The result is a sofa that feels both cohesive and distinctive—an elegant evolution within the Blendy line, perfectly suited to contemporary interiors that value comfort with a sculptural presence.
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Blendy Lounge
Blendy Lounge is a compact, modern 2- or 3-seater sofa that revisits the signature curves of the Blendy collection with subtly refined proportions. Designed by Omi Tahara, it maintains the family’s soft, enveloping aesthetic while introducing a lower seating height, discreet feet, and a unique cushion design available in two lengths.
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Meet the designer
Omi Tahara
Omi Tahara ( Kanagawa / Japan, 1977 ) is a self-taught designer based in Milan.
Omi was impressed by the profundity of modern designs while completing his studies in civil engineering in Japan. Soon after, his own design work has been started.
In 2002, he was awarded a special prize of French design magazine INTRAMUROS, then he moved to Milan in 2003 to collaborate with Milan based designer Kazuhiko Tomita who deeply related with Vico Magistretti, and Omi formed the basis of design abilities through this collaboration.
After Tomita, Omi collaborated with an Italian designer Francesco Rota in Milan. Omi had practical experiences of Italian design world through this collaboration. In 2011, he set up his own practice in Milan focusing on product design and creative direction for various clients.
His creation is focused on the shapes, materials, functionalities, eras, universalities, culture and more. The dialogue with the manufacturers is also important for his work. He received international design awards, including Red Dot Design award, iF design award and more.
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