild surface wear consistent with age and use. Mild discolorations to leather throughout. Minor losses to enamel on frame.
Seller Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6006248181302

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Edra

The name Edra is derived from the Greek word exedra, meaning a space for conversation and socialization. True to its name, the Italian furniture manufacturer creates beautiful seating like sofas and armchairs, as well as coffee tables and end tables to go with them. Its unique and heritage-quality modern pieces are sure to become the classics of tomorrow.

Edra was established in 1987 in Tuscany with the goal of combining traditional craftsmanship and technological innovation into a new style of collectible design. The company wanted to challenge established ideas about how living room furniture such as chairs, tables and cabinets are to look and function, deploying cutting-edge materials and working with unique shapes to produce exciting designs that disrupted the design world.

Part of Edra’s success has been due to its fruitful collaborations with acclaimed designers. The company has worked with Italian designer Francesco Binfare since 1992, producing the iconic Tangeri, Angels, Flap and Essential seating collections. Jacopo Foggini, known for his own innovative designs, is another frequent Edra collaborator. In 2022, Edra and Foggini released the sea-inspired A'mare collection of translucent blue outdoor furniture made from polycarbonate.

Edra has also represented Italy on several international sporting stages. The company was an official furniture supplier for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang and the 2022 Alpine Skiing World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Since its founding, the company's contemporary furniture has been added to museums around the world. Today, Edra's designs are held in the collections of New York City’s Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

In 2022, Edra also exhibited at the Salone Del Mobile, where the brand debuted a chic, pebble-inspired sofa — On the Rocks — that demonstrates the company's continued commitment to originality and ingenuity.

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