Ribes

Frame die-cast aluminium and extrusions with polyester powder painting Back and roller upholstery ecogreen (polyethylene and polyester blend), cover in water repellent polyester fibre Seat upholstery shaped polyurethane, ecogreen (polyethylene and polyester blend), cover in water repellent polyester fibre Interlacing polypropylene fibre braid Seat slats glass fibre Ferrules thermoplastic material Waterproof cover cloth PES fabric coated on one side in PU Cover fabric in limited categories (with profile) Ribes is the new modular seating system designed by Antonio Citterio with a focus on versatility, customisation, colour and research on materials.‎ Sofas, central and end elements, chaise longue and ottomans all come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes that lend themselves to being arranged in an outdoor space according to personal taste thanks to the exceptional versatility of the modular components and the availability of a vast rage of covers and finishes.‎ The starting point is a futon base with flexible glass fibre slats resting on an aluminium frame to which two types of armrest or backrest can be attached as desired: one with a polypropylene fibre interlacing, the other with a roller cushion.‎ On top are seat cushions intended as comfortable mattresses to stretch out on and several shapes of back and armrest cushion, all containing a new upholstery giving Ribes a particularly lived-in and soft look.‎ Colour comes into play in the painted frames in shades of anthracite, sage and clay.‎ These same tones are then picked up in the back and arm supports combining the colour sage and clay with a natural coloured interlacing and anthracite to one in a matching shade, and the same for the brackets of the roller sections.‎ The textile choice is also extensive and colourful with designs that have been inspired by traditional fabrics collected during numerous trips to South America, reinterpreted and redesigned using very clear colour schemes that still leave a wide ch