Flexform Lifewood Two-seater, Fabric Grey

Flexform Lifewood – a two-seater with a Love Chair

Lifewood is a Flexform sofa model that the manufacturer presented at the Milan furniture fair in 2005. At the time, the trade press described the contrast between generously shaped cushions and a slim wooden frame. A sister model called Life has the same construction but stands on a base that sits flush with the floor. Flexform comes from Meda in Brianza; the family business's story began in 1959 in a small craft workshop.

Lifewood two-seater in grey fabric with Love Chair

This set consists of a Lifewood two-seater and a Love Chair, both with grey fabric covers. A Love Chair is an extra-wide armchair with room for two people side by side. Together, the two pieces offer four seats and form a complete seating group. The calm grey links both pieces and goes well with wood, white and strong accent colours. It is one of a kind.

Seating comfort and space

With a seat height of 35 cm, you sit much lower than on most sofas – relaxed and lounge-like, though getting up takes a little more effort. The generous cushions invite you to lean back. The sofa is 2.4 m wide and one metre deep, and the Love Chair is just under one and a half metres wide with the same depth. As a rule of thumb, leave 60 to 80 cm clear in front of the seats, and a passage between the sofa and the Love Chair.

Elements and additions

The set can be arranged freely: at right angles as a closed seating group, facing each other for conversation, or split between two rooms. The Love Chair works well as a reading spot by the window, for example. A low coffee table in the middle links both pieces. According to Flexform, new covers for existing furniture can be ordered through authorised dealers; if you have the product documents, keep them to hand.

Caring for the fabric cover

Vacuum the fabric regularly with a soft upholstery nozzle. Dab stains with a damp, light-coloured cloth from the outside inwards, without rubbing. Plump up the cushions from time to time so that they keep their shape. Direct sunlight can fade fabrics, so do not place the sofa and Love Chair in bright light permanently. Wipe the wooden frame with a dry or barely damp cloth.

Why buy a pre-owned Flexform Lifewood?

Flexform has been working with Antonio Citterio since the 1970s and also develops its own models in its in-house design centre. The family business from Meda is now run by the third generation. With this set, you get two of the company's upholstered pieces in one purchase, matched in fabric and colour. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.