HUG Sofa

Hug by Cristián Mohaded for Meritalia® is an architectural piece composed of intentionally heterogeneous sections. In consonance with the brand's vibrant inconsistency, the sofa and armchair designed by the Argentinian designer are not intended to correct this discontinuity, but rather to embrace it and make it part of the typical everyday living room experience.

In the Hug sofa, three checkerboard–shaped modules alternate in an elegant square composition. The soft backrest extends and narrows to become an armrest.

Beyond the comfort of a classic Meritalia® upholstered seat, this project embodies emotional contrasts: solid textured surfaces alternate geometrically with sections of smooth fabric; pairs of colors alternate from neutral tones to brighter ones. All these opposites generate a rhythm, a carefully measured tension thanks to Meritalia®'s technical and artisanal evolution.

Cristián Mohaded is an Argentine artist and designer born in the countryside (Catamarca, 1980). As a designer, he has always worked closely with artisans from his home country, exploring traditions, crafts, and local culture, blurring the line between design and art. He also works internationally as an independent designer in the fields of furniture, lighting, objects, spaces and installation. From private commissions to industrial companies, he is dedicated to developing and designing products with a strong focus on materiality, artisanal techniques, and production processes. His works were selected and incorporated into the permanent collection of the Denver Art Museum, the Museum of Arts and Design, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and at the Musée Des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

L 220, D 110, H 70 cm; 85 Kg