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Creator: Otto Zapf
Rare 5 Seating Elements + Corner Table by Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, New Fabric!
By Otto Zapf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Here we have a very rare opportunity, a large set of five Otto Zapf 1967 'sofalette' modular seating elements and a very rare 'Sofalette' corner table in fibreglass
Newly upholstered in 100% cotton Canvas by Romo and comes complete with the original and usually missing loose cushions.
The high quality thick fibreglass bases are all in good vintage condition produced by the Zapf workshop around circa 1970
The 'sofalette' system is completely modular in that you can rearrange the 5 seating elements and corner table piece into any possible configuration and combination but also to a pair of lounge chairs and a 3 seat sofa
The super elegant and minimal sculptural form is fully complemented by the new Canvas fabric, a sculptural form presents itself
Otto Zapf began his design career by joining the iconic Braun company in 1955 where he met colleague Dieter Rams, in 1957 they formed their own design firm, 'RZ-furniture Vertriebs GmbH', where they developed the concept to design modular furniture that could be expanded as desired and that you could install yourself and that would be easy to transport, a concept you can see take form with the sofalette series and Ram's later iconic Vitsoe 606...
Category
1960s German Space Age Vintage Otto Zapf Sectional Sofas
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood
Otto Zapf Sofalette Leather Lounge Chair 2 Seater
By Otto Zapf
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This as 2 seater created modul set from the Sofalette series of Otto Zapf was designed by him in the 70s. The black leather of the lounge chair moduls shows a fantastic Patina in som...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Zapf Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
$1,592 Sale Price
31% Off
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Nine Seating Elements, Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, Super Rare Original Leather
By Otto Zapf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Here we have a very rare opportunity, a large set of nine Otto Zapf 1967 'sofalette' modular seating elements in matching original leather complete with the original and usually missing loose cushions. The high quality thick fibreglass bases, all in good condition ,even bear the original workshop's production marks confirming this set was produced by the Zapf workshop in 1973.
The 'sofalette' system is completely modular in that you can rearrange the nine seating elements into any possible configuration and combination from a 9 seat sofa to three three seater sofas, to a pair of lounge chairs and a 4 and 3 seat sofa to nine lounge chairs and any configuration in between.
This rare matching set really is in excellent vintage condition benefitting from the fact that this set has only had one owner from new. The leather has no holes or tears and its only flaw is some slight UV yellowing in a few areas which add to the lovely vintage patina.
99% of the 'sofalette' series were produced in patterned fabrics ,de rigueur, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a very small proportion were ordered in the expensive and for those times subdued and elegant optional leather. To find one element in original leather is difficult but to find a complete original set of nine matching leather elements in excellent condition is like finding the proverbial hen's teeth.
The super elegant and minimal sculptural form is fully complemented by the pale cream leather, a sculptural form which is usually lost in the "noise" of a mass of patterned fabric, in leather as seen here the design really sings out.
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Otto Zapf sectional sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Otto Zapf sectional sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Otto Zapf sectional sofas, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sectional sofas by Otto Zapf were created in the mid-century modern style in germany during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sectional sofas by and COR. Prices for Otto Zapf sectional sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,208 and can go as high as $3,441, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,825.