Rubis Sofa

by Tara Aftab

Rubis Sofa is a study in containment and contrast. Defined by a continuous, linear framework of hand-finished brushed brass, it creates a disciplined architecture that holds the deep, tactile richness of the velvet interior. This interplay—between the rigid, structural exoskeleton and the yielding softness of the upholstery—elevates the piece from mere seating to a sculptural object.

Executed as a bespoke commission, the Rubis rejects the transient nature of trend. It is a modern heirloom, designed to age gracefully, where the eventual patina of the brass and the depth of the fabric tell a story of provenance and enduring craft. It does not just occupy a room; it defines its atmosphere with quiet, enduring authority.

Frame
A macro shot of a Polished Bronze metal surface, displaying a highly reflective, golden-brown mirror finish with warm amber undertones.
Upholstery
Close-up swatch of Genuine Suede in Midnight Indigo, showing the fine, fuzzy nap of the authentic leather surface in a rich, saturated dark navy hue.

FINISH OPTIONS

Frame
A detailed view of a Brushed Stainless Steel surface, showing a cool silver tone with fine, parallel friction lines creating a soft, satin sheen.
A close-up of a Polished Stainless Steel surface, featuring a bright, cool silver tone with a perfect, mirror-like reflectivity.
A close-up view of a Polished Rose Gold metal surface, characterized by a bright, reflective mirror finish with distinct pink and copper hues.
A macro shot of a Polished Bronze metal surface, displaying a highly reflective, golden-brown mirror finish with warm amber undertones.
A close-up view of a Patina Bronze metal surface, showcasing a dark, warm brownish-bronze tone with subtle variations in color and a soft, hand-rubbed satin sheen.
A close-up of a Polished Black Lacquer surface, featuring an opaque, jet-black finish with a flawless, high-gloss mirror reflection.
Upholstery
Close-up swatch of heavy-textured Bouclé fabric in a bright, crisp Snow White color, showing the intricate knotted loops and three-dimensional woven surface.
High-resolution swatch of Melange Bouclé fabric in Forest green, featuring a multi-tonal weave of dark emerald and olive threads with a dense, looped texture.
Close-up swatch of Melange Bouclé fabric in Oatmeal, showing a variegated weave of cream and sand-colored knotted loops with a soft, three-dimensional architectural texture.
Close-up of Melange Bouclé fabric in Oxblood, featuring a multi-tonal weave of deep red and black knotted loops with a dense, three-dimensional tactile surface.
High-resolution swatch of Melange Bouclé fabric in Bark, featuring a variegated weave of deep brown and umber knotted loops with a dense, tactile, three-dimensional surface.
Close-up of Matte Cotton Velvet in Bordeaux Claret, showing a dense, non-reflective pile in a rich wine-red hue with a soft, uniform texture that absorbs light.
High-resolution swatch of Matte Cotton Velvet in Cognac, showing a dense, non-reflective pile in a rich amber-brown shade with a smooth, velvety texture.
Close-up swatch of Matte Cotton Velvet in Ivory Cream, showing a dense, non-reflective pile in a soft, warm white hue with a smooth and uniform texture.
Close-up of Mohair Velvet in Antique Gold, showing the characteristic silky luster and dense pile of natural mohair fibers in a rich, saturated mustard-yellow hue.
Close-up swatch of Matte Cotton Velvet in Olive Grove, showing a dense, non-reflective pile in a muted, mossy green shade with a smooth, velvety texture.
High-resolution swatch of Matte Cotton Velvet in Truffle Brown, showing a dense, light-absorbing pile in a rich, dark cocoa shade with a smooth, uniform texture.
High-resolution swatch of Mohair Velvet in Burnt Copper, showing a dense, lustrous pile in a rich metallic-orange hue that reflects light across its silky surface.
Close-up swatch of Mohair Velvet in Aubergine, showing a dense, silky pile in a deep plum-purple shade with a natural luster that reflects light across the surface.
Close-up swatch of Mohair Velvet in Champagne Oyster, showing a dense, lustrous pile in a pale, creamy beige hue with a natural silky sheen that reflects light.
High-resolution swatch of Mohair Velvet in Forest Green, showing a dense, lustrous pile in a deep emerald shade with a natural silky sheen that catches the light.
Close-up swatch of Performance Chenille fabric in Burnt Clay, showing a dense, fuzzy texture and a multi-tonal weave of warm terracotta and earthy orange threads.
High-resolution swatch of Performance Chenille fabric in Mushroom Taupe, showing a dense, fuzzy texture and a multi-tonal weave of earthy grey and warm brown threads.
Close-up swatch of Performance Chenille fabric in Oceanic Indigo, showing a dense, fuzzy texture and a rich, multi-tonal weave of deep navy and inky blue threads.
High-resolution swatch of Performance Chenille fabric in Ochre Gold, showing a dense, fuzzy texture and a multi-tonal weave of warm amber and golden-yellow threads.
Close-up swatch of Performance Chenille fabric in Wild Olive, showing a dense, fuzzy texture and a multi-tonal weave of mossy green and earthy khaki threads.
Close-up swatch of Genuine Suede in Midnight Indigo, showing the fine, fuzzy nap of the authentic leather surface in a rich, saturated dark navy hue.
High-resolution swatch of Genuine Suede in Olive Grove, showing the delicate, fuzzy texture of authentic leather in a muted, mossy green shade that absorbs light.
Close-up swatch of Genuine Suede in Cognac Burnt Caramel, showing the fine, fuzzy texture of authentic leather in a rich, warm amber-brown shade.
High-resolution swatch of Genuine Suede in Desert Sand, showing the fine, velvety nap of authentic leather in a pale, creamy greige hue with a smooth, light-absorbing surface.
Close-up swatch of Genuine Suede in Smoked Oak, showing the delicate, fuzzy texture of authentic leather in a rich, dark umber brown with a smooth, matte surface.

DETAILS & DIMENTIONS

Overall: 98.5"W x 41.5"D x 33"H

Seat: 75.5"W x 28"D

Seat Height: 18"H

PRODUCTION & BESPOKE

Production time: 10–12 weeks

Available in COM/COL.

Please note: Because every piece is handmade and crafted with natural materials, slight differences in color, texture, or shape are to be expected. Features such as natural veining, grain patterns, and markings highlight the character of the material, making each item unique and unlike any other.

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Tara Aftab

Tara Aftab

The Humanist Architect Tara resolves the tension between industrial precision and the warmth of the human touch. Viewing furniture as a micro-structure, she creates architectural forms that delight in their own materiality, blending rigorous lines with a joyful, tactile softness.
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