Vienna, Austria
Gernot Bohmann, Harald Gründl, and Martin Bergmann, founding partners of the Austrian design firm EOOS, have created a new modular sofa called Embrace for Carl Hansen & Søn, which can be flexibly adapted to any need.
“With Embrace, it’s the user’s definition that counts, not the designer’s,” states EOOS.
The Embrace sofa comprises a total of ten modules, each of which is combinable in every way imaginable, but they can also stand alone, making the sofa exceptionally flexible.
The wooden frame and the firm back have a stringent expression, while the upholstery’s piping cord produces finely highlighted lines that accentuate the textile or leather seam.
The soft down layer on the seat contrasts with the stringent look and – together with the sofa’s loose cushions – provides pleasant, embracing comfort.
The sofa frame is made of solid wood, as are the modules with armrests and table, and this combination of features make it possible to choose how much wood or upholstery the look should have; from classic and symmetrical to expressive and sculptural.
No matter the size of the room, whether you need a cohesive seating landscape or want to place the components individually, their Embrace offers the freedom to arrange the sofa entirely according to your own wishes.
A modern design that serves the needs of the time and is a reliable companion in every phase of life.
Clear lines characterize the new design with the light wooden frame, as well as the practical table module and armrest, show the perfection of woodworking.
The soft down layer, the springing in the seat cushions, and the flexibly adjustable cushions ensure a great deal of comfort.
Changing the fabric covers is also very easy thanks to the compact modules.
A total of ten Embrace individual components can be selected, and how many cushions and wood components the sofa should have is up to the individual.
“From our point of view, this is the only sensible way to develop a design, which is why we are happy to have a partner who shares these values with us,” says EOOS.
“Carl Hansen & Søn’s fascinating and profound knowledge of wood has been crucial to the production of the Embrace sofa. This has resulted in a sofa that fully embodies the ethos of both EOOS and Carl Hansen & Søn at the same time.”
Project: Embrace Sofa
Designers: EOOS
Manufacturer: Carl Hansen & Søn
