‘I envisioned the Sedona bed as a personal sanctuary, an ideal everyday object. The ultimate refuge in our contemporary lives. I would like the process of choosing a bed, its comfort and its design, to become a way to honour that delicate foundation of well-being that is sleep,’ says Patricia Urquiola of her design for Moroso.
She sees the bed ‘as an object that reminds us of the importance of distancing ourselves from technology for at least part of our day. A place where we spend fundamental moments of our lives: our last thoughts at night; our first thoughts in the morning; moments of affection, relaxation; when we read, finally free from distractions; meditate; converse with our partner or children; where we take a break.’
Sedona is named after the town near the Grand Canyon, famed for its red earth. It reflects a philosophy that conceives the bed as a room within a room. ‘Its design invites us to cherish these moments. The fabric I chose for Sedona features a lilac base with bursts of orange and green, creating an abstract pattern reminiscent of the natural landscape surrounding the American town. Not only in a literal sense, but also as an idealised, personal vision of a place that exists solely in our desires,’ says Urquiola.
