Adapts to changing living environments. Modular sofa system launches in Japan

Magis

Instead of discarding it when it no longer fits your space, adapt it.

Founded in 1976 on the belief that “uncompromising design must be free from all constraints,” Magis has consistently introduced products that have left their mark on design history. In collaboration with industrial designer Stefan Diez, who focuses on the potential of the circular economy, they have developed a modular sofa system, now unveiled in Japan.

Text by Satsuki Wakabayashi

Magis and Stefan Diez spent four years rethinking the concept of the sofa to develop “COSTUME.”

Adapts to changing living environments. Modular sofa system launches in Japan | Magis

Designed with recycling in mind, it is a modular system comprising seating, armrests, and ottomans made with recycled plastic for the core material, connected and secured by connectors.

Furthermore, the covers are easily removable, allowing users to clean them or change the style themselves. The sofa is available in three types of fabric with a rich variety of colors, enabling its appearance to be freely altered to suit changing living environments or moods.

Notably, when the sofa eventually reaches the end of its life, users can disassemble it themselves, allowing for separation and disposal by material type. This is a prime example of manufacturers and designers seriously committed to a sustainable future.