Paradiset Sofa - Fully Upholstered by Gubi
Design Kerstin H. Holmquist, 1956
Designed by Kerstin H. Holmquist in 1958 for Nordiska Kompaniet, NK, the Paradiset Sofa boosts an elegant and organic shape - a strong feature of Swedish modern design. While the soft line of the back, which smoothly run over into the armrests, gives a classic appeal, the tapered and curved legs bring a whimsical twist to the 2,5- seater sofa design.
The Paradiset Sofa is part of the Paradiset Collection, where all names are inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden or Paradise.
Following the successful launch of Greta M. Grossman iconic designs at last years Salone del Mobile, Gubi is proud to have acquired the rights to yet another amazing Swedish female modernist designer. In 2014, Gubi will introduce the Paradiset Collection, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1956. This timeless and iconic collection was created during Holmquist's employment with NK - Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1950's and holds a soft simplicity. All designs are unique in their appearance - light, clean lines and gracious with an air of romance.
She named her pieces inspired by "Paradiset" (Swedish name for Eden or Paradise). The first piece was the feminine lounge chair - Eva Chair and later followed its masculine counterpart, the Adam Chair. To compliment the two lounge chairs she also created a sofa - the Paradiset sofa.
Dimensions: 82 x 183 x 85 cm, Sitting Height 40 cm
Base
American Walnut Semi Matt Lacquered
Black Stained Oak Matt Lacquered
Oak Semi Matt Lacquered
Upholstery
Gubi offers Paradiset in a variety of upholsteries from many fabric suppliers, organized by price group. Please include your fabric choices in the order notes. Contact us at info@themodernshop.ca if you have any questions. Please note: Gubi indicates this sofa is not suitable for leather upholstery.
Price Group 1
United Fabrics https://www.unitedfabrics.com/ : Eros
Kvadrat https://kvadrat.dk/ : Messenger 5
Gabriel https://www.gabriel.dk/en/fabrics/fabrics/ : Tempt
Chivasso https://chivasso.jab.de/de/en/brand/chivasso-hot-madison : Hot Maddison Reboot
Price Group 2
Alessandro Bini http://www.alessandrobini.com : Bel Lino, Spitfire
Gabriel https://www.gabriel.dk/en/fabrics/fabrics/ : Crisp, Fame, Fame Hybrid, Go Check, Step Melange
Gubi http://www.gubi.com/ : Dandy, Light Boucle
JAB https://www.jab.de/de/en : Dolce Lino
Kvadrat https://kvadrat.dk/ : Remix
Spradling https://spradlingvinyl.com/designers-corner/fabric/ : Valencia
Price Group 3
Kvadrat https://kvadrat.dk/ : Canvas, Fiord, Torus
Dedar https://dedar.com/ : Chambray
Gubi http://www.gubi.com/ : Harp, Velvet
Alessandro Bini http://www.alessandrobini.com : Shetland G137
Price Group 4
Gubi http://www.gubi.com/ : Basic
Dedar https://dedar.com/ : Belsuede, Sinequanon, Adamo & Eva
Kvadrat https://kvadrat.dk/ : Hallingdal 65, Harald, Steelcut, Steelcut Trio, Vidar 3, Savanna
JAB https://www.jab.de/de/en : Jabana
Nevotex https://www.nevotex.com/: Ritz
Sahco https://sahco.com/ : Balboa
Price Group 5
Kvadrat https://kvadrat.dk/ : Sunniva
Dedar https://dedar.com/ : Karakoum, Lupo, Melville
Gubi http://www.gubi.com/ : Tangier
Ca-Mo https://www.ca-mo.com/en/articles/sierra/ : Sierra
Price Group 6
Sorenson Leather https://sorensenleather.com/: Triumph
Skandilock https://skandilock.com/en/sheepskins/ : Sheepskin
Ca-Mo https://www.ca-mo.com/en/articles/silk/ : Silk
Price Group 7
Gubi http://www.gubi.com/ : Chamois
Dedar https://dedar.com/ : Artemidor
Kvadrat https://kvadrat.dk/ : Noise
Sorenson Leather https://sorensenleather.com/: Savanne, Dunes
