Image source: &Tradition — Develius
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Collection Story
Origin
Develius is Edward van Vliet's idea of the archetypal modular sofa, first launched by &Tradition in 2018. The page calls it buildable and versatile, a lounge piece that prioritises comfort without sacrificing definitive form and aesthetic.
Design Language
The parts of the system run from a pouf through sofas of one to six seats to a corner sofa and a chaise longue, each in two depths. Sofas and chaise longue can be left open-ended, and the armrest is either an informal low-set one or, as the latest addition, a more formal high-set one. In the press release for the coffee table, van Vliet says the Develius family is about creating environments that can be endlessly personalised.
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Key Pieces
- Develius EV1 and EV2, the original modules of 2018 in two depths
- Develius Mellow EV8A to EV8K, dated 2024, an adaptation of the original system
- Develius Coffee Table EV3, dated 2026, a steel coffee table with built-in storage that can sit between, in front of or behind the sofa modules
Image source: &Tradition — Develius · © &Tradition and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official website ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
Pieces in this collection
Develius EV1 & EV2
Edward van Vliet's 2018 Develius modular sofa in two depths, from pouf to chaise longue
Develius EV3
Powder-coated steel coffee table with built-in storage by Edward van Vliet, 89 x 89 x 35.5 cm, 2026
Develius Mellow
Modular sofa with a softer seat and a removable cover by Edward van Vliet
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