With smooth, sloping lines and upholstery of the highest quality, the sofa is both stylish and comfortable. A discreet, black powder-coated steel tubed frame provides a reassuringly solid base, on which two padded discs are attached, creating a structure that more resembles the geometric contours of contemporary art than furniture. Kvadrat Brusvik fabric upholsters the sofa, adding a luxurious yet long-lasting finish. Despite its overall volume, the sofa is able to fill a small space without appearing too crowded, due to its open, slender base, allowing light to pass through. Also available, the Northern Oblong Chair.
Mario Tsai is a Chinese product designer based in Hangzhou. With his work appealing to a global market, he has collaborated with numerous manufacturers such as Northern and Ferm Living. With a unique approach to interior design that he describes as ‘soft minimalism,’ Mario Tsai aims to show how furniture can be streamlined and understated, while also soft to the touch and tactile in appearance.
Mario is currently exploring ways to make design more inclusive and finding new applications for materials that respect the environment and appeal to society as a whole.