For a special edition of one hundred pieces Hella Jongerius dressed hericonic Polder sofa in new textiles by Maharam.“I try to combine finds from the archives with contemporary patterns andtechniques”, says Hella Jongerius. The Maharam Polder Sofa, which is reminiscent ofthe flat polder landscapes in the Netherlands and Flanders, combines these findingswith high-tech and handicraft, retrospection and the present. A day at homebecomes an excursion into a familiar landscape. Colours and materials indicate theweather conditions; ornaments and textures differentiate the topography of theroom. The horizon is lined with various kinds of comfortable cushions.The limited edition of the Maharam Polder Sofa is an outstanding example of HellaJongerius’ unique talent for design and textiles, bringing together her long-timepartners Vitra and Maharam.In new warm and earthy shades botanical patterns stretch out between the flatbackrest and the seat, and fabric textures are put on display, highlightingembroidered textiles from the Layers and Borders collections by Hella Jongerius.
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