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The Obi is a luxuriously comfortable bed-like sofa designed by Rafa Garcia. With Spanish siestas in mind, Rafa looked to Japan and translated elements of the kimono into a sofa that embraces the user, much like the traditional dress itself. “I like to find inspiration in photography and found some pictures of Japanese women dressed in kimonos – clothes that...

With clean, rational lines, Tiptoe by Rafa Garcia for Sancal takes contemporary pieces one step forward. A design based on a philosophy of simplicity and functionality, it is a sofa that can be used with different styles to create calm, serene environments.The slim legs give the piece its name, a model that is quiet, subtle, light and nimble, as if it were...

Rew Modular Sofa designed by Rafa Garcia for Sancal. This new creation by Rafa García is tremendously versatile, and can be used for a variety of diverse projects that require pieces for resting, eating or working. Rest. An entire family of chairs, sofas and modules, as light as they are comfortable, can be used with two different types of arm...

  The Nido Armchair designed by Rafa Garcia for Sancal. Nido, Spanish for nest, means home to a number of species and inspired Rafa García to create this small armchair. The seat or “nest” is supported by a steel or hand-crafted ash wood frame. The upper part provides “branches” into which a comfortable seat is fixed. Now available at KE-ZU!  

Rew Modular Sofa designed by Rafa Garcia for Sancal. This new creation by Rafa García is tremendously versatile, and can be used for a variety of diverse projects that require pieces for resting, eating or working. Rest. An entire family of chairs, sofas and modules, as light as they are comfortable, can be used with two different types of arm...

Nap is a new sofa (and sofa bed) designed by Rafa Garcia for Sancal. The quilted details are inspired by the old woollen mattresses. The sofa is converted into a bed in only two movements, and vice versa. A small compartment hidden under the structure is ideal to keep the bed clothes and cushions tidied out of sight. The compartment is finished...

It’s delivery time at the Zu! The showroom was alive this week with new product being unloaded by our warehouse lads and unpacked by staff under the careful eye of Lidia our showroom manager (who, it must be said, was a gun on coffee duty). The entire staff pool get so excited when new furniture arrives at the showroom. ...

Sancal present the FLASH collection at Salone Mobile this year with Karim Rashid, Luis Eslava Studio and others producing some of the most playful and comfortable designs we've seen in years!

The aesthetes at colour HQ: Pantone, have announced the annual Colour Of The Year!

Can't pick a paint? Bored of blank walls? Here are some ideas we've uncovered for keeping the vertical side of things interesting.