Solar XL Sofa
Solar XL Sofa
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Discover the Solar XL Sofa by Tacchini, designed by the renowned designer Faye Toogood. This exceptional piece expands the iconic design language of the collection with more generous proportions and incomparable comfort. The deeper, softer seat provides an unparalleled feeling of relaxation, making the sofa a central focal point in your living space. The full, layered volumes are reminiscent of a stack of cushions, combining sculptural aesthetics with a touch of softness. The slightly wrinkled upholstery and quilted surfaces invite you to enjoy a tactile and casual experience. Make the Solar XL Sofa a highlight in your home.
Further description and details
Further description and details
The Solar XL Sofa captivates with its innovative design concept: It resembles a loose stack of cushions, with intentionally crumpled fabric that creates a soft, organic texture and generous curves. The robust construction combines a stable wooden frame with high-quality upholstery made from polyurethane foam of various densities and recycled PET fibers – sustainable and durable. The XL version impresses with a 10 cm deeper seat and reinforced padding for an intensely immersive experience. Perfect for anyone who values maximum comfort and generous proportions.
Condition: new
Design Faye Toogood
Design Faye Toogood
Faye Toogood, like few other designers, stands at the intersection of craftsmanship, architectural documentation, and artistic reflection. Her work stems from an unmistakable sense of material-based poetry, functional clarity, and a deep connection to the history of furniture making, while simultaneously boldly charting new paths. Through research, sketching, and experimental modular construction, she creates spaces and objects that are both captivatingly stark and sensuously appealing.
What distinguishes Toogood's work is her ability to tell stories – from the skilled handling of ancient materials like wood, metal, or textiles to contemporary forms of expression that dominate spaces with character rather than consumption. Her designs often seem to come directly from a noted idea, a sketchbook, or an archaeological excavation: raw, honest, full of potential. At the same time, they resonate as thoughtful, precise, and culturally reflected, so that each piece possesses a clear, unique identity while still communicating with its surroundings.
Toogood's design practice is characterized by an open, inquisitive spirit: she works across disciplines, combining fashion, art, craft, and architecture into a coherent whole. Her collections reveal a preference for robust materials, spontaneous forms, and subtle cross-references to historical designs, without succumbing to nostalgia. Instead, she generates new meanings by deliberately staging contrasts – rough vs. refined, massive vs. light, traditional vs. contemporary.
In her engagement with textures, proportions, and spatial impact, Toogood reminds us that design is more than function: it is a way to create atmosphere, tell stories, and inspire people. Her work invites us not just to own furniture, but to experience it; not just to use spaces, but to feel them.
Faye Toogood remains a prominent voice in the contemporary design landscape: courageous, nuanced, fearless in her curiosity, yet sensitive to context, materials, and environment. She shapes a design language that sharpens both sight and sense – an enduring invitation to create spaces with dignity, wit, and warmth.
Country & Year of Publication
Country & Year of Publication
Italy 2026
Material & Color
Material & Color
Material:
- Fabric or leather cover
- Wood
Colors:
- beige
- Gray
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Size & Shipping Method
Size & Shipping Method
Size in cm: (LxWxH) 240 x 1110 x 78cm | Seat height: 44cm
Shipping Method: carrier
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