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 Several of these sofas in different sizes and shapes were made by Isamu Noguchi between 1946 and 1948. Although Herman Miller Inc. apparently worked on the prototypes and considered producing this model, it was never put into production. Probably, at the time it was considered too advanced for commercial success. 722…
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.…
