Among the highlight furniture pieces at this year’s 3daysofdesign, the Gradas sofa collection, designed by the Spanish brand Sancal in collaboration with the Dutch architecture studio UNS, brings the energy of the public square into the modern home. Taking its name from the Spanish word for grandstands or stepped seating, this unique furniture system draws inspiration from the lively Mediterranean tradition of gathering in public plazas to socialize and relax.
The seats’ aesthetic beautifully blurs the line between cozy furniture and bold architecture. Unlike a simple, flat couch, Gradas is a modular system made of geometric blocks.
These blocks stack and wrap around each other, creating a miniature indoor amphitheater with multiple seating levels, depths, and angles. This smart structure gives you total freedom to sit upright, lean back, stretch out, or even use the higher tiers as convenient surfaces for laptops or drinks.
To suit different spaces, this innovative seating system is offered in three main sizes. The smallest option acts as a flexible, cozy armchair for a single person to work or rest. For standard living rooms, the medium size works beautifully as a three-seater sofa, while the grand XL size stretches up to three and a half meters to host up to ten people from all sides.
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The overall look of the sofa relies on a beautiful contrast of materials. Its rigid outer frames are finished with smooth, clean lacquer, while the inner seating areas are wrapped in ultra-soft upholstery. Sancal offers a wide range of premium fabrics for these cushions, from classic smooth textiles to warm, textured bouclés and plush weaves.
When it comes to colors, you can easily customize the Gradas sofa to match your interior. You can choose calm, earthy neutrals like stone grey and warm beige to highlight its clean, architectural lines, or select vibrant, eye-catching shades like mustard yellow, burnt orange, and deep jade to turn your living space into a playful and welcoming social hub.
