Frame Sofa | Designed by Carlo Colombo | Arflex

The Frame Sofa, designed by Carlo Colombo for Arflex in 2009, is a sophisticated modular seating system distinguished by comfortable proportions, refined upholstery, and exceptional configuration flexibility. Its structure can be enriched with manually woven cowhide, introducing a distinctive handcrafted detail that gives the sofa an elegant and sophisticated character. Designed to accommodate both classic and contemporary living environments, Frame Sofa is available as a complete seating system comprising linear sofas, one-arm units, armless elements, corner modules, a chaise longue, and coordinating poufs. This modular approach allows compositions to be tailored to different room sizes and layouts. With its flexible modularity, rich upholstery options, and distinctive handcrafted cowhide detail, the Frame Sofa reflects Carlo Colombo's refined approach to contemporary furniture and Arflex's expertise in upholstered seating.

Features

• Designed by Carlo Colombo for Arflex in 2009. 
• Modular seating system with numerous configuration possibilities. 
• Available as 210, 240, and 270 cm linear sofas. 
• Collection includes one-arm, armless, corner, chaise longue, and pouf elements. 
• Metal internal structure. 
• Elastic strap seat suspension. 
• Differentiated-density polyurethane cushioning. 
• Goose feather incorporated into the seat, backrest, and armrest cushioning. 
• Optional manually woven cowhide treatment on the structure. 
• Fabric and leather upholstery options. 
• Fully removable fabric covers; leather upholstery is fixed. 

Materials

• Structure:
  Metal. 
• Structure Upholstery:
  Moulded polyurethane foam with polyester slipcover.
• Springing:
  Elastic straps. 
• Seat Cushions:
  Differentiated-density shaped polyurethane with goose feather and down-proof fabric. 
• Backrest Cushions:
  Differentiated-density shaped polyurethane with goose feather and down-proof fabric. 
• Armrests:
  Differentiated-density shaped polyurethane with goose feather and down-proof fabric. 
• Feet:
  Metal with black, burnished, or chromed finishes and protective glides. 
• Cover:
  Fabric or leather. Fabric covers are fully removable; leather versions have fixed covers. 
• Optional Frame Treatment:
  Manually woven cowhide. 

Available Sizes & Configurations

Linear Sofas

• Sofa 210: 210 cm / 82.7 in wide
• Sofa 240: 240 cm / 94.5 in wide
• Sofa 270: 270 cm / 106.3 in wide 

Modular Elements

• One-arm unit: 105 / 120 / 135 cm
• Armless unit: 100 / 115 / 130 cm
• Corner unit: 105 / 120 / 135 cm
• Chaise longue with one armrest: 105 cm
• Pouf: 100 × 100 cm
• Pouf: 120 × 100 cm
• Pouf: 130 × 100 cm 

Why Buy the Frame Sofa?

• Designed by Carlo Colombo - A 2009 design created for Arflex. 

• Highly Configurable - Linear sofas, corner modules, one-arm units, armless elements, chaise longue, and poufs make the collection suitable for customized compositions. 

• Sophisticated Comfort - Differentiated-density polyurethane and goose-feather cushioning combine structured support with a softer upholstered surface. 

• Distinctive Cowhide Option - The structure can be enhanced with manually woven cowhide, creating one of the defining decorative details of the Frame collection. 

• Extensive Upholstery Selection - Arflex lists numerous fabric and leather upholstery choices for the collection. 

• Practical Fabric Upholstery - Fabric versions feature fully removable covers. 

• Ideal for Large Sectional Compositions - The range of modular elements allows Frame to be configured beyond the standard linear sofa format. 

Best For

Luxury Living Rooms | Large Contemporary Interiors | Custom Sectionals | Designer Homes | Premium Residential Projects | Sophisticated Hospitality Spaces