Neptunus Sofa

The Neptunus Sofa by Gärsnäs has the composure of a piece meant to be lived with for decades. Designed by Åke Axelsson in 1994, its solid oak frame wraps around the upholstered interior in a procession of slender vertical slats, giving the sofa a rhythm and transparency rarely found in such a substantial form. Seen from behind, the craftsmanship becomes as important as the upholstery itself, turning a traditionally overlooked surface into one of its most beautiful details. Within that precise wooden structure sits a softer, more intimate interior, upholstered in fabric or leather and held low to the ground. Available as a two- or three-seat sofa, this piece feels equally suited to standing against a wall or floating freely in a room where every side can be admired.