Description
The Cattelan Italia Baldwin Sofas are the core seating element of the Baldwin collection — a sofa programme of refined contemporary character whose design is built around the deliberate contrast between a generous, deeply welcoming seat volume and a slender, elegantly proportioned backrest structure. Available in three configurations — Straight 240 cm, Curved 240 cm, and Straight 260 cm — Baldwin Sofas offer a choice between conventional linear plan and softly curved plan. The cover system offers Standard Cover in a single fabric, or Mix Cover combining a fabric Cover A with a leather Cover B, creating a rich material dialogue across the sofa. Made in Italy by Cattelan Italia.
Key Features
- Contrast of Deep Seat and Slim Backrest: Baldwin is defined by the deliberate formal contrast between its broad, deeply welcoming seat cushions and its slender backrest panel — physical ease combined with compositional lightness and visual discipline.
- Three Sofa Configurations: Straight 240 cm and Straight 260 cm for linear layouts; Curved 240 cm (120 cm deep) introduces a gentle organic plan for open-plan and island arrangements.
- Standard Cover — Single Fabric: Entire sofa upholstered in one fabric from Category A, B, D, or F ranges, each with multiple individual fabric options.
- Mix Cover — Fabric + Leather Composition: Cover A in Category A/B/D/F fabric, Cover B in Soft Leather or Glove Soft Leather — a two-material dialogue of textile warmth and leather refinement.
- Part of the Baldwin Modular Collection: Designed in full compositional harmony with Baldwin Terminal & Chaise Units, Central & Corner Units, Pouf, and Armchair.
- Made in Italy — Cattelan Italia.
Sofa Configuration
Seat Height: 40 cm
Seat Height: 40 cm
Seat Height: 40 cm
Straight Sofa 240 cm (240×101×73h cm) is the standard linear configuration suited to all layouts and modular Baldwin compositions. Curved Sofa 240 cm (240×120×73h cm) shares the same frontal width but adds a softly curved plan, increasing depth to 120 cm and adding organic rhythm — ideal for open-plan and island arrangements. Straight Sofa 260 cm (260×101×73h cm) extends seating width by 20 cm for generous three-person comfort or a more commanding compositional presence.
Cover Configuration
Two cover approaches — Standard Cover and Mix Cover.
Each includes further individual fabric options.
Cover B: Soft Leather or Soft Leather Glove (further individual leathers)
Standard Cover delivers a clean, unified material aesthetic across all upholstered elements in a single Category A–F fabric. Mix Cover applies Cover A fabric to the primary sofa body and Cover B leather to a contrasting designated element, creating a rich dialogue between textile warmth and leather refinement. Please contact us for the complete fabric and leather sample ranges.
Soft Leather is a supple full-grain leather of natural warmth and durability. Soft Leather Glove is the premium grade of exceptional glove-like suppleness, elevating the Mix Cover specification to the highest level of material luxury. Both create a rich visual and tactile dialogue with the fabric Cover A. Please contact us for the complete fabric and leather sample ranges.
Materials & Construction
Deep Seat & Slim Backrest
Baldwin is constructed around the deliberate formal contrast of a broad, generously padded seat and a slim backrest panel. The seat prioritises physical ease and welcoming depth; the backrest is engineered to maximum slenderness consistent with support requirements, maintaining the compositional lightness that defines Baldwin's contemporary identity.
Standard & Mix Cover System
The Standard Cover applies a single fabric consistently across all upholstered elements. The Mix Cover applies Cover A fabric to the primary sofa body and Cover B leather to a designated contrasting element, with both covers engineered to align precisely at all junctions for a finished result of the highest tailoring quality.
Curved Plan — Organic Living Geometry
The Curved Sofa 240 cm transforms Baldwin from a linear architectural element to an organic centrepiece of the living area. The curved plan is particularly suited to open-plan environments, circular furniture arrangements, and island configurations where the sofa functions as a freestanding, three-dimensionally composed object.
Dimensions
Three configurations. All share 73h cm height and 40 cm seat height. Consistent across all cover and upholstery selections.
| Configuration | Dimension | cm | inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Sofa 240 cm — 240 × 101 × 73h cm | |||
| S240 | Width | 240 | 94.5" |
| S240 | Depth | 101 | 39.8" |
| S240 | Height | 73 | 28.8" |
| S240 | Seat Height | 40 | 16.9" |
| Curved Sofa 240 cm — 240 × 120 × 73h cm | |||
| SC240 | Width | 240 | 94.5" |
| SC240 | Depth | 120 | 47.3" |
| SC240 | Height | 73 | 28.8" |
| SC240 | Seat Height | 40 | 16.9" |
| Straight Sofa 260 cm — 260 × 101 × 73h cm | |||
| S260 | Width | 260 | 102.4" |
| S260 | Depth | 101 | 39.8" |
| S260 | Height | 73 | 28.8" |
| S260 | Seat Height | 40 | 16.9" |
Packaging Details
Packaging dimensions and weights will be confirmed prior to delivery. Baldwin Sofas are typically delivered with seat and back cushions separately packaged for protection. The Curved Sofa 240 cm at 120 cm depth requires adequate access width for delivery; please confirm door and corridor dimensions before ordering. Please contact us if exact packaging data is required for logistics or commercial project planning.
Dimensions Overview
