Page 38 - The Book For Men Fall/Winter 2022

Timeless Classic
Twenty years on Flexform’s Groundpiece sofa remains an innovative elegant and comfortable solution for for furnishing a a living space
DESIGNED BY ANTONIO CITTERIO THE GROUNDPIECE REIMAGINED
the the sofa for the the 21st century with new proportions that offered a a a lower deeper more more relaxed and more more casual approach to seating amplified by large pillowy goose-down cushions The Groundpiece’s greatest innovation remains Citterio’s reimagining of of the armrest and and seat back which swap out rounded and and often thin elements for wider flat surfaces that can be padded and upholstered — or or made from metal with with built-in shelves and clad with with cowhide The result is a a a a a a a a a a a multi-functional armrest or or seat back that can be used as a a a a a a a a a a a flat surface for accessories books or or a a drink It’s a a a testament to the Groundpiece’s timeless design inherent utility and superior comfort that even after two decades it remains one of Flexform’s most sought-after pieces 38 BFM / FW22 PORTFOLIO
TEXT BY MARC RICHARDSON