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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.
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Specifications
Dimensions
W 270 x D 105 x H 73 cm
Seat height 42 cmMaterial & 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 densities, sterilised 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% polyamide, 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).
Year of Design
2003Delivery 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. -
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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.
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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.
