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Mariposa SofaEdward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 back again. The resistance is calibrated in such a way that these elements stay in place when the sitter leans back in a normal fashion, but will adjust to the desired angle when intentional pressure is applied. This flexibility allows individual users to determine the position that is most comfortable for them. The variously sized sofas of the Mariposa family are cosy and inviting, yet with a modern touch. They owe their extraordinary comfort to the pleasantly soft upholstery and an ingenious adjustment mechanism, which makes it possible to individually adapt the side and backrest elements for various sitting or reclining positions. The Mariposa sofas do not openly display their functional features: the slim side and back elements can be continuously and silently adjusted, from an upright position to an outward angle of approximately 30° and Materials • Structural frame: webbed metal frame with polyurethane foam. • Seat cushions: polyurethane and visco foams with chamber cushion overlay. Chamber cushion overlay filled with feathers and PU rods. • Back and armrest cushions: chamber cushion filled with stripped-quill feathers and PU rods. • Covers: removable. • Seat height: 425 mm (280 mm with applied load, measured in accordance with EN 1335-1). • Glides: plastic glides with levelling adjustment. • Applications: recommended for home use only. Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby studied architecture as fellow students at the Royal College of Art in London. Since that time, their collaborative work has probed the interface between industrial design, furniture design and architecture. 16 Useful facts about covers materials 17 Care instructions

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COLLECTION OVERVIEW Mariposa Love Seat The Mariposa Love Seat is ideal for small apartments or in combination with one of the Mariposa Sofas. Its sumptuous upholstery makes this generously dimensioned seat the perfect chair to lounge in. Mariposa 2-Seater The Mariposa 2-Seater is an ideal choice for urban apartments with limited space, where it oﬀers abundant comfort. The single seat cushion stretching along its full length gives the sofa an elegant and generous feel that belies its compact dimensions.

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Mariposa 2½-Seater The Mariposa 2½-Seater is the intermediate sized model – and despite its name, this compact design oﬀers plenty of space and excellent comfort for up to three people. The 2½-Seater is outﬁtted with two soft seat cushions. Mariposa 3-Seater This generously proportioned 3-Seater sofa oﬀers ample room and soft comfort for the entire family.

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Mariposa Corner This comfortable corner sofa provides additional seating space and is just the right conﬁguration for many interior settings. Mariposa Ottoman Matching the soft shapes of the sofa, two ottomans combine beautifully with the variousØ520 Ø20½” They feature a distinctive seam sofa sizes. Ø680 Ø26¾” exactly aligned to the height of the cushion seams on th

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Mariposa Club Armchair, Aura cover fabric The Mariposa Club Armchair and Mariposa Club Swivel Armchair are ideally suited for use in lounge and hospitality settings. Unlike the sofas of the Mariposa family, they do not have adjustable side panels and backrests. However, despite comparatively smaller dimensions, the armchairs echo the design of their larger Mariposa counterparts, oﬀering pleasantly soft upholstery and a high degree of comfort – on the Swivel Armchair version this is further enhanced by a ﬂat swivel base with an auto-return mechanism. The covers come in a wide selection of...

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FUNCTIONAL SOFA The Mariposa Sofa does not openly display its functional features: the slim side and back elements can be individually adjusted – continuously and silently – from an upright position to an outward angle of approximately 30° and back again. The resistance is calibrated in such a way that the supporting panels stay in place when the sitter leans back in a normal manner, but will adjust to the desired angle when intentional pressure is applied. This ﬂexibility allows individual users to determine the position that is most comfortable for them. Thanks to the unusual depth of the...

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UPHOLSTERY CONSTRUCTION Sectional drawing of the upholstery construction Mariposa Sofa The padding on the webbed frame is made of foam in two diﬀerent densities with varying degrees of ﬁrmness. The detachable seat cushions have a visco and polyurethane foam core surrounded by a chamber cushion ﬁlled with feathers and polyurethane rods. This upholstery technique allows users to sink in, providing comfort in both seated and reclined positions. The individually adjustable side and back panels consist of a hinged frame with upholstery webbing, covered with polyurethane foam and ﬁbre padding....

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COVER MATERIALS Aura is available in 26 colours. Weight Width Abrasion resistance 3% polyamide, 97% new wool 390 g/m² (11.5 oz/y²) 144 cm +/- 2 cm (56‘‘) 20,000 Martindale Pilling Fastness to rubbing The woollen textile Aura has a classic satin (atlas) weave with a ﬁne, soft surface. This fabric is distinguished by a supremely soft feel, lustrous sheen and smooth even surface. The solid and mixed colours feature dynamic, highly saturated tones made possible by wool’s excellent dyeability. pale blue petrol blue deep violet hunter green royal blue steel blue dark blue pale rose

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pale blue melange steel blue melange dark brown melange 04 dark blue melange 03 dark grey melange black melange stone melange Pilling Fastness to rubbing graphite melange bamboo melange 5% polyamide, 95% new wool 640 g/m² (18.9 oz/y²) 145 cm +/- 2 cm (57‘‘) 100,000 Martindale Type 6 pepper melange canola melange sierra melange Pilling Fastness to rubbing Corsaro is available in 13 colours. Weight Width Abrasion resistance 5% polyamide, 10% cotton, 46% polyacrylics, 5% linen, 20% wool, 14% polyester 450 g/m² (13.3 oz/y²) 140 cm +/- 2 cm (55‘‘) 35,000 Martindale Corsaro is a sophisticated...

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