The name Edra is derived from the Greek word exedra, meaning a space for conversation and socialization. True to its name, the Italian furniture manufacturer creates beautiful seating like sofas and armchairs, as well as coffee tables and end tables to go with them. Its unique and heritage-quality modern pieces are sure to become the classics of tomorrow.
Edra was established in 1987 in Tuscany with the goal of combining traditional craftsmanship and technological innovation into a new style of collectible design. The company wanted to challenge established ideas about how living room furniture such as chairs, tables and cabinets are to look and function, deploying cutting-edge materials and working with unique shapes to produce exciting designs that disrupted the design world.
Part of Edra’s success has been due to its fruitful collaborations with acclaimed designers. The company has worked with Italian designer Francesco Binfare since 1992, producing the iconic Tangeri, Angels, Flap and Essential seating collections. Jacopo Foggini, known for his own innovative designs, is another frequent Edra collaborator. In 2022, Edra and Foggini released the sea-inspired A'mare collection of translucent blue outdoor furniture made from polycarbonate.
Edra has also represented Italy on several international sporting stages. The company was an official furniture supplier for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang and the 2022 Alpine Skiing World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Since its founding, the company's contemporary furniture has been added to museums around the world. Today, Edra's designs are held in the collections of New York City’s Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
In 2022, Edra also exhibited at the Salone Del Mobile, where the brand debuted a chic, pebble-inspired sofa — On the Rocks — that demonstrates the company's continued commitment to originality and ingenuity.
On 1stDibs, find Edra seating, tables and case pieces.
Soshun Flower Stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking 'Soshun' flower stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s. Designed as sculptural blossoms, each stool features a velvet seat in deep crimson, evoking the softness and...
Metal
$2,355 / set
H 32.29 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Set of Four Beech Jamaica Bar Stools by Pepe Cortés, 1990s
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare set of 4 "Jamaica" wooden bar stools designed by Pepe Cortés and made by BD Barcelona. The ergonomic seat in the shape of a saddle is made of solid lacquered beech and is swivel...
Chrome
$353 / set
H 23.63 in Dm 16.15 in
Set of Two Design Stools Vitamin, Ikea, Nicholai Wiig-Hansen, Sweden, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
marked min seat height: 51 cm max seat height: 71 cm.
Fabric, Plastic
Brazilian Designer, Stools, Wood, Brazil, 1990s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid wood stools designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1980s-1990s. Light scratching throughout stools. Dimensions: 17.75” H x 13.5” Diameter
Wood
$328Sale Price|25% Off
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Pair of 'Benjamin' Stools by Lisa Norinder for IKEA, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA Benjamin plywood stools designed by Lisa Noringer, 1990's. Made of plywood. Stackable and can be used either as a stool or side table. Modern iconic designs from Ikea. ...
Plywood
$875 / set
H 33.86 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Lyra Bar Stool -Pair, by Sigurdur Thorsteinsson for Magis, Italy 1990s
By Magis
Located in Debrecen, HU
Original, factory-marked pair of Lyra barstools – one of the purest, most timeless pieces of Italian minimalist design. The Lyra model belongs to Magis’ early, iconic line. Its shape...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of 'BENJAMIN' Stools by Lisa Norinder for IKEA, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA Benjamin plywood stools designed by Lisa Noringer, 1990's. Made of plywood. Stackable and can be used either as a stool or side table. Modern iconic designs from Ikea. ...
Plywood
$2,250 / set
H 38.59 in W 14.97 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six “Anna” Beech Barstools by Crassevig, Italy, 1990s
By Crassevig
Located in Dronten, NL
An elegant set of six “Anna” barstools by the renowned Italian manufacturer Crassevig, celebrated for its refined craftsmanship and enduring modern design vocabulary. These stools ex...
Fabric, Beech
$23,000
H 34.26 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of early 1990's production Getsuen & Rose Flower lounge chairs by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990 Very rare to find 2 early production examples now combine...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,895 / set
H 42.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Rare vintage Memphis style French bar stools by Miriam, circa 1990s
By Mirima
Located in Houston, TX
Rare vintage Memphis style French bar stools by Miriam, circa 1990s. Recently reupholstered with a faux velvet, and in very good condition. 42.5” H x 18” W x 17” D Sea height, 31.5”
Chrome
Set of 3 "The Wedding Stool" by Thomas Sandell, 1990s
By Thomas Sandell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A design classic by Swedish architect Thomas Sandell. The Bröllopspallen (“Wedding Stool”) combines clean Nordic minimalism with playful proportions.
Birch
$685 / set
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
1990s Lisa Norinder Pair of Wooden Stools for Ikea, Sweden
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech plywood - Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Beech
$50,000
H 48 in W 110 in D 110 in
MEMPHIS "TAWARAYA" Boxing Ring Installation Seating Pod / Masanori Umeda (Japan)
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The TAWARAYA Ring by Masanori Umeda for MEMPHIS srl is one of that design movements most famous & critically-discussed pieces from the inaugural MEMP...
Laminate, Wood
Edra Soshun Low Stool in Green Velvet by Masanori Umeda
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Antwerp, BE
Masanori Umeda low 'Soshun' stool, Edra, Italy, 1990. Made with a support frame in metal, coated metallic grey. The seat is in polyurethane foam and the upholstery in green velvet...
Velvet
Sold
H 24.81 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Set of 4 Soshun Flower Stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Set of 4 Soshun flower stools in original velvet by Masanori Umeda for his quality editor Edra.
Metal
Sold
H 32.68 in W 21.07 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Soshun Flower Bar Stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Soshun flower bar stools. original velvet by Masanori Umeda for his quality editor Edra.
Metal
Sold
H 33.86 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Soshun Stools by Masanori Umeda, Italian Collection "Flowers" for Edra
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Part of the Edra Flower collection, these flower-shaped stools with inclined stems form the supporting support, designed by Masanori Umeda. The cozy seat is padded with expanded poly...
Metal
Edra Soshun Low Stool in Green Velvet by Masanori Umeda
By Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Contemporary Masanori Umeda low Soshun stool, made with a support frame in metal, coated metallic grey. The seat is in polyurethane foam and the upholstery in green velvet. For Edra...
Velvet
Edra Soshun Low Stools in Green Velvet by Masanori Umeda
By Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Contemporary Masanori Umeda low Soshun stools, made with a support frame in metal, coated metallic grey. The seat is in polyurethane foam and the upholstery in green velvet. For Edr...
Velvet