THE MAKING OF AN ICON

Entirely handmade pieces help to elevate the sofa to new heights of artistic excellence

Fittingly for a design that has a strong fashion element, the ‘Mah Jong’ sofa is made entirely by hand in an Italian workshop that crafts furniture in a similar way to haute couture. The mattress-style cushions are individually hand-stitched to create their signature plump quilting and precisely angled, intersecting shapes. This process gives an artisanal quality to the design that enhances its timeless appeal.

Hans Hopfer’s original design of the sofa (above) was upholstered in simple materials, but today the sofa is hand-stitched (left) and has been dressed, throughout the years, in on-trend designer fabrics (right)