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When creating the new Vlinder Sofa,
Hella Jongerius drew on her extensive
knowledge of weaving techniques along
with her ten years of experience as Art
Director for colours and materials at Vitra.
Vlinder’s contemporary body serves as
a platform for the striking and precisely
tailored textile cover that is draped over
the entire structure and vaguely resembles
a butterfly. The cover bears the Dutch
designer’s distinctive signature and pushes
the boundaries of modern weaving
technology. A multitude of weave patterns,
colours and textures flow together on
the surface to form a richly abstract
composition full of density and depth.
Vlinder’s unique appearance blurs the
border between utilitarian object and art.
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When creating the new Vlinder Sofa,
Hella Jongerius drew on her extensive
knowledge of weaving techniques along
with her ten years of experience as Art
Director for colours and materials at Vitra.
Vlinder’s contemporary body serves as
a platform for the striking and precisely
tailored textile cover that is draped over
the entire structure and vaguely resembles
a butterfly. The cover bears the Dutch
designer’s distinctive signature and pushes
the boundaries of modern weaving
technology. A multitude of weave patterns,
colours and textures flow together on
the surface to form a richly abstract
composition full of density and depth.
Vlinder’s unique appearance blurs the
border between utilitarian object and art.
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Vlinder Sofa · light reds
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Vlinder Sofa · light reds
