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Radiohus Sofa
Vilhelm Lauritzen's 1936 two-seater for Denmark's Radio House, in solid oak or walnut.
2150 × 860 × 770 mm
1936
Lithuania
45 kg
Approx. $9,100 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Overview
The Radiohus Sofa P2 is an iconic 1936 design by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Denmark's Radio House, a sculptural 2-seater with a curved, open back and quilted button detailing.
Construction
It has a premium build in solid oak or walnut with pocket springs and layered foam. It has a 4-legs base, a fully upholstered body and CNC-carved timber parts finished by hand. Upholstery is offered in Re-wool 218, Hallingdal 65 0110 and Hallingdal 65 200.
Specifications
215 x 77 x 86 cm (W x D x H), seat height 44 cm, seat depth 58 cm. Net weight 45 kg.
Story
Radio House, 1936
The Radiohus Sofa was designed for Denmark's Radio House, today the Royal Danish Academy of Music, in 1936, and is a pioneering piece of Nordic Functionalism. The sofa was designed for the foyer of the building.
A futuristic expression
The design shunned the conservative, straight lines of its time in favour of a more futuristic expression. Its curved lines and open construction welcome and embrace the sitter, and the quilted back highlights the exactness of the design. The sofa requires space and should stand freely in a room.
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