Image source: Herman Miller — Luva Modular Sofa Group
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Luva Modular Sofa Group
Gabriel Tan's modular sofa with a back that opens and closes, inspired by boxing gloves and futons.
2083 × 1041 × 1090 mm
Approx. $8,800 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Luva Modular Sofa Group is a modular seating group by Gabriel Tan for Herman Miller, made up of single seats, an armchair, chaise, sofas, sectionals and an ottoman. Its back lifts up or moves down, and the pieces can be connected or separated.
Construction
A steel frame with an articulating back rest and high-resilience foam, upholstered in textile or leather with a tufted design, on black glides.
Specifications
The 2-seat sofa is 82 in wide, 42.9 in deep and 41 in high at its tallest back position.
Story
Boxing gloves and Shikibuton
Herman Miller says Gabriel Tan designed Luva at his studio in Porto, taking inspiration from the soft grip and padded support of boxing gloves and from the rolled tops of Japanese Shikibuton futons.
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