Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — VLA77 Foyer Sofa
© Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
VLA77 Foyer Sofa
Vilhelm Lauritzen's 1945 Foyer Sofa in solid oak with a floating-looking backrest
1620 × 785 × 770 mm
1945
Approx. $10,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The VLA77 Foyer Sofa was designed in 1945 by Vilhelm Lauritzen. Carl Hansen & Søn describes simple yet expressive design in which wood and upholstery interplay and the backrest has an almost floating appearance.
Construction
- Frame: three parts of solid oak, gently tapered, in an oil finish (FSC™ Mix-certified)
- Upholstery: Leather Sif 90, expertly tailored, with handmade buttons
- Form: a backrest that appears almost to float above the seat
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Specifications
- 162 x 77 cm, H 78.5 cm
Story
Reworked for today
Lauritzen designed the sofa in 1945, and it has been reworked to meet modern needs for function and comfort. The page calls the result timeless, a mix of simple Danish design and meticulous craftsmanship, with leather upholstery and handmade buttons.
Newly available
The manufacturer says that, for the very first time, this unique piece reaches a wider audience.
More by Vilhelm Lauritzen
VLA75 Foyer Bench
Vilhelm Lauritzen's 1945 Foyer Bench: an upholstered cushion on a solid oak frame
VLA26 Vega Chair
Vilhelm Lauritzen's 1956 stackable Vega Chair, first made for Copenhagen's Vega concert halls
VLA61 Monarch Chair
Vilhelm Lauritzen's 1944 Monarch Chair, once made in just ten copies and now reborn
Radiohus Sofa
Vilhelm Lauritzen's 1936 two-seater for Denmark's Radio House, in solid oak or walnut.
Collection
Foyer series
The Foyer Series by Vilhelm Lauritzen, created for Radiohuset in 1945: the VLA76 lounge chair, VLA77 sofa and VLA75 bench in solid oak with leather upholstery.
