Me-Time: A Softer Rhythm of Living
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OLISE sits down with Moroso to discover their latest sofa, Me-Time designed by Garcia Cumini.
In a world that rarely pauses, the idea of slowing down has become a quiet luxury. With Me-Time, the new sofa designed by Garcia Cumini for Moroso, comfort becomes more than a physical experience, it becomes a state of mind. Sculptural, generous and inviting, the piece is designed as a refuge within the home, a place where the outside world softens and interior life finds its rhythm again.
The concept resonates perfectly with OLISE’s Inside Out theme, where the boundaries between nature, emotion and interior space blur. Rather than competing with the surrounding environment, Me-Time embraces it. Its relaxed silhouette and softly flowing contours feel organic, as though the sofa has gently settled into its surroundings over time. The form is deliberately fluid, subtly distorting the archetype of a traditional sofa to create something softer and more intuitive. Armrests appear to rest naturally on the seat, while the upholstery flows across the structure with a gentle sense of movement.
This natural softness is particularly striking in the alpine setting shown in the image, where the sofa sits beneath a dramatic pitched ceiling framed by expansive glass. Beyond it, mountain ranges stretch across the horizon, bringing the landscape directly into the living space.
Here, the sofa becomes an anchor between inside and outside, a calm centre within a room that opens entirely to nature. The creamy bouclé upholstery echoes the tones of stone and cloud beyond the glass, while the rounded form mirrors the gentle curves of the surrounding hills.
Moroso has long been known for its ability to combine bold design with emotional warmth, and Me-Time captures that balance beautifully. The sofa’s tactile surface invites touch, while its generous proportions encourage lingering. It is furniture designed not simply to sit on, but to inhabit, to curl into after a long day, to share conversation, or to watch the changing light move across the landscape outside.
The designers, Vicente García Jiménez and Cinzia Cumini, bring a distinctive philosophy to the project. Their studio operates through a multidisciplinary lens, where design, installations and art direction are guided by the principles of Slow Design. This approach seeks equilibrium between function and the emotional soul of an object. The result is work that blends art and technology to create pieces that feel both contemporary and deeply human.
Even the details contribute to this sense of ease. The upholstery subtly overlaps the structure, creating a gentle overflowing effect that recalls the softness of fabric draped over a form. In the chaise longue version, this sensation becomes even more pronounced, where the cushion appears to expand naturally beyond its frame, a playful nod to comfort and indulgence.
Ultimately, Me-Time reminds us that design can shape the pace of life. In the quiet interplay between material, form and landscape, the sofa offers a moment of stillness. A place to pause, to breathe, and to reconnect with the simple pleasure of being at home.
