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Designer Hoffmann, year 1911 This model was designed for the Kohler house in 1911. It is a reproportioning of an earlier model designed for the vestibule of the Palais Stoclet, Bruxelles (1905-1911). That earlier model was mounted on wooden legs and, although contrasting decorative piping was used, it was used rather sparingly. 622 Sofa…
Designer Hoffmann, year 1910 This model was first produced for an exposition in Buenos Aires. Hoffmann was know for his fondness for geometric design and his relentless use of the square. For this reason his architecture was ironically referred to as “Quadratlistil” 633 (Kubusu) Sofa with wooden frame covered with cold shaped polyurethane foam.…
Designer Nelson, year 1956 This sofa takes the particular name from a popular american candy, and it is one of the more eclectic work by George Nelson. The first production of this sofa was with black metal frame and vinyl covering in contrasting colours and different combinations . George Nelson with this sofa wants to…
Designer Anonymous It is extremely difficult to trace the origins of the modern sofa. The modern sofa appears to emerge in the period just before the 1920's. The first pieces were, no doubt, considered "advanced" and were produced for the homes of the well-to-do. They were not producied by industries which continued to serve…
Designer Anonymous It is extremely difficult to trace the origins of the modern sofa. The modern sofa appears to emerge in the period just before the 1920's. The first pieces were, no doubt, considered "advanced" and were produced for the homes of the well-to-do. They were not producied by industries which continued to serve…
Designer Anonymous The term "sofa" comes from the Arabic word "soffa" which was a term used to describe the raised platform covered with carpets and cushions that was found in Arabic and Turkish homes. The type of furniture which we in the West refer to as a "sofa" is a direct descendant of the…
Designer Anonymous The term "sofa" comes from the Arabic word "soffa" which was a term used to describe the raised platform covered with carpets and cushions that was found in Arabic and Turkish homes. The type of furniture which we in the West refer to as a "sofa" is a direct descendant of the…
Designer Noguchi, year 1946 Between 1946 and 1948, Isamu Noguchi designed several versions of this model in different shapes and sizes, none of which ever went into serial production. It was probably considered too avant-garde at the time to achieve commercial success. 722 Sofa in poplar plywood and steel profiles covered with polyurethane foam and…
Designer Hoffmann, year 1910 This model was first produced for an exposition in Buenos Aires. Hoffmann was know for his fondness for geometric design and his relentless use of the square. For this reason his architecture was ironically referred to as “Quadratlistil” 632 (Kubus) Sofa with wooden frame covered with cold shaped polyurethane foam.…
