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Otto Zapf Follow Me sofa for Knoll 1970s.

Creator: Knoll International -Otto Zapf
Offered by: Misia Arte Sas

Description
Original comfortable Follow Me tree-seater sofa maple wood frame and original fabric seats in good condition, designer Otto Zapf for Koll International 1970s production.

The seat is slightly reclining

Industrial designer Otto Zapf was born into a family of cabinetmakers in 1931 in Rossbach, former Czechoslovakia. In 1945 his family moved to Germany, to Eschborn near Frankfurt, where, discouraged by the dustiness of his father’s carpenter’s studio, young Zapf decided to study mathematics and physics at Goethe University. When he re-enters furniture design and manufacturing, his knowledge of mathematics will help him optimize his designs

Hans Knoll was born in 1914 in Stuttgart, Germany, into the successful family behind Walter Knoll & Co. Early 20th-century Germany was the epicenter of modern design theory, expressed especially by the artistic association Deutscher Werkbund, which included architects, designers, industrialists, and artists also from the famous Bauhaus, and hailed design based on the principles of rationality, functionality, and production for the masses. These ideas produced a powerful impact on young Hans, and would inspire him to create and produce the furniture of a new era. In 1937, after a brief stop in London, he moved to the United States, bringing his vision with him.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	fabric wood
Condition:	Good. Good overall condition, item is lightly used with very light scratches or slight wear, no structural problems.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	786040

Dimensions

W.	87.4 in;	H.	35.43 in;	D.	36.61 in;
W.	222 cm;	H.	90 cm;	D.	93 cm;

Seat H.	16.14 in;
Seat H.	41 cm;

Message from Seller:

Misia Arte Gallery, located in Bari, Italy, has been a leading hub for modern and contemporary design, furniture restoration, and creative collaborations since 1984. For inquiries, events, or commissions, please contact us at misiaarte@gmail.com or call +39 328 014 3914.