Noonu is an atoll, a corner of pure relaxation amidst the colours of the Maldives. Noonu is a system of upholstery in which large sizes meet impressive flexibility. The supporting structure disappears from view, creating “islands” which appear to almost float, suspended in mid-air. The seats themselves are deep, with a single, large seat cushion that guarantees extreme comfort, inviting and relaxing whilst also characterising the overall aesthetic. The tilted back is designed to accommodate cushions, which can be distributed however you wish. The design is made even more intriguing by a support element that can be arranged in any manner of positions: a roller cushion bound by sophisticated webbing to a die-cast aluminium frame, which sits beneath the seat cushion. This allows you to use it freely as a terminal armrest element or as a headrest, to read or to work, placed between the seats or removed entirely, depending on how the sofa is being used. As Antonio Citterio tells us, the story of Noonu is rooted in a journey that started a few years ago: “Atoll and Noonu stemmed from a single idea, namely a cylinder that could be used as an armrest and cushions distributed freely over the sofa. What’s new in Noonu is the apparently suspended seating, which extends all the way to the floor, and the new types of elements that we have defined as “piano” and “sail” elements, lending a certain identity and richness to the design”.

Noonu is comprised of four basic elements, namely a square and a rectangle, in addition to the brand-new “piano” and “sail” elements. The piano-shaped base creates a welcoming curve in the backrest, whilst the sail provides a generous, rounded volume at the front. Antonio Citterio has designed them to be “natural chaises longues”, bold evolutions of the peninsula module, new organic forms conceived with total relaxation in mind, just like the special pockets of nature that Noonu is named after. Each component in the Noonu collection has, at its base, a metal profile made from curved, pre-shaped aluminium, a strip that runs along the entire perimeter of the frame, defining it, which comes in a selection of different finishes. The same finishes are also available for the supports for the roller elements.

Details
  • Category
    Sofas and Armchairs
  • Range
    B&B Italia
  • Brand
    B&B Italia
  • Designer
    Antonio Citterio
  • Year
    2021
Specifications

The Noonu Sofa can be upholstered in a range of B&B Italia fabric and finish options, please enquire to view the full library of available options.

Features
  • Internal frame
    tubular steel and steel profiles
  • Internal frame upholstery
    Bayfit® flexible cold shaped polyurethane foam, polyester fibre cover
  • Seat cushion
    shaped polyurethane of different density, polyester fibre, cotton cover
  • Back cushion
    polyester fibre, cotton cover
  • Armrest cushion
    sterilized down, visco-elastic polyurethane
  • Roller
    shaped polyurethane, polyester fibre cover
  • Roller support
    die-cast aluminium
  • Roller webbing
    fabric or leather
  • Lower edge
    die-cast aluminium
  • Ferrules
    plastic material
  • Cover
    fabric or leather
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Seller

With over 30 years of experience in dealing with the international furniture and interior fit-out supply sector, Alan and Jeanne Bertenshaw, the co-owners of Matisse, have forged a reputation unique in New Zealand with the world’s leading manufacturers and designers of quality contemporary furniture for the home and office as well as kitchens, wardrobes, and bathrooms.

In order to maintain our world-class reputation, Matisse is committed to only working with manufacturers that produce an all-encompassing level of quality and superior design, providing the highest levels of comfort and unmatched durability over time.