freistil begins a new chapter – with five new products

Nagold, 26th September 2026. There's a good reason why this year’s Rolf Benz DesignWeek bears the title “Crafting a New Chapter”. The well-established furniture manufacturer from Nagold is now owned by a German/Swiss investor consortium. Its new owners aim to further develop Rolf Benz GmbH & Co. KG strategically, to increase its innovative strength and to ensure the company remains profitable in the long-term. They are also clearly committed to Germany as a business location, with ROLF BENZ continuing to stand for premium quality, design expertise and production in the northern Black Forest. The new shareholders will be on site during DesignWeek to talk openly with retail partners and to provide insights into their strategy and roadmap for the future. The new chapter is emerging through dialogue. freistil itself has five new products to showcase that combine its well-known quality with new ideas and individual lifestyle freedom. The freistil130 sofa combines clean lines with a surprising level of comfort while the freistil176 sofa bed turns a small space into a bigger one in the blink of an eye. The freistil147 rocking chair provides compact freedom of movement and the freistil192 and freistil189 tables easily and flexibly complement any sofa.

freistil130 – Seating furniture of contrasts

Sit up straight or recline and relax? With freistil130, you can do both. The new design that is Made in the Black Forest bringing classic seating comfort into the year 2026. A slight seat angle and a soft foam construction provide surprisingly soft seating even when you are sitting upright. Apparent contrasts also complement each other perfectly when it comes to the chair’s design: a clearly defined body with voluminous upholstery. Slightly curved side panels are joined with delicate contours by a handcrafted double-stitched seam. From a single sofa to a corner combination, freistil130 fits perfectly into any setting.

• A custom fit with two different seat depths
• Comfort in every position, from a single sofa to a spacious corner arrangement
• Clean edges with a high level of comfort: slight seat angle with a soft foam construction
• Fine contours yet voluminous: double-stitched seam and curved side sections

freistil176 – Drift off in the blink of an eye

A sofa for busy everyday life, a bed for relaxing sleep and lots of freedom in between: freistil176 is the simple answer for rooms with more than one function. This sofa will easily find a place in any home. When guests stay over or if you need more space to stretch out, it converts into a bed or spacious double chaise longue in the blink of an eye. This sofa bed is especially suitable for use in apartments, guest rooms and smaller areas without sacrificing comfort.

• Quickly turn your sofa into a bed
• The double chaise longue creates extra space for relaxing
• Use smaller spaces flexibly – ideal for apartments and guest rooms
• Easy and comfortable to use
• Made in the Black Forest

freistil147 – Security in motion

Lean back, rock gently and relax: freistil147 makes an impact as a standalone item but is also a comfortable addition that enhances the sofas in the collection. It combines the feeling of security you get from a modern club chair with a relaxed freedom of movement. Organic lines and compact, inviting proportions allow the backrest and side sections to visually flow into each other. The rocking function remains discreetly in the background, allowing the sculptural closed form to take the main stage. The surrounding double-stitched seam provides fine, handcrafted detail.

• Adds calm to the room with a rocking function for soft movement
• The compact form of a modern club chair provides a sense of security
• Organic lines smoothly transition into each other
• As a standalone item or combined with sofas from the collection
• Made in the Black Forest

freistil192 – Ease in your favourite place

Sometimes you need the right place for your new book or favourite mug. The freistil192 table range provides storage space just where you need it. Two compact side tables in different heights and the spacious coffee table can be used individually or as a harmonious table landscape. Black, silk grey and green add different aspects to the frames and blend in with any colour scheme.

• Freely combinable: two side table sizes and one spacious coffee table
• The high version in particular makes storage space readily accessible
• Frame available in black, silk grey or green
• Table top made of Optiwhite glass or ceramic in Diamond Creme
• Made in the Black Forest

freistil189 – A side table that moves with you

Right next to the sofa or at the side of your armchair: freistil189 is always exactly where you need it thanks to the handle positioned in the middle of its round table top. This makes the side table easy to move whilst also being an unmistakeable design feature. With a diameter of 45 centimetres and a height of 56 centimetres, freistil189 is still compact enough for smaller spaces. Available in black, silk grey or green, it remains discreetly in the background or provides precisely the pop of colour that a room needs.

• Take it with you: the central handle makes the table easy to move
• Flexibility: position next to your sofa, armchair or free-standing in the room
• Compact dimensions: diameter of 45 centimetres and 56 centimetres high
• A colour highlight in black, silk grey or green
• Made in the Black Forest

Summary

“Crafting a new Chapter” indicates a new beginning. DesignWeek 2026 is creating space for open dialogue with the new shareholders whilst at the same time presenting how freistil sees the future of living: clearly designed, well-crafted and open to different living spaces. Five new products give you the freedom to use and design rooms to suit your life. And so a new chapter begins – with the quality you expect, new opportunities and plenty of space to add your own personal touch.

More information:

Press Office Rolf Benz Germany / international
Rolf Benz GmbH & Co. KG
Haiterbacher Straße 104
D-72202 Nagold

Mr Jens Kittel
Tel: +49 (0) 7452 – 601 379
E-Mail: presse@rolf-benz.com

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