Rafa García designed a piece of furniture for Sancal that hugs the body in the same way as a kimono + obi.

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These next few weeks are hard. And it’s not the holidays that I’m referring to. I’m talking about the fact that for the next two months, many of us are staring down the barrel of a 4:30 PM sunset. By 7 PM, it’s pitch black, and I’m ready to call it a night. But you know what they say: if you can’t beat ’em… so I’m embracing the dark and cold with a well-curated Netflix queue, a glass wine, and lots of candles. Of course, you need a bit more than a good movie to make those dark evenings somewhat bearable. (Having a place to stretch out is also helpful). I’ve been sofa (window) shopping for longer than I really care to admit (think a year). It’s honestly hard to find a well-designed piece that looks stylish yet is comfortable enough to stand up to a real Netflix binge. Iconic Spanish furniture firm Sancal took up the challenge, and this new Obi sofa checks all the right “cozy home” boxes (and looks pretty awesome doing it).
Dubbed the “creative heart” of the brand, Rafa García has contributed more than 50 products to the Sancal line. When he was tasked with designing a sofa that was as comfortable as it w...