Soft corner

A playful interlocking of shapes is the key to the first Cassina project by this Dutch designer. Soft Corners is a Tetris puzzle of soft shapes designed for versatility and functionality. Three types of ottomans – rectangular, low rectangular and an L-shaped square – can be easily assembled and adapted to any room in the home. From the living room to the bedroom, they offer seating, footrests or other options of use. Encapsulated in a basic geometric shape, these ottomans express energy and fresh insight through simple, multifunctional interlocking modules. Soft Corners is a product of the experimental work of Linde Freya Tangelder during her IN Residence experience in Turin, Italy. Thanks to the cultural support of Cassina, consistently committed to promoting shows and cultural initiatives, the designer had the opportunity to investigate the relationship between limited-edition collection design and larger-scale furniture production, and to craft a project perfectly balanced between the two. Revisiting a practice that was the true driver of Italian art during the Renaissance period, the Cassina Research and Development Centre – through this partnership – launched the Patronage project with the aim of pursuing innovative ideas and exploring new materials and production processes while supporting young talent. A commitment to innovation and excellence, in keeping with the Cassina DNA. Each Soft Corners piece has a structural wood core encased in upholstered foam rubber parts. An easy attachment system means all the components can be disassembled for repair or replacement as needed, in keeping with the Cassina LAB philosophy. The wood structure is made of plywood, the cushions in polyurethane that contains a percentage of polyols deriving from biological sources. Fabric or leather upholstery can be selected from the Cassina Collections. In contrast to the soft, padded shapes, an industrial style stainlesssteel coffee table rounds out the collection