This iconic Italian modular couch by B&B Italia has been reborn

Icon of recent and up to date Italian furnishings, B&B Italia, has unveiled the Tufty-Time 20. The discharge marks the twentieth anniversary of considered one of B&B Italia’s best-selling sofas, the Tufty-Time modular system designed by Patricia Urquiola.

The up to date evolution of the enduring couch preserves the important traits of the Tufty-Time: the modularity, in fact, is a defining attribute, as is the sinking, enveloping consolation. Modifications have additionally been made: the brand new mannequin has much more padding, and the seat peak has risen by a number of centimetres. Moreover, a thick Dacron layer positioned between polyurethane and cloth makes for a fair softer, extra cushioned really feel. Tufty-Time 20 additionally is available in a brand new cloth: chenille with a bouclé impact, which blends sophistication and tactility.

The Tufty-Time 20 consists of 14 modules, providing versatile, fluid compositions. B&B Italia has added a curved module, which boosts and expands the system’s potential, permitting for rounded layouts which might be notably conducive to lodges and places of work, encouraging face-to-face interplay. ‘Tufty-Time is a really versatile system,’ says Demetrio Apolloni, B&B Italia’s CEO. ‘The modules enable for the creation of numerous configurations, from linear sofas to sofas with chaise longue, nook sofas and ‘islands’ that present a 360-degree seating resolution. Tufty-Time is ready to adapt to the altering wants of the residing areas and the individuals inhabiting them.’

Elsewhere, the couch now provides the choice of full disassembly, guaranteeing that each one the elements and supplies could be reused or recycled on the finish of its life. This displays the evolution of not solely the Tufty-Time, but in addition the model, which now incorporates a give attention to accountable environmental behaviour into its enterprise mannequin.

To accompany the twentieth anniversary Tufty-Time mannequin, B&B Italia has additionally launched a brand new espresso desk collection designed to suit neatly between the couch’s modules.

When the unique Tufty-Time launched, following a collaboration between B&B Italia and Urquiola on Fats-Fats and Girl Fats, a collection of small tables impressed by the once-popular sand-filled ash trays, it was an instantaneous industrial success. ‘It redefined the ideas of consolation and modularity, merging the spirit of Chesterfield and capitonné traditions with a contemporary way of life,’ says Apolloni. ‘It re-visited the theme of modularity from the Nineteen Seventies, to then arrive at an off-the-cuff, versatile system with a younger, relaxed angle. It provided a substitute for standard couch sorts.’