B&B Italia Michel Corner sofa, Fabric Grey

B&B Italia Michel – seating system on an aluminium frame

Antonio Citterio designed the Michel for B&B Italia in 2012 as a seating system for anyone who values comfort and a timeless, modern form. It comprises 34 linear and modular elements as well as five footstools, which can be combined formally or casually. It rests on a frame of die-cast aluminium and aluminium profiles, available in several finishes. The seat is made of steel, multilayer wood and polyurethane. The Michel Club and Michel Effe were added in 2015.

Michel corner sofa in grey fabric

This Michel is a three-piece corner sofa with a grey velvet cover; seen from the front, the corner is on the right. With room for five people, it suits a large living room or an open-plan living area. Several people can sit and stretch out here at the same time. Depending on how the light falls, velvet looks lighter or darker and gives the calm grey depth.

Seating comfort and space

The seat cushions combine polyurethane of different firmnesses with down, and the back cushions combine down with a polyurethane insert. The down gives softly, while the foam underneath provides support. With a seat height of 38 cm, you sit noticeably lower than usual, more like on a lounge sofa. The sofa takes up around 3.4 m against the wall, and the corner extends 2.5 m into the room. Leave about 60 to 80 cm clear in front of it.

Elements and additions

The Michel has no adjustable functions, but plenty of additions. The series includes sofas, end elements, chaise longues, benches and footstools. There are also back cushions with a roll and support cushions made of viscoelastic foam. The Michel is still in the range today. A B&B Italia store or authorised dealer can check whether an element fits this sofa, based on the article number.

Caring for the velvet cover

Vacuum velvet with a soft upholstery nozzle in the direction of the pile. For care, B&B Italia recommends a soft pile brush and light steam from a distance of at least 15 cm, without touching the seams. Blot spills straight away with kitchen roll. Regularly remove the cushion covers, knead the padding thoroughly and plump it up.

Why buy a pre-owned B&B Italia Michel?

B&B Italia was founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli; its headquarters in Novedrate was designed in 1972 by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. The Michel is still in the manufacturer's range today. Its construction with a metal frame and individual cushions lets you plump up and swap the cushions – so the seats keep an even look. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.