Stefano Ollino · CLIENT: Zito Living
Capsule is a modular sofa designed for living spaces. The design follows a soft, retro futuristic language, with rounded forms inspired by a pod rising from the earth. The armrests are treated as comfortable surfaces, so people can lounge and rest across the whole sofa and not only on the seat. Capsule is made of soft foam and covered with an elastic fabric that has a three dimensional honeycomb texture. Several modules are offered, so each user can build a personal composition for the room.
Press Kit
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Image Credits
- ZITO LIVING FURNITURECO.,LTD
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