B&B Italia Charles Sectional
The name Charles is a tribute to the design of the 1950s and 60s. The name refers obviously to Charles Eames, the American designer, architect and film director who always sustained that "The details are not the details. They make the design". They are actually elements that make design meaningful. This concept is enough to tell the story of Charles, B&B Italia's longest and best seller, and the design strength shows in the details: the upside-down L foot and the slender raised base both confer an image of lightness to the sofa.
A leading piece in contemporary lifestyle, it became a reference model in the world of design. The light image accentuated by the essential design of the die-cast aluminum feet make Charles into a sofa with a decidedly contemporary look, a product of great formal elegance that goes well beyond the current times and fashions. The spatial concept behind the project by Antonio Citterio is innovative: a system that can be used to create new compositions - two or three seat sofas, sofas with a chaise longue addition and a corner sofa. The line also includes a broad selection of modular elements to satisfy any furnishing need, including the most personal desire for comfort.
Antonio Citterio
Italy, 1950
Born in 1950 in Meda, Italy, Antonio Citterio opened his architecture office at the age of just 22. One of the most internationally sought-after designers, Citterio has worked for such renowned companies as Vitra, Flos, Kartell, and Iittala. The reason for the success of his design projects is that he likes to “tease” out an object’s dormant potential. He is on a constant search for true and authentic work and that he detests bad design. In 1987 and in 1994, Antonio Citterio received the Compasso d’Oro award.
Since 2006 he has been teaching architectural design at the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, Switzerland. In 2008, the Royal Society honored him for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce of London, which gave him the title of “Royal Designer for Industry.”
Founded in 1966 by the Busnelli Family, B&B Italia has become Italy’s premiere international contemporary furniture manufacturer for both residential and contract spaces. Their sofas, lounge chairs, furniture, and complements are unmistakable in their long-lasting style, comfort, and design. Iconic pieces such as The Up Chair by Gaetano Pesce, Charles Sofa by Antonio Citterio, and Tufty Time by Patricia Urquiola have earned B&B Italia pole position on many architects’ and interior designers’ must-have lists. Their Research & Development Centre is known for pushing the boundaries of design with taste, technology, and creativity. B&B Italia also focuses on environmental sustainability regarding disposal processes, recycling, and developing innovative materials. B&B Italia was the first company to use cold polyurethane technology in molds for shaping sofas, armchairs, or dacron for upholstery. They are also members of the Altagamma foundation, the Italian luxury brands committee composed of design, fashion, food, jewelry, automobiles, and hospitality experts.
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