Saloni’s Air Orion F1 sofa channels Mercedes racing glory
The Italian design house transforms championship ambition into domestic form with a sculptural seating piece inspired by the 2026 Mercedes Formula 1 livery.
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Saloni has unveiled the Air Orion F1 26 sofa, a sculptural seating composition that draws its visual language from the 2026 Mercedes Formula 1 car. The piece channels the precision and velocity of the racing circuit into a form designed for contemplation and repose, rendered in black upholstery with luminous turquoise piping that traces the sofa’s architectural curves.
The design marries motorsport’s geometric rigour with domestic comfort. Deep black fabric wraps volumetric forms, their proportions echoing the aerodynamic language of contemporary racing machines. Turquoise accents glow along seams and edges, a nod to the team’s livery, while the overall silhouette reads as both sculptural object and functional furniture. Cylindrical bolster cushions and quilted throw pillows offer tactile richness against the measured geometry of the frame.
This collaboration celebrates the intensity and precision of Formula 1, translating the drama of the circuit into a conversation piece for the home. The Air Orion F1 26 positions itself as more than seating: it is an expression of speed made still, of competition rendered intimate. Saloni’s vision captures the essence of Mercedes’ technical ambition within an object that invites you to sit, to linger, to appreciate the marriage of performance and design.
Imagery courtesy of Saloni (@saloniglobal).
