Leave it to design genius Philippe Starck to create a lounge system that’s built for not only comfort, but staying connected as well. Italian furniture manufacturer Cassina had asked him to design a sofa many years before but he always saw the sofa as “obsolete.” Now, he sees them as a necessity for the changing world where leisure time is just as important as work, especially for those with more flexibility between the office and home. Partnering on the MyWorld collection brought Cassina’s level of high quality and impeccable taste together with Starck’s razor sharp design aesthetic, to create a modular seating system that could work for anyone.
From Starck:
“We live in a schizophrenic society. Let’s assume that. MyWorld is a cocoon, a nest, a world where we can be egocentric and comfortably commune with our own shadow or collect some snatches of news from the world, that is said to be real.”
MyWorld is available in a two-seater sofa, a three-seater sofa, an armchair, a chaise lounge, and pouf with two incorporated drawers. There are also tables, both side surfaces and freestanding, and box-cupboards that slide out. Screens are available to create privacy and definition around the sofa.
We all lead different lives and one sofa doesn’t fit all. This unique system allows you to adapt various aspect to your own needs, like relaxing, conversing, eating and drinking, working, or whatever. The pieces can be grouped together and accessories can be added on to make it work for you. The system even incorporates an electrical charging station, a USB charger, and a Duracell Powermat wireless charging solution all hidden within the box-cupboard, so you can continue to work while powering up your devices.

5 Comments
Abbi Vakil on 06.15.2013 at 23:56 PM
Cool sofa, but someone should tell Mr. Starck that U-Sockets exist :-P Much more elegant solution to the charging problem and would actually give more room in the drawer and hide away behind the wood O:-) See http://u-socket.com for more info…
Terry Levine on 09.11.2013 at 10:41 AM
Would anyone know by any chance who makes the shelving unit in the background of the grey couch?
Caroline Williamson (post author) on 09.11.2013 at 10:58 AM
It’s also made by Cassina. It’s the 835 Infinito.
Terry Levine on 09.12.2013 at 10:17 AM
Thank you!
Tj Bakewell on 08.03.2016 at 10:25 AM
The best looking casual furniture by far, so desirable. We have several
cassina products, including the zig zag chairs and lamp, next we aim to get a couch similar to this one. They look amazing!
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