Ribes Sofa

Design: Antonio Citterio (2019)

Ribes is the new modular seating system designed by Antonio Citterio with a focus on versatility, customization, color and research on materials. Sofas, central and end elements, chaise longue and ottomans all come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes that lend themselves to being arranged in an outdoor space according to personal taste thanks to the exceptional versatility of the modular components and the availability of a vast rage of covers and finishes. The starting point is a futon base with flexible glass fibre slats resting on an aluminum frame to which two types of armrest or backrest can be attached as desired: one with a polypropylene fibre interlacing, the other with a roller cushion. On top are seat cushions intended as comfortable mattresses to stretch out on and several shapes of back and armrest cushion, all containing a new upholstery giving Ribes a particularly lived-in and soft look. Color comes into play in the painted frames in shades of anthracite, sage and clay. These same tones are then picked up in the back and arm supports combining the color sage and clay with a natural colored interlacing and anthracite to one in a matching shade, and the same for the brackets of the roller sections. The textile choice is also extensive and colorful with designs that have been inspired by traditional fabrics collected during numerous trips to South America, reinterpreted and redesigned using very clear color schemes that still leave a wide choice of different combinations allowing maximum customization.