B&B Italia · The Collection 2026

Charles.

An architectural sofa whose lightness has made it a contemporary classic.

DesignerAntonio Citterio
Introduced1997
CategorySofa system
Charles sofa by B&B Italia in a richly layered contemporary interior
B&B Italia · The Collection 2026
The idea

Light in form.
Open in use.

Charles reduces the sofa to a clear, horizontal line—then gives that line remarkable freedom.

Antonio Citterio’s design is defined by a slim profile, loose back cushions and distinctive inverted-L aluminium feet. The raised base gives even generous compositions an unusually airy presence, allowing the sofa to sit comfortably in both compact rooms and expansive architectural settings.

Its restraint is what gives Charles longevity. The design does not rely on a single gesture; proportion, comfort and modularity work together to create a sofa that can evolve with the room around it.

Yellow Charles modular sofa in a contemporary B&B Italia interior
A flexible system

One language.
Many arrangements.

Charles can be composed as a linear two- or three-seat sofa, extended with a chaise longue, or developed into a corner setting. The catalogue moves from compact arrangements to complete seating landscapes, while the continuous raised base keeps every version visually calm.

StructureTubular steel and steel profiles with cold-shaped polyurethane upholstery.
ComfortMulti-density seat cushioning with down and free back cushions.
SignatureDie-cast aluminium feet, raised 19 cm from the floor.
UpholsteryRemovable covers available in fabric or leather.
Composition studies

A sofa that
changes with the room.

Charles, Charles Large and Charles Carré share a precise visual language while offering different depths, orientations and ways to gather. Sofas, chaise longues, benches, dormeuses and console elements allow the system to respond to circulation, views and the architecture around it.

White Charles sofa composition on a patterned rug
Charles composition · B&B Italia, The Collection 2026
Close view of the Charles sofa and its integrated console
The raised frame and console detail
Charles sofa in olive upholstery within a layered architectural interior
Material and colour can shift the same system from quiet to expressive
Burgundy Charles modular sofa in a warm interior
Charles Large composition · B&B Italia, The Collection 2026
Specifying Charles

Begin with how
the room lives.

01 · Plan

We establish the room dimensions, circulation paths, focal points and preferred seating orientation.

02 · Compose

We compare depths and select the sofa, corner, chaise, bench or console elements that best support the space.

03 · Finish

Fabric or leather, cushion character and metal finish are considered together so the composition feels intentional.

04 · Resolve

Kiosk confirms the configuration and product details before the order is placed.

Charles at Kiosk

Make it
your own.

Visit Kiosk to compare scale, comfort, upholstery and configuration options with our team.

Next product storyBlisscape Deep + DomusCove