At the heart of Edra’s most visionary work is Francesco Binfaré—an artist-designer who approaches furniture as an emotional and philosophical act. Born in Milan in 1939, Binfaré’s career began with a foundational role at Cassina, where he led pioneering research and development in the 1960s. But it was his move to Edra in the early 1990s that allowed his design philosophy to truly flourish. For Binfaré, furniture is not a passive object but a living participant in human experience. He merges architectural precision with poetic sensitivity, sketching not just forms but narratives—stories of touch, mood, posture, and presence. His creations are tactile, fluid, and emotionally charged, serving as vessels for the everyday rituals of intimacy, rest, and connection. Within Edra, he found the perfect canvas to explore how design can move beyond utility to express a deeply human truth.

The Absolu sofa is a defining manifestation of Binfaré’s design philosophy—a living sculpture conceived to adapt, respond, and inspire. Monumental in scale yet fluid in composition, Absolu is built to transform the very nature of the spaces it inhabits. Its standout feature, the Smart Cushion system, invites intuitive interaction—backrests and armrests that shift gracefully with the lightest gesture, creating a deeply personal comfort that evolves with each use. Whether arranged in a linear, angular, or organically curved layout, Absolu becomes the architectural soul of its setting. It’s not just about sitting—it’s about sensing, lounging, and living. This is Binfaré’s vision in motion: design that breathes, that listens, and that adapts to the rhythms of modern life.

Through such creations, Edra doesn’t simply furnish homes—it curates experiences. It remains a symbol of Italian design at its finest, where craftsmanship, innovation, and emotion are not separate values, but an inseparable way of thinking, making, and living.