For understated Italian luxury, Flexform is one of the strongest sofa brands to know. Groundpiece, designed by Antonio Citterio in 2001, remains a defining model; Gregory offers a more visibly structured metal-and-leather base; and Soft Dream gives a lighter, floating interpretation of deep comfort.

Groundpiece: the sofa that became a living platform

Flexform describes Groundpiece as a model that changed the concept of the sofa through low, deep proportions and a more relaxed approach to seating. The cushions are generously padded, and the system can use either upholstered armrests or a cowhide-clad metal console that becomes a surface for objects and accessories.

This is why Groundpiece still feels current. Modern living rooms are not only for sitting upright. People read, work, watch television and eat casually on the sofa. Groundpiece treats the sofa as a platform for all of those activities.

Gregory: when structure should be visible

Gregory, introduced in 2020 and also designed by Antonio Citterio, takes a different approach. The metal base is deliberately visible, while leather details soften the technical structure. Goose-down-filled back cushions and bolsters add comfort above a more architectural frame.

Choose Gregory if your room already contains glass, steel, dark stone or fine joinery and you want the sofa to feel lighter above the floor. It reads more tailored than Groundpiece and can work particularly well in a formal living room that still needs genuine comfort.

Soft Dream: lighter and more elevated

Soft Dream was introduced in 2010. Flexform offers standard and Large versions, with two depths—94 cm and 110 cm—plus high and low arm options. Soft cushions rest on a metal base with leather detailing, while cast-metal feet lift the sofa visually from the floor.

This makes it the easiest of the three for a room where you want generous comfort without the heaviness of a floor-level sectional.

Which Flexform sofa is right for you?

Why Flexform works so well in quiet-luxury interiors

Flexform rarely needs a dramatic color or sculptural gesture to look expensive. The luxury is in proportion, textile, leather, construction and the way the piece occupies space. That makes it easy to pair with art, vintage furniture or Asian decorative objects without turning the room into an Italian showroom.

A neutral Groundpiece beside a dark stone coffee table, Jingdezhen porcelain and a scholar’s rock can look more sophisticated than a room full of obvious status objects. The sofa becomes a calm base that lets the collection around it speak.

Before ordering: measure depth carefully

Deep sofas demand space. Tape the full footprint on the floor, including chaise or console modules, and check circulation behind the seating. If the sofa faces a television, also consider viewing distance and whether the low back will feel supportive enough for long sessions.

Flexform sofa FAQ

Who designed Groundpiece?

Antonio Citterio designed Groundpiece for Flexform in 2001.

What is special about the Groundpiece console?

The system can replace a conventional armrest with a cowhide-clad metal console that functions as a flat surface and can incorporate storage.

Is Gregory more formal than Groundpiece?

Generally, yes. Its visible metal base and tailored leather details give it a more structured appearance.

Is Flexform good for a minimalist home?

Very much so. The brand’s restrained forms and neutral material language are particularly compatible with minimalist and quiet-luxury interiors.

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