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Foster 501 Sofa
Streamlined sofa by Norman Foster with compact proportions and a firmly padded back.
710 × 730 mm
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Overview
The Foster 501 Sofa is a sofa designed by Norman Foster. It belongs to a timeless seating range with a characteristically streamlined approach, and the range has a rigid demeanour that inspires again and again. Compact proportions and a firmly padded back give it low-key elegance and lasting seating comfort. Foster 501 is a refinement of the Foster 500 range.
Construction
The back has fixed upholstery. The sofa keeps its shape through years of intensive use, in line with its lasting seating comfort.
Specifications
- Depth: 73 cm
- Height: 71 cm
- Programme: Foster 501
Story
A refinement of Foster 500
Foster 501 refines the Foster 500 range. The Foster 500 range grew from the partnership of Norman Foster and Walter Knoll, a partnership that started in connection with the Berlin Reichstag redesign.
A reserved, lasting sofa
The seating range has a rigid demeanour that inspires again and again. The sofa pairs compact proportions with a firmly padded back and exudes reserved elegance, and it stays in shape through years of intensive use.
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