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EOOS, E300 Embrace Sofa
EOOS
EOOS, a design collaborative established in Vienna in 1995 by Martin Bergmann (b. 1963), Gernot Bohmann (b. 1968), and Harald Gründl (b. 1967), was founded after the trio graduated from the Venetian University of Applied Arts.
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Today, the internationally renowned collaborative approaches complex furniture, product and shop design challenges by examining past roots in a contemporary context. Called Poetical Analysis®, EOOS’s unique process focuses on myths, rituals and intuitive expressions, creating connections that extend beyond initial perceptions.
EOOS designs for many of the world’s best-known brands. The trio has published books on design, holds over 15 technical patents, and has won over 130 international awards, including a red dot award, a Compasso d’Oro, the German Design Award, an iF Award, and a Wallpaper* Design Award.
Carl Hansen & Søn’s collaboration with EOOS evolved from a mutual respect for craftsmanship, quality and design. Their progressive design approach enabled Carl Hansen & Søn to further develop and explore its own design DNA and introduce a new aesthetic to its range.
EOOS
E300 Embrace Sofa
A modular sofa that unites a stringent geometric expression with unparalleled comfort and craftsmanship. Striking the perfect balance between a stringent wooden frame and soft upholstery, the E300 Embrace Sofa brilliantly unites Austrian design studio EOOS’s strong sense of contemporary aesthetics with Carl Hansen & Søn’s quality craftsmanship traditions.
The E300 Embrace Sofa was several years in the making. The modular design minimizes the materials used so that the look embodies the design, and the design embodies the look – as minimalistic as it gets, without compromising comfort or function. Comprising ten modules, each of which is combinable in every way imaginable, they can also stand alone, making the sofa exceptionally versatile.
The solid wood frame, armrests and tables are stringent in their expression, while flexible in their composition. The upholstery’s piping cord produces fine lines that accentuate the textile or leather seam. A layer of soft feather down on the seat and padded, loose cushions add contrast, providing a pleasant, embracing comfort. The flexible composition of modules allows it to blend into any spatial dimension – from classic and symmetrical to expressive and sculptural, only your imagination sets the limits.
