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The Otto Seating System Invites Comfort and Conversation

09.24.19 | By
The Otto Seating System Invites Comfort and Conversation

If creating a space for comfort and conversation is your goal you’re going to like Otto. The seating system, designed by Lucy Kurrein in collaboration with furniture makers Molinari, made its debut at London Design Fair. Created with a campfire in mind, Otto (‘eight’ in Italian) gently curves inward thanks to its equal octagonal sections reminiscent of 1970s Italian domestic design.

“Sitting around a camp fire is a rare occasion, and that was the starting point for Otto; I wanted to bring this sense of easy conviviality into the home and into our daily routine,” says Kurrein. “I wanted to create an environment for conversation.”

Otto is made with a steel frame, injection moulded back and arms, and high-quality elastic straps before being upholstered in a mix of foam, feather, and polyester wadding. A feather-filled lumbar support cushion accompanies each segment. Otto’s flexible system can be configured in a number of different ways, and combined with left and right armrests or straight sections. There are also stand-alone pieces – an armchair, a straight two-seat sofa, and an angled two-seat sofa.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.