B&B Italia Ray Three-seater, Fabric Grey

B&B Italia Ray – sofa system with decorative stitching

Antonio Citterio designed the Ray for B&B Italia in 2010. It is a modular system of straight elements, chaise longues and end elements, which form corner sofas and sofas with a peninsula. It is defined by straight lines and tailored details such as the decorative blanket stitch, either tone-on-tone or contrasting. The U-shaped die-cast aluminium foot and the height of the seat cushions give the sofa its balanced proportions. Inside, a tubular steel frame provides the structure.

Ray three-seater in grey fabric

This Ray is a three-seater with a grey fabric cover. The straight body sits slightly above the floor on the U-shaped aluminium feet, and the neutral grey lets the seams and lines stand out. As a three-seater, the Ray suits a medium-sized living room, a seating group with an armchair or a spot in front of a wall of windows. Three people sit comfortably side by side without the sofa dominating the room.

Seating comfort and space

The seat cushions combine polyurethane of different densities with down, and the back cushions are filled with polyester fibre. This means you sit softly on the surface with stable support at the core. The feet raise the body 10 cm off the floor, making it easy to clean underneath. The sofa needs around 2.35 m against the wall and is 99 cm deep. Allow about 60 to 80 cm of walking space in front of it.

Elements and additions

Nothing on the Ray is adjustable; it can be extended with elements from the series. These include straight elements, chaise longues and end elements, which form corner sofas and peninsulas. For outdoors, there is a separate line, Ray Outdoor. A B&B Italia store or authorised dealer can look into reupholstery and spare parts based on the model name and article number.

Caring for the fabric cover

The covers of the Ray are removable. They are cleaned according to the care instructions for the fabric; if these are unknown, B&B Italia recommends dry cleaning. For everyday care, vacuum the fabric with a soft upholstery nozzle. Dab stains with a light-coloured, slightly damp cloth, without rubbing. Plump up the cushions regularly.

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

B&B Italia was founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli and introduced cold-moulded polyurethane foam to furniture making. The Ray adds a practical point: the covers are removable and can be cleaned. Die-cast aluminium feet and a tubular steel frame are a solid basis for a sofa that is used for many years. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.