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Product Information
Description
Charles was designed and created in 1997 by Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia and is universally known as the protagonist of modern lifestyle.The name? Charles is a great tribute to 50's and 60's design and gains its name from legendary designer Charles Eames who created some of the most popular designs during the mid twentieth century.
Charles is B&B Italia’s best-seller, and rightfully so. This contemporary sofa features a distinctive lightness, both from its body and chrome inverted “L”- shaped feet. The body is crafted from B&B Italia’s signature tubular steel internal frame which is covered in comforting flexible cold shaped polyurethane foam. This body is then blanketed with B&B Italia’s endless range of stylish and luxurious fabrics or leathers.
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Specifications
Dimensions
W 327 x D 230 x H 86 cm
Seat height 42 cmMaterial & Finishes
Internal Frame : Tubular steel and steel profiles.
Internal Frame Upholstery : Bayfit® flexible cold-shaped polyurethane foam, polyester fibre cover.
Internal Frame Upholstery (CHP-CH150P) : Shaped polyurethane of different densities, polyester fibre cover.
Seat Cushion Upholstery (home) : Shaped polyurethane of different densities, sterilised down, polyester fibre cover.
Seat Cushion Upholstery (Public Places) : Shaped polyurethane of different densities, polyester fibre, polyester fibre cover.
Back Cushion (CH48_C-CH72_C) : Polyester fibre, box style typology.
Feet : Die-cast aluminium.
Ferrules : Thermoplastic material.
Cover : Fabric or leather.
Year of Design
1997Delivery Time
8-10 weeksNot all B&B Italia furniture is available to buy online. However, the full range can be ordered via our London-based showroom where we have an array of B&B Italia Furniture on display as well as a dedicated B&B Italia department. Please contact our design team on 020 8421 1779 if you require further information or to discuss the Chaplins Price Promise. -
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
Chaplins White Glove Standard shipping service includes the following:
- Delivery up to and including 3rd floor of your building/home
- Two-man team to bring your piece to a room of your choice
- Full packaging removal
- Installation up to 30 minutes
While Chaplins has an in-house delivery team, we do employ third-party white glove services for certain deliveries, particularly those with special requirements. Please be aware that if your delivery requirements exceed our standard service, such as requiring more fitters or assembly time, surcharges may apply.
Our online sales department will contact you prior to delivery to discuss your requirements, including access checks and placement. If your order cannot be delivered due to restricted access, you may request delivery to an alternative address within 2 months - please note that this will incur costs for storage and redelivery.
For items that cannot fit into the room of choice through conventional delivery means, we can deliver via platform hoist, ropes or crane with a surcharge. Our third-party fitters are trained to remove wooden and UPVC sash windows.
The pricing for Medium & Large Furniture delivery is dependent on the destinee's post-code. An estimate will be given at checkout. For international deliveries, please note that we can only provide a shipping quote for orders over £3,000.
Click & Collect
Our warehouse located in St Albans will contact you when your order is available for collection; for in stock items this is within 5 days of your order date, items not held in stock will be within 5 working days of arrival at our warehouse (see product page for indicative lead times).
Remember to bring your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase.
Please note, large items, such as sofas and large tables, are excluded from our Click & Collect service. If you have any question regarding this service, please call our Customer Service team on 020 8421 1779 (Non UK: +44 (0)20 8421 1779) or e-mail us: CUSTOMERSERVICES@CHAPLINS.CO.UK
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Price Promise
Our Price Promise
We know that price is important. And while all of our designs follow the recommended retail prices (RRP) from our suppliers, we’re determined never to be bested.
It’s why we decided to introduce our Chaplins Price Promise. A guarantee to try and match the price of a branded product should you find it on sale at another authorised UK retailer. While the offer only applies to new designs (rather than clearance, outlets or ex-display) it’s our way of showing that we don’t just offer the best in service or style, but are committed to competitive pricing, too.
Please click on the button below should you wish to query a price. If a competitor's offer isn't immediately apparent online, we may ask you to supply us with a written quotation from the retailer — just to confirm the details.
And remember, Chaplins newsletter subscribers get an exclusive first order discount when they sign up. All of the details of which you can find in the footer below.
Designer Profile
Antonio Citterio
Antonio Citterio is a master at saying a lot with a little. Today, he oversees the Art Direction at Maxalto and is revered for his power lines and plush finishes. You can discover several of his most famous designs above, including the Charles Collection for B&B Italia and the Febo range for Maxalto.
Brand Profile
B&B Italia
B&B Italia has been making waves in the world of design since its inception in 1966. A luxury Italian furniture brand with enormous drive, B&B Italia are always seeking to create artistic solutions to life's everyday needs. The mission of the brand is to create the most innovative, iconic and timeless pieces of design furniture in order to inspire people around the globe through the power of the best creative minds, industrial know-how and Made in Italy quality that make B&B Italia one of the world’s premier design companies.
