01/13/2020
New at imm cologne 2020: Rolf Benz LIV. The new German-Italian Living Concept.
Liv”, the name of the new Living Concept, stands for life itself – in Scandinavia as much as in the English invitation to “Live!”.
Nichettostudio meets ROLF BENZ
With Luca Nichetto and Francesco Dompieri, ROLF BENZ chose two real stars for designing Rolf Benz LIV. Their passion for the hand-crafted and industrial production process is as in demand worldwide as the carefully-selected cultural references in their products. Founded in Venice in 2006, Nichettostudio has also been based in Stockholm since 2011.
Luca Nichetto’s mission for Rolf Benz LIV: “It was our intention to develop a sofa system that adapts to the multiple requirements of contemporary living rooms. It should provide endless possibilities so that the right combination can be found for every situation.”
In Rolf Benz LIV, Italian sofa tradition meets German technology and quality. The result is a highly flexible sofa system that combines geometric strength and relaxed comfort in a breathtaking way.
Numerous possibilities
The geometric structures of Rolf Benz LIV are created by means of polygonal metal frames. With a comfortable spring system and an adhesive surface, eight different frames act as flexible supports for customised configurations of seat cushions, sofa backs and side sections. Two seat depths and two back widths are available, offering numerous design options when combined with integrated shelving. The sofas that are configured flexibly and according to your seating preferences can then be supplemented with various loose cushions.
Finishes and cover materials
In addition to black and umbra grey, the frame and legs of the sofa system are also available in the new, subtly shimmering metallic marrone colour. The shelving frames are available in black or umbra grey. The storage shelves can be selected either in polished natural stone in graphite grey or Carrara, or in clear glass with the underside painted in black, umbra grey or metallic marrone.
In addition to the various cover fabrics, ROLF BENZ has added a new, top-quality wool fabric to the Rolf Benz LIV range. The finely pixelated multi-colour fabric combined with the new metallic marrone finish is both exciting and elegant.
Two new coffee tables
The Rolf Benz 901 coffee table has the same striking framework as Rolf Benz LIV. The designers took the idea of the classic nesting table and emphasised the strict geometrical form of Rolf Benz LIV. The tables are available in two sizes and two heights. Italian inspired, they are very low at 22 cm and 35 cm.
The Rolf Benz 902 side table assumes the perfect role as a small, flexible companion to the multi-optional life of Rolf Benz LIV – and to many other sofas. With its gracefully incorporated handle, it is likely to become a new favourite among ROLF BENZ accessories.
Both table ranges include table tops in leather-finish natural stone or clear glass with a painted underside and the same frame options as Rolf Benz LIV.
Award-winning already: Stylepark Selected Award at imm cologne 2020 for Rolf Benz LIV
The fact that the innovative Living Concept would attract attention was certified by the Stylepark Selected Award imm cologne 2020 for Rolf Benz LIV even before the trade fair had begun. To quote the congratulatory letter sent to ROLF BENZ: “The Stylepark Selected Award awards a prize to those new products that were submitted beforehand which the Stylepark jury is convinced are a must-see at imm cologne 2020.” The award has made a name for itself as the most important trade fair guide for architects, designers, journalists and design lovers.
Product features of the Rolf Benz LIV sofa:
- Individual sofa or modular group for different layouts
- Cover: Seat and back cushions in fabric or leather
- Frame (steel, powder-coated) and legs (aluminium):
RAL 9017 traffic black, RAL 7022 umbra grey or metallic marrone - 2 seat heights: 42 or 45 cm
- Shelving as an alternative to upholstered side sections / sofa backs:
MDF painted in RAL 9017 traffic black or RAL 7022 umbra grey with insertion plates in leather-finish natural stone (graphite brown or Carrara) or clear glass painted on the underside in RAL 9017 traffic black, RAL 7022 umbra grey or metallic marrone - Optional additional cushions in different versions
- Made in Germany
- Design: Luca Nichetto / Nichetto Studio
Product features of the Rolf Benz 901 coffee or nesting table:
- Coordinates with the Rolf Benz LIV sofa
- Table tops: Natural stone in leather-finish graphite brown or leather-finish Carrara; clear glass painted on the underside in RAL 9017 traffic black, RAL 7022 umbra grey or metallic marrone
- Frame: Smooth steel, wet-painted in RAL 9017 traffic black,
RAL 7022 umbra grey or fine-grain steel in metallic marrone - Frame: Smooth steel, wet-painted in RAL 9017 traffic black,
RAL 7022 umbra grey or fine-grain steel in metallic marrone - Dimensions: low square (84 x 84 cm, height: 22 cm), high square
(84 x 84 cm, height: 35 cm) or low rectangle (126 x 42 cm, height: 22 cm), high rectangle (126 x 42 cm, height: 35 cm) - Design: Luca Nichetto / Nichetto Studio
Product features of the Rolf Benz 902 side table:
- Coordinates with the Rolf Benz LIV sofa range
- Frame: Steel, fine-grain, wet-painted, matt in RAL 9017 traffic black,
RAL 7022 umbra grey or marrone metallic - Insert panel: Leather-finish natural stone (graphite brown or Carrara) or clear glass painted on the underside in
RAL 9017 traffic black, RAL 7022 umbra grey or metallic marrone - Dimensions: Depth 40 cm, height 47 cm
- Design: Luca Nichetto / Nichetto Studio
More information:
Press Office Rolf Benz Germany / international
Rolf Benz AG & Co KG
Haiterbacher Straße 104
D-72202 Nagold
Mr Jens Kittel
Tel: +49 (0) 7452 – 601 379
E-Mail: presse@rolf-benz.com
Press Office Rolf Benz China
Ms. Linda Xie
E-Mail: linda.xie@rolf-benz.com