Tailor Sofa

BY RUI ALVES

After fondly recalling memories of his grandfather’s

favourite tailor shop, Portuguese designer Rui Alves

returned to the past to find inspiration for crafting

Tailor. The idea was to celebrate the sofa in all its forms

with a structured, yet light shape and a sturdy wooden

base, designed for daily use. The solid wood frame – in

natural or dark stained oak – and its foam-shell-covered

upholstery are formed with an impressive attention to

detail, as wooden joints carefully outline the round shape

of the sofa, giving the piece a handmade look and feel.

As past and present blend in perfect synergy, the award-

winning Tailor Sofa is to be cherished for many years

to come; its appreciation for the past serving as a gentle

reminder of the skills and expertise with which it has

been crafted, as both are passed on from generation to

generation. Tailor Sofa comes fully upholstered in a range

of fabrics in varying prices.

Tailor Sofa, Dark stained Oak / Dakar 0311, by Rui Alves

NoNo Table, Black Anodised Aluminium / Brown Powder Coated Steel / Beige Silk

Printed Glass, by Note Design Studio & Norm Architects

Plinth Cubic, Grey Kendzo Marble, by Norm Architects

Échasse Vase, small, Clear / Bronzed Brass. by Theresa Rand

Tailor Sofa, Natural Oak, Maple 222, by Rui Alves

Gravel Rug, Ivory, by Nina Bruun

Tailor Sofa, Dark stained Oak / Dakar 0311, by Rui Alves

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