This is Walter Knoll circle sofa designed by UN Studio / Ben van Berkel. The circle is made up of four parts – two of its parts making up a semicircle, all of them creating the round sculpture. The slope of the back and the seating area make up an unbroken flow from sitting upright to lying in relaxation. The height is the one thing that remains constant. The closed or the open circle, consisting of only three parts, allowing access, creates its own space: seating in the inner circle. Change the configuration and the design allows one to sit on the outside: seating in the outer circle. The connection of convex and concave shapes results in sweeping sculptures.
People have a relationship with furniture. In the best case scenario, they become reliable partners for years. But for that to happen, they need to be exceptional. Quality means fulfilling the wishes of each individual customer – an arrangement which creates trust. A result of the finest skills and years of experience. Successful products are the result of teamwork. Designers, furniture makers, customer advisers and craftsmen of various professions do their utmost to achieve the best results in terms of design, comfort, function and ergonomics. Masterly craftsmenship, select materials and technology precision all play their part in achieving the perfect form.
The design determines the character. The material and design of the cover determine the charm of the furniture just as clothes make all the difference to how a person appears. An extensive range of fabrics, leathers and microfibre textiles is available for the models of the collection. All materials are subject to strict tests to determine their durability, colourfastness and how easy they are to clean. They fulfil the test criteria for both national and international requirements.
The upholstery combines skin and body. A masterpiece of craftsmanship requires the instinct for perfect positioning of seam patterns just as much as strength for covering a large sofa. Every step demands ex-
perience, every material its own attention. Experienced upholstery experts guarantee perfect sitting, a metier which Walter Knoll has been engaged in and passed on for generations.