Koller Seating by Joseph Hoffmann

Revisiting an old classic today, the velvet-covered Koller pieces by Joseph Hoffmann show off a rich and bold aesthetic balanced with soft, curved edges and subtle detailing. Designed in 1911 for the living room of a "Mr. Koller," Hoffmann supposedly used a similar model for furnishing the Stoclet in Brussels as well. Link to purchasing/pricing info below:

These velvet pieces (shown above in black) are also available in emerald, royal blue, and wine.

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Wow, now that is gorgeous.

Awfully expensive for me as well, although I suppose it could have been worse : I've seen uglier and more expensive sofas.

Still only for my optical enjoyment, alas....

posted by Daniel Poitiers on September 29th 2008 at 10:02am
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Repro-versions of those chairs were very popular back in the '80's...

posted by bepsf on September 29th 2008 at 11:09am
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yes they were. I bought a sample off of one shop for a couple of hundred dollars -- with shipping.

actually, though, I loved the chair, and still do. it just never fit with anything else i was doing.

posted by JonathanB on September 29th 2008 at 6:57pm
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