Shanghai Tip Sofa
The Moroso Shanghai Tip Sofa by Patricia Urquiola combines a low upholstered profile with articulated backs that raise or lower.
Goose-down seat cushions with polyurethane inserts rest above wood-based, belted seats, supported by slender steel legs. Removable covers and a selection of central, corner and chaise elements allow different seating compositions.
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- Brand
- Moroso
- Collection
- Shanghai Tip
- Designer
- Patricia Urquiola
- Design year
- 2006
- Descriptor
- Modular fabric sofa with articulated reclining backs
- Country
- Italy
- Backrest structure
- Molded polyurethane foam with an internal steel tubular frame. Equipped with a reclining articulated mechanism.
- Armrest structure
- Molded polyurethane foam with an internal tubular frame
- Seat structure
- Wooden and wooden-derived base with belted seat and flexible polyurethane with differentiated densities
- Cushions
- The seat cushions are made of goose down with an expanded polyurethane foam insert
- Seat height
- 15.4″ (39 cm)
- Materials
- 01Articulated reclining backs
Steel mechanisms raise or lower the padded back sections on the backed seating elements.
- 02Goose-down seat cushions
Expanded polyurethane inserts support the down-filled cushions above belted wood-based seats.
- 03Removable fabric upholstery
Covers detach across sofas, central pieces, corners and chaise elements for care.
Shanghai Tip Sofa by Moroso combines low upholstered seating with articulated backs that raise or lower.
Goose-down seat cushions with polyurethane inserts rest on belted wood-based platforms, supported by slender steel legs. Removable covers follow the padded elements. Complete sofas, central pieces, corners and chaise components form different compositions, while loose back pillows are separate optional additions.
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Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola studied architecture in Madrid and Milan, graduating under Achille Castiglioni. She worked with Vico Magistretti and Lissoni before opening her Milan studio in 2001. Her practice encompasses industrial design, architecture, interiors and art direction, including collaborations with Moroso, Flos, Driade and Cappellini.
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