Walter Knoll Haussmann sofa
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Walter Knoll Haussmann sofa
As with a classic Chesterfield piece, the characteristic diamond pattern shapes the seat and back of the Haussmann sofa. The striking structure is created by the traditional upholstery technique of buttoning and gives the sofa its particular depth and elegance. The delicate frame provides a fine contrast and is a homage to the clear design language of the Bauhaus. Whether as a solitary piece or combined with the matching chair – the Haussmann sofa is an expressive statement piece for lobbies and lounges. Exceptional craftsmanship, pronounced upholstery expertise and modern design come together here to form a timeless classic.
The design goes back to the iconic chair design by the Swiss architect and designer couple Trix and Robert Haussmann, created in 1962 as part of the Swiss Design Collection. Their aim was “to design a piece of furniture that offers the comfort of the classic Chesterfield but appears lighter”, as Robert Haussmann describes it. This idea still shapes the Haussmann sofa today. Its characteristic design, high-quality workmanship and durable quality give it a timeless originality – with the substance and the ambition to be something special today and tomorrow.
- Wood construction
- Base frame: round tubular steel
- Upholstery: firmly upholstered, cold foam in a sandwich structure with wadding cover; seat sprung underneath with webbing
- Upholstery details: classically hand-laid in Chesterfield folds and then buttoned with symmetrically arranged leather buttons
- Seat height: 41 cm
- Seat depth: 53 cm
Dimensions (W × D × H): 152 x 72 x 70 cm
For further information on the product and the entire collection, the enclosed documents provide supplementary product details, selected catalogues and notes on care and value retention.
Note: the leather hides are selected by specialists to strict specifications and high inspection standards. By nature, leather has soft and firm areas of hide, which may also be worked next to one another. It stretches through body heat and moisture during use. This creates a certain degree of waves and creases (known as seat hollows). Favourite spots show this particularly clearly. This adaptation process is largely complete after a few weeks. Further stretching is minimal and inconspicuous. Depending on the tanning method, dyeing and surface treatment, leather initially has a smell typical of the material. It decreases noticeably over the course of a few weeks. Airing can speed this up. Walter Knoll uses several leather hides for one upholstered group (between five and seven). No hide is like another. Insect bites, small injuries from fences or traces of fighting leave small scars on the cowhide that you may rediscover in the leather. Growth folds are a sign of the animal's health and good nutrition. These material-typical characteristics do not impair the quality of leather furniture. Differences in sheen, colour and structure within one hide and between the cut parts of a cover are also characteristic and typical of leather furniture.
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