Free System sofa, Claudio Salocchi - Acerbis Design
Year
1973 - 2023
Designer

In 1973, Claudio Salocchi designed Free System: a system of padded furniture deriving from the concept of “operated flooring”, or tatami, where the padded units could be placed freely side by side. With its completely modular and sectional elements and from the perspective of an optimal use of space, we can view Free System as the embodiment of the modern house utopia. A programme of padded furniture that goes beyond the sofa model, Free System presents a series of elements (tatami, hassock and seat with different and interchangeable backrests) that make up a modular system that can be arranged in a variety of combinations.

Dimensions
Finishes
Coating | Maia
R217
R220
R218
R221
R219
Coating | Anima
R632
R633
R634
R635
R636
R637
R638
R639
R640
R641
R642
R643
R644
R645
Coating | Natura
R443
R442
R441
R440
Coating | Paradise
R542
R541
R549
R543
R548
R544
R547
R546
R545
Coating | Moss
R646
R647
R648
R649
R650
R651
R652
R653
R654
R655
R656
R657
R658
Coating | Nabuk
R823
R826
R825
R822
R824
R827
Maia Col. 01 R217

category B
composition 36% cotton, 26% linen, 18% bamboo, 17% polypropylene, 3% polyamide
height cm 140
weight 800 g/lm
shrinkage % warp -4, weft -2
martindale 30.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0, cigarette Test

Maia Col. 2/2 R220

category B
composition 36% cotton, 26% linen, 18% bamboo, 17% polypropylene, 3% polyamide
height cm 140
weight 800 g/lm
shrinkage % warp -4, weft -2
martindale 30.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0, cigarette Test

Maia Col. 08 R218

category B
composition 36% cotton, 26% linen, 18% bamboo, 17% polypropylene, 3% polyamide
height cm 140
weight 800 g/lm
shrinkage % warp -4, weft -2
martindale 30.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0, cigarette Test

Maia Col. 9/1 R221

category B
composition 36% cotton, 26% linen, 18% bamboo, 17% polypropylene, 3% polyamide
height cm 140
weight 800 g/lm
shrinkage % warp -4, weft -2
martindale 30.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0, cigarette Test

Maia Col. 10 R219

category B
composition 36% cotton, 26% linen, 18% bamboo, 17% polypropylene, 3% polyamide
height cm 140
weight 800 g/lm
shrinkage % warp -4, weft -2
martindale 30.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0, cigarette Test

Anima col. 05 R632

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 10 R633

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 12 R634

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 19 R635

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 22 R636

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 30 R637

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 33 R638

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 35 R639

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 45 R640

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 47 R641

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 53 R642

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 54 R643

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 60 R644

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Anima col. 71 R645

category C
composition 85% Polyethersulfone - 15% Cotton
height cm 140
weight 742 gr/mtl
martindale 100.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/6
fire resistance: BS5852 SOURCE 0, EN 1021 PART 1: 2006, NFPA 260:2013, CAL TB-117: 2013

Natura Col. 005 R443

category D
composition 90% linen, 10% polyamide
height cm 140
weight 1200 g/lm
shrinkage % warp -1, weft -1
martindale 30.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0, cigarette Test, California TB 117-2013.

Natura Col. 004 R442

category D
composition 90% linen, 10% polyamide
height cm 140
weight 1200 g/lm
shrinkage % warp -1, weft -1
martindale 30.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0, cigarette Test, California TB 117-2013.

Natura Col. 002 R441

category D
composition 90% linen, 10% polyamide
height cm 140
weight 1200 g/lm
shrinkage % warp -1, weft -1
martindale 30.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0, cigarette Test, California TB 117-2013.

Natura Col. 001 R440

category D
composition 90% linen, 10% polyamide
height cm 140
weight 1200 g/lm
shrinkage % warp -1, weft -1
martindale 30.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0, cigarette Test, California TB 117-2013.

Paradise Col. 060 R542

category E
composition 13% Cotton - 30% Wool - 25% acrylic - 30% Polyester - 2% Polyamide
height cm 137
weight 760 g/lm
martindale 35.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0 cigarette test - BS 5852 source 1 match test - Cal. TB 117-2013

Paradise Col. 042 R541

category E
composition 13% Cotton - 30% Wool - 25% acrylic - 30% Polyester - 2% Polyamide
height cm 137
weight 760 g/lm
martindale 35.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0 cigarette test - BS 5852 source 1 match test - Cal. TB 117-2013

Paradise Col. 320 R549

category E
composition 13% Cotton - 30% Wool - 25% acrylic - 30% Polyester - 2% Polyamide
height cm 137
weight 760 g/lm
martindale 35.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0 cigarette test - BS 5852 source 1 match test - Cal. TB 117-2013

Paradise Col. 120 R543

category E
composition 13% Cotton - 30% Wool - 25% acrylic - 30% Polyester - 2% Polyamide
height cm 137
weight 760 g/lm
martindale 35.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0 cigarette test - BS 5852 source 1 match test - Cal. TB 117-2013

Paradise Col. 220 R548

category E
composition 13% Cotton - 30% Wool - 25% acrylic - 30% Polyester - 2% Polyamide
height cm 137
weight 760 g/lm
martindale 35.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0 cigarette test - BS 5852 source 1 match test - Cal. TB 117-2013

Paradise Col. 121 R544

category E
composition 13% Cotton - 30% Wool - 25% acrylic - 30% Polyester - 2% Polyamide
height cm 137
weight 760 g/lm
martindale 35.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0 cigarette test - BS 5852 source 1 match test - Cal. TB 117-2013

Paradise Col. 141 R547

category E
composition 13% Cotton - 30% Wool - 25% acrylic - 30% Polyester - 2% Polyamide
height cm 137
weight 760 g/lm
martindale 35.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0 cigarette test - BS 5852 source 1 match test - Cal. TB 117-2013

Paradise Col. 140 R546

category E
composition 13% Cotton - 30% Wool - 25% acrylic - 30% Polyester - 2% Polyamide
height cm 137
weight 760 g/lm
martindale 35.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0 cigarette test - BS 5852 source 1 match test - Cal. TB 117-2013

Paradise Col. 124 R545

category E
composition 13% Cotton - 30% Wool - 25% acrylic - 30% Polyester - 2% Polyamide
height cm 137
weight 760 g/lm
martindale 35.000
pilling 4
light fastness 4/5
fire resistance: BS 5852 source 0 cigarette test - BS 5852 source 1 match test - Cal. TB 117-2013

Moss Col. 01 R646

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 02 R647

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 04 R648

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 06 R649

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 08 R650

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 10 R651

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 11 R652

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 12 R653

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 13 R654

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 15 R655

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 19 R656

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 21 R657

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Moss Col. 22 R658

category G
composition 52% Cotton - 22% Viscose - 14% Poliacrilico - 6% Linen - 3% Polyester - 3% Nylon
height cm 138
weight 920 gr/mtl
martindale 50.000
pilling 4/5
light fastness 5/7
fire resistance: BS 5852 CRIB 5 WITH TREATMENT, BS 5852 PART 1, EN 1021-1/2 US CAL. 117-2013 WITH CAL. 117 COMPLIANT INTERLINER, IMO FTP CODE 2010 PART 8

Nabuk Turtledove Col. 3405 R823

PHYSICAL DATASHEET
Composition
European bovine - Thickness mm 1,1-1,3

TECHNICAL DATASHEET
Fire resistance: UNI EN 1021-1/2, BS 5852-0/1, IMO MED FTP8 A652

Avoid cleaning with aggressive products.
Keep away from direct sunlight and from direct heat.
Avoid contact between light and dark colours even between different materials.
Regularly dust with a soft and dry cloth.

Nabuk Powder pink Col. 3417 R826

PHYSICAL DATASHEET
Composition
European bovine - Thickness mm 1,1-1,3

TECHNICAL DATASHEET
Fire resistance: UNI EN 1021-1/2, BS 5852-0/1, IMO MED FTP8 A652

Avoid cleaning with aggressive products.
Keep away from direct sunlight and from direct heat.
Avoid contact between light and dark colours even between different materials.
Regularly dust with a soft and dry cloth.

Nabuk Brown Col. 3416 R825

PHYSICAL DATASHEET
Composition
European bovine - Thickness mm 1,1-1,3

TECHNICAL DATASHEET
Fire resistance: UNI EN 1021-1/2, BS 5852-0/1, IMO MED FTP8 A652

Avoid cleaning with aggressive products.
Keep away from direct sunlight and from direct heat.
Avoid contact between light and dark colours even between different materials.
Regularly dust with a soft and dry cloth.

Nabuk Dark grey Col. 3401 R822

PHYSICAL DATASHEET
Composition
European bovine - Thickness mm 1,1-1,3

TECHNICAL DATASHEET
Fire resistance: UNI EN 1021-1/2, BS 5852-0/1, IMO MED FTP8 A652

Avoid cleaning with aggressive products.
Keep away from direct sunlight and from direct heat.
Avoid contact between light and dark colours even between different materials.
Regularly dust with a soft and dry cloth.

Nabuk Light grey Col. 3414 R824

PHYSICAL DATASHEET
Composition
European bovine - Thickness mm 1,1-1,3

TECHNICAL DATASHEET
Fire resistance: UNI EN 1021-1/2, BS 5852-0/1, IMO MED FTP8 A652

Avoid cleaning with aggressive products.
Keep away from direct sunlight and from direct heat.
Avoid contact between light and dark colours even between different materials.
Regularly dust with a soft and dry cloth.

Nabuk Powder blue Col. 3431 R827

PHYSICAL DATASHEET
Composition
European bovine - Thickness mm 1,1-1,3

TECHNICAL DATASHEET
Fire resistance: UNI EN 1021-1/2, BS 5852-0/1, IMO MED FTP8 A652

Avoid cleaning with aggressive products.
Keep away from direct sunlight and from direct heat.
Avoid contact between light and dark colours even between different materials.
Regularly dust with a soft and dry cloth.

From the archive

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  • 1 1974 Villa Gana. Photo Aldo Ballo.
  • 2 1974 Villa Gana. Photo Aldo Ballo.
  • 3 1974 La Casa Natura. Free System in fabric.
  • 4 1973 Sofa composition sketches.
  • 5 Claudio Salocchi during a meeting.
  • 6 Free System by Claudio Salocchi. Renovation of a country villa in Franciacorta.
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