Charles Large Sofa
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Product Description
Charles was designed and created in 1997 (Charles Large - 2003) 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.
Materials & Finishes
Internal Frame - Tubular steel and steel profiles covered in Bayfit (Bayer) flexible cold shaped polyurethane foam with polyester fibre cover
Seat Cushion Internal - Shaped polyurethane of different density, sterilized down with polyester fibre cover
Included Back Cushions - Two 72 x 48 cm and one 48 x 48 cm
Back Cushion Internal - Upholstery: polyester fibre, typology: box style
Feet - Bronzed nickel painted, bright brushed or painted black chrome die-cast aluminium
Ferrules - Thermoplastic material
Available online with the following covers:
Aramis fabric (removable - 100% polyester)
Edit fabric (removable - 30% viscose, 16% wool, 13% linen, 12% cotton, 10% polyamid, 9% polyester, 6% silk & 4% acrylic)
Sidro fabric (removable - 100% wool)
Susa fabric (removable - 73% viscose & 27% linen)
Sirio velvet (removable - 85% cotton & 15% modal)
Beta leather (non-removable)
Gamma leather (non-removable)Dimensions
W 270 x D 105 x H 73 cm
Seat height 42 cmDelivery Times
8-10 weeks
Additional Information
Not 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.
Year of design
2003
FURNITURE DELIVERY
Production time for this item is 8-10 weeks.
The delivery cost is shown in the table below or you can collect from our Hatch End showroom free of charge.
Orders up to £1500 Orders over £1500 Home Delivery Service - Within M25 £75 £95 Home Delivery Service - Zone 1 £115 £145 Home Delivery Service - Zone 2 POA POA 
Most furniture and large items are delivered by our two-man Furniture Delivery service.
Items held in stock are typically delivered in 8-10 working days, if the delivery address is within the M25. Outside the M25, delivery may take up to 21 working days.
For items with production times, our logistics team will contact you to arrange a suitable time for delivery once we have received the items into our warehouse.
Find out more about deliveries, international deliveries & returns HERE
BUY & COLLECT
Our warehouse located in St Albans will contact you when your order is available; 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
Our design team offers planning and colour advice on free standing and fitted furniture to help demonstrate how our products can be best used in your living space.
Our experienced delivery and installation team know how to handle furniture and realise the value and importance of each piece.
Our price promise guarantees that you will get the best value for money without having to compromise on quality and service.
We specialise in supplying high-end furniture and lighting to architects, interior designers and residential clients all over the world.
We hold stock of the very best in modern furniture and lighting for use on photo shoots, TV commercials, films, music videos and events.
Please contact our showroom on 020 8421 1779 for further information on any of the services above.
Antonio Citterio was born in Meda in 1950, started his design office in 1972, and graduated in architecture at the Milan Polytechnic in 1975.
Between 1987 and 1996 he worked in association with Terry Dwan and, together, they designed buildings in Europe and Japan.
Antonio Citterio currently works in the industrial design sector with companies such as B&B Italia, Flexform, Flos, Kartell, Maxalto and Vitra.
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. They undertake meticulous research into the quality and mechanics of their products and are among the first to create exclusive outdoor versions of their iconic indoor bestsellers. A truly responsive brand, B&B Italia are deeply connected to the human element of design and each design is the result of mix of creativity, expertise and passion. Explore our extensive collection of B&B Italia furniture including B&B Italia sofas, tables, stools and much more both in-store and online.
About Antonio Citterio
Antonio Citterio was born in Meda in 1950, started his design office in 1972, and graduated in architecture at the Milan Polytechnic in 1975.
Between 1987 and 1996 he worked in association with Terry Dwan and, together, they designed buildings in Europe and Japan.
Antonio Citterio currently works in the industrial design sector with companies such as B&B Italia, Flexform, Flos, Kartell, Maxalto and Vitra.
About 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. They undertake meticulous research into the quality and mechanics of their products and are among the first to create exclusive outdoor versions of their iconic indoor bestsellers. A truly responsive brand, B&B Italia are deeply connected to the human element of design and each design is the result of mix of creativity, expertise and passion. Explore our extensive collection of B&B Italia furniture including B&B Italia sofas, tables, stools and much more both in-store and online.
