Stefan Borselius develops Tondo chair into sofa system for Fogia
Swedish designer Stefan Borselius has created a modular sofa system for Fogia, based on the Tondo chairs he designed for the Swedish furniture brand last year.
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Stefan Borselius' Tondo sofa system comprises 55-centimetre square modules. These can be combined as individual stool seats or two- or three-seater sofas with adjoining tabletops and varying backrest heights.
"I aimed for a sofa that works equally well in a public space as in a home environment," said Stefan Borselius, who described the design as "thin and yet soft, simple and yet characterful, light and yet robust, classic and yet playful".
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Borselius adapted the design from his series of chairs launched last year, which each featured a simple cushioned seat and back, with options for armrests and a head support.
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The new sofa system is made from an ash frame upholstered in multiple layers of foam and fabric in a range of colours, on top of round-footed ash legs.
![Tondo sofa by Borselius](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2015/03/Tondo-sofa-by-Borselius_dezeen_468_7.jpg)
Variations on the basic module include angled backrests, small and large arms, and back supports high enough to act as room dividers.
![Tondo sofa by Borselius](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2015/03/Tondo-sofa-by-Borselius_dezeen_468_1.jpg)
Different configurations enable everything from an intimate high-backed two-seater sofa for the home, to a low-backed multiple-seat sofa with integrated tables suitable for a waiting room.
![Tondo sofa by Borselius](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2015/03/Tondo-sofa-by-Borselius_dezeen_468_2.jpg)
"Tondo is evolving from a single comfy chair into an entire sofa system for home and office," said a statement from Sweden-based Fogia. "The stark, exact lines envelop generous comfort. The classic shape is playful but neat, yet soft in design."
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"Its rectangular exterior implies architectural design, while the light and soft upholstery adapts to the body's longing for a sensuous cosiness," the brand added.
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The Tondo Sofa was launched at the Stockholm Furniture Fair last month, where Fogia also debuted a minimal furniture range by Andreas Engesvik and a compact lounge chair by Note Design Studio.