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The Swedish design brand has revealed a modular sofa called Cargo, offering users unparalleled flexibility and finding its design cues in space-saving cargo packages used in logistics

Swedish design studio ADDI has created a modular sofa collection for Mizetto. Featuring three modular components in neutral and bold colourways, the collection finds its design inspiration in cargo packages.

The family-owned design brand, established in 2004, is headquartered in Kalmar and has since its launch collaborated with some of the industry’s most esteemed names, including Swedish architecture firm White Arkitekter and Italian design agency Studio NOOI.

Cargo follows on from Mizetto’s stackable Enfold armchair by designer Sami Kallio, which marked the brand’s first array into seating design, and its award-winning Lumber bench, which initially launched in 2023. 

Designed for flexibility, Cargo is comprised of modular components. Like a cube, each module can be twisted and turned to create endless possibilities and flexible seating options as and when needed. The cubes are fastened securely with a connector underneath, making assembly and disassembly simple. 

‘Cargo Modular Seating was born from a failed seating concept that proved too complex to produce without losing its aesthetic,’ say Malin and Richard Muskala, the founders of Mizetto. ‘In the middle of that frustration, a trip to the landfill sparked something – we saw an old sofa held together with tension straps. It had an unexpected rawness that felt honest and functional.’

‘We looked at it and thought it was kind of cool and that this was something that could be used in a much more refined way,’ the founders continue. ‘Combined with our long-standing obsession with smart shipping solutions, the idea for Cargo took shape: industrial inspiration refined into modular, shippable design.’

The padding is injection-moulded in four parts to reduce tooling size and can be easily detached from the frame, which is made of plywood and chipboard, as it is unglued to the core.

Straps come in matching fabric or jacquard nylon, while a tray table can be integrated between the modules, offering a handy place for resting everyday items like a tablet, mobile phone, or cup of coffee during informal meetings. 

‘Cargo is designed for movement – physically and socially,’ say Malin and Richard. ‘Its modular form breaks away from traditional seating, inviting users to sit, lean, rest, or connect in their own way. The modularity opens the possibility of placing the pieces in several configurations.’

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Photography courtesy of Mizetto