Hoyo Sofa Ottoman

Meaning “embrace” in Japanese, Hoyo is a modular sofa designed by Francesco Rota. Each individual module features a plush seat cushion and backrest cradled or “embraced” by a curved wooden frame. Francesco‘s design is based on a precise and rational approach that makes formal cleanliness its distinctive feature, reducing elements to their essentials for maximum visual impact. The ends of the wooden runners have been designed and tooled with a 3D-machined cylindical section to open up the possibility of connecting multiple modules together, providing a recognizable solution of continuity. Originally launched in Milan in 2022 at Cipango: Japan Reimagined, the Hoya Sofa has undergone “kaizen” (good change), and the improved version is now re-launched for market orders and retail sales.