Tacchini LE MURA XL Modular fabric sofa

Three years after the reissue of Mario Bellini’s original project, Tacchini enhances the natural comfort of the Le Mura collection with a new XL version: the depth of the seat is increased, and together with the new, soft cushions that can be moved freely, it introduces a new, more intimate and homely dimension to enjoy its comfort in the company of friends and family.‎ Le Mura XL also highlights the versatility of the original design with additional modules — corner units and chaise longue — that allow for the creation of larger configurations.‎ Reissued by Tacchini in 2022 while respecting its free and innovative spirit, Mario Bellini’s Le Mura represents the manifesto of 1970s radical design, addressing questions of aesthetics, proportions, and ergonomics, as well as deeper issues related to social, ethical, and moral content.‎ The result is a project that unites modules of different shapes and sizes in virtually infinite configurations without ever losing the inexhaustible energy that characterises it, both today and in the past.‎ Far from being just a sofa, Le Mura focuses on modularity, which is already expressed in the name, referring to the large stones that made up Roman walls and can, like the system’s elements, theoretically be joined endlessly to fit into spaces of varying dimensions.‎ The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, proportions or ergonomics, but also of social content.‎ The result is a project of inexhaustible strength, that does not wear out after fifty years.‎ The theme of modularity is central, and is already expressed by the name chosen for this sofa and armchairs system: just as the large boulders that made up the imposing Roman walls, the seating elements come together in the design in a theoretically infinite process.‎ This way, the sofa lends itself to small but also very large environments, without ever losing its stylistic aspect.‎ Tacchini rediscovers this precious project and reissues it, respecting the original design by highlighting the vocation to comfort.‎ Further info from manufacturer on LE MURA XL Tacchini