Design connoisseur of today about the sofa of yesteryear
The BR 02 sofa bed, a proven classic, a 1960 design. The clear construction and minimalistic design language make this sofa withstand the different style periods easily. What would this sofa look like with all the extra knowledge, (production) possibilities and materials that are now available? We asked some of today’s industry peers how they see the sofa. And would they like to change anything?
THOMAS EURLINGS
INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGNER
“The sofa has become an archetype of Dutch design from this period. The archetype of a Dutch sofa, even. In many respects – format, multi-functionality, and transparency – it fits the Dutch mentality perfectly. Practical for small spaces, while it does not look out of place in large ones either.”
www.thomaseurlings.com
AART VAN ASSELDONK
PRODUCT DESIGNER AND ARTIST
“Martin Visser was so good because he worked in an idiosyncratic, minimalist way. Industrial frames and material combinations. Purely technical, no embellishment. I wouldn’t change much about the BR 02, given the chance.”
www.aartvanasseldonk.com
PAUL LINSE
DESIGNER AND INTERIOR ARCHITECT
“To me, this sofa is pure nostalgia. In our family it used to play a central role: a natural object on which people lived. Later it ended up in my own house as an heirloom, where it has since taken a prominent place among other classics. This has been the case for decades, without being superseded by newer options. The charismatic and subdued design retains its timeless power.”
www.studiolinse.com
EDWIN VAN ONNA
PUBLICIST AND CURATOR
“A great sitting/sleeping sofa with the sleek functionalist look of the 1960s. The flat backrest and seat allow you to “actively sit” on this Spectrum classic. A very airy and compact design, perfectly fitting into the interior of the small post-war houses. I wouldn’t personally change anything about it. The design is rock solid.”
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