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Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric

Milan 2014: Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola has created a modular sofa system covered in jersey material for Italian brand Moroso (+ slideshow).

Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric

Patricia Urquiola's aluminium-framed sofa system for Moroso is called (love me) Tender.

Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric

The design features thin wooden legs, which appear to rest against the sides of the seats.

Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric

Longer elements hold the back rests and optional integrated side tables, in a range of heights and sizes.

Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric

"The legs that appear to have little to do with the frame are actually the pillars that can be anchored to it and grouped in multiple compositions," said a statement from Moroso.

Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric

Standard two and three-seater sofas can be combined into different arrangements.

Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric

Flat and corner back cushions can be added or removed to encompass or separate sections.

Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric

A single exaggerated seam runs around the edges of the upright cushions, which are upholstered in wool jersey along with the seats.

Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric

The sofas are available in a range of colours with matching throw cushions.

Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric

Moroso is showing the designs at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Hall 16 Stand 22/29, in Milan until 13 April.

Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric