Capsule Sofa Modular by Stefano Ollino is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Salaka in Desain Furnitur Competition Category.

SalakaFurnitur· 2025

Capsule Sofa Modular

by Stefano Ollino

Client: Zito Living

A' Design Award Salaka Winner in Furnitur Category

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The Design

About Capsule Sofa Modular

Capsule iyanaritu sofa modular iya ridésaingngé untu' ruang atuong. Désainna maccowéi bahasa malebbu' sibawa gaya retro futuristik, sibawa bentu' mabbulele iya mala inspirasi pole ri sédié pod iya ménré' pole ri tanaé. Onrong pallonjo' limaé rijamai selaku permukaan iya manyamengngé, nasaba' taué wedding mallonjo' sibawa mappésau ri sininna sofaé, tenniya bawang ri onrong tudangngé. Capsule riébbui pole ri busa malemma' na risalipuri sibawa kaing elastis iya mappunnai tekstur sarang wani telluk dimensi. Engka siyagangngaré modul iya ripaddupangngé, nasaba' iyatu tungke' pakké weddingngi mébbu komposisi pribadi untu' bili'na.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Salaka

Capsule Sofa Modular iyanaritu pakoro A' Design Award Salaka, pakalebbi iya malompo tongeng iya ripabbere ri desain tingkak pole, cantik sibawa mappakita. Pakoro Salaka iyanaritu karya iya macennning tongeng sibawa kreatif iya mappakita keahlian, bakat sibawa ketajaman pikkiran tau mabbuat. Capsule Sofa Modular ripakkirangngi mancaji karya iya magello, mancaji pakkitaang, profesional sibawa inovatif iya dalleng. Desain pakoro A' Design Award Salaka iyae iyanaritu penemuan iya lebbi riissengngi sibawa ripuji, iya pawangekeng sibawa mappalaong wates seni, sains, desain sibawa teknologi. Capsule Sofa Modular iyanaritu ciptaan iya riennengi tau maega, iya mappabbura keinginan, mappabbere perasaan makessing sibawa mappabbentuk ketakjuban.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Capsule Sofa embraces a retro-futuristic soft design language, redefining the role of its armrests as more than just structural elements. Designed for ultimate relaxation, it invites users to explore new ways of interacting with their sofa. Now, comfort extends beyond the seat, allowing you to lounge, embrace, and unwind on the armrests, making full use of the sofa's entire surface.
Dimensions & Packaging: The sofa presents different modules which allow the user to build his how composition with this dimensions: 1750mm × 1250mm × 720mm, 1500mm × 1220mm × 720mm, 1750mm × 1490mm × 720mm
Tags: furniture, sofa, furniture design, living room, living collection, capsule
Production Technology: The sofa is crafted from plush soft foam and enveloped in an elastic fabric featuring a unique three-dimensional honeycomb texture, adding both visual depth and tactile comfort.
Design Challenge: As mentioned before the most challenging part was designing an iconic product who can be accepted by the market.
Research: The challenge began with the goal of designing an iconic product, one that defies trends and stands out from the ordinary. From the initial sketches, we explored soft, inviting shapes instead of the rigid, serious forms that dominate the furniture industry today. The color palette focused on pastel tones, with the first concept emerging in a soothing, soft pink. To emphasize relaxation and friendliness, we reimagined the armrests, traditionally structural and overlooked, transforming them into the most comfortable and inviting parts of the sofa.
Inspiration: The Capsule Sofa embodies nature’s rebirth, inspired by a pod emerging from the earth with grace and elegance. More than just furniture, it symbolizes growth, blending raw natural beauty with refined craftsmanship. Each curve tells a story of transformation, where sophistication meets organic form. A timeless piece, it brings the serene essence of nature into your home, celebrating the harmony of design and the elegance that springs from the earth.
Project Duration: The project started in early June 2024 and the first product presentation happened at the Shanghai Furniture Fair in September 2024. At the end of the year has been awarded during the Guangzhou Design week with the Kapok Product Design Award 2024.
Operation Flow: As mentioned earlier, the key features include the flexibility to customize the structure using various modules and the innovative armrest design, which allows you to utilize the entire sofa surface for ultimate relaxation.
Image Credits: ZITO LIVING FURNITURECO.,LTD