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 Masanori Umeda, Edra
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
$2,319 / 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
$320Sale Price|26% 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
$320Sale Price|26% 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
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 17 in Dm 18 in
Art Deco Style Round Moroccan Stools, Blue & Brown Upholstery, 1990s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style round Moroccan stool in blue and brown fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf hassock, upholstered f...
Fabric
$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
$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
$750 / item
H 36.25 in W 16.25 in D 17 in
1990s Enrico Franzolini Crassevig Compasso d'Oro Bentwood Counter Stool (12x)
By Enrico Franzolini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Compasso d'Oro Bentwood Counter Stool, originally designed by Enrico Franzolini. These particular examples were produced by Crassevig in Italy and date back to the 1990s. T...
Steel
$1,200
H 27.75 in W 17.25 in D 15.5 in
Revolver Stool by Shaker Workshops, Adjustable Wood Height, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable 'Revolver stool' by Shaker Workshops originally designed in the 1800s, this piece was made c.1990s, USA. The chair has a spindle backrest a...
Wood
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
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
$2,994
H 31 in W 15 in D 18.25 in
Sandler Seating c.1990s Chrome Upholstered Architectural Curved Bar Stools Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare Vintage Late 1980's Early 1990's Sandler Seating Chrome Upholstered Architectural Curved Bar Stools - Set of 2 A pair of beautifully designed b...
Chrome
$1,876
H 19.3 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
Miss Judith Stool by Judith de Graauw for Montis, Netherlands, 1990s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A playful and highly sculptural design that blurs the boundary between furniture and art object. Designed by Judith de Graauw for Montis, the Miss Judith stool is characterized by it...
Leather
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 Edra, Masanori Umeda
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 Edra, Masanori Umeda
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