The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas

The first title in a new series from tastemakers Monocle collects portraits and biographical interviews with 50 architects from around the world, all photographed on their sofas. From home or workplace, these relaxed images reveal personality, wit and style, along with the stories behind their sofa choices. Each entry combines a portrait with an in-depth interview that covers not only the sofa itself—whether the architect designed it, why they chose it, and who designed it—but also the person behind the work: their life, their projects, their passions and their challenges. Taken together, the book offers unique insights into some of the most influential architects and designers of our time. A special foldout presents 100 architect-designed sofas from the last century, featuring designs by Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto, Charlotte Perriand, Verner Panton, Cini Boeri, Zaha Hadid, John Pawson, and others.

Virginia Mcleod and Nic Monisse guide readers through this visually rich and engaging exploration of creativity, craft and personal taste in architecture. The collection is complemented by detailed interviews that illuminate how professional choices intersect with daily life, while the foldout provides a broader panorama of sofa design across decades. The book is a substantial, hardcover volume that invites casual browsing and in-depth discussion alike, offering both inspiration and context for enthusiasts and professionals.

Kenmerken

• 50 architecten in portretten op hun sofa
• Diepgaande interviews per architect
• Sofa’s als lens op leven en werk
• Speciale foldout met 100 ontworpen sofa’s
• Designer- en tijdsgeschiedenis samengebracht
• Hardcover, 240 pagina’s, eerste editie