Flexform Groundpiece Two-seater, Fabric LUNAR N. 320 Grey

Flexform Groundpiece – a sofa system with down cushions

The Groundpiece is a modular sofa that Antonio Citterio designed for Flexform in 2001. In 2016, Flexform called it the undisputed bestseller of its production. The elements have a metal frame with moulded foam, and the footstool has a solid wood frame. On top are seat cushions of goose down with a shape-retaining core, or of foam and Dacron. The armrests come upholstered or as a cowhide-covered metal console that serves as a surface for putting things down.

Groundpiece two-seater in grey fabric – floor model

This Groundpiece is a two-seater with a grey fabric cover in the quality LUNAR N. 320. It was on display and has never been used in a home. The sofa consists of two parts, and its generous seat depth gives two people plenty of room to lean back and put their feet up. The neutral grey can be combined with wood, light walls and colourful cushions. It is one of a kind.

Seating comfort and space

Depending on the version, the seat cushions are filled with goose down over a shape-retaining core or with foam and Dacron, and the back cushions with down. You sit softly and have plenty of room to lean back. At 44 cm, the seat height is within the usual range. The sofa needs 2.35 m of wall space and is 1.2 m deep – deeper than most sofas. As a rule of thumb, allow 60 to 80 cm of walkway in front of it.

Elements and additions

Groundpiece is a system. Flexform offers seat elements in several widths and in depths of 97 or 122 cm, along with armrests and footstools, also available with a cowhide back. Loose cushions range from 40 by 40 to 100 by 60 cm. Additional back cushions are available on request. The range is still in the catalogue. According to Flexform, new covers for existing furniture can be ordered through authorised dealers.

Caring for the fabric cover

Down gives way when you sit on it and forms hollows – that is part of the Groundpiece's character. So plump the cushions regularly and air them from time to time. Dab stains with a damp, light-coloured cloth, without rubbing. Because Flexform makes the covers removable, they can be taken off for thorough cleaning; follow the fabric's care label when doing so.

Why a Flexform Groundpiece floor model?

Flexform began in 1959 as a small workshop in Brianza and is still a family business today, with its headquarters and factory in Meda. A floor model has only been on display and never used in everyday life: the down cushions and fabric cover have never been exposed to use in a home. You get the Groundpiece just as it stood in the showroom and can add to it through Flexform specialist retailers. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.