Sunday, January 30, 2011

hold everything

Like many sectional sofas, Cassina's Mex offers multiple elements to work with.  The steel frame structure is designed for super easy configuration and assembly, and the actual seats can be lifted out.  This makes the chore of vacuuming under the couch an absolute breeze.  Sitting on the Mex is enjoyable too.  The chaise in particular provides the perfect place to lounge with a  finger of single malt and a William Gibson book, or to fall asleep to Miles Davis' On The Corner.  Plenty of room for two.

Visually, the Mex family, which includes interesting bookshelves, cocktail tables, and the Mex Cube, is straight from Piero Lissoni's drawing board.  His perfect sense of proportion and geometry are present in the solid back structure and optional low shelves wrapping around the arms.  Who wouldn't want a handy place to keep their magazines and scotch within reach?