Strips

Strips
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Strips

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document discusses the 'Strips' product line designed by Cini Boeri in 1972, which is part of the Arflex collection. The Strips line is renowned for its innovative design and has been awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro in 1979. It is displayed in various museums worldwide, including the Triennale in Milan, Tokyo, and the MoMA in New York.

Design and Features
The Strips product is characterized by its fully removable quilted covers, which are available in both fabric and leather (specifically 'Strips' leather). The modular design allows for endless configurations, making it versatile for different settings. The product is available as a sofa, bed, or sofa-bed.

Construction
The structure of the Strips is made from metal and poplar multiply wood. The frame is upholstered with shaped polyurethane of differentiated density and polyester slip cover. The springing system uses elastic straps, and the feet are made from chrome-plated metal tubular.

Design Philosophy
Cini Boeri aimed to create a system that was easy to produce and sell, focusing on a playful cover design rather than traditional design elements. The goal was to bring back the softness of old cushions with a removable, washable, and changeable cover. The design intended to demythologize traditional furniture symbols of wealth, offering a more relaxed and adaptable approach.

Product Configurations
The document lists various compositions and configurations, identified by codes, allowing for customization according to user needs. These configurations include different dimensions and arrangements of the sofa units, armrests, and other elements.

Conclusion
The Strips line has achieved significant success over the years, becoming an iconic image in the furniture design world. Its innovative approach to modularity and comfort has made it a lasting favorite in the Arflex collection.
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Catalog excerpts

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DESIGNER _ CINI BOERI PRODUCT NAME _ STRIPS 1972 Compasso d’Oro 1979

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Composizioni Compositions Design che appartiene alla storia di arflex, sicuramente uno dei prodotti piu’ famosi , disegnato nel 1972, ha guadagnato il riconoscimento del premio Compasso d’oro ed è esposto in vari musei nel mondo , come alla Triennale di Milano, a Tokyo, al Moma di New York, etc. Prodotto caratterizzato da una fodera trapuntata completamente sfoderabile. Disponibile anche nella versione letto e divano-letto, la modularità consente infinite combinazioni. (...) L’Arflex mi chiedeva di progettare un sistema di facile produzione e facile vendita, questo dopo l’esperimento del Serpentone...

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DIVANO RIVESTITO DA UNA TRAPUNTA AL POSTO DELLA NORMALE FODERA. SISTEMA DI ELEMENTI, CHE PERMETTE MODULARITÀ INFINITE. STRUTTURA: METALLO E MULTISTRATO DI PIOPPO. IMBOTTITURA STRUTTURA: POLIURETANO SAGOMATO A DENSITÀ DIFFERENZIATA / FIBRA DI POLIESTERE. MOLLEGGIO: CINGHIE ELASTICHE. PIEDINI: TUBOLARE METALLICO CROMATO. RIVESTIMENTO: TESSUTO O PELLE (SOLO PELLE TIPO “STRIPS”). Divano letto Sofa-bed SOFA MIT EINEM GESTEPPTEN BEZUG, ALS DEN NORMALEN BEZUG. ELEMENTSYSTEM, DAS UNENDLICHE KOMPOSITIONEN GESTATTET. STRUKTUR: METALL UND MULTISCHICHTHOLZ AUS PAPPEL. STRUKTURPOLSTERUNG: GEFORMTER PU-SCHAUM...

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