Following the enormous success of the Curve Sofa in 2017, and a high demand for modular, sculptural statement pieces the company wanted a refresh of its sectional sofas line. For this project I was in charge of creative direction, and, together with McKenzie Rist, of product development. We envisioned that the living was to become once again a nook, a cozy retreat from the outsize world. The shape was in fact conceived with an aim to achieve the most desirable, welcoming, rounded and soft curved form. The seat is made for lounging in a relaxed position, deep enough to rest your feet on it. The Riverside is all about playfulness and fluidity. Playing with arrangements and being allowed to transform a room with changing needs.
“Named after Riverside Park in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Riverside is a rounded Sectional Sofa designed for today’s lifestyle. Its deep and low seat is designed for lounging with the best possible comfort. This sofa is a floating upholstered sculpture capable of defining the home space in endless ways thanks to its many possible iterations: the Riverside sections can be easily swapped, moved, turned, and even used to make tête-à-tête type of seats”.
Company: Donghia, Inc.
Year: 2019
Design: Gabriele Rosina & McKenzie Rist
Creative Direction: Gabriele Rosina
Photos: Donghia Inc., Rubelli S.p.a., Gabriele Rosina