Mollde Equipe · CLIENT: Mollde
Corcovado is a sofa designed for living spaces. The form is inspired by the Corcovado hills and follows an organic, fluid line. The backrest extends to the middle of the seat and wraps around it. A base with long wooden sides runs along the piece as support. Finishes include wood and fabrics. The sofa measures 4.8 metres in width, 0.92 metres in height and 1.9 metres in depth. Four decorative cushions are included, so each owner can adjust comfort and appearance to personal taste. The design combines sculptural form with ergonomic comfort.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Accompanied by four decorative cushions, the sofa not only offers a custom fit for comfort, but also allows for aesthetic customization, allowing each owner to tailor it to their taste. The Corcovado Sofa transcends the traditional notion of furniture, presenting itself as an element of connection between environments and people, between functionality and sculpture.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Finishes Wood and fabrics Measurements Width 4.8m Height 0.92m Depth 1.9m
- Tags
- Couche , Corcovado, Furniture, Decoration, upholstery
- Production Technology
- Every detail of the Corcovado Sofa is designed to connect, to express a narrative where form follows function, and both follow fantasy. With it, Victor Leite reaffirms his position as a product designer and brand curator in the high decoration segment. The sofa is a testament to his commitment not only to aesthetics and comfort, but also to the idea that a design object should inspire, should speak to the space and to those who inhabit it.
- Design Challenge
- The most difficult part of the design of the Corcovado Sofa was to balance aesthetic innovation with ergonomics. The creative challenge was to create a sculptural piece inspired by nature without sacrificing comfort. Obstacles included material and technology limitations for shaping complex shapes, as well as adjusting the design to meet ergonomic standards. External factors, such as production technologies and material availability, also influenced the final choices.
- Project Duration
- 2022 Sao Paulo, Brazil development duration 2 years
- Operation Flow
- Inspired by the Corcovado hills, the line
brings an organic and fluid movement, with a
backrest that extends to the middle of the seat and
Hugs it completely, supported by a base
Long wooden sides and running
as a support. - Research
- The design research of the Corcovado Sofa was qualitative, aiming to create a piece of furniture that combined sculptural form with comfort. Interviews, 3D prototypes and ergonomic tests were used. Participants included users and design experts. The results showed the need for adjustments in the structure. The insights revealed the value of organic aesthetics in functionality. The research impacted design, promoting innovation and meeting market and social demands.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the Corcovado hills, the line
brings an organic and fluid movement, with a
backrest that extends to the middle of the seat and
Hugs it completely, supported by a base
Long wooden sides and running
as a support - Image Credits
- Image 1 Photographer Victor Leite, Corcovado Sofa, 2023
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