SOFACOMPANY: Texture Takeover: Touch-Activated Design

In 2025, texture is doing the talking. From plush bouclé to rippled fluted panels, raw timber to velvet-soft upholstery, touch-activated design is taking over interiors – and we’re all for it. In an increasingly digital world, the rise of tactile materials is a call back to the senses. A reminder to slow down, soften up, and feel something real. Be inspired with SOFACOMPANY.

This is design that begs to be touched. Think ceramic finishes that feel sculpted by hand. Upholstery so soft it doubles as therapy. Surfaces that catch the light – and the fingertips. As interiors move away from glossy perfection and toward comfort-led spaces, materiality is becoming the main character. SOFACOMPANY sees it as a move from sterile to sensory. And there’s no better canvas for this shift than Daphne.

Meet Daphne, The Texture Hero

With her deep, low profile and modular versatility, Daphne is already a favourite for relaxed, contemporary living. But in our Free Sage corduroy, she becomes something else entirely – a textural centrepiece.

Soft as velvet and rich in tone, this dark olive corduroy fabric brings a sensory depth that elevates Daphne from a modular sofa to a tactile experience. Created by Danish designer Line Nevers Krabbenhøft, Daphne is a true Danish design icon – now made more accessible than ever.

Joburg, Ready to Feel It?

There’s no substitute for experiencing texture in real life – which is exactly why we’re so excited to be opening our brand-new 800m² showroom in Johannesburg. A true celebration of design, it’s the perfect stage to explore the texture takeover for yourself. Run your hands across our most touchable pieces. Feel the difference. And discover why softness, detail, and craftsmanship matter more than ever.