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Face to Face Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, 2017 Cat. Sofas

Face to Face Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, 2017 Cat. Sofas

Face to Face Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, 2017 Cat. Sofas

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: The 'Face to Face' sofa, designed by Gordon Guillaumier in 2017, is a unique reinterpretation of traditional sofas, emphasizing one-to-one interactions with its dual opposing backs and soft feather cushions. It is designed to be a central piece in both contract spaces and living rooms, available in fabric or leather with contrasting cross-stitching.
Specifications: The sofa measures 196 cm in width, 97 cm in depth, and 73.5 cm in height, with a seat height of 38 cm. It features non-removable covers and is available with CAD files for design purposes.
Materials and Construction: The internal frame is made of poplar plywood with elastic belts, while the seat and backrest use differentiated-density polyurethane foam and cold foam with a metal insert, respectively. The base consists of metal feet that are either powder-coated or chromed. The upholstery is non-removable, and the seams are cross-stitched.
Recyclability and Environmental Considerations: All components of the 'Face to Face' sofa are 100% recyclable when separated. Tacchini focuses on minimizing noise and emissions during production and ensures that all materials can be reused multiple times. The packaging is designed for global export and adheres to recycling and energy recovery standards.
Material Composition: The sofa comprises 24% cold foam, 24% upholstery, 23% polyurethane foam, 17% iron components, 8% poplar plywood, 3% elastic straps, and 1% sewing.
Designer Background: Gordon Guillaumier, born in 1966, has an extensive educational background in design from Malta, Switzerland, England, and Italy. He established his design studio in Milan in 2002 and has worked on various product designs and consultancy projects.
Additional Products: Other designs by Gordon Guillaumier include Cage, Face to Face Armchair, Face to Face High, Face to Face Table, Coot, Ledge, Ruler, Soap, and Spindle.
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Face to Face Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, 2017 Cat. Sofas

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Face to Face Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, 2017 Cat. Sofas Face to Face Designer: Gordon Guillaumier Year: 2017 Face to face is an original reinterpretation of the sofa as a space for one-to-one relations, with two opposing backs and soft, feather cushions inviting people to sit vis-à-vis. With its light, classical style, Face to face is conceived to take a central role and position, be it in contract spaces or in the intimacy of a living room. Covered in fabric or leather, it is sewn with contrasting crossstitching. Developed by Tacchini in Italy Non-removable covers CAD Files: 3D (.dwg, .3ds)...

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Face to Face Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, 2013 Cat. Modular System Materials description Internal frame Seat: poplar plywood 18 mm thick with elastic belts. Padding Seat: differentiated - density polyurethane foam. Backrest: cold foam with metal insert. Base: metal feet powder coated painted or chromed. Upholstery: non removable cover. Painted base Chromed base T25 Matt Champagne Gold T27 Matt Black Chromed Cross-stitched seam: yarn color

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Face to Face Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, 2017 Cat. Sofas-4

Face to Face Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, 2013 Cat. Modular System Suggested upholsteries Materials informations Flexible expanded polyurethane is a solid elastic polymeric material with open cell structure. It is a non-toxic material and above all free from ozone-damaging components. Production and processing of the polyurethane we use meet the objectives of the new policy of ensuring the protection of human health and of the environment. We focus in particular on the choice and use of the types of density of polyurethane suitable for preserving over the years the features of load capacity,...

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Face to Face Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, 2013 Cat. Modular System Gordon Guillaumier Gordon Guillaumier was born in 1966, and was educated firstly in Malta, then in Switzerland, England and Italy. He graduated from IED in Milan (198891), before specializing in design at the Domus Academy, Milan (1992). In 1993 he began working with Baleri Associati, as well as collaborating with architect Rodolfo Dordoni. In 2002 he set up his own design studio in Milan, principally working on product design, but also for design consultancy projects. In 2006 he lectured in industrial design at Milan’s Politecnico...

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