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.
Comments (3)
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....
Repro-versions of those chairs were very popular back in the '80's...
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.