Copenhagen studio GamFratesi has designed Ruffle, a modular seating system and bed for Italian furniture brand Minotti that wraps both pieces in layers of continuously quilted cushions.
Ruffle is one of the headline pieces of the Minotti 2026 Collection, which the brand unveiled at Salone del Mobile.Milano in April. It was introduced through a concept film by Valerie van der Werff and Jouke Bos that captures fragments of everyday domestic life in alternating black-and-white and colour footage.
A wide seat and a tilted back
GamFratesi founders Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi draw on two traditions: the warmth of Danish decorative craft and the intellectual, concept-led approach of Italian design. Ruffle reads as a softened take on Nordic minimalism, restrained in form but marked by careful detailing.
The seating system starts with a generous one-piece seat that encourages relaxed postures. A slightly inclined, trapezoidal backrest introduces a subtle sense of movement while supporting the body, and the modular format allows the pieces to be arranged in a range of layouts.
Layered cushions follow the outer profile of the sofa to create a continuous quilted effect. Seams cut at 45 degrees and vertical stitching that runs across the back and seat divide the upholstery into ordered bands. The rear of the sofa follows the same design logic, so it can stand in the middle of a living room as a focal point.
In an offset version, the backrest extends to one side and is paired with open wooden storage compartments with softened corners.
From living room to bedroom
The Ruffle bed carries the same language into the bedroom. Padded elements follow the outline of the headboard and frame, forming a continuous quilted surface that reflects the precision of the cutting and tailoring.
A slim, linear headboard is available in high and low versions and is lifted slightly off the floor. It can be specified as a single upholstered panel in fabric or leather, or as two separate elements arranged symmetrically or asymmetrically across the width of the frame, which allows bedside tables to be integrated. The sprung base sits on metal feet, while blade-like supports keep the headboard balanced.
Elas and Doheny
The 2026 collection also includes Elas, a seating family by Marcio Kogan and Studio MK27 that pays tribute to the women who shaped international architecture, art and creative culture in the early 20th century. Natural surfaces, soft volumes and organic lines define the pieces.
Completing the group is Doheny, a bookcase by architect Giampiero Tagliaferri. Its frame is built from a single polished extruded aluminium profile that supports a configuration of floating shelves, balancing visual lightness with structural stability.
Source: 77 Global Furnishings Media
