Leolux Inspiration Book 2012 2013

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Contents Foreword............................................. 4 Leolux and art.................................... 6 Eighty years of history.................... 10 Via Creandi. . ...................................... 12 Our Leolux for you. . ......................... 14 People with a Leolux heart............ 16 The collection, a world with many faces. . ............... 20 Design as a podium. . ....................... 22 Leolux Design Centers.................... 24 Sitting pleasantly, a question of comfort..................... 28 Comfort and functionalities.......... 30

Sculptures.. ........................................ 33 Arabella............................................. 34 Parabolica......................................... 38 Vol de Rêve.. ......................................40 Interview Jane Worthington. . ........ 42 Pallone...............................................44 B flat...................................................48 Interview Andreas Berlin................ 50 Sella. . .................................................. 52 Interview Patrick Belli..................... 54 Archipel............................................. 56 Papageno.......................................... 58 Tango.................................................60 Scylla.................................................. 62 Interview Gerard Vollenbrock.......64 Kikko.. .................................................66 Volare.................................................68 Formi.................................................. 70 Interview Jo Meesters..................... 72 Roots .................................................. 75 Horatio. . ............................................. 76 Marabeau..........................................80

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Index Marabis.............................................. 82 Cuno...................................................84 Mayon................................................88 Interview Christian Werner............90 Mundo . . .............................................. 92 Ponton...............................................94 Faya lobi............................................ 98 Antonia Royale...............................100 Fiji.....................................................104 Entrada.. ...........................................106 Goncharov. . .....................................108 Pupilla.............................................. 110 Sjamaan........................................... 112 Felizia............................................... 114 Boavista........................................... 116 Dolcinea.. ......................................... 118 Bella Bora........................................ 120 Interview Axel Enthoven.............. 122 CéCé................................................. 124 Timandra......................................... 126 Talassa. . ............................................ 128 Fidamigo.. ........................................ 130 Paian . . ............................................... 132 Kepler. . ............................................. 134 Sustainable business. . ................... 136 Design for a good cause. . ............. 138 Table Times ..................................... 141 Spring.. ............................................. 142 Strabo.. .............................................144 Freyr.................................................146 Cameleon........................................148 Pyrite. . .............................................. 150 Indus.. ............................................... 152 Lirio.................................................. 152 Vivre Largo. . .................................... 154 Natello............................................. 156

Izaki.................................................. 158 Talos................................................. 158 Calbuco. . ..........................................160 Niobe . . .............................................. 162 Quantissimo. . .................................. 162 Interview about furnishing..........164 Extra Space . . .................................... 167 Liliom...............................................168 Barilo................................................ 169 Piatra................................................ 170 Gozo................................................. 171 Aditi. . ................................................ 172 Cimber............................................. 173 TamTam / Bongo.. ........................... 174 Tablet............................................... 174 Blocco.. ............................................. 175 Salus................................................. 176 Sisu................................................... 177 Leolux seat extensions................. 178 Facts and backgrounds. . ............... 181 The charm of real leather............. 182 Producing Leolux leather. . ...........184 About the application of leather .188 Caring for Leolux leather............. 189 Leolux leather table...................... 190 About fabrics.................................. 192 Lacquers and stains. . .....................200 Living wood....................................204 Caring for wood and veneer........205 Leolux glass tables........................206 Decorative rugs. . ............................207 Warranty..........................................208 Technical illustrations. . ................. 210 Colophon . . .......................................225 Addresses Design Centers . . ..........228

Aditi.................................................................172 Antonia Royale........................................... 100 Arabella............................................................34 Archipel............................................................56 B flat..................................................................48 Barilo.............................................................. 169 Bella Bora......................................................120 Blocco.............................................................175 Boavista.........................................................116 Calbuco......................................................... 160 Cameleon..................................................... 148 CéCé................................................................124 Cimber............................................................173 Cuno..................................................................84 Dolcinea.........................................................118 Entrada.......................................................... 106 Faya lobi...........................................................98 Felizia..............................................................114 Fidamigo...................................................... 130 Fiji.................................................................... 104 Formi.................................................................70 Freyr............................................................... 146 Goncharov................................................... 108 Gozo................................................................171 Horatio.............................................................76 Indus...............................................................152 Izaki................................................................ 158 Kepler............................................................ 134 Kikko.................................................................66 Liliom............................................................. 168 Lirio..................................................................152 Marabeau........................................................80 Marabis............................................................82 Mayon...............................................................88 Mundo..............................................................92 Natello........................................................... 156

Niobe............................................................. 162 Paian...............................................................132 Pallone.............................................................44 Papageno........................................................58 Parabolica.......................................................38 Piatra...............................................................170 Ponton..............................................................94 Pupilla.............................................................110 Pyrite.............................................................. 150 Quantissimo................................................ 162 Salus................................................................176 Scylla.................................................................62 Sella...................................................................52 Sisu..................................................................177 Sjamaan.........................................................112 Spring.............................................................142 Strabo............................................................ 144 Tablet..............................................................174 Talassa............................................................128 Talos............................................................... 158 TamTam / Bongo.........................................174 Tango................................................................60 Timandra.......................................................126 Vivre Largo.................................................. 154 Vol de Rêve.....................................................40 Volare................................................................68 Leolux seat extensions.......................178

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“Beautiful, well-made products mean a lot to the people that surround themselves with them”

Ideas with a smile Beautiful, well-made products mean a lot to the people that surround themselves with them.

They radiate the care they were produced with and display details conceived in product development with attention and great patience.

Strong products invoke feelings that make you happy, create a sense of security and a smile appears because there is recognition of values thought lost.

I believe in the power of this family business that nurtures knowledge and skills and has the courage to challenge the world with distinctive design, thrilling colour combinations and with an eye cocked at all too dogmatic design.

Ideas conceived with love invoke fine emotions. That’s what we enjoy working on at Leolux.

In the name of Leolux Sebastiaan Sanders

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Leolux and art; the role of Jo Meesters in this annual This annual acquired its specific character in the cooperation with designer Jo Meesters. On behalf of Leolux, he produced three exclusively woven tapestries with the beauty of nature as their source of inspiration.

‘I’ve been working together with Leolux for a few years now,” says Jo Meesters.

“I’ve made various objects for the exhibition stands, lampshades in papier mâché and in glass, vases and flowershaped rugs that Leolux also used as décor in the photography for the annual.

Now they’ve asked me to do the illustrations for this book. A fantastic job that I thoroughly enjoyed working on.’

For the illustrations in the annual, Meesters had three tapestries he had designed woven by the Textiles Museum in Tilburg, on a format of 300x155 cm. For the darker background he used black mohair wool and as much organic cotton as possible. Meesters: ‘I love textiles and the natural materials they are produced with. It has to do with feeling, with the emotion the material evokes.

It begins with a thread and the material is formed from that. Really fascinating.’

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The tapestries were photographed with a great deal of care so as not to lose the texture in the original work. Parts of the photos were chosen in close consultation with the designers of the book to serve as illustration for the various sections.

Why does this work fit so well with Leolux? Jo Meesters: ‘The theme of the tapestries is the sheer joy of the beauty of nature. In fact, Leolux and I have in common that we work with natural materials and produce lovely, precious products with them.’ What’s more, the designer has similar thoughts about sustainability; Meesters already goes further there than Leolux. He succeeds in making high-quality art with secondhand materials. This form of “upcycling” is for Leolux a challenging point of departure on the route towards new material choices.

Meesters sets a more literal link with Leolux by applying subtle patterns in the cloth. A pattern in the form of a Leolux Pallone is woven throughout the tapestry. Besides the large flowers, the reader sees a smaller, embroidered flower in a raised thread, which is completely built up in the forms of that characteristic Leolux armchair. But it is ultimately the fine atmosphere of the still-life and the natural materials in the tapestries that send the message of the Leolux Annual in crystal-clear form: the story of precious products made by craftsmen from the loveliest natural ingredients.

The exclusive Leolux tapestries from house artist Jo Meesters are on sale as limited editions at the Leolux Design Centers. You can read an interview with Jo Meesters on page 72

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Henk vd Vet

Sjer Jacobs

Clemens Briels

Petra Hartman

Wouter Stips

Leolux and art Bond with a long history Leolux has for decades believed that the interaction between artists, designers and traditional craftsmen stimulates creativity. Art has more to do with interiors that you may think at first sight. Art is inextricably linked with interior design; it gives a home personality and atmosphere.

In the early seventies Leolux staged the first exhibitions in its Design Centers, which at the time were still called showrooms. It was often local artists that were given a podium at Leolux.

But they had awoken the interest of Leolux and the search started for more durable links. Artists began to influence the design of the Leolux Annuals and on one occasion were even involved in the

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design of furniture. The “in-house” artist had been born and art became a definitive component of the Leolux DNA. Over the decades we now look back upon, a number of artists have played a main role in image forming at Leolux.

Names like Clemens Briels and Sjer Jacobs occupied a place for many years and their work is still on offer. The alliances with Petra Hartman and Wouter Stips are of a later date. Work by the latter still defines the appearance of Leolux buildings, most prominently in the striking and huge facades of the Design Center in Krefeld (D) and the Via Creandi visitor’s center in Venlo (NL).

Anchored in the past The first to bear the title of in-house

artist is Henk van der Vet (1939). In the early nineties Leolux illustrates its annuals with his “photographics”. In this art form, which he bases on photography, Van der Vet combines various techniques. He himself calls it “Painting with photography”. Over the years, silkscreen prints have been made of his work for Leolux, which Leolux offers in its outlets.

From 1996 it’s the turn of Clemens Briels (1946). For the first time, this is a question of creative interaction. Not only does Briels set the theme, but he is actively involved in designing furniture and fabrics as well. The point of departure is ‘Antipodism’, his theory of the extreme: there is light because there is darkness too.

The colourful yet abstract work of Briels is followed by the much less abstract “people” of Sjer Jacobs (1963). These scrawny figures are affable types and the onlooker can quickly relate to them.

Sjer illustrates Leolux Annuals and delivers a colourful range of works both in ceramics and on canvas. His characterful figures in wire populate the Leolux sculpture garden at the production plant in Venlo.

Leolux comes across Petra Hartman (1960) at the time when flowers are her key theme. The opposing power of the flower results in illustrations in Annuals, paintings and sculptures.

Later she creates “colourful” works with black and white as the key tints.

Multidisciplinary artist Wouter Stips (1944) exhibits graphic art and paintings, produces animated videos, directs theatrical produc-tions and publishes.

From 1980 he devotes himself to making television programmes. Leolux and Stips begin working together in 2005.

His “world full of beauty and the special” is for several years the thread through the advertising campaigns, he illustrates various Annuals and his work graces the facades of two Leolux buildings.

Artist and designer Jo Meesters (1974) works closely together with Leolux on a number of fronts from 2009 onwards.

The cooperation begins at a photo session where Leolux uses a hand-made rug as an artistic element. Then follows

more direct cooperation; works by Jo become image-defining elements in the Leolux stands and Design Centers.

Lamps and vases bigger than life-size on the Leolux stand during the International Furniture Fair (IMM) in Cologne in 2010 contribute a lot to the concept that is soon to win a Reddot Award. A year later, Jo Meesters is responsible for a large number of hand-made, richly-coloured floral rugs in felt. Yet another eye-catcher that earns a great deal of admiration.

You’ll find an extensive interview with Jo Meesters later in this Annual.

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Eighty years of history For almost eight decades, Leolux has been choosing the evolutionary route. Innovation and calm growth, steady but with a clear goal.

Quality and ambition can allow a tiny firm to grow to become a player on a global scale. The founders of Leolux probably don’t realise that when they start doing business in 1934 under the name “Zuid-Nederlandse Clubmeubelfabriek”. With only a handful of employees they build classic Dutch furniture in the southern Netherlands. Around ten years later, World War II is meanwhile drawing to a close, the brothers Ton and Jan Sanders buy the factory. Interested

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as they are in design from Scandinavia and Italy, they set a new course in the mid-fifties, which will ultimately turn out to be highly successful. The modern line will be called Leolux, luxury furniture from the lion (Leo in Latin) in the coat of arms of ZNC. Over the next ten years, the furniture becomes ever more innovative and creative, as is the way in which it’s presented. Already in 1964, Leolux opens its first Design Center in Utrecht. The information centers sup-

port the Leolux partners with complete information without obligation for the consumer.

A new generation takes the helm at the beginning of the eighties. Jeroen Sanders and his business partner Johan van Beek add even more refinement to the budding success formula of Leolux.

The photography, the advertisements and the designs become more daring, colourful and challenging. From

now on, art becomes an element of the pluriform collection. Leolux becomes image-defining in Europe, extends the Design Center concept to Germany and Belgium and grows further to become a global player with a modern factory in Venlo where high-tech and tradition are combined and a splendid visitors’ center, Via Creandi, where consumers can see with their own eyes how Leolux furniture is produced by craftsmen.

The furniture producer in Venlo distinguishes itself at decisive moments and understands how to combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technologies. The new generation, now the third, takes the lead in 2012. Sebastiaan Sanders and Patrick Schreudering set new accents but nurture the skills and experience of their predecessors.

Leolux believes that quality and comfort represent the essence of good furniture, but only courage, self-assured choices

and a touch of eccentricity ultimately provide for continuity and a long, beautiful future. And it’s up to the owners of this family business with its rich history to do that.

Want to know more about the history of Leolux? Order the book “Talenten” via the webshop on the Leolux site.

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Via Creandi: a guided tour at Leolux What can be lovelier than watching a fine product being created in the hands of people?

Leolux enjoys opening the doors of its factory in Venlo to anyone wanting to experience how our furniture is produced to order. Guided tours take place on a weekly basis, for individual guests, but also for groups. A fascinating stop during a day out in the region.

The starting and ending point of the tour is the inspiring visitors’ center Via Creandi, literally “the road of creation.”

After the reception and a film acquainting you with our family business, former employees with many years of Leolux experience escort you over the catwalks

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through the factory. From above, they offer a perfect view over the production departments. You don’t need to worry about missing anything, because you can always understand your guide over the headphones, even in departments that are a little less quiet. So you get an entirely personal explanation of the production process, can ask questions and experience the tricks of the trade at first hand. And if you’ve recently ordered a piece of Leolux furniture from your dealer, you may even come across it during the tour. A unique opportunity to get to know the makers of your seating idea.

About the Visitors’ Center Via Creandi is a dream long cherished at Leolux. The idea: show those interested that Leolux really exists and that traditional skills and craftsmanship have not vanished from Western Europe. The first plans for such a visitors center go back to the end of the last century, but Via Creandi is finally realized 2007. The building of a new logistics centre is the right moment to make the dream reality.

Red bridge The Via Creandi visitors center is opened to the public in the autumn of 2007. It is

built based on the design by Amsterdam architects Soeters van Eldonk. A characteristic red bridge links the existing production facility with a new logistics center and adjoining warehouse, in which Leolux also accommodates its visitors center. Here, with a fantastic view across the Meuse, visitors get acquainted with the world as Leolux sees it: modern and hospitable, with a feel for the arts.

Art The façade of Via Creandi strikes the eye as soon as you arrive. Wouter Stips was responsible for the biggest work of art

for miles around. The combination with the red bridge provides for an energetic look that invites and inspires. Works by the Leolux artists can be seen here, and sometimes also bought. The Leolux world of the beautiful and special begins in Via Creandi, in the house of Leolux. Welcome!

Via Creandi and the guided tour are also accessible for wheelchair users. Via Creandi can only be visited by appointment. Available dates and registrations via www.leolux.com. You’ll find the address at the back of this book.

Note: Via Creandi is not a showroom. For a presentation of the collection, please go to our Design Centers.

Tours only in Dutch or German

Via Creandi Marinus Dammeweg 42 Venlo (Blerick)

6875

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Our Leolux for you They’re still out there! Real family businesses where people work on your order with great passion and craftsmanship.

The Leolux people in Venlo make superb-quality designer furniture completely to your specific needs. Because that’s the only way, we feel at Leolux, that your dream home can really come true.

Our furniture is created in intensive cooperation between designers, craftsmen and freelance artists, painters, photographers and architects. The unique Leolux products are born from their inspiring and creative cooperation. Cosmopolitan, colourful to look at, versatile in coverings, dimensions and comfort options.

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We select the loveliest designs, colours and materials and put them together for you. But ultimately it’s you that makes the most important decisions. Because at Leolux you choose the ingredients from the collection that we should put together in your sofa or armchair. Naturally, we’ll be happy to assist you in the process of choosing them. The specialists in our conveniently located Design Centers can advise you down to the last detail. That’s how we realise your totally personal dream home, together with you, exclusively for you.

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People with a Leolux heart

The product developer

The woodworker

The cushion maker

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The leather cutter

The fabric cutter

The embroiderer

The product developer ‘With our team we elaborate on the drawings by the designer and build the Leolux prototypes. Whole generations of seating ideas have gone through my hands. The great thing is: it is still real craftsmanship, making a product that’s never been made before. You have to think of everything. Of course, I have lots of experience but the challenge is always in finding new solutions. When we’re done and the furniture is ready for presentation, our work planners make the dies and instructions, so that our colleagues can immediately build a perfect piece of furniture for you.’

is to operate it. A camera first takes a photo of the hide, which is saved in the computer. With a special pen, I then indicate precisely where the blemishes in the leather are. When it arrives on the cutting table later, the cutting machine automatically avoids the blemishes. I make sure the computer works as efficiently as possible, because leather is astronomically expensive. My colleagues and I cut about 10 million euro’s worth every year. We know how important this department is for Leolux. It’s the leather you look at most, for years, and that’s how you as customer measure the quality of the furniture.’

The woodworker ‘In this department we make the wooden bodies of Leolux. Real quality bodies built in beech. On cheap furniture the parts are often riveted together, but at Leolux there can of course be no question of that. We always use traditional peg joints, which we then glue as well.

So the bodies are indestructible and won’t creak. Leolux wants absolutely no complaints about the build, because it’s obviously a disaster if you have to dismantle a product with so much craftsmanship in it just to repair the body.’

The fabric cutter ‘The material I work with is not the greatest problem, but I have to make all the fantastic, different patterns fit perfectly on the familiar Leolux models. “Op patroon” we call it and that means: craftsmanship. The computer has been helping us since 1992, and we also cut with computer support. That is ideal for the top-selling models. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel again every day; but Leolux has a really big collection and part of that will remain manual work.

That has to be the case, because Leolux differentiates itself from so many others.

Who offers more choice? OK, that costs time, but then you get something with a face of its own, and I make that for you!’

The cushion maker ‘Many people don’t realise how important our department is, because it’s the foam that ultimately defines the form and appearance of a piece of Leolux furniture. We cut every detail, every little angle that my colleagues in Product Development add, from the sheets we attach to the core. But the most important thing in the end is the comfort that we build up in several layers to lend each piece of furniture its own, characteristic sitting experience. There’s a lot of knowhow behind that. Sit down on a Leolux some time, then you’ll feel for yourself how we use top ingredients as the basis for a fantastic Leolux sofa.’

The leather cutter ‘At the moment we’re partly using the latest digital technologies for cutting leather. So with a computer, and my job

The embroiderer ‘All the different variants, coverings and options make my job not only really varied, but also a real challenge. Here you have to know an awful lot, be really allround. There are working instructions, but you can’t keep looking everything up, of course, there’s no time for that.

That would make the furniture exorbitantly expensive. Together with my colleagues, I make sure that the outside of your sofa looks perfect, with the loveliest embroidery or perhaps contrasting yarn colours. Precisely as you ordered it.

For me and my colleagues that is a matter of honour!’

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The lacquer specialist ‘Sanding, lacquering and staining.

Countless components pass through our department for treatment. Not only wooden table leaves, but also armrests and feet . Every component first has to be degreased and sanded, then it goes to a spraying cabin for a coat of lacquer or stain. It goes without saying that we use water-based or powder lacquers as much as possible. Those are less of a burden on the environment. We work based on the latest regulations of course. We mount the tables ourselves and package them carefully. The other lacquer products go straight from here to the upholstery shop. With that we and all our colours provide the finishing touch for your Leolux.’

The upholsterer ‘Many of our colleagues still see us as the “Lord Upholsterers”. The craftsmen of bygone times. That, of course, is also the case. In this department, we’re all qualified upholsterers who also master classic upholstery. But the times are changing. Seating ideas these days are pieces of life furniture and not stuffy sofas, at least that’s how we see it at Leolux and that is a really major challenge: making modern products with the quality of the past. That means a perfect piece of work and careful use of materials.

Every detail has to be properly applied.

With our craftsmanship, we’re more or less the “final controllers”. If it’s not right then my colleagues and I stop work on it, it goes back. I hold my craft in esteem.

Dexterity and insight, that’s what it’s all about. On every piece of Leolux furniture, those in the know can see who made it, that little bit of personality is still in it and there lies the power of Leolux too.

It means putting that much more of yourself into it.’

The dispatcher ‘Visitors to our factory are always amazed by all the colours and fantastic com-

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binations that pass through here. And I see something new every day too. Sometimes this place seems like a Design Center. Here, on “the mat”, we cast a last glance before we package your furniture. Because you can make a sofa as lovely as you want, but if it’s not packaged properly it will inevitably get damaged during transport. That’s why we take care of thorough packaging. Dirty hands get no chance! We load in three levels in our own trucks, not simply piled up on one another. No, the furniture has the space it needs and can then go to the dealer.

That’s how we make sure that your furniture leaves us in perfect condition!’

The driver ‘I’m proud of my truck. With our Leolux colours we really turn heads, and with the pictures on the back everyone sees straightaway what we make. I see a great deal of Europe, because Leolux finds it important that we deliver everything ourselves. After all, we know best how to handle the lovely Leolux products.

Two drivers on a truck is standard, so we always have enough manpower to unload, because not every dealer, of course, has someone standing around available to help. That is service for the dealer. So my colleague and I provide for perfect presentation and delivery. A worthy end, I would say.’

The tour guide ‘I worked at Leolux myself for more than 40 years, so I speak from experience when I explain everything involved in making a Leolux to our guests during tours through the factory. With a family company like this, you naturally want to stay in contact after retiring, but as a tour guide you remain more involved.

Now that they’ve built catwalks you can see everything beautifully from above.

That, of course, was not the case in the past. I can heartily recommend a tour through this lovely factory!’

The lacquer specialist

The driver

The upholsterer

The tour guide

The dispatcher

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Stefan Heiliger in his studio

The collection, a world with many faces Leolux works together with a large number of freelance designers. Every one of them has his or her own background and a different vision about the world around them.

What they all have in common is that the final result is what counts.

From the sum of their creative contributions comes a pluriform collection that is nonetheless recognizable at once in the distinctive shapes and the characteristic Leolux handwriting: a refined finish, high comfort and a colourful presentation. The world of Leolux begins with the designer, in a creative process crowned by an end product built by craftsmen.

A designer does not work in a vacuum.

He stands at the middle of the world, looks around himself, travels and explores. A designer is sensitive to trends and to the way we live. He lets himself be inspired and he translates all those impulses into new ideas. Indoors or out-

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doors, colourful and warm, with solid materials or lacquer products? All those factors play a role in the form and function that its creator endows upon a sofa or armchair. This makes good furniture a mirror of the time we design it in. And the products that best reflect the spirit of the times remain valuable to people for a long time. You might say they acquire a touch of eternity value.

The designer and the product developers at Leolux get down to work together to make a product from the first sketch that meets the criteria that Leolux sets for a piece of furniture. Sometimes they need to make a concession on the shape for the sake of the comfort. Another time, the design might be adjusted for

a better construction or to stop the price getting out of hand. But the designer’s basic idea must not be thereby eroded.

The choice of materials, the dimensions, the comfort and the stitching; all choices that are made in this stage are crucial to the quality of a product. The know-how and skills that Leolux has built up over several decades give it a decisive lead.

Not always visible on the outside, but more than perceptible as soon as you sit down.

This book will introduce you to a number of designers. Read more interviews on the Leolux website. Have questions for one of the Leolux designers? Simply ask them via designers@leolux.nl.

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Design as a podium Leolux creates a world in which each piece of furniture has a place of its own. Everything we do happens with that in mind; In the field of fine art, photography, styling and stand creation.

Leolux is constantly breathing new life into its collection with new impulses that inspire and motivate. In doing so, Leolux also offers opportunities in a never-ending search for new talent.

Presenting design Creativity has many faces. Not only in design, but also in presenting the Leolux collection, creativity performs a key role.

The right photographer, the loveliest styling for advertisements, the layout of brochures and websites. And what about the thinking behind the standbuilding or furnishing of the Leolux Design Centers? Creatives from Leolux and from outside work together to come up with presentations that do justice to the furniture and offer inspiration for dealers and consumers. That process evolves

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with the trends and hence represents a permanent challenge.

The future Leolux has been seeking cooperation with young designers for many years now. In the past that took the form of the design competition “Laudatio”.

More recently, Leolux has been working closely together with the Design Academy Eindhoven and in the meantime students of design in Aachen and Maastricht have been coming in with their ideas. For the designers of the future, the Netherlands’ biggest furniture producer is a learning environment, but the inspiration works in two directions.

The students of the design course have a fresh view on design, and that regularly reveals new insights, even for experien-

ced craftsmen. Their very latest knowhow and their frankness when it comes to furniture design inspire the people at Leolux and redefine the limits of what is possible.

Podium Experience and visibility are both essential for young designers. So, besides becoming acquainted with the business of design, Leolux offers the designers of the future a podium too. With prototypes built at Leolux, they present themselves to the world – the real world and the virtual one. Via the Internet, they blog and twitter themselves a path to fame. Various products created at Leolux in recent years have been visualized worldwide in this way.

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The Leolux Design Centers; see, feel and experience Want to really experience Leolux? Then drop in at the Leolux Design Center one day. You’ll be warmly welcomed by our specialised advisors, who will acquaint you without obligation with everything Leolux has to offer. And that is a lot more than just a lovely collection of seating ideas. The Design Center is about seeing, feeling and experiencing.

Stimulate your senses You don’t choose a good piece of furniture in an afternoon of course. A visit to the Leolux Design Center is really worthwhile as part of the choice process. You discover the world as Leolux sees it: a lovely and inspiring world to live really well in. You feel the texture of the fabrics; you smell the leather and see how our lacquers can enrich a piece of furniture. The world of Leolux is also a world of art, where you can get acquainted with the work of the Leolux in-house artists. But above all it’s a world you can feel at home in, a world in which you experience what we mean by Leolux comfort.

Endless experience Whether a chair is really comfortable is something you usually only know once you’ve taken a break in the sofa of your choice. So take the time for a really long test-sit. The shape and finishing may well be important, but ultimately you want to sit in the sofa of your dreams for years to come. As far as we’re concerned, feel free to bring a good book with you.

We really won’t mind.

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Take the time In the Leolux Design Center our advisors support you in making your choice. Together with you they select the Leolux furniture that’s a perfect fit for you from the boundless Leolux world of models, materials and colours. They are of course up to date down to the last detail on all the possibilities in the area of adjustment, comfort and size options. Got the children with you? No problem. They too can have a great time in the Leolux Design Center while you take the time to look around.

NB: Good interior advice costs time. So we always ask you to make an appointment in advance. Don’t forget to bring photos, dimensions and colour samples with you.

Choose your perspective An interior sketch often expects too much of the imagination. That’s why we offer the option of a proposal in 3D, whereby we draw your living room in the computer, complete with doors, windows, floorings and light points. In that décor we place the Leolux furniture of

your choice to produce a realistic picture of your future interior.

Furnish it yourself in 3D Via the Leolux website you can set up your own living room with Leolux furniture yourself. You can create your own interior design simply and quickly online. Add furniture, change the colours and try different atmospheres. www.leolux.com/3d-configuration You’ll find the addresses and route descriptions to the Leolux Design Centers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany at the back of this book.

Who pays for our non-binding advice?

The Leolux Design Centers work closely together with the dealers. The advice they give you is without obligation. But if you do decide to make use of our advice, we charge that service to your dealer, who after all has less advice work to do. So we can keep offering our service without having to charge for it in our prices.

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‘Welcome to the Leolux Design Centers’ Leolux has five Design Centers where you can get acquainted with the collection and world of Leolux. You’ll find them in Utrecht, Eindhoven, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Krefeld and Ludwigsburg. Here you’ll be welcomed by people driven by the desire to help you as far as possible in realising your dream home. That is their dream.

We would like to introduce you to some of them and their motives. Made-tomeasure advice with no waiting times?

Then make a timely appointment with the Design Center of your choice.

About the distance ‘The majority of visitors in Utrecht have travelled a long way to become acquainted with the Leolux product. Your interest is usually aroused by an advertisement, the Leolux site or by family or friends. It is our task to give you accurate, professionaladvice in a hospitable and friendly way on the extraordinary and extensive collection. Right from the first impression up to and including the giving of extensive advice, we wish to show you, the ‘visitor’, that we have something to add to the furniture world.

Perhaps that will lead to a purchase, but we have succeeded when our advice makes you feel that your trip was worthwhile.’

Rob Witberg, adviser Utrecht About style and taste ‘Of course, everyone has his or her own taste and style, and yet almost everyone who comes here is able to find something to suit his or her taste, those who like modern furniture at least. When

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looking through the annual or walking round, you are immediately able to see which models suit you and which don’t.

The beauty of this is that you can also really test the model that suits you. Once you have found the right style and comfort, we are only too pleased to help you choose the upholstery. And whilst doing so we will make sure that you are provided with a nice cup of coffee.’

Roel van Nuenen, adviser Son/Eindhoven About observing properly ‘My colleagues and I like to get acquainted with the environment you live in so that we can give the best possible advice on colour,form and function. That also means observing you when you sit so that we can give the right advice for comfort. It is also very satisfying to see customers come back and tell us that the picture that we sketched when giving the advice agreed with the result. “A dream became reality,” said one of our customers recently. It is always a challenge to be able to get such a result.’

Vera Pempelforth, adviser Krefeld About our partners ‘I still occasionally get the question: what is the difference between the Design Center and the Leolux dealer? I believe

that we complement each other. We are at the forefront of the process. Here you discover free of obligation: ‘What do I like, which form, which upholstery?’ My colleagues and I are specialised in that one brand, Leolux, and we like to enthuse you, too, in a hospitable environment and with all the information. Our dealers also work with other products, which they combine with Leolux products, give tailor-made advice and ensure the perfect handling of your order and delivery to your home. The Leolux dealer and us are real partners!’

Elke Steinforth, adviser Ludwigsburg About planning of space ‘When buying furniture for a living room or study, the art is to match the individual needs of the inhabitant with those of the environment. The quality of the room does not depend on the size, but the way the room is used. With the Leolux collection we have all the ingredients so that together with you we can look for the best solutions. We know the collection inside-out so that we canensure that just the right advice is given.’

Johan Schaillee, adviser Sint-PietersLeeuw

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Sitting pleasantly, a question of comfort We have made it our mission to make sitting a pleasurable experience. Because, however creative and durable a design is, if a sofa does not offer that one function, comfort, you’ll never be able to realise your dream home.

You might not always realize it when you sit down, but under you are countless precious materials that were selected with care to make sure that you are sitting comfortably.

With lots of experience, attention and love for the job, we at Leolux seek the best solution for every new design.

Three factors are crucial thereby: ergonomics, springing and foam. The attention the people from Leolux pay here results in unprecedented levels of comfort.

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Studying the human body in various sitting positions is the basis for the comfort of any piece of Leolux furniture. Active sitting needs a fairly high seat, high armrests and a smaller angle between the seat and the back, the so-called “rake”.

That type of seat is easier to get up from.

The more passive the seat, the more difficult it is to get up: the seat is lower and deeper, the back has more of a rake and the armrests are lower. When the dimensions and relationships of the seat match the human dimension (the ergonomics)

and the function, the basis has been laid for a comfortable seat.

The springing Leolux chooses depends on the level of comfort chosen. A hard or soft seat sets different demands for the springing fitted under the seat.

Leolux usually chooses steel coil springs that, depending on the thickness and the pre-tensioning, offer more or less springiness. Sometimes we also span webbing that stretches on loading, or the product developers choose sprin-

ging consisting of high-density foam.

One of the most precious elements of a piece of Leolux furniture is invisible, yet all the more perceptible for that: the foam. Leolux applies several types in every piece of furniture that together ensure the right support. The foam in furniture of an active character is usually stiffer and tighter, whilst a lazy sofa has softer cushions. The back cushion should always be softer than the seat.

That “nestles” better. For the same reason, a sumptuous cover layer is fitted on

top of the foam. That cover layer provides for a light, homely nonchalance and gives an extra comfortable feeling when you sit down.

Furniture with a flat seat and upright back is seldom really comfortable. The lack of rake creates the feeling that you are sliding off the sofa, especially with smooth coverings. But even with such furniture, Leolux succeeds in providing for a rake by combining foams in the seat with different levels of stiffness. The

softer foam varieties at the back of the seat create the right rake here.

You sit in rather than on a Leolux seat.

Naturally that also means that the foam should not have so much springing power that the covering is totally stretched.

That would give you a permanent feeling that you are being pressed upward.

Comfortable cushions are a distinguishing feature of quality furniture and demonstrate its softness, even after use. So creasing is inevitable.

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Comfort and functionalities Lower: this model is available with lower feet or armrests, or you can easily adjust the height yourself.

Extendable table: this table is fitted with a system with which you can make it bigger or smaller.

Higher: this model is available with higher feet or armrests, or you can easily adjust the height yourself.

This model is available with fire retardant foam. In countries where the law prescribes, this model is already equipped with fire retardant foam .

Shorter seat depth: available with a shorter seat, or fitted with an adjustable seat. Ideal for smaller users.

Angle: the model is available in an active and passive version. This is attained by slightly slanting the seat so that you can “lounge” more or sit more upright.

Worry-free comfort Leolux furniture conforms to the European standards set down by the EUFAC directives for fire-resistance; BS 5852-PART 1. Leolux furniture is developed to meet the most stringent legal requirements in the field of fire safety. The foam materials Leolux uses as standard also satisfy the European regulations. Different standards apply in certain countries, whereby additional fire-retardant components in the foam are required by law. Although it results in a different level of comfort, Leolux applies foam provided with the fire-retardant melamine for those countries.

In production, Leolux follows the lead of the laws and standards that apply in the country a piece of furniture is intended for. If you choose the fire-resistant foam meeting the so-called “British Standard” rather than the European standard foam, that is almost always possible. Your Leolux advisor will be happy to tell you more about this.

Adjustable seat: the footrest of this model can be easily pushed under the seat.

The comfort level of the fire-retardant foam differs somewhat from that of the standard foam.

Longer seat depth: available with a longer seat, or fitted with an adjustable seat. Ideal for bigger users.

Tilt: armchair with a mechanism that enables you to adjust the tilt of the entire seat, forwards or backwards.

Swivel: armchair with a mechanism that enables you to swivel the seat.

Seating concepts for large and small people Leolux seating furniture is more than just sofas and armchairs. It provides real seat solutions with remarkable properties, and that’s why Leolux prefers to speak of “seating concepts”. They adapt, for example, to the user: after all, standardsized people do not exist; people are almost always taller or shorter than average and have requirements which standard products are unable to meet.

Thanks to extremely creative concepts, Leolux furniture can often be adapted to the highest individual requirements. So your favourite seating concept does not

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need to be disregarded because it is just too high or just too deep. This makes sitting equally comfortable for any user – big, small or somewhere in between.

The Leolux dealer can supply further details based on the technical specifications.

These can vary with each model. Optional dimensions may incur additional costs.

Comfort pictograms In this annual we aim to advise you explicitly about the possibilities open to you with our seating concepts. As far as comfort is concerned, this is extremely important. After all, you want to be sure that a particular model offers the degree of comfort you’re looking for.

Therefore, with many models displayed in this annual you will find one or more pictograms, which will present you with a complete picture of the characteristics and extra comfort available to you in the Leolux seating concepts.

Adjustable backrest: the backrest can be adjusted as required – you can choose for a “lazier” or more upright position.

Back height: This model is equipped with a mechanism for adjusting the back height.

Adjustable arm and/or back parts: this model can be adapted to the mood of the moment by adjusting the arms or parts of the backrest.

Castors: available with castors which enable you to move this seating concept around with even more ease.

Please note When developing a new seating concept, Leolux always takes the ergonomics of its furniture into account. Each alteration in seat height, depth or angle can influence that. Therefore, make enquiries before you choose for certain options. For example, if you find a certain piece of furniture too high, then it may only be necessary to opt for a lower version of the same chair and not to shorten the seat depth. Your Leolux adviser is always at your service in this respect!

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The “sculptures� from Leolux are unique in their own way, specially designed to be full of love, distinctive and selfwilled.

This endows them with a specific character of their own.

The Leolux sculptures are artistic, but also imbued with tremendous comfort and designed to put the finishing touch to distinctive interiors.

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A visual voyage of discovery

ARABELLA • Design: Stefan Heiliger, 2011 An infinite object with touches of eccentricity: Arabella offers a play on lines that at first sight seems familiar, but on closer inspection surprises. Stefan Heiliger drew inspiration from the Mobius Ring, a strip where the inside and outside alternate unnoticed with a single rotation. Colour combinations can harden that effect if needed. The asymmetric form creates different sitting moments thereby, each with its own charm. A voyage of discovery in shape, colour and perception, especially for real connoisseurs.

Available as 2.5 and 3-seat sofa. Covering in two colours possible.

Frame is standard in chrome. Optional are epoxy, lacquered or Satin Chrome. Arabella can also be supplied in mirrored form. The illustration shows it finished as Curl outside Right. Crowned with a Interior Innovation Award 2012, Good Design 2012 and Good Industrial Design award 2011. www.leolux.com/arabella. More info p.210

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EMBRACE me ARABELLA

Magical Arabella Things sometimes stay hidden under the surface.

Consider, for example, the comfort and compact construction of the Leolux models. Something like that also applies to inspiration, to phantasy and humour.

It creates magical moments because the invisible does in fact exert an unmistakable influence. It’s more than you suspect.

Under the surface on its stands, Leolux shows the world a richly coloured Leolux world that inspires and surprises.

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But also in the atmospheric images that Leolux creates for this Annual you’ll sometimes recognise a deeper layer. For the 2012 advertising campaign, Leolux has added emphasis to these alienating elements. In the picture taken by photographer Lisa Klappe, Arabella experiences a magical moment when the picture in the mirror deviates from reality. With a wink to the painted art of the early twentieth century, you might call

this magical realism, but without too many pretences.

Leolux opts for the wink, for the reversed leg, but also for the magic of photographic art. With its surprising play on lines, the award-winning design of Arabella created the context in which this photo tells its story about the magic of Leolux products, whereby something invisible hides under the surface. Invisible but quite obviously present.

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One whirl on paper, countless functions

parabolica • Design: Stefan Heiliger, 2009 The powerful form of this multiple prize-winner will make Parabolica a fantastic element in your living room. Through its asymmetric shape, Parabolica invites you to quite different user moments: simply stretch out and relax, sit “normally” or use Parabolica as a workplace with the armrest as a mini-desk. For this swivel armchair you define your very personal combination of colours and coverings for the outside, the inside and the band around it.

Swivel armchair with arm left or right. Dish foot in brushed aluminium or lacquered. Winner of Reddot Award 2009, Good Design Award 2010 and Good Industrial Design 2010. www.leolux.com/parabolica. More info p.219.

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The Flight of Dreams from Leolux

Vol de Reve • Design: Jane Worthington, 2006 This organic design was created with love and features the most refined and clever details. A top design from Jane Worthington, inspired by her earlier design for Leolux, the Gisa. With a clearly floating back, refined stitching and fantastic visible elements in aluminium, Vol de Rêve is a modular programme combining elegance, luxury and top comfort in one. A dream of a sofa, with an unending experience.

Available as love-seat, 2.5-seat, 3.5 seat sofa and modular elements. Two arm options available, “low” and the exuberant “swing”. The adjustable arm cushions (only with arm low) offer extra comfort. www.leolux.com/voldereve.

More info p.224.

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The dream of Jane Worthingthon Inspired by her Leolux design Gisa, British-born Jane Worthington created a beautifully elegant seating system in 2006 with sofas and elements that fit effortlessly in every interior.

Stiletto heels formed the source of inspiration for the legs. ‘Everyone loves high heels, men and women,’ says Jane. ‘‘They are elegant, make you taller and give the wearer self-confidence. So this sofa deserved high heels too. In consultation with Leolux, they were finally made a little less pointed. The sharp heels might have been too much of a load on many floors’.

‘Vol de Rêve plays on a more flexible way of living. Relaxing, welcoming guests, dining, you can do that all on and around Vol de Rêve. The model offers a choice of

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two different arms, which each radiate

by parts of polished aluminium which

‘Relaxing, welcoming guests, all on and around Vol de Rêve’ their own atmosphere. The wide range of elements permits creative combinations for any interior.

The strikingly suspended back of the design is reminiscent in its shape of the Gisa armchair. The extremity is borne

seem to run through to the feet. But her design also paid attention to the seat depth so that taller users can also sit comfortably without extra cushions.’

Jane Worthington (Engeland, 1969)

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Humour and design, an indestructible combination

Pallone • Design: Boonzaaier/Mazairac/de Scheemaker, 1989 A real eye catcher, with timeless forms and a long history. Conceived by Roy de Scheemaker as a magic carpet, inspired by the world of the science fiction cartoon.

Pallone was originally designed for the ‘house of the future”. Almost 25 years on, Pallone is at the same time futuristic and humouristic, but meanwhile totally in context too. With today’s level of comfort and a luxury finish, neutral or colourful. Design is something for the very small too! Puppy Pallone was specially developed for children so that they can enjoy this top design on their own scale.

Pallone is available as armchair, in normal or small versions (Pallone Puppy), a special version (Pallone Limited) and as footstool. Awarded Best Dutch Furniture Design (1989), Design Preis Schweiz, Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen and Good Industrial Design 2010. www.leolux.com/pallone More info p.219.

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Pallone Art Leolux art for a good cause Real people work at Leolux. With them you as a working community are always in the midst of life. You get involved in the lovely moments of life and inevitably come into contact with the worst ones.

Leolux sponsors various community goals and in its anniversary year chose to add substance to that in a quite special way.

In cooperation with Museum Kunstpaviljoen in Nieuw Roden (NL) a group of young artists is challenged at the beginning of 2009 to give their vision on the Leolux Pallone. The point of departure is to exhibit the works and then to auction them off . The proceeds go to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, which raises funds for breast cancer research. The task assig-

ned to the artists produces very surprising visions about Pallone. “Tasty chair” becomes an herb garden that, like the human body, needs a lot of attention.

The life-sized pink “Barba Pallone” catches the eye because of its playfulness, as does the long-legged “Tripod” and the “Sprout”, which represents a germinating seed. Much more abstract are the “X-ray” in stainless steel and “Aquario”, a big fi sh made of tubular material. A third group chooses to keep the shape. The artists apply special coverings (“Button Up”, “Shades of Wood”) or even mosaic (“Legs”).

Early September 2009: the “Pallone Art” exhibition gets under way in Museum Kunstpaviljoen. In this splendid museum

with contemporary art the works are displayed for two weeks, whereupon they move house at the end of September 2009 to the “Woonbeurs” in Amsterdam.

The public can help to decide which of these works of art is the winner, although a jury has the final say. They award the first prize of five thousand Euros to artist Paul van Zijp for his X-ray. A professional auctioneer finally sells the Art Pallones to the highest bidders.

Participating artists: Neeltje Schoenmaker, Tjep, Paul van Zijp, Caroline Prisse, Lianne van Genugten & Stijn Boemaars, Karin Stevers, Gea Smidt, Space Invaders, Huting & De Hoop.

Trendy tricolour with a history Eleven Pallones each with its own name and own face.

For two decades Pallone had two colours: One for the back and one for the seat. That changed in 2009. On the occasion of its 75th anniversary that year, Leolux introduced the Pallone Limited series. Based on the latest leather colours, the trend experts from Leolux selected eleven combinations of always three colours. The eleven Pallones become personalities, each with its own name and own face.

Colour -trio The Limited was at once an unprecedented success. That demonstrates the

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popularity of Pallone, but also people’s need to finish a piece of furniture in a personal way. This opportunity to personalise, which Leolux also offers with other models, also applies to the Limited edition of Pallone. Besides the combinations selected, there is also the option to choose a colour-trio of its own. The “configurator” on the Leolux site helps to do this.

Futuristic yet classic The success of the Limited can be attributed to its new presentation in three colours. After all, nothing has changed

in the shape since it was designed more than three decades ago for the “House of the Future”. In all those years, the aficionado could select a maximum of two colours for the striking balloon with backrest. The carefully chosen tricolour coverings for the Pallone Limited personalities ensure that the futuristic armchair from 1989 can effortlessly find space in the interiors of today. Timeless yet trendy.

Legs, Karin Stevers

www.leolux.com/pallonelimited

X-Ray, Paul van Zijp

Tasty Chair, Caroline Prisse

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Height variations in a graphic lowland plain

b flat • Design: Andreas Berlin, 2005 B flat: the lowest sofa in the Leolux collection with flat-lying backs for an amazingly transparent look. In this position each back serves as a casual seat. Anyone sitting in B flat can set the right level of comfort by rotating the back upwards in little steps in the rounded bed. The aluminium frame is available in two heights. B flat means sitting individually in an expansive seating landscape.

An absolute design topper from Leolux.

Available as 2.5-seat, 3-seat, footstool and various modular elements. The corner element and one section of the modular sofa are not adjustable. Components without backs can be supplied with special back cushions as an option. The frame is produced in polished aluminium. Winner of a Reddot Design Award 2007. www.leolux.com/bflat. More info p. 211.

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b flat • Design: Andreas Berlin, 2005

B flat by Andreas Berlin There are many ways to sit, finds Andreas Berlin. In his B flat design the emphasis is on an informal manner of use.

‘I wanted to design a sofa where you can also sit on the back. So it had to be really flat, but also adjustable. The round shape is a logical consequence of that, which I then elaborated on.’

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was already thought out by Berlin.

‘I always consider a large number of possibilities before I offer a design to Leolux’, says the designer. ‘Together, we then look at which options can best be developed further.’

The original design was fitted with gas springs, but did not seem practical enough because it needed two hands to operate it. In addition, the strap needed did not satisfy the aesthetic requirements and you could only sit in B flat in the traditional postures. ‘A rack and pinion mechanism has now been installed,’ says Berlin. ‘With it you can adjust the back with one hand and practically seamlessly, which supports any sitting position.’

Berlin is convinced of the timelessness of his design, ‘The original idea stems from 2004, so it has already proven itself.

The form was created from the function, so it is not stand-alone. This makes B flat much more than a fashion shape.’

Light colours have a clear preference in its look. ‘The advantage of a white finish is that the sofa adopts the colours from the environment. By doing so, the sofa is less dominant in its presence.’

The extended programme that B flat now offers, still a few more elements,

Andreas Berlin (Germany, 1965)

The traditional design questions are his point of departure, but he distinguishes himself by choosing innovative solutions.

Berlin’s designs are powerful, emotional and balanced. But their simplicity lends them a high utility value without superfluous pretences. Andreas Berlin studied at the University of Applied Sciences in Wiesbaden, where he later also taught. In the meantime, he lives and works in Berlin.

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A f inely f inished saddle

sella • Design: Patrick Belli, 2011 Sella combines a streamlined design with fine finishing and high comfort. A hint of humour does the rest. As a stand-alone seat, Sella forms a creative life object; in small groups this special armchair offers plenty of playful variations. That’s how Leolux turned this saddle-shaped object into an extremely refined piece of furniture for lovers of abstract life forms.

Carpet: Jo Meesters

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Sella comes with a lightly sprung back. Model fitted with polished aluminium feet. Various combinations possible for front and rear side. Also available as “Sella Sensations”: 19 specially selected colour combinations. Crowned with the Interior Innovation Award 2011, Good Design 2012 and Good Industrial Design 2011. www.leolux.com/sella. More info p. 221.

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sella • Design: Patrick Belli, 2011

Patrick Belli Leolux has an eye for talented young designers. For years now, we have worked together in projects with students from the renowned Design Academy Eindhoven. Leolux also keeps its ears and eyes wide open at all national and international furniture fairs.

Patrick Belli first studied Product Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Maastricht (2004) to then graduate in 2008 from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague (Industrial Design). His armchair Sella for Leolux won a prestigious Interior Innovation Award at the Furniture Fair in Cologne immediately on being launched.

‘I see myself as a designer in search of provoking design combined with quality and functionality. I suppose I’m a perfectionist in that respect. I don’t want to lose sight of the image that captivated me at the beginning of the design process, but at the end of that journey want to express it in a product that I as designer can be proud of. I draw my inspiration for that from everyday life.’

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the phantasy and a nice combination between form and function. The one must not dominate the other, but

‘A good design gives you goose pimples’ reinforce it. Leolux is a company that accords that vision a high priority. On that plane, we can complement and strengthen one another. A good design gives you goose pimples, but it also has to do whatever it was designed for. A chair has to offer you the comfort and a cupboard the right storage space, a lamp the light you need. Apart from

that, any product has above all to make you happy. Now, but also after 20 or 30 years. Then a design has been successful in my eyes. I suppose you could say I’m at the bottom of the ladder of course.

I’ve taken the first couple of rungs pretty well, but I want to go right to the top!

I’d love to have my own design studio over time, where I can translate my imagination into lovely products that are appreciated worldwide, but above all by making people happy and fuelling their imagination!’

Designer Patrick Belli (Netherlands, 1981)

By Monique van Empel.

Read the whole interview at www.leolux.nl

Carpet: Jo Meesters

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Drifting islands, boulders in the stream with moving parts

archipel • Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2004 Away with straight lines The elements of Archipel sit in your living room like giant rocks. Their craggy shapes offer countless sitting and reclining options, all provided with the right support thanks to the adjustable back sections (Plus version).

The urge for movement within a playful shape is characteristic for the work of Hugo de Ruiter for Leolux. Choose daring, and take a real eye-catcher home with Archipel.

Various elements (standard and mirrored), footstools and a lounge table. The footstool is available in three variants: storage footstool, footstool-seat or flex version with revolving table leaf. The matching lounge table is equipped with a glass leaf. www.leolux.com/archipel. More info p. 210

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A wink at dogmatic design attitudes

Papageno • Design: Jan Armgardt, 1993 Papageno is the Leolux symbol for playfulness, fun and humour. Those humoristic little aluminium feet, the slightly sprung back and its lovely organic form make Papageno an eye-catcher that is difficult to put a date to. The design, the carefully selected embroidery and high level of comfort lend this compact armchair a character that only Leolux dares to give its models.

Feet and rear leg of this armchair are available in polished aluminium. www.leolux.com/papageno. More info p. 219.

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Share a burning passion with me!

Tango • Design: Jan Armgardt, 1984 Tango is a Leolux classic that gave the world of the interior another look with its flexibility. Around 25 years later the Tango is still up to date. With its graceful play on lines and adjustable armrests, this sofa forms the centre point of your living room. The playfully finished aluminium feet lend this fiery Tango a frivolous appearance. A timeless classic, with an inimitable passion.

Available as 2-seat and 3-seat sofa. Arms and back components are strong in character, but cannot be subjected to unlimited loading. Do not use as a seat in the 0 position. www.leolux.com/tango. More info p. 222.

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Elementary play on lines with an eye for detail

scylla • Design: Gerard Vollenbrock, 1996 Gerard Vollenbrock designed the archetypically Dutch Scylla with memories of “De Stijl” in mind. He provided the plain design with a glittering tubular frame running right across the back and robustly covered armrests. It is the little details and the perfectionist finishing that make sure this design can withstand any test even after so many years. Because only on that condition can truly timeless design be created.

Scylla is available as armchair, 2.5-seat sofa and as the special “Scylla Flavours” edition (series with fifteen different versions). Arm available in leather or Alcantara. Crowned with an Interior Innovation Award 2011. www.leolux.com/scylla More info p. 220.

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scylla • Design: Gerard Vollenbrock, 1996

Pan Metron Ariston Greece is an important source of inspiration for designer Gerard Vollenbrock. In his studio on the island of Serifos he works his designs through to sketches and working drawings. The same went for the successful Scylla, named after a nymph in the Greek legend in which the daughter of Poseidon ends dramatically as a sea monster. But his Dutch background is more than evident in his designs. So Vollenbrock unites two worlds!

‘The design for Scylla clearly shows my interest in De Stijl and Bauhaus: straight lines, simple and clear form and construction, elegant but discreet modern materials.

To put Scylla together I used the Golden Dimensions because they are ancient and timeless. Greek architects were already using them three thousand years ago: “Pan Metron Ariston”, everything has its right proportions.

I’ve captured the seat and the slightly arched back in a continuous shape.

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Once I had finished the drawings – with various adjustments – I made a scale model. I kept looking at it for days on end to decide whether the design had

‘We call her Scylla’ the right proportions. I painted her in a neutral colour and sent her to her future home, Leolux. I wrapped her in a Greek newspaper and carefully packed her

into an impact-resistant cardboard box.

Ready to ship with the boat from Athens to the Netherlands. I couldn’t stop thinking about her, all alone in a little box on a big ship... A month later, she arrived at Leolux. The director immediately recognised her as my signature, partly with the help of the Greek newspaper wrapping. He held my model like a treasure.

“We adopted her at once,” he said. “She came here nameless, but we call her Scylla.’

Designer Gerard Vollenbrock (Netherlands, 1949)

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Sit or stretch out?

On Kikko you can do both

kikko • Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2000 Is it a chaise longue? Yes, but this richly coloured multifunctional can do more. By lifting Kikko’s back slightly, it turns 90 degrees to the left or right, transforming the chaise longue into a comfortable place to sit with an extra seat beside it. And just look at those glittering, chrome-plated metal elements.

Armchair with asymmetric back. The back can turn through 180º by lifting the rest slightly. The back locks again as soon as you let it go or place a load on it. Back is available in two variants (high to the left or high to the right). Kikko can be supplied in countless combinations of colours and coverings. www.leolux.com/kikko.

More info p. 217.

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volare • Design: Jan Armgardt, 1998 The reference to the design of early in the last century is evident. To do that, the epoxied wire frame ensures that Volare offers pleasantly sprung comfort at the same time. The spacious seat on the armchair gives plenty of opportunity to choose another posture than simply sitting straight. That relaxed feeling that descends upon you in such moments fits perfectly with the light look, the utter essence of a piece of furniture, Volare has it all!

Programme: with matching footstools. Prize-winner of the Dutch interiors magazine “VT Wonen” (1998). www.leolux.com/volare More info p. 223.

Flying, f loating away on a featherweight wire chair

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formi • Design: Frans Schrofer, 2002 Designer Frans Schrofer has created an entirely contemporary swivel armchair with the Formi. With a large austere pod that supports the head and cocoons the user from the outside world, with firm arms and a reclining mechanism to rock away in splendid style. The metal parts are finished in polished aluminium and the covering is provided with high-quality stitching. A truly formidable swivel armchair.

Swivel/recline armchair and footstool. Arm in leather or Alcantara. Crowned with a North Sea Pearl Award 2008. www.leolux.com/formi. More info p. 215.

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Jo Meesters Masterful!

Jo Meesters moved to the Netherlands at the age of eleven. At the time he adopted his mother’s second surname and changed his first name from Jomunrek to Jo. ‘There’s a sort of twist in that. Here, Jo is both a men’s and a women’s name.

And there are both male and female elements in my work too. I have a preference for textiles, but I find other materials fascinating to work with as well.

Diversity is a high priority for me, because I don’t want to be placed in a particular corner. It’s all in the mix!’

His atelier in a former monastery in Eindhoven is littered with piles of sheets, neatly sorted by colour, waiting to be worked into a bed or as a rug. Huge lampshades and vases made of papiermâché stand around everywhere as well: Central to the work of Jo Meesters is the reuse of second-hand items and waste materials.

‘Papier-mâché is a material that I’ve actually rediscovered. It’s a left-over material stemming from old, recycled newspapers. So utterly green and sustainable.

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developed my own recipe as it were. It is a surprising, alternative material and I keep discovering new ways to use it in a playful way. The pulp is mixed with glue and then finished with an epoxy lacquer.

After grey and black, I’m now working in white too. To really emphasise the contrast between throwaway and valuable, some vases and dishes have even been finished in gold leaf. It was together with Leolux that I first made such big objects with it.’

Leolux is open to joining forces with young designers and artists and profiling itself with them. The same applies in reverse, says Jo Meesters. ‘I was really impressed by the Leolux factory. It’s amazing that all this happens in house; from production to transport. What binds us is a piece of tradition, and a passion for well-designed products. We both try to give our designs a soul and do that with a lot of attention and care.

Being green and sustainable as a designer is hugely en vogue at the moment. But with Jo Meesters there’s no hype: ‘I’ve always done that. I’m interested in any materials that age gracefully, like glass and wood. For me, working sparingly with energy and materials goes without saying. It’s just the way I am. It’s why I used old sheets for my final exams too; for lack of the money to have something new made, but above all because those materials were available and still perfectly usable. Recycling what’s still good has always been my thing. I was like that even as a young boy on the Philippines, where I was born. I made vases out of old tin cans and from the biscuit tins we used to place on hot coals to cook with.’

Jo Meesters

Performance presentation of pulp products from Jo Meesters.

By Monique van Empel Read the whole interview at www.leolux.com

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When creating the Leolux brand, the founders chose to manufacture aesthetically shaped furniture without slipping into a frigid, modern line. The luxury seating ideas from Leolux are living furniture to which you really come “home� at the end of a long day. That Leolux has stayed true to its aspirations is all too obvious in designs such as Antonia Royale, Ponton or Horatio.

Seating ideas in countless variants to suit any modern interior, created for those who associate design with an enjoyable and carefree life.

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Rotatable backrests for any posture, at any moment

horatio • Design: Cuno Frommherz, 2012 A sofa with a low back offers unprecedented beauty, but falls short when it comes to comfort. Designer Cuno Frommherz found the solution in rotatable backrests. What’s more, they give the design an extra function: by rotating the backrests Horatio changes from a sofa to sit upright on in comfort into a splendid chaise longue for moments of total relaxation. The precious finishing with visible aluminium elements lends the design an unforgettable look. It makes Horatio a seating idea of unheard of richness that unites the designer’s refinement perfectly with the craftsmanship of Leolux.

Available as love-seat and 3-seat sofa, modular sofa with a large number of modular elements, 2 footstools and a slumber cushion. Choice of polished aluminium feet or sleds. Optionally available in all Leolux lacquer and epoxy colours. Feet and sleds can also be supplied in a higher variant (+2cm) (except footstool with sled). Backrests at the corners can turn through 90 degrees. At other points they are fixed in place. www.leolux.com/horatio. More info p. 216

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Everything on board for perfect comfort

marabeau • Design: Gerard Vollenbrock, 2012 You always want to sit comfortably, but not always in the same way, so Leolux developed Marabeau. A distinctive looking sofa with exclusive finishing that you recognise at once in the tapering feet. But your Marabeau also has the flexibility you’re looking for within the framework of perfect comfort and modest dimensions. Gerard Vollenbrock’s design offers pleasant robustness and comes with a headrest that you can easily adjust in height and turn into three positions. So whether you’re sitting upright or prefer a more relaxed position, Marabeau has it all..

Available as 2.5- and 3-seat sofa and as footstool. The feet are finished in chrome, Satin Chrome, epoxy or lacquer. For taller users, Marabeau offers a greater seat depth (+ 2cm), for shorter users a lower seat height (- 2cm) is an option. In terms of design, the Mundo and Marabis armchairs fit perfectly with Marabeau. www.leolux.com/marabeau More info p. 217

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Icon for the highest individual comfort

marabis • Design: Gerard Vollenbrock, 2012 The little Marabis armchair is the perfect housemate: compact in size, prettily shaped and designed to fit with the Marabeau series of sofas. You see that in the shape and details, you feel that when you sit down.

Available as armchair. The feet are finished in chrome, Satin Chrome, epoxy or lacquer. In terms of design, the Marabis fits with the Marabeau series of sofas and the Mundo armchair. www.leolux.com/marabis More info p. 217

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A personal guarantee given by your designer

cuno • Design: Cuno Frommherz, 2008 A more complete series is hardly conceivable. Cuno is an austerely designed sofa with fine lines and outstanding levels of comfort. The programme offers practically all conceivable options, both in its appearance and in combinations and comfort. With adjustable seats that make this model ideal for users of any height. So Cuno is guaranteed to meet all your needs within elementary shapes. She’s the pride & joy of her designer, so he signed it in her own name as well.

Available as (swivel) armchair, love seat, 2.5-seat, 3-seat, 3.5 seat sofa, modular elements, footstools, arm cushions and headrests. www.leolux.com/cuno.

More info p. 213

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Cuno: more versatile than you think Maybe the most complete series that Leolux is rich in. Besides a broad choice of elements such as (swivel) armchairs, fixed sofas, two footstools and modular elements, Cuno of course offers all the options in the Leolux collection in terms of colours and materials, fabric or leather, but also in yarn colours.

With it you can create any look, for any space and in any modern taste.

Combinations Cuno becomes even more playful when you combine several colours or materials with one another for the body and cushions.

Clever feet and sleds The angular (Cubic) or round sleds (Trineo) are produced in polished stainless steel. The picture, though, becomes completely different if you choose a wooden foot, Palo, in plain walnut or stained oak. On the modular elements, the feet and sleds are cleverly combined to avoid creating visual pressure.

Heights and depths For taller users, the feet and sleds are available in 2 heights: standard or +3cm. The seats can be adjusted using a handle into 4 different positions. So you choose the depth that suits you best.

Higher / lower arms Higher armrests offer nice support when you stand up, whilst the low rests provide for an extra calm look.

Points or not Another image definer: the upholstery finish “Points” for the seat and back cushions. This technique lends Cuno an entirely contemporary look, but one which is purely decorative. If you have a preference for the pure form, then the “straight” version is more your thing.

cuno • Design: Cuno Frommherz, 2008

soft

firm

points

straight

3 x 2,5 cm

Comfort cushions Extra comfort or a decorative addition? Available with Cuno are the adjustable cushions attached to the armrest, a loose arm cushion and a fantastically soft slumber cushion. The comfortable headrest in two widths offers support for your neck or head.

25 cm

Firm or soft You define the firmness of Cuno yourself. Stiffer foam offers you a firm seat, but if you prefer a more luxuriant look, then Cuno offers soft cushions as well. Your choice is naturally definitive to the look: the firm cushions are upholstered to be austere, whilst the soft variant looks cosily nonchalant.

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10/13 cm

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Ref inement down to the details

mayon • Design: Christian Werner, 2012 Mayon: the name is reminiscent of other cultures, is exotic and sublime, God-like. You recognise the refinement in the compact Mayon at first glance. You see it in the organically curved rounding of the arms and back, in the sprung armrest, the perfect line of the aluminium feet that flows into the stitching on the front and in the exclusive upholstery in back and arm elements. In other words: Subtle right down to the details. That is Mayon from Leolux in optima forma.

Available as 2-seat, 2.5-seat, 3-seat sofa, armchair, slumber cushions and footstool. Extra comfort thanks to sprung arms. Aluminium feet in three heights (standard, - 2 cm and + 2 cm). Optionally available lacquer and epoxy. www.leolux.com/mayon. More info p. 218

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The role of refinement Designer Christian Werner (1959, Berlin) describes his own interior as a really lively mix. There is space for designs from his own pen, but also from his wife’s, who like Werner is also a designer.

In fact, there are only two fixed elements, a sofa and a big table.

The rest changes on a regular basis. Because, he explains, a family with four children simply keeps creating new impulses.

Mayon is the first time Leolux has worked together with Christian Werner, who at the moment is enjoying repute as a designer for top European brands. A pleasant and inspiring cooperation, says Werner: ‘For Mayon, I really did place myself in the world of Leolux. The name stands for round shapes and that inspired me. The challenge was to design a “classic” seating group, with a luxury sofa, an armchair, modern with compact dimensions. For all target groups, but contemporary, for the young or stayedyoung design aficionados who have no space for a seating landscape. I enjoyed the openness, the speed and the feeling for details at Leolux; the will of the developers to look for the limits, for the optimum between comfort and form. Everything was unbelievably harmonious.’

The result is a sofa with a relaxed, pleasing design. ‘I myself find the flowing line between the arm and the backrest characteristic, it provides for a certain tension. It’s like a thin cushion embracing you and tempting you to crawl

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away into the corner.’

Does he still have a certain preference of his own for the finishing? ‘When designing Mayon I worked completely based on leather coverings. That’s how I imagined it even in my sketches. I myself really love a sofa in a lovely, neutral fabric, but I always had at the back of my mind: Leolux is leather. So I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out that the prototype in fabric looked fantastic as well.’

Emotion is the key driver for people, in every decision. I am convinced that consumers choose products they feel good with. You don’t buy a car if you don’t like it. No-one buys a car purely based on reason, just as little as colours or furniture. So refinement plays a significant role for me. I believe in the beauty of minimalism, but then – like an Australian artist once described it, and that appealed to me - “minimalism plus”. Otherwise it becomes dry engineering output. A little softness is needed as well. It is my task as designer to give people a pro-

duct they feel good with, with which they can identify.

Thirteen years ago, Werner moved with his family from the hustle and bustle of the big city in Hamburg to a quiet suburb. The bungalow from the seventies with lots of glass elements offered space for a design studio of his own.

‘That is an unheard-of luxury. It gives you the space to divide your own time.

To take advantage of those creative moments that sometimes overcome you in the evening and which would vanish if you first had to drive to the office. But it’s also fantastic to just sit there in the evening, with a glass of wine and some music.’

Christian Werner (1959, Berlin) pursued studies as an industrial designer in Berlin and Hamburg. He has been working as a freelance designer since 1992. Werner designs furniture, lighting and accessories for various well-known firms.

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mundo • Design: Gerard Vollebrock, 2011

A true world citizen

Sensuously shaped with timeless elements; that characterises the work of Dutch designer Gerard Vollenbrock. In Mundo he mixes style, elegance and a compact look with power and character. The tapered feet and the compact cup of the seat are architectural style elements that somehow invoke nostalgic emotions but at the same time are completely of today. Mundo is a mini-armchair that feels at home anywhere in the world, because it speaks the language of the world.

Available as compact armchair. Choice of 10 preselected colour/material combinations (Metro|Mundo),or completely free choice. Feet finished in chromeplated steel or optionally in Satin Chrome, with a slightly matt appearance, lacquer or epoxy. Distinguished with Good Industrial Design 2011. www.leolux.com/mundo. More info p. 218

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Platform for seating ideas

ponton • Design: Braun & Maniatis, 2008 Slide, rotate, couple and move. Anything goes with Ponton. The cubistic elements with rotating backs invite endless experimentation. The one wants to stretch out with a book, and the other prefers a movie? No problem, because with Ponton everyone creates the sitting moment he wants, even on the same piece of furniture. Slide the elements together to become a corner sofa or rotate the backrest to create a chaise longue. Or even better: place two chaise longues next to one another. From now on, there’s no more battles for the most comfortable spot on the sofa. You both have one!

Available as 1.5-seat and 3-seat elements, footstools, arm cushion, slumber cushion and lumbar cushion. Backs can be adjusted in four positions (4 x 90°), and rotate both inside the element and across the seats of the other elements. Available only in (cross-woven) fabrics. The loose cushions are though available in leather.

Choice of four different versions in terms of stitching and finish. Polished aluminium feet available in three different heights (standard, +1.5 or +3 cm). Crowned with a reddot design award 2009. www.leolux.com/ponton. More info p. 219.

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Basic version: here, Ponton is finished with a normal “flat” seam.

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Patch version: finished with “patchwork” in Alcantara or Comfort on the sides of the back.

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Honey version: the special “Honey” decorative stitching is combined with the fabric Villano or Divina (Melange).

Ideal for really frivolous combinations.

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Piping version: the pretty piping in leather lends Ponton a sumptuous appearance.

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Elongated depths

faya lobi • Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2003 This refined series of sofas has so much to offer! Faya Lobi comprises a large number of elements and different seat depths. It puts any combination, for any space, within reach. Of course, you add your own substance by choosing the covering material you want. The rich details in the feet and the stitching provide for the finishing touch. Those are the ingredients for a splendid sofa that exudes a pleasing nonchalance thanks to its large covering elements.

Various elements and footstools. Faya Lobi is finished exclusively in (cross-woven) fabric coverings. Separate cushion is of course available in leather. Feet are polished aluminium. www.leolux.com/fayalobi. More info p. 214.

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The uncrowned queen from Leolux

antonia royale •

Design: Hugo de Ruiter,

1996/2010

In her basic form, the grande dame of Leolux has been around since the 1950’s and even now still represents a solid basis for the collection. For a long and happy future, the familiar Antonia has been revisited, transformed and provided with a new (yet familiar) look. A model with a solid reputation deserves a title of honour. That’s why the queen of the Leolux collection is known as Antonia Royale.

(Swivel) armchair, 2-seat, 2.5-seat, 3-seat and 3.5-seat sofa, footstools, cushions, headrests and a large number of modular elements. Two different comfort options (Soft or Firm). Seven different foot options. Available in three different foot heights; swivel armchair available in 2 foot heights. Available with seat depth -2 cm. Swivel armchair is fitted with a memory spindle (memory 0 position). www.leolux.com/antonia. More info p. 210.

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Antonia Royale: a world of options The Antonia Royale programme is more than complete. It consists of two armchairs, a swivel armchair, four spacious sofas and three footstools for you to compose your own elegant seating area. With the modular elements, you can let your phantasy run completely free. Count the possibilities our fabric and leather collections offer and the other options in yarn colours and you’ve laid the foundations for entirely personal furniture.

Frames in any colour The frame of any sofa defines the appearance of your furniture. Antonia offers you all the space you need: the slender Palo comes in oak, and the Cube provides for a robust look (in oak and aluminium). Noble, Elegance, and Fado are aluminium feet, each with a face of its own, and finally there is the stainless steel sled. If you want, simply select your own finish from our stain (for feet in oak) or lacquer colours (for the aluminium feet).).

Heights and depths For taller or shorter users, all feet and sleds can be supplied in three heights: standard, +2cm or -2cm (not on the swivel armchair). The seat depth on fixed sofas and armchairs can be shortened by 2 cm if you want. That is not possible with the modular elements.

Comfort cushions Extra comfort or a decorative addition? Antonia Royale offers you plenty of choice. There is, for instance, the adjustable cushion attached to the armrest, a decorative cushion roll and a fantastically soft slumber cushion. The comfortable headrest in two widths offers support for your neck or head.

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Firm or soft Antonia Royale is as soft as you want it to be. Stiffer foam offers you a firm seat, but if you prefer a more luxuriant look, then Antonia offers fantastically soft cushions that gently embrace you. Your choice is naturally definitive to the look: the firm cushions are upholstered to be austere, whilst the soft variant looks cosily nonchalant.

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palo

12-14-16 cm

cube oak

12-14-16 cm

outline

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noble

seat depth standard

cube

seat depth - 2 cm

elegance

fado

soft

firm

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fiji • Design: Cuno Frommherz, 2012 Some shapes talk straight to the imagination. Fiji keeps the promise of high comfort inside an elementary shape, whereby this compact armchair offers fantastic styling options. You combine coverings and colours to your heart’s content, whilst you can use the embroidery on the rear side to create the loveliest contrasts. Or perhaps you prefer a more discreet variant.

It’s completely up to you.

Armchair with matching footstool. Fitted with a plinth in oak, in all Leolux stain colours, or in Leolux Cristallo colours. Seat depth +2cm or –2cm. Fiji features very refined embroidery. Upholstery options: inside / outside body. www.leolux.com/fiji. More info p. 215

A contrary touch?

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An elusive beauty

entrada • Design: Natalie Buijs, 2008 Perhaps the greatest challenge in the work of a designer is to realise the perfect balance between appearance and construction. The light looking yet hard as iron frame of Entrada carries the seemingly floating seats. And the lightness this creates means the Entrada sofa is completely at home even in not so big interiors. Entrada is timeless and compact in form, with the high level of comfort you may expect of Leolux. A successful design and perfect execution.

Available as armchair, 2-seat, 2.5-seat sofa, modular elements and two footstools. Frame as standard in polished stainless steel. Optional lacquer and epoxy. www.leolux.com/entrada. More info p. 213

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A vision of contemporary romanticism

Goncharov • Design: Braun & Maniatis, 2003 Goncharov is like a sketch of modern times: accessible and inviting, yet individual and ultra-personal too. Adjustable headrests make this Leolux design equally comfortable for taller and shorter users alike. You define the character of this sofa yourself with the material options and combinations designed especially for you. So whether you like a more classical version or tend towards the modern, Goncharov is open for that. For all your moments of relaxation, alone with a book or together with a glass.

Armchair, 2.5-seat, 3-seat sofa and footstool. Backrest is adjustable in height.

The 2.5-seat and the 3-seat sofa both have two backrests. The feet and visible parts are finished in American walnut or polished aluminium. www.leolux.com/goncharov. More info p. 215

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A feast for the eyes

pupilla • Design: Gabriele Assmann, 1998 “I love the apple of my eye, and the apple of my eye loves me”.

It was under that motto that designer Gabriele Assmann drew her Pupilla for Leolux. Shaped with great feeling based on her ideas about comfort, multifunctionality and emotionality.

An organically shaped sofa on eccentric little feet with extra height option. And thanks to the clever way the modular elements are coupled, Pupilla takes less space than you might expect.

Available as 2.5-seat, 3-seat sofa, modular element and coupling chaise longues. www.leolux.com/pupilla. More info p. 220.

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Magic moments from a little sorcerer

Sjamaan • Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 1998 Furniture can be magical. Simply think about how it transforms an ordinary room into a home. Sjamaan does this with an interplay of lovely stitching and a completely organic shape. What’s more, its dimensions are smart, so the matching footstool fits precisely under the seat. So the little sorcerer from Leolux brings magic into your living room.

Available as armchair and footstool. Can be supplied on aluminium feet or glides in various heights. The seat depth is adjustable, Winner of the ICFF award 1999. www.leolux.com/sjamaan. More info p. 221.

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Tasteful and ref ined with the greatest possible comfort

felizia • Design: Axel Enthoven, 2012 Felizia’s soft curves invite you to explore her comfort, the cushions on the arms to curl up in or rest your head. In this series of sofa, Leolux gathered all its knowhow in design and ergonomics together. The outcome is a unique sofa, which unites absolutely top levels of comfort with an accessible design. To maximise your comfort, Felizia is also available with a high back. Familiar, tasteful and refined, all put together as only Leolux does it.

Available as armchair, 2-seat, 2.5- and 3-seat sofa (with high or low back) and as footstool. The sofas and armchair are provided with free-sprung back sections that adjust to your body shape. Comfort options; Felizia is available with an adjusted seat height (+ or – 2 cm) and with a greater seat depth (+2cm). The feet are finished as standard in polished aluminium. Optionally in lacquer or epoxy, with the exception of (Metallic) Brush. www.leolux.com/felizia More info p. 214.

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Modest

beauty

boavista • .Design: Axel Enthoven, 2011 ..

Boavista unites compact design with amazing comfort. Obvious at once as a design by Enthoven: light-footed and subtle, within a familiar form language. And as the name betrays, special attention was paid to the finishing. With upholstery that seems tightly folded like an envelope and lovely upholstery details on the inside of the arm and the side of the back.

Available as armchair, 2-seat, 2.5-seat, 3-seat and as footstool. Choice of high or low back. Lovely upholstery details on the inside of the arm and the side of the back. Sprung back for extra high comfort. Available in three different seat heights (-2, 0, +2 cm). www.leolux.com/boavista. More info p. 212.

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Heart conquering stubbornness, already a whole future long

Dolcinea • Design: Jan Armgardt, 1992 Only a piece of furniture that conquers the hearts of people acquires perpetuity value over time. A hint of it at any rate.

Dolcinea convinces through its charm and refinement and combines those talents with a high degree of functionality.

She is compact and very comfortable thanks to the sprung back that adjusts to your body. The arched underside helps you stand up and prevents damage. These are just a few of the options that make Dolcinea so exciting, because the total picture fits here. Ultimately that is what gives Dolcinea that alldecisive lead, already a whole future long.

The feet on Dolcinea are finished in polished aluminium, lacquer or stained oak, With a shorter or longer seat for shorter/taller users. www.leolux.com/dolcinea. More info p. 213.

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The loveliest Bora of them all

bella bora • Design: Axel Enthoven, 1983/2008 This model is based directly on the Bora series of 1983, with which Leolux so radically changed the world of seating thirty years ago. So light! So elegant, compact and comfortable!

The characteristic active comfort of the Bora is enhanced still further by the unique Leolux system with which the backrest adjusts to your body..

With this “Bella”, the Bora of then is again a Bora completely for you. Modest but still unimaginably beautiful.

Available as armchair, 2-seat, 2,5-seat, 3-seat sofa (all with high or low back) and footstool. www.leolux.com/bellabora. More info p. 211.

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Beautiful through its simplicity and candour It all began in 1983 with Bora Bora. Afterwards came Bora Bèta and more recently, after a little restyling, Bella Bora. So now, thirty years after introduction, the Bora series still exists. What is the success of this design classic and how was its spiritual father Axel Enthoven inspired to his creations? A conversation with an inspired designer.

‘In the early eighties, quality sofas were still ponderous and pompous,” says Enthoven beginning his story. “The level of comfort was in fact defined by wooden frames and large quantities of foam material. For the more modest among us, who elect to live on a smaller scale, that was of little use. The furniture took up too much space and, under the influence of the advancing modernism, more elegant models came into favour. Leolux asked me to come up with something thinner and lighter; in wood and with the famous ‘Leolux’ seating quality. That was a challenge I gladly took on”.

A bestseller at once To arrive at a slender sofa with the same level of comfort, Enthoven developed a new process. “First we took a critical look at where ‘filling’ was needed and where not: at that time a really innovative step.

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We also opted to make the frame out of plywood strips, with better springing as a consequence.” The result? An elegant, fully upholstered sofa in wood with narrow armrests and a slender back. The

How come this sofa is still so popular? According to Enthoven it all has to do with the intelligence of the design. “People recognise craftsmanship. I am not a designer who is led by trends. I approach

‘The Bora Bora stays beautiful through its simplicity ‘ Bora Bora was a bestseller at once. “This sofa was unique,” says Enthoven, explaining its success. “The three-seater, for instance, was merely 1.80 metres wide.

That was unheard of at the time; threeseat sofas measured at least two metres.” Meanwhile the Bora series seems to have become an “ever seller.”

design based on logic and practical use, not based on a fashion trend. The Bora Bora remains lovely thanks to its sheer simplicity and candour. That lends the sofa its power and makes it timeless”.

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Strong designs defy the times cece • Design: Axel Enthoven, 2010 The legendary armchair 200 by Axel Enthoven from 1978 is being delivered thirty years later under the name of Cécé.

Comfort and technology of this swivel/recline armchair have been adapted entirely to today’s requirements, but the characteristic look remains. The aluminium dish foot provides for a wholly contemporary accent. That’s how strong designs can effortlessly defy the times.

Swivel/recline armchair and footstool. The dish foot can also be supplied in lacquer and epoxy. www.leolux.com/cece More info p. 212.

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So gracefully in balance may its contours be

+ 2,5 cm

+ 5 cm

+ 7,5 cm

Timandra • Design: Gabriele Assmann, 2010 Civilized, refined and quite obviously the work of Gabriele Assmann. In Timandra she has united compact design and extremely pleasant active comfort. With a touch of the hand under the seat you choose one of the four seat depths Timandra has to offer you. But as so often happens, it is the first impression that convinces: with its glittering in polished chrome slides, balanced proportions and graceful lines, Timandra is the uncontested pivotal point of your living room. That is love at first sight.

Available as (swivel) armchair, 2-seat, 2.5-seat and 3-seat sofa. Adjustable seats and active comfort. www.leolux.com/timandra. More info p.223.

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Space anywhere, anytime

talassa • Design: Frans Schrofer, 2003 Not every chair needs a fixed spot in the living room. The Talassa armchair offers flexibility because it is light enough to move quickly if you ever need it to. That of course does not come at the expense of comfort, which is superb despite the very slender lining. You can gear the armrests to match your taste. We offer the options of American walnut, oak, lacquer and a covered variant (leather or Alcantara).

The frame on Talassa is finished as standard in chrome. With its design, Talassa fits perfectly with the Talos dining room chairs. www.leolux.com/talassa More info p. 222.

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A low back, or prefer it high?

Adjustable for your comfort

Fidamigo • Design: Frans Schrofer, 2003 This trusty friend offers you an unprecedented level of snugness. Fidamigo has an extremely soft and nonchalant manner, the adjustable back cushions and perfect ergonomics guarantee a fantastic sitting experience. Add in its lovely looks and it’s really easy to happily abandon yourself to this trusty friend in your living room, Fidamigo from Leolux.

Fidamigo is available as armchair, 2-, 2.5 and 3-seat sofa and footstool. Also available with a lower seat depth (-2 cm) or with higher feet +1,5 or +3 cm. Extra option: arm cushion (60x42 cm). The feet are finished in polished aluminium.

Each back cushion can be adjusted in height by 11 cm using a gas spring. You can combine Fidamigo with the (dining room) armchairs Quantissimo. www.leolux.com/fidamigo. More info p. 214

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Paian • Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2007

Familiar design with all options

Compact, active and equipped with adjustable seats. Paian boasts a wide range of options that make this model ideal for both taller and shorter users. Simply select one of the four seat depths via a handle under the seat. The feet in aluminium or oak can be supplied in three heights. We will also be happy to adjust the firmness of the cushions to meet your needs: as standard Paian is beautifully soft, but firmer cushions are also one of the possibilities. With all those options, Paian will immediately become familiar company in your living room.

Available as (swivel) armchair, 2-, 2.5- and 3-seat sofa and footstool. Thanks to the extendable seat, the seat depth can be raised by 2.5, 5 or 7.5 cm. Feet are available in polished aluminium or oak (in lacquer or stained) and in three heights (-2, 0, +2 cm). The armchair has a swivel foot with a memory for the 0-position (not adjustable in height). Standard: foot with rounded corners (epoxy). Option stainless steel. www.leolux.com/paian. More info p. 218

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Press one button to gaze at the stars kepler • Design: Scooter & Partners, 2005 Completely relax once in a while? Kepler was made for such moments, with a back and foot rest that are adjustable independently of one another. The remote control does not lie inconveniently on the seat, but is attached under the arm with a magnet. Kepler is of course made to order, whereby the swivel foot comes in brushed aluminium or lacquer.

Electrically adjustable swivel armchair. Available with battery. www.leolux.com/kepler. More info p. 216.

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Sustainable business Work sparingly with material Leolux produces quality and in doing so is taking a decisive step towards environmentally responsible products. The environmental issue is after all an element of the quality issue. A long life, no wasting of usable materials, it represents an important contribution to a better environment. But lifetime and quality in use alone are not enough to deliver a real contribution. So Leolux strives for a production method that is clean and efficient.

From the outset when developing the product, we take account of the materials applied and production methods.

Naturally within the limits that go hand in hand with making comfortable furniture. Manufacturing consumer goods will never be entirely neutral to the environment, but Leolux regards it as its duty to at least strive for the maximum achievable. That is better for our employees, for our surroundings and ultimately for the world we all live in. Leolux works at various levels on sustainable products and cleaner production methods. But

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nobody has a monopoly on the truth and no business can unite all the knowhow, so Leolux worked together with others on projects of the Dutch Ministry of Housing, Regional Development and the Environment and the Department of Economic Affairs, such as the “Ecodesign project” (early nineties) and the “Chain Management Project” a few years later.

As one of the first, Leolux joined “MVONederland”, a forum of Dutch companies for whom socially responsible business was a high priority. Leolux has been acclaimed several times over the past decades for its efforts to realise a sustainable method of production.

Leolux produces its furniture in Venlo, the city nominated as the C2C (Cradle to Cradle) capital of the Netherlands. In this inspiring environment where research is being carried out to ascertain how we can achieve fully recyclable product flows, Leolux is delivering its own modest contribution. Making consumer goods will probably never be totally neutral, but

Leolux regards it as its duty to strive for the maximum achievable. That is better for our people, for our environment and ultimately for the world we all live in.

The nature around Leolux The beautiful Limburg countryside is where Leolux products originate from. It is unique in all ways and is a varied source of inspiration and relaxation for Leolux employees. That’s why Leolux is a member of the Robur Foundation and supports the work of the Limburg Countryside Foundation, a private organisation that since 1931 has protected valuable scenic areas in the province by buying and managing them. This foundation now has approximately sixty scenic areas under its management which are usually open to the public. Leolux is proud of its roots and that’s why it supports the Limburg Countryside Foundation.

On what can you judge us? www.leolux.com

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GEWOON EEN GOED DOEL WAAR IEDEREEN IETS AAN HEEFT.

wij vechten mee, wij fietsen mee...

EvEn iEts mindEr comfort voor EEn goEd gEvoEl

Leolux fietst mee tegen kanker. steun ons team: www.leolux.nl/alp6

met in ons Leolux hart de herinnering aan:

Caroline 1998, Peter 2005 John 2006, Luud 2009, Bart 2010

Ricardo Belli Leolux is committed to good causes in terms of sports too. Teams of Leolux employees took part in the “Ride for the Roses” and Alpe d’HuZes, cycling events where money is collected for the battle against cancer. This advertisement remembers the Leolux colleagues who have died of this disease.

Design for a good cause

Good causes with something for everyone Because we stand in the midst of the community, we as Leolux also want to deliver a contribution there. Not only by producing the loveliest seating ideas, but also by supporting others. People and organisations that can use our support and that – often because of some personal involvement – are close to our heart.

In recent years we have auctioned off Pallone works of art from Dutch artists for Pink Ribbon, and Leolux teams have taken part in the Ride for the Roses and Alpe d’Huzes, two cycle runs where

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money is collected for cancer research.

The consumer is equally involved in the projects: confronted with the abject poverty in parts of Europe, Leolux decided to set up a trade-in promotion. Used items of furniture now get a second lease of life at, among others, orphanages and old people’s homes in Hungary. Since then, the promotion has been repeated successfully on two occasions.

close to the World Horticultural Expo, Floriade, Leolux is starting two new sustainability projects aimed at further enhancing the countryside around the company: at the Pelgrimshof estate, woods have been planted in the form of the L in the Leolux logo; and a Leolux footpath has been laid out along the banks of the Maas. Opening mid-2012.

The woods and the footpath are open to walkers.

In 2012 Leolux is supporting Energy4All for a year. It collects money for children with a serious metabolism disorder. And

You’ll find more information on the Leolux website.

Surprising ideas sometimes culminate in unexpected successes. Take Pallone for example: designed in 1989 for the House of the Future, the model seemed so original that it freed itself from its context and became a Leolux classic under its own power. At the moment Leolux is working on two new designs that, just like Pallone at that time, were selected for another purpose. Perhaps their original starting point will lead to new surprises.

Design for a good cause When the preparations began in 2011 for the centenary of the Dutch Association of Furniture Manufacturers (CBM), a decision was quickly taken to support a good cause. Just like Leolux, the association believes that an anniversary

offers opportunities to do something for others and it chose Energy4All, an organisation that collects money for children with a metabolism disorder. They decided to stage a design competition among students. That is delivering a large number of designs for junior loungers, furniture for children, which will be auctioned off at the end of 2012. Leolux is working on two of those designs.

“Bolea” by Riccardo Belli is an item of furniture to play, sit or lounge on and appeals at once to the needs of children.

With its spoon-like shape, the design offers a cocoon for sick children or their housemates. The prototype of this organic design was sculpted traditionally in foam. A unique piece of furniture that is so special due to its powerful shape that

Leolux has decided to look at whether there is a place for Bolea in the regular collection. Riccardo Belli (1992) is studying design in Maastricht.

The second design is from a duo studying design in Aachen. Marco Preussener (1988) and Bertil Brahm (1986) created four different animal friends: a red panda Momo, the bear Bruno, the fox Volpi and the sloth Dipo. All four of them can serve as a bean-bag, cosy blanket or fancy-dress costume, so children can let their phantasy run wild.

Leolux is convinced that the key to a lovelier world is in unselfish initiatives with a smile. The collaboration with young designers in that context offers space for unbounded creativity.

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Your own light footed darling Spring Butterfly

Spring Dancer

Spring Orchid wood

spring • Design: Cuno Frommherz, 2010 The transparent frame, the upholstery options for the seat: Spring from Leolux is at home in even the most minimalist rooms.

The range of versions and covering variants permit any individual choice. The integrated handle on the back makes Spring easy to move around. It made Spring the favourite of award juries and, even more important, an absolute crowd-puller in the Leolux dining room collection.

Dining room chair available in three variants: without arms, with armrests (wood and upholstered) or as bucket seat. Frame: chrome. Options Satin Chrome, epoxy or lacquer. Crowned with reddot design award 2010 and Good Industrial Design 2010. www.leolux.com/spring. More info p. 221.

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The spot where function and beauty converge

strabo • Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2012 The loveliest dining tables are not always all that practical in use. Not so with the extendable Strabo table. By combining technical solutions with an ultra-light look, Leolux is more than living up to its reputation as a builder of bridges between function and beauty. The load-bearing elements have been worked in so far under the leaf that they are practically invisible. You see only the leaf and the legs. The extend function is performed by a high-quality mechanism to ensure really light operation. The slide-out function is equipped with a highquality mechanism that provides for effortless operation. Leolux provided Strabo with a broad choice of fine materials for the top leaf, so you can let your phantasy run free in choosing its ultimate appearance.

Table Strabo with chair Spring

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Dining table with choice of four lengths (160, 180, 200, 220 cm) and two heights (75 or 76 cm). www.leolux.com/strabo More info p. 221.

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Legacy from the past

freyr • Design: Erik Munnikhof, 2003 A new technology, about a century ago: frames. They formed the basis for an entirely new type of furniture. With frames made of one piece of bent tube, and an intrinsic level of comfort derived directly from the properties of the material. This “freischwinger” brought forth a revolution in furniture design.

It was industrial yet comfortable. Freyr gave this type of dining room chair a completely modern context and contemporary comfort. Anything can be improved on. So the sprung frame remains the starting point for Freyr, but the finish is tailored to the needs of today.

(Dining room) chair with or without armrests. Armrests are covered in leather or Alcantara, or finished in European oak, American walnut, cherry or lacquer. The floor glides are fitted with felt for smoother surfaces. The frame is available in lacquer or (Satin) Chrome. www.leolux.com/freyr. More info p. 215.

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The capacity to change

cameleon • Design: Norbert Beck, 2010 Unparalleled versatility. Cameleon offers precisely what you expect of a table of that name: it takes on the form that best fits its environment. Besides the dimensions, you define the material of the leaf and then the finishing of the legs. That creates a table that fits perfectly into its surroundings. Like a chameleon.

Dining table in the dimensions: 180, 200, 220, 240 x 100 cm. Table can be styled either as classic or very modern. Leaf: various materials and colours possible.

Option: satin glass, HPL, lacquer and wood veneer. Frame available in stainless steel, epoxy and lacquer. On the inside and/or outside, frame can be fitted with foot caps (available in wood, HPL, lacquer or covered). www.leolux.com/cameleon. More info p. 212.

leaf 8 mm

leaf 33 mm

feet caps

no feet caps

feet caps inside

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Faceted chairs

pyrite • Design: Norbert Beck, 2010 Its distinctive facets make the Pyrite dining chair characteristic without being intrusive. These chairs are light, so easy to push.

The relatively small bucket forms a comfortable spot with an active seat for many hours of enjoying dinner or entertaining friends.

Available in four different frames: oak (palo) or metal with plastic foot caps (fino), castors (twist) or sleds (outline). www.leolux.com/pyrite More info p. 220

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Fine dining

indus • Design: A Design Studio, 2011 Indus is a spacious oval dining table for splendidly luxuriant dining with family or friends. Oval in shape, but without the limitations that entails. To give you all the space you need as head of the table, the leaf is flattened off at the head side. So each place at the table becomes a preferred spot. The major bevelling on the underside of the leaf also gives the impression that the leaf is thin and that it almost “hovers”.

That gives fine dining a really inviting face.

Dining table in the sizes 220 x 127, 240 x 127 and 260 x 127 cm. In oak or walnut, oiled or stained. www.leolux.com/indus. More info p. 216.

lirio • Design: Frans Schrofer, 2011 Lirio invites and delights through her gracious lines and high level of comfort. The high back, the softly curving arms and compact dimensions ensure you’ll never gladly leave this cocoon of a chair. Those are rare features that Leolux has been able to incorporate in the design in an inspired fashion.

Dining room chair available on castors or feet. As a mini-armchair can also be used in a seating group. www.leolux.com/lirio. More info p. 217.

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Table Indus with chair Lirio.

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Character matures with age

vivre largo • Design: Minimal Design, 2002/2010 A solid wood table lives with you; over the course of the years it shows signs of use and that lends it extra character. The refined finishing with an aluminium strip makes the robust Vivre Largo a joy to behold. Equipped with high-quality technology to make sure the feet of this table stay where they belong – at the four corners - even after being extended. Given that inlay leaves see the light of day less often, they are lacquered as standard in a darker colour on Vivre. Solid wood inlay leaves are, though, an option to lend your table extra cachet. In whatever dimensions, that makes your Vivre Largo a perfect whole.

Tafel Vivre Largo met fauteuils Lirio.

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(Extendable) dining table in walnut, oak or cherry. The extendable leaf of Vivre Largo can be enlarged by 52 or 2x52 cm without the table sacrificing stability.

Table height 75 or 76 cm. www.leolux.com/vivre. More info p. 223.

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Superb comfort on a scintillating base natello • .Design: Daniel Figueroa, 2006 The sheer richness of Natello strikes the eye at once. The frame in polished aluminium is a real jewel and at the same time provides for pleasantly sprung comfort. The ergonomic qualities of the softly upholstered seat and armrests enhance that comfort still more.

With Natello the developers made optimum use of the technical properties of the material. Casting the entire sub-frame in one piece creates a strong yet flexible sub-frame completely unmarred by weld points. This creates a chair of unprecedented class, to make those after-dinner conversations a lovely way to pass the time.

Feet are fitted as standard with foot caps Small, including felt. Option (at no extra charge): Foot cap Large (plastic incl. felt). The frame is available in polished aluminium. Dining room chair with or without armrests. Armrests can be covered in leather or Alcantara. www.leolux.com/natello. More info p. 218.

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The four feet stay at the corners even after extending

izaki • Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2004 A roomy table with lovely details in aluminium, with attractive technical solutions and an important practical function: on extendable tables the legs often wind up at inconvenient places, but Izaki lets the legs extend with it so they remain at the corners. Such clever solutions make life more pleasant!

Extendable dining table. Available in walnut, or lacquer. Leolux strives to make the grain of veneered inlay leaves run through as nicely as possible, but completely perfect is not feasible in practice. www.leolux.com/izaki.

More info p. 216.

talos • Design: Scooter & Partners, 2006 Really fine dining places strict demands on a dining room chair. On dimensions and proportions, on softness and materials. The stylish Talos is unbending in that field of tension. Finished with a straight chrome frame and modest dimensions to look good even at smaller dining tables. With a seat that invites you to spend hours of fine dining. In all its simplicity, a fantastic choice!

Tafel Izaki met fauteuils Talos.

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Arms are covered in leather, Alcantara or with wooden armrests in lacquer, oak or American walnut. The frame is chrome-plated as standard. Option: Satin Chrome. Glides can be supplied with felt for smoother surfaces. www.leolux.com/talos. More info p. 222.

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The leaf hides a secret

calbuco • Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2005 You can enlarge this oval Leolux table by simply sliding the leaves apart. The extension leaves are located in the compartment beneath the top leaf. You press on them, the leaves emerge and you fold them out. That’s it. Calbuco stands on a foot of epoxied aluminium and a column in veneer or lacquer. At its lowest point (the storage compartment) Calbuco is 67 cm high, so most dining chairs can be pushed up to it normally.

Dining table in the dimensions 150 (210) x 125 cm. Available in walnut, oak or lacquer. www.leolux.com/calbuco. More info p. 212.

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Made with love for luxuriant dining

niobe • .Design: Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2009 Whether round, oblong or oval, the Niobe table program offers any shape in lacquer, solid oak or solid walnut (in oil or matt lacquer). The aluminium feet and the striking squared finish of the solid table leaf endow Niobe with a modern and solid appearance. Complete, lovely and inviting. Your dining room table needs nothing more.

Dining room table with choice of different shapes, straight-oval (210x105 en 240x110), rectangular (180x100, 200x100, 220x100, 240x100), round (ø 130). Table leaves are available in solid oak, solid American walnut or lacquered (plain MDF). www.leolux.com/niobe. More info pagina 218

quantissimo • .Design: Frans Schrofer, 2000 Quant, the smallest unit in physics, was the inspiration for this extremely compact little dining room chair. Quantissimo is light, easy to move around and adjustable in height for bigger or smaller users. Available with a high or low back and with feet or castors. It meets all the conditions for luxuriant afterdinner sessions. Perfected with passion for form and performance.

Programme: Dining chair with choices in back height, feet, castors and covering. www.leolux.com/quantissimo. More info p. 220.

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“There is no such thing as the perfect interior”

Furnishing is a question of taste ‘Of course you can give all sorts of useful tips about furnishing: don’t let yourself be dictated to and follow your own taste.’ This is the core of a conversation with Leolux stylist Suzanne van Pinxteren.

You know your own style best. But how do you define your ideal interior? Reading lifestyle magazines and websites, watching TV programs about home furnishings and visiting furniture stores and Leolux Design Centers can help you in excellent fashion there. ‘Look around you: restaurants, public buildings, film decors, advertising hoardings. They offer an awful lot of inspiration,’ says Suzanne. ‘And that’s how I see them too, as a source of inspiration. But if you build a replica of such a model living room at home, it will be much too impersonal.

Personal taste is so important. What do you find lovely, in what sofa do you feel good? But you need to take plenty of time for it, look around properly and get extensive advice.’

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should take the samples you have collected to the home furnisher or the Leolux-Design-Center.

Defining the loveliest combination of colours is an entirely personal process, but an interiors specialist can help with his or her experience. Colours in the interior need to be dosed to achieve a balance in the whole. Vivid colours radiate energy; they surprise but can also quickly dominate. Some guidelines: use lighter colours in a darker room, and the other way round. In addition, watch out with trends! They are valid only for a year. It’s better to replace the accessories a little more often.’

Where do you start when buying new furniture?

‘Usually you don’t go looking for an entirely new interior. You’re searching for a new lounge suite, an armchair, or new dining-room chairs and they have to blend into the existing arrangement: whether modern, classic or rural. The style is seldom a problem. Colours are the biggest difficulty. I always advise people to first search for samples for the curtains, the colour of the walls, the upholstery fabric or carpets. Take photographs of the existing interior and cut out illustrations of your favourite interiors from magazines. If you make a collage out of these, a colour scheme will emerge of its own accord.’

‘If people choose Leolux, then they still have a choice of dozens of models.’

‘Yes, that seems difficult, however, it’s not that bad. If you leaf through the annual, certain models will appeal more to you that others. Everyone has their own favourites. Try those out – take a seat in them. Visit one of the Design-Centers for example because an important part of the current collection is there, often in different variants. There is no such thing as an ideal piece of furniture, but there is an ideal piece of furniture for you. So we always advise people to sit down and try it for a while. And be critical: does the seat depth support your whole body?

Is the seat not so high that it blocks the blood circulation in the upper legs? Or so low that you have problems standing up? Good ergonomics in a furniture design are extremely important.

What should you watch for when making a colour choice?

‘In order to make a colour choice that blends with the existing interior, you

Avoiding a piece of furniture that doesn’t fit!

‘At this stage the choice has almost been made, however, it is important not to

make a hasty decision. Take especially your time in deciding where the new acquisitions will be placed. That prevents annoying surprises. And remember: In the store, furniture always looks smaller.

If you’re in doubt about the dimensions, cut out the contours at full size from a newspaper or make a layout to scale of your living room. Draw in the windows, power sockets and the doors with their opening direction. If you then cut out the furniture of your choice to the same scale, you can position it at the best place in the layout. You’ll find the dimensions of all Leolux furniture in this Annual and on the Leolux site. If you prefer to trust in a 3D drawing, then simply make an appointment at one of the Leolux Design Centers, or draw your new living room in 3D yourself on the Leolux website.’

Can you give any more guidance? ’You don’t buy a new sofa or armchair every year. So it’s also important that your new furniture is perfect and fits completely in your interior. There is no such thing as the perfect interior. That is different for everyone. There is only one rule when furnishing your home: you must feel good in it. Follow your feelings when furnishing it. And create calm. Too many points of attention and accessories can quickly create a sense of chaos.

Go for one strong piece of furniture rather that several small(er) elements.

Think about colour, existing furniture and the size of the room, but also the dimensions of your new furniture.’

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Leolux makes sitting a pleasure. Footstools and lounge tables are part of that. After all, sitting comfortably requires flexibility in how you use the space you have. Sometimes you may want to pull a footstool over as a place to rest your legs or as an extra seat. A lounge table offers space for that cup of coffee, or you find a more flexible solution with the help of a side table. Leolux offers practical solutions: often really clever, always beautiful.

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barilo • .Design: Busk & Hertzog, 2011 With Barilo, Leolux is adding a Danish influence to its collection. With a lacquered top leaf, Barilo functions as a side table.

With a covered top leaf it reveals itself as an extra seat. And if you lift the top leaf, you’ll discover a secret padded storage space. Austere and timeless: a functional solution for a flexible footstool/side table.

Feet aluminium, polished. Option (against surcharge): epoxy and lacquer. www.leolux.com/barilo More info p. 211.

liliom • Design: Norbert Beck, 2010 These organically shaped little tables are available in different forms and in three heights. So you choose your own combination of tables that you can slide over one another if you need to save space for a tidied-up look. And to bring an extra natural accent into your interior, the leaf-shaped table tops of Liliom are finished in solid wood in lacquer or leather to match your seating.

Available as triangular or rectangular, Small and XL version in three heights (35, 40 of 45 cm). The triangular and rectangular versions are finished in solid oak, walnut, lacquer or leather. Small and XL only in finished in solid oak, walnut or lacquer. Feet are chrome-plated and optionally available in epoxy, lacquer or Satin Chrome. www.leolux.com/liliom More info p. 217.

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GOZO • .Design: Kai Stania, 2011 Gozo is a perfect example of organic oriental design: fluid, curving and soft. A series of lounge tables in three different heights, with two different diameters. The leaf is lacquered and underneath it the table is provided with a soft filling. You adapt the covering to your interior. You choose one or two colours, whereby the strips alternate.

Available as lounge table in 3 different heights, combined with 2 different diameters. www.leolux.com/gozo. More info p. 215.

piatra • .Design: Norbert Beck, 2010 This boulder-shaped footstool offers a playful resting point in your home. With the striking stitching, you give Piatra a face of its own, which is reinforced if you choose contrasting surfaces, piping or garn colours. So every Piatra is different, just as no two stones are identical in nature. The topside, underside and the piping can be chosen separately, The piping is available only in leather or Alcantara.

Crowned with Good Design Award 2010. www.leolux.com/piatra.

More info p. 219.

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cimber • .Design: Frans Schrofer, 2012 Four “hairclips” folded open and mounted crosswise under a rectangular table leaf. Cimber comes in three leg heights geared to the proportions of the leaf. That makes it possible to combine these tables with one another and partly slide them over each other.

Available in various leaf options: lacquered, solid oak (oil, option stain), solid walnut (oil, option stain). Frame in chrome (option epoxy or lacquer). www.leolux.com/cimber. More info p. 212.

aditi • .Design: Minimal Design, 2002 Lounge table Aditi is available in a square and a rectangular variant. Aditi is finished in lacquer or solid wood (oak, cherry or American walnut), oiled or lacquered. The oak variant can also be stained. Under the table is a glass shelf where you can simply place magazines or a remote control out of sight. The sled is finished in brushed stainless steel. www.leolux.com/aditi More info p. 210.

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tam tam/bongo • Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 1995 A humoristic mini-table with a removable leaf. Under it is a concealed storage space, for example for small toys or the remote control. The leaf is lacquered in all Leolux colours and (Metallic) Brush. The legs are finished in polished aluminium.

Also available as the storage footstool Bongo in two variants: “one-eye”, with a button in the middle of the seat, and “smile” with two buttons that together with the covering contours form a smiling little face. www.leolux.com/tamtam More info p. 222.

blocco • .Design: Scooter & Partners, 2004 This tapering, square lounge table is made up of three sections. You can swivel the top two sections in any direction at will to bring the table leaf closer by. Under Blocco Swivel you’ll find storage compartments for small things like magazines and your remote control. You can choose a colour for each section.

Blocco Swivel has been weighted down to avoid tipping. www.leolux.com/blocco More info p. 211.

tablet • .Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2000 This Leolux lounge table consists of two halves that slide apart to reveal a concealed storage compartment. Tablet is available in lacquer, walnut, oak and cherry and offers three contemporary frames: the “Elegance” legs, the square tubular frame “Cubic” (stainless steel) and the “Trineo” sled (stainless steel). The storage compartment and the “Elegance” legs are finished in epoxy. www.leolux.com/tablet More info p. 222.

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sisu • .Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2012 Neat & tidy: that certainly applies to this Sisu from Leolux.

Spaces have been spared under the lounge table where the matching footstool and an upholstered occasional table (options) find room when you don’t need them. A useful function, which Hugo de Ruiter coupled with a basically straight shape.

In the finishing, the horizontal divisions offer subtle opportunities for contrasting or tone-in-tone colour combinations.

You see those divisions in the occasional table too, which like the footstool can be supplied on wheels or with the aluminium feet of the table. Clever and tidy, this Sisu lounge table from Leolux. www.leolux.com/sisu More info p. 221.

salus • .Design: Axel Enthoven, 2012 From austere lacquer to rich oak or precious walnut. The Salus lounge table from Axel Enthoven fits effortlessly into your interior, however contemporary. With fantastic design details: the choice of a solid wood or aluminium frame, its sumptuous design and the matter-of-course manner in which they become part of the top leaf. That is the power of Leolux to transform such external features into precious jewels. www.leolux.com/salus More info p. 220.

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Leolux seat extensions

boavista

vol de RĂŞve

May we introduce you to seat extensions from Leolux? You could also call them Leolux comfort extensions. A Leolux footstool instantly conjures up the ideal lounger. And what do you think about some extra space where you can temporarily lay down your books and magazines? They’re easily within reach anytime you wish. Oh yes, we almost forgot ... our footstools naturally provide an extra seat, but you already knew that, of course.

More info from p. 210

paian

antonia royale

horatio

fiji

ponton

mayon

archipel

formi

tam tam

volare

bella bora

fidamigo

sisu

bongo - one eye

bongo

bongo - smile

pallone

marabeau

felizia

entrada

faya lobi

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cuno

piatra

ce ce

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Facts and backgrounds Leather and fabric, as well as wood, lacquers and decorative rugs, are important ingredients in the Leolux collection. They determine the overall picture of your interior, the smell, the warmth and the colour. You will live and grow together for many years. That also applies, of course, to our beautiful collection of fabrics and leathers, and certainly for wood, which is a pure emotional product. The decorative rugs and lacquers enable you to finish off your living room to perfection. You choose your own colours, so that all the decorative objects in your living room, furniture and rugs, are in perfect harmony. | 181

The charm of real leather Real leather is a natural product that lives with its owner. Just like a pair of shoes or a wallet that takes on the form of its owner over time and to which you become ever more attached.

The same applies to the leather on your furniture too. The leather of your furniture attracts a patina, maybe a scratch here and there and it will display a little wrinkling; it has lived, lived with you.

That is the charm of nature, the charm of real leather.

Leolux leather There is a multitude of leather qualities in the world and not all are good. As a result, the origin of furniture leather is often unclear and it is not always evident what you can expect from it. At Leolux, however, we are very clear: Leolux selects only the very best cow hides for its furniture. Hides of a lesser quality are not accepted, so when choosing Leolux leather, you are always choosing a reliable product.

Now take our basic leather: beautiful cowhide, strong and user-friendly, which you can use for virtually anything.

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lection of luxurious leathers. They require a little extra attention, just as an expensive port or crystal glass does, but then you also get a lot more back. The best of two worlds? That’s possible too, because the top quality leathers Arkadia and Bimardo are, despite their rich appearance, smooth to touch, in a beautiful palette of colours and user-friendly, even though a little careful treatment is, of course, recommended.

How do you recognize Leolux leather?

The Leolux leather collection is made up of ten grades of leather divided into three groups: the basic leather, the luxury leathers and the characteristic leather varieties. But how is this collection put together and how does Leolux select the suppliers of its hides? Leolux wants to offer different varieties of leather, so that you can ultimately choose the leather covering that fi ts best with your lifestyle and the image you are seeking.

In production of our leather we place

strict demands on our suppliers: the quality must, of course, be very high, but also entirely constant; we demand optimum monitoring of the tanning process and we set high standards for environmental protection. Before we start working together with a new supplier, we first of all check whether that tannery can meet our strict requirements. Can they always deliver on time, for example, do they have enough know-how in-house and do they possess enough innovative capacity? Afterwards we create a “custom made” leather collection with such a producer, because in order to get the finest grades of leather with a constant high quality you need to be sure of the origin of the cattle, how the animals were cared for, selection of the right weight classes and the choice of male or female animal. But these are only a few of the factors that play a role. Managing the details is essential in putting together a top collection that meets the high demands that Leolux sets.

Lovely leather and a lovelier world Leolux intends to work with the loveliest ingredients produced in an environmentally friendly manner. These ‘green’ products are bought in from a small and trusted group of suppliers who share the Leolux ambition to make the world a little lovelier every day. Here we pay a lot of attention to the most important base materials, and in particular our leather.

A good example: Dani One of the key suppliers of this highquality covering material is the leather specialist Dani, like Leolux a family company founded in 1950 in the beautiful north of Italy. As a global player in leather for the consumer and automotive market, the company sets itself strict standards when it comes to producing leather of the very highest quality. Innovation and certification are fully embedded in the corporate philosophy and are explained in their environmental reporting. At this very moment, the Italian leather tanner is working on vari-

ous green projects, among them on processes to tan the hides chromium-free and depilate them without sulphides.

Such projects are a major step towards producing greener leather.

The leather from Dani is thoroughly certified, among others with the famous German eco-labels “Der blaue Engel” and “Golden M”. With such efforts, partners like our supplier Dani are the guarantee for a reliable origin of the Leolux leather.

Wrinkling is unavoidable on Leolux products because of the design and the level of comfort chosen. That specific comfort level means that some. Leolux products lose their initially taut appearance over time and increasingly show the wrinkles and signs of use that are normal for a natural product. Apart from that, bigger surfaces will exhibit some wrinkling after a while, which will show your guests that your Leolux furniture is a joy to live with.

Clean production checks Leolux buys its leather from suppliers that meet the requirements of the ecolabel “Der Blaue Engel”. By doing so we can deliver a relevant contribution to a safer and cleaner world. This is once again a step on the path to the maximum achievable: products that place a minimum burden on the environment.

For all producers of Leolux leather, the rule is that they must be REACH-proof.

REACH stands for “Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals”. This European regulation requires suppliers of chemical products (for example for tanning and finishing of leather) to establish with ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency in Finland, what ingredients they contain. The leather producers Leolux works together with use only such registered products, so what substances are used in the production of our leather is completely transparent.

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Producing Leolux leather Leolux leather is produced from hides of cattle primarily kept for meat production. It has grown; a natural product with its own characteristics and nuances. The leather undergoes a specific production process to provide your Leolux furniture with the most supple and lovely leather possible.

Basically, production of leather is the same at every tannery. The process we describe below varies only in the (sometimes very important) details.

Cleaning the underside of the hide Residues of flesh, fat and muscle etc. are found on the underside of the hide. A scraping machine removes these.

The purchase of untreated hides. After the cow has been slaughtered, the skin is cleansed of all perishable remnants and put into cold storage. In this manner the skins are preserved until they are transported and sold. The hides are traded at auctions where the price is subject to the fluctuations in supply and demand.

This method of trading regularly causes speculation, bringing about price fluctuations and supply stagnation. The tanner buys the leather in batches of several hundred hides and can choose from a variety of quality categories. The better the quality, the higher the price of the leather. The quality category determines the price of the leather. This is the reason why the prices of leather furniture vary so much.

Splitting the leather A normal cowhide is 4-6 mm thick. To arrive at the desired thickness for furniture leather, the hide is split, generally into two or three parts. The minimum thickness for furniture leather from the top hide must be 0.9 mm. Leolux plays safe and never works with leather thinner than 1 mm. The bottom layer, the so-called split leather, is used in lining leather and working gloves.

Depilating the rough hides A cowhide is completely covered in hair on the outside. Given that the fur side will be the top side of furniture leather, that side needs to be carefully depilated.

The hair is soaked off with a chemical solution and rinsed away. After this treatment the leather is completely smooth and white.

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Leather tanning In order to make it durable, leather is tanned. There exist different processes for this, referred to in terms of chrome tanning and vegetable tanning. Chrome tanning is the more generally applied procedure, during which the hides are made durable by the integration of preservatives.

Intermediate checking Interim checks After the tanning, every hide is taken to hand, inspected and divided into quality classes. Leolux buys only first-class leather qualities, which comes down to at most 50% of European quality hides. The hide meets all

quality requirements, but the top hide has sometimes been damaged so badly during the animal’s life that the consumer would not accept a purely natural leather displaying so many signs of its “naturalness”.

The aniline dye treatment Leather in all quality classes is coloured using aniline dyes. This takes place in huge tanks that work like a washing machine. The dye ingredients penetrate deep into the hide to produce leather dyed through and through. The total process of dyeing takes about eight hours.

Drying and milling the hides Drying hardens the hides. In order to make them supple again they are milled.

Milling is the mechanical “kneading” of leather.

Final check before finishing Every hide goes through yet another final check for flaws before being finished. Leather is selected according to quality, each with its own specific finish.

Leolux makes a distinction between basic, luxury and individual leathers. Read more about them in the chapter on various leather qualities.

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About the application of leather Caring for Leolux leather

Leather is primarily cut with the help of computers, but the principle is the same as the cutting by hand performed for decades by experienced Leolux craftsmen.

Small scars, scratches, insect bites and a difference in pore density create different nuances in the leather. These natural distinguishing marks also create different nuances in the colour. The refraction of light is influenced by the hide structure, which differs with every piece of leather.

Processing a natural product like this demands great craftsmanship and insight in order to arrive at an optimum result.

The actual cutting already happens largely with the help of the computer.

Each hide has only a limited amount of pieces which are suitable for the larger and more visible parts of the furniture.

When cutting the leather, choices have to be constantly made and in order to simplify these choices and make them more manageable, Leolux has implemented three categories of cutting patterns, each distinguishable by colour.

The categories are as follows: A-part, colour red reserved for the most visually prominent parts of the furniture: - front side of backrest - upper side of arms - upper side of seat B-part, colour orange reserved for the remaining less visually prominent parts of the furniture: - rear side of backrest - sides of arms - front side seat C-part, colour green reserved for those parts of the furniture which are more or less out of sight: - insertions - lower side of cushions - inner backrest etc.

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Leather is a natural product and the right care is very important. Exposed leather qualities appreciate regular maintenance. With buckskin varieties the rules are different. We recommend the Leolux care products for maintenance. Which product is most suitable depends on the type of leather on your furniture. You’ll find the right cleaner for your covering in the table later in this book and on the Leolux website.

With these categories, the leather cutter can see where each piece of leather will be used in a piece of furniture. The leather cutter follows the following procedure for cutting leather: 1. First he visually checks the hide and marks the obvious flaws, such as unhealed scratches, thin patches and holes.

2. Then he cuts the A-parts. For these pieces he selects the best sections of the hide, avoiding scars and other irregularities. Locating the A-parts takes time and effort, as a really even piece of leather does not exist!

3. Now the B-parts are selected. The leather cutter chooses sound pieces of leather, but properly healed scars, coarser grain and more open pores are acceptable in a natural product such as leather, and may be processed in B-parts, which tend to seem all the more genuine for these distinguishing marks. The B-parts are generally used in the vertical parts of the furniture, on the outside, so that the selection between the A- and B-parts has an optimal effect and arbitrary processing of the leather parts is avoided.

4. The rest of the hide is used by the craftsman for the small C-parts. For Leolux furniture all sections are cut from leather, with optimum use being made of the possibilities offered by the hide. The most beautiful pieces of leather are used in the most visually prominent parts of the furniture and are not arbitrarily distributed. Leolux is convinced that the most beautiful result is attained with this disciplined production method: a genuine Leolux product!

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Important tips for leather • Wipe your furniture (except buckskin and pure aniline leathers) every day if possible with a moist cotton cloth to remove dust particles. With that you are also removing skin fats that adhere to head and armrests and that can attack the leather over time. For that purpose Leolux also offers the safe Leolux Water, which needs to be sprayed onto a cotton cloth and then applied to the furniture. Leolux Water is available from your Leolux dealer.

• Wipe up spilt liquids immediately using a cotton cloth so moisture has no chance to penetrate the leather.

• Never place leather furniture in direct sunlight. The leather may dry out or discolour.

• Never place your leather furniture too close to a stove, fi replace or radiator.

The leather may dry out in places and shrink, which can cause cracks. The wooden frame may also twist or crack.

• Provide for the right level of humidity (50-60%). As a natural product, leather then feels most at home.

through excessive sunlight or is showing signs of use. The treatment is simple: apply a few drops to a cotton cloth and rub in. Allow to dry for a short while and then rub out using a dry cotton cloth.

Caution: never press or rub too hard because that can cause unnecessary wear on the leather. Test the product for the first time at an inconspicuous spot. Your care kit is available from your Leolux dealer, in the Leolux Design Center and via www.leolux.com Caring for buckskin leather (Suave) We recommend a little restraint when it comes to caring for this type of leather.

One cleaning session a year or every two years is normally enough. A special cleaning agent for buckskin leather is available from your Leolux dealer, the Leolux Design Center or www.leolux.com

Periodic maintenance Leolux care products keep the leather supple and nourish it. The standard Ecocare and Anilinecare products are transparent. Ecocare is also available in colour. The colours are matched to the Leolux leather collection. In most cases, use of the transparent product suffi ces.

We recommend a coloured product if (a part of) your furniture has discoloured

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Leolux leather table Basic leather Wapiti

Luxurious leather SENSO

Luxurious leather Bimardo

Luxurious leather Arkadia

Characteristics / Description • 1,1-1,3 mm thick • Smooth lacquer leather

Characteristics / Description • 1,4-1,7 mm thick • Leather with a smooth grain and a shrink effect

Characteristics / Description • 1,2-1,4 mm • Fine patent leather with a smooth structure

Characteristics / Description • 1,9-2,1 mm thick • Rough structure difference together with sturdy thickness

This sturdy leather requires very little care. It feels less supple and appears a bit stiff, certainly at first. This leather quality is a question of personal preference, budget and user circumstances. With Wapiti leather you choose for dependability under intense use.

The special character of Senso leather is due to its thickness.

The unusual structure on the surface of this heavy leather is caused by a shrinking effect during the drying process.

This quality leather stems from young bulls on European soil. The skins are processed using the latest know-how and tanning techniques into a highly exclusive type of leather with a smooth surface free of grain. Bimardo has a natural grip which lends the leather an exceptionally soft and warm feel. The beautiful look, the splendid touch and the carefully selected colours underline the luxury feeling this leather exudes. With discreet colours and produced with love for the craft, Bimardo is a brilliant choice for the leather aficionado.

This mid-European leather is a true speciality in the Leolux collection. The hide is approximately 2 mm thick (almost twice as thick as “normal” leather). This leather accentuates the craftsmanship of furniture made to order. Arkadia leather is soft and supple as only a real hide, real leather, feels.

The durability of leathers in this class is legendary.

Emotion Natural, soft and warm.

Type of use Normal to intensive use.

Type of use Normal to intensive use.

Maintenance Leolux Water / Ecocleaner + Ecocare (available in colour).

Emotion Cool, tough, with a smooth feel.

Type of use Intensive use, suitable for a busy family life.

Maintenance Leolux Water / Ecocleaner + Ecocare (available in colour).

Emotion Leather with “body”.

Type of use Normal to intensive use.

Maintenance Leolux Water / Ecocleaner + Ecocare (available in colour).

Emotion Sporty and thick leather with allure.

Maintenance Leolux Water / Ecocleaner + Ecocare (available in colour).

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Individual leather Zerlina

Individual leather BRONTO

Individual leather Dutch Patina

Individual leather SUAVE

Characteristics / Description • 1,0-1,2 mm thick • Pure nature, destined for the real leather connoisseur

Characteristics / Description • 2mm – 2.2 mm thick • Semi-aniline “transparent” with silky-smooth grip

Characteristics / Description • 1.0-1.2 mm thick.

• Silky-soft leather with a soft, mother-of pearl gloss.

Characteristics / description • 1.4mm – 1.6mm • Very soft buckskin with a “write-effect”

Zerlina is made from the very best of cow hides and coloured with minerals, the most environment-friendly method meeting today’s ecological standards. The leather is not sealed so that it can “breathe”; a thin protective layer protects it from the worst effects of dirt and moisture, whilst enabling it to retain its natural characteristics. The irregularities and colour differences, even within a hide, form the “certificate of authenticity” of this beautiful natural leather. Over the years and through use it gets a patina. This means that the Zerlina grows even more beautiful as the years go by.

With the robust Bronto, Leolux has struck the perfect balance between user-friendliness, aesthetics and emotive value. The super-thin protective layer means that this leather variety should in theory be classified amongst the semianilines, but given its aniline look that actually does Bronto too little justice. The silky-smooth grip, the thickness and the naturally alternating grain pattern lend this leather the emotion that only the loveliest leather qualities can offer.

Maintaining authenticity was the point of departure in its development, whereby the natural attributes of the leather should be kept. That makes Bronto the loveliest choice for lovers of authentic leather.

While finishing this exclusive Leolux leather, a softly glimmering film with tiny metal parts is applied under the top layer. This creates a leather with an extremely luxurious appearance. The absolutely top choice for lovers of furniture with an exclusive look.

Temperamental buckskin with a lovely warm appearance.

Working this pure buckskin leather mechanically on the grain side creates a write effect. This gives Suave a soft and pleasant touch, making it one of the loveliest leather qualities in the Leolux collection.

Emotion Tactile, sumptuous and luxurious.

Emotion Smooth and warm grip

Type of use Normal use.

Type of use Elegant use

Maintenance Leolux Water / Ecocleaner + Ecocare.

Maintenance Regularly roughen a little with a “reviving sponge”

Emotion Beautifully soft leather. Increased seating comfort.

Emotion Robust, pure nature

Type of use Normal use.

Type of use Normal use

Maintenance Leolux Water / Ecocleaner + Anilinecare.

Maintenance Leolux Water / Ecocleaner + Aniline care

Wrinkling is unavoidable on Leolux products because of the design and the level of comfort chosen.

Leolux has good experience with the care products recommended here, but assumes no liability for application of them or for the advice of the supplier(s).

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About fabrics Leolux is known for its furniture in leather. But even if you prefer fabric, Leolux offers plenty of choice. Leolux, of course, carries fabrics from reputable brands. The exclusive Leolux fabrics are specially geared to the lacquer and leather colours in the collection and offer clever combination options.

Extensive options Reputable brand fabrics form the basis of the Leolux fabrics range. Manufacturers such as Kvadrat, De Ploeg and Fanny Aronsen supply woven fabrics that have proven themselves on the market. From their ranges, Leolux has selected the best quality fabrics and chosen a contemporary range of colours.

In addition, Leolux offers the “Calata” fabrics. This collection comprises a wide range of high-quality materials produced exclusively for Leolux. Leolux is closely involved in the selection of the fabrics, so they fit seamlessly with the other covering materials in terms of colour and feel. So it’s easy for you to put the loveliest combinations together, and that helps you in the process of choosing your furniture.

You’ll find a complete overview of the fabrics collection at your Leolux dealer or Leolux Design Center.

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Man-made fibres Acrylic, polyester, viscose and other synthetic fibres have great tensile strength.

They can easily be dyed in lovely colours and achieve high levels of colour fastness. Drawbacks are that they often have a hard, metallic gloss, easily pick up static electricity and that their capacity to absorb moisture is low to very low.

For that reason synthetic fibres are almost always mixed with cotton or wool.

Another practice is to mix a number of man-made fibres such as viscose, poly-

Microfibres This is the collective name for upholstery materials which are made of polyester and polyether microfibres. The thin fibres are over 200 times thinner than woollen fibres and aren’t woven, as the name “non-wovens” already indicates, but bound together in an ingenious chemical process. This process produces an ultramodern product of extraordinary softness and high light resistance.

Furthermore, these upholstery materials are easy to clean.

When you choose fabrics from Leolux you can be sure that those materials meet very high demands in terms of wear-resistance, colour fastness and fire safety.

Quality fabrics Just as there are norms for leather quality, so there are norms for the quality of upholstery fabrics, which provide insight into the qualities of the material.

During its development, an upholstery fabric is constantly tested to see whether it will meet expectations. Two qualities - durability and light-resistance - are of the utmost importance in evaluating a fabric.

Measuring light-resistance The light-resistance degree of a fabric is tested by means of UV-light from Xenon lamps (synthetic daylight) and is expressed in an International Standards Organisation (NEN-ISO) norm.

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Wool Woollen yarns are spun from the fleece of sheep. When healthy sheep are shorn and the fleece is not mixed with lesser

Cotton This is also a natural fibre, but it is vegetable in origin. Cotton yarns are spun from the seed bolls of the cotton plant.

The fibres of these bolls are 15-50 mm long. They have a natural tendency to curl, which makes them easily blend together during spinning, and the tensile strength of the better qualities is excellent. This is why the back of pile fabrics, and the web of woollen fabrics, are often made from cotton. Cotton fabrics have a lower degree of colour-fastness than woollen fabrics. They therefore need more protection from direct sunlight.

ester or acrylic because their individual properties, such as tensile strength, durability, colourfastness, resistance to soiling and moisture absorbency, can vary considerably.

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The seduction of fabrics What material will you pick from the fantastic warm fabrics in the Leolux collection; a lovely ribbed fabric, or perhaps a coarse-woven material? A fabric with a pattern or a multicolour? Your own taste plays an important role of course, but the product properties can also be critical. The base materials a covering fabric is produced from define its characteristics and what maintenance it needs.

So we’ll explain a little more about the properties of the various base materials.

qualities, we are permitted to call it pure wool. Pure wool is long fibred and durable. It is resilient and therefore doesn’t flatten easily when in use. The dirt-repellent properties of wool, especially pure wool, are common knowledge.

“Wool,” it is said, “doesn’t soil nearly as quickly as cotton.” This is because the wool fibre is protected by a natural layer of wax: lanolin. This wax layer has a melting point of 40°C. It is also damaged by aggressive chemical cleaning agents.

Woollen fabrics must therefore be handled with care.

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The fabric is exposed to the light for a certain standard time. Then a colour comparison is carried out with standard colour samples on a scale of 1-8, whereby 8 equals no discoloration and 1 equals high discoloration. The discoloration due to light is unavoidable with fabrics, so that an 8 is unattainable for the furniture upholstery. A light-resistance to a degree of 3-4 is generally accepted as sufficient, but can deviate according to colour. Not all shades can therefore be realised.

Measuring wear-resistance Durability is established by means of the Martindale test, which consists of testing how quickly plain woven fabrics wear through and how quickly pile fabrics become threadbare. The name “Martindale” comes from the name of the apparatus which carries out this internationally recognised test. The results are expressed in the number of revolutions that are needed before a maximum of three threads or less are broken off by a plain weave, or if visible pile damage occurs. Generally a fabric evaluated at 6,000 – 10,000 revolutions is suitable for light duty, 10,000 – 20,000 for daily use.

From 20,000 revolutions a fabric is suitable for heavy usage.

Extra convenience A number of Calata fabrics from Leolux are woven in the high-quality, userfriendly and low-maintenance Trevira CS. These fabrics satisfy the highest international fire safety standards. The yarns are produced in molecular form

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to maintain their fire-retardant properties for their entire lifetime. The fabrics from Trevira CS offer a perfect balance between comfort and safety.

Choosing a fabric Leolux quality fabrics are always suitable for normal use. Yet some patterns or colours can only be achieved if a certain technique or certain yarns are used. Luxuriousness, refinement or pure reliability create the subtle differences between “good” and “better.” All Leolux fabrics meet the stringent light resistance norm of 3-4, and have a durability minimum of 12,000 revolutions. On request, the degree of light-resistance and durability of the Leolux Calata patterns can be explained by your dealer at the Leolux Design Centers. If you desire absolute certainty or if you opt for a heavy-usage fabric, these statistics will guide your decision. But remember that these are not the only factors that define whether a fabric will stay beautiful. Looping, for instance, occurs faster in a coarse-woven fabric, certainly if children or pets play on the sofa.

Caring for Leolux fabrics Leolux selects its fabrics with care, and with the right care from you they will remain lovely for years.

General • Any fabric can discolour under the influence of light. Brightly coloured and dark fabrics suffer the most. For that reason, try to avoid placing your furniture in direct sunlight.

• Furniture fabrics with natural fibres, and especially woollen fabrics, also appreciate the right humidity (5060%).

• Do not let children play on your furniture with their shoes on. Buckles and heels can cause permanent damage to the fabric.

• Do not let pets lie on your furniture or scratch on the covering.

Maintenance • Particles of dirt on coverings are practically invisible but they will damage the fabric. So vacuum clean your furniture once a week with a duster. Always use the right attachment.

• Care for your furniture from day one with Leolux cleaning fluid. This removes skin fats that collect on headrests and armrests and attack the fabric over time. See the packaging for the correct cleaning intervals.

Stains • Consult the stains guide or www.james.eu • Remove elements sticking to the fabric as far as possible using a spoon.

• Then soak a dishcloth in cold water, wring it out, place on the stain and leave to dry. Do not dab, rub or scrub.

Do not check to make sure it’s working; this interrupts the absorption of the liquid into the dishcloth.

• Let stubborn stains dry properly. Consult the stains disc or call the James Stains Line for expert advice: +31(0)77-3278008.

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‘Alcantara®, Extraordinary Every Day’

Alcantara® is a unique covering material that enriches interiors with a warm atmosphere and a touch of class. It stays lovely through the years thanks to its functionality, versatile uses and shine. The range of colours is broad and the tones remain vibrant, full and clear. Alcantara, which is produced only in Italy, is the best choice for those with a highly contemporary lifestyle who cherish the products they live with every day. Apart from that, it spares the environment: the entire production process is carbon neutral and thus produces no CO2 emissions whatsoever.

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Features of Alcantara •

Alcantara has high light-fastness (class 5-6)

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Alcantara is highly wear-resistant (150.000 end point Martindale cycles)

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Alcantara can be cleaned normally based on the rules at www.alcantara.com and can also be washed in the washing machine with a cold water program.

The secret of Alcantara Alcantara is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A. and is one of the excellence of Made in Italy. The plant and the research departments are situated in Nera Montoro, in the heart of Umbria.

Alcantara is one of the best covering materials for luxury furniture. Behind the soft look hides an ultramodern product, the result of human ingenuity in application of a unique and patented techno-

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logy. In a unique way, Alcantara unites tactility, aesthetics and functionality, combined with ethical and social awareness. The secret of Alcantara is concealed in the combination of comfort, sustainability and practical usability. Leolux products covered in Alcantara acquire an exclusive character of their own and guarantee many years enjoyment of comfort and practical usability.

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Austere lacquers and subtle stains With the Leolux lacquers and stains you can evoke almost any atmosphere in your living room. We can perfectly combine the finish of wood sections as well as of metal legs or even glass table leaves with the upholstery.

The Leolux lacquer collection is put together by trend experts and offers 44 balanced colours to lend your Leolux lacquer products a contemporary appearance. In addition, this collection fits perfectly with the colours offered by other furniture manufacturers. From our “View on colours” you can easily choose the loveliest combinations, but other colours are also still available. The lacquer colours from the “View on Colours” collection are available in a smooth Satiné finish and the slightly textured Spruzza variant. These lacquers can be applied on practically all table leaves, feet and armrests. For more special applications, Leolux offers various lacquers that were developed in-house.

Satiné Those who prefer a matt finish and sheer lines choose this Leolux lacquer with its completely smooth pearly surface. This lacquer can be delivered in more than 1200 colours. The connoisseur of smooth and shining surfaces prefers this lacquer. However, particulary in the darker shades, scratches due to daily wearand-tear tend to be visible, as is the case

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with glass tabletops and the bodywork of a car. The Leolux Satiné lacquer is so smooth that it radiates beauty.

nature of the Leolux lacquer sprayer can be found on every leaf and makes each Cosmos product the only one of its kind.

Spruzza A soft grain gives the Spruzza just a little more depth that the smooth satin lacquerlacks. The Spruzza’s colour palette is endless - just like the types above, it is available in over 1200 colours.

Metallic Leolux metallic lacquers are created by adding miniscule metal filings to the lacquer. The “metallic” layer of the lacquer is smooth and textureless.

Special lacquer systems In addition to the aforementioned lacquers, Leolux develops a variety of special lacquer systems in-house.

Cristallo A hard, reinforced lacquer with high scratch resistance for metallic effects.

Cristallo lacquer is composed of colour pigments and aluminium elements that blend together during the lacquer process.

Cosmos This lacquer is an invention by Leolux itself and is realised by bringing two lacquers into contact with one another before the lacquer has hardened. The sig-

Brush This lacquer gives wooden tables a brushed metallic look, but with the characteristics of lacquer: strong and easy to maintain. Available in various metallic colours.

Metallic Brush The brushed look of the Brush lacquers is also applied in a very strong version with a metallic appearance. This Metallic Brush is finished in six beautiful colours and is ideal for surfaces that undergo intensive use.

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Style The Style lacquer comes with a fine striped structure that adds depth and character to the top of table leaves.

Other parts remain smooth but are, of course, provided with the same Spruzza lacquer colour. This creates an austere look and your lacquer product is given a texture with low maintenance.

Epoxy In an environment-friendly manner, the metal parts are given an extremely strong lacquer layer with this “powder lacquer”. The powder is applied to the metal section using static electricity and melted at high temperatures.

This gives a smooth and extremely strong layer of lacquer.

Stain colours Leolux has a lovely collection of stain colours for walnut and oak that permit subtle colour nuances. After staining,

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the furniture is provided with a strong, transparent lacquer coat that achieves the same properties as the familiar lacquered products from Leolux.

Lacquer maintenance A Leolux lacquer achieves its full hardness two months after application. The “evaporation process” is then completed and you can no longer “smell” the table.

This is comparable to acquiring a new car whose “newness” can be “smelled” for months. During the hardening period we recommend you treat your product with care. Avoid placing heavy objects on the table and clean it only with a damp cloth and diluted washing-up liquid.

Resistance to scratches Leolux tables are scratch-resistant. This means they will put up with scratches occurring in normal use. They are not totally scratch-proof. In that, they resemble car paints. Hard objects, such as sugar

grains, a tray or flower pot dragged over the table top, can cause scratches, which will be all the more visible the darker the leaf is in colour. However, a great deal of attention is paid to the lacquer layer, so that it is fully equal to its task. Thanks to the elasticity, it will never flake off or break under sudden, heavy pressure, nor will it wear off at the edges and corners.

Cleaning Clean normally using a damp cloth and grease-removing agents. We particularly recommend the use of a concentrated washing-up liquid. In any case, do not use abrasive cleaners such as Cif. Also, furniture cleaners that contain silicone can create patches which are difficult to polish away. Stains caused by wine, coffee, alcohol etc,should be removed with water and concentrated washing-up liquid. Felt pen ink marks should be removed carefully with white spirit.

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Living wood Whether it’s oiled or lacquered, you want to live with wood forever; a wooden table lives and experiences much. Tea is drunk and food is eaten, a paper read, everyone tells their story: a wooden table is the centre of family life and grows older and ever more beautiful with use. Leolux makes such home tables in a large variety of wood sorts and combinations. Many of these tables, as well as the arm sections in seats, for example, are made of the most beautiful of solid woods. When that is not technically possible, Leolux makes them in top-class veneer.

Solid wood A solid wood table is a natural product.

A“solid” tabletop or its legs are not necessarily made from one piece of wood, as wood “works”. Humidity causes the wood to shrink or expand. A table made from one piece of wood would warp. To avoid warping, the tabletop is constructed from slats of wood that are glued on all sides. This limits the shrinkage and expansion of the wood. The table legs are also constructed from more than one piece of wood for the same reason.

With use you must be aware that solid wood “works”. Never place your solid wood table too close to a fire or radiator to avoid changes in temperature and humidity (50-70% is ideal).

Wood veneers However beautiful, solid wood does have its limitations. It works, warps and cannot be used if very thin. This means that certain constructions in solid wood are not possible. The leaves of the Tablet coffee table, for example, need to be thin. And if the intermediate leaf of the Calbuco table were to warp it would no longer fit into its housing and would

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fail on this technical principle. For such challenges, Man has fortunately discovered a technical solution: wood veneer, a thinly peeled or stripped layer of real wood that is applied to a base layer. Real wood, worked into a manageable product.

Wood sorts Oak Leolux reveals the time-honoured European oak of high standing. It’s not possible to imagine life today in the furniture industry without this wood with its peaceful and beautiful grain. The Leolux oak is supplied with a natural or lacquer.

Cherry Our cherry has a beautiful, light striped pattern. t is a charming type of wood that, depending on the light, displays various nuances of a deep, copper glow.

Walnut Walnut is highly variegated. Leolux has chosen American walnut wood that has a dark warm glow.

Caring for wood and veneer In this chapter we describe the maintenance of solid (oiled) wood and veneer products. For maintenance of lacquered tables, please refer to the chapter on Leolux lacquers and veneer types.

Solid wood (oiled) Do not place your solid wood table too close to a radiator or open fire. Avoid major fluctuations in temperature and humidity.Make sure the relative humidity in your home is between 50 and 70 %. Cracking as a result of a relative humidity outside that margin is excluded from the guarantee.

An oiled table is more susceptible to stains and damp than a lacquered table.

Remove spilt liquids immediately.

For day-by-day maintenance, wiping the table with a dry or moist cloth suffices.

Treat your table with the oil supplied with it on a regular basis. Apply the oil thinly to a clean, dry table using a cloth.

Rub in using a dry cloth. Do not use corrosive or scouring agents. Treat minor scratches and stains carefully with a scouring sponge in the direction of the grain. Then apply oil again. A maintenance kit for solid wood is available from Leolux dealers and the Leolux Design Center.

Veneer: Finishing and maintenance The Leolux veneers come in various shades, which can all be finished with a variety of lacquers. In all cases, they are given a finishing coat using a matt lacquer. The properties of the lacquer are identical to those of other Leolux lacquers. Maintenance only consists of normal cleaning with a damp cloth and mild detergents. Do not use any scouring products. After delivery, this Leolux product needs two months in which to harden through and through. Do not overload the table during that period.

All our wood originates from reforested areas.

Solid wood (lacquered) See the Chapter on Leolux lacquered products Caution Wood discolours under the influence of daylight. Do not place hot objects (saucepans) directly onto the wood. This creates rings that are impossible to remove.

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Leolux glass tables You’ll find the transparent beauty of glass in the dining tables from Leolux.

Tables like Cameleon and Strabo have variants with top leaves in satin glass, as well as options in lacquer or HPL for example. Tables with glass leaves are an obvious choice in spaces that combine openness and light with glittering design.

Colour and look On coloured leaves, Leolux applies the lacquer colours to the underside of the glass to minimise the chance of damage.

This means that the colour of the glass can influence the way you perceive the

lacquer colours. The glass samples at your Leolux dealer or the Leolux Design Center offer a clear picture, but minimal differences cannot be ruled out. After all, glass is a natural product.

Cleaning Satin glass has a soft appearance because the material is very slightly porous rather than hard as glass. You can account for that in day-to-day use by wiping up any aggressive liquids spilt, such as fat or red wine, immediately. Use a soft sponge and, possibly, a mild scour-

ing agent (e.g. Cif Creamy). Never use a scouring sponge.

• For day-to-day care, a glass cleaner, concentrated washing-up liquid or water with a dash of methylated spirits suffices.

• Never drag hard objects (pottery, spilt sugar) across the glass leaf. Follow the instructions in the section on lacquers when cleaning the lacquered underside.

Decorative rugs Leolux’s motto when putting together the collection is “everything that makes for pleasant living”.

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Naturally, the collection is centred around seating concepts, tables and dining-room chairs. But homes are made up of more than just seats. That’s why the collection also includes art. Leolux has carpets to complete the collection. After all, they provide your living room with warmth, a higher “softness factor”, or simply the right optical effect.

That’s how the Leolux rugs contribute to a pleasant living environment.

create very special effects with carpets.

With a rug in a contrasting colour you can create a “colour island” so that your furniture stands out even more. You choose the colour that best matches your home environment from a large variety of possibilities.

Leolux rugs complete your living room because they match the colours of your furniture. Individualists can, however,

More information on Leolux rugs can be obtained from your Leolux dealer or in the Leolux Design Centers.

The Leolux Saltino rugs are available with a pile height of 32, 45 or 60 mm.

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Warranty A two year warranty is given on construction, workmanship, upholstery padding and lacquer finishes, motors and mechanisms.

General 1. The warranty is valid from the day of delivery to the first owner or at the latest 30 days after delivery by Leolux to the Leolux dealer.

Exclusions 1. The Leolux warranty does not apply to leather or upholstery fabrics that do not belong to the Leolux collection - the so-called “forwarded materials”.

2. On the owner’s request, the Leolux warranty includes repairs due to assembly and production errors. Separate stipulations applying to material faults are given below.

2. The Leolux guarantee covers only the costs of the fabric and leather materials delivered by the metre. Costs for upholstering carried out by third parties are not covered

by Leolux.

3. Claims on the Leolux warranty must be made known within the warranty period.

4. The warranty applies to the piece of furniture; should this pass on to third persons, then the application of the warranty does not alter.

5.

To the extent permitted by law, the guarantee period shall not be prolonged, renewed or otherwise changed by resale, repair or replacement of the furniture by a recognised Leolux partner. Repaired components or replacement of (parts) of products fall under the guarantee for the remainder of the original guarantee period or for sixty days from the date of repair or replacement, whichever period is the longer.

6. Different guarantee conditions apply to products purchased via Leolux Global BV. These can vary per country and are available on request from Leolux Global. Global sells Leolux products in countries which are not associated with Leolux Meubelfabriek BV, Leolux Möbelfabrik GmbH and Leolux Belgium NV.

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3. Normal wear-and-tear and damages are not included in the warranty.

4. Damage which is a result of incorrect use or maintenance is excluded from the warranty.

5. Repairs made to the upholstery materials and furniture without prior written permission from Leolux result in exclusion from the warranty.

6. Indirect costs which may be the result of an eventual defect, for example loss of income etc., are also excluded from the warranty.

7. In order to deal with your service request the product must be within the Leolux sales organisation area in which it was sold. If this is not the case, Leolux will be unable to carry out any inspections or repair activities.

elements. This choice is deliberate, and will not be accepted as a ground for complaints.

9. Leather is a natural product. Scratch scars, insect bites, cuts etc are characteristics of leather, and cannot be accepted as grounds for complaints. Slight colour variations in a piece or group of furniture cannot be avoided.

10. The wood’s natural characteristics do not form grounds for complaints, such as the changing colour of the cherry, the striped colour nuances of ash and grain differences in the various tables.

11. Cracks in solid wood caused by the relative humidity being too low (<50%) or too high (>70%) do not represent grounds for complaints.

12. Small patterns or stripes will not be worked to pattern.

13. The guarantee for fabrics is null and void once they have been treated with a dirt-resistant coating.

14. Changes in the nap of velvet(like) fabrics which result from use cannot be claimed for. The resulting colour differences which are only visual are a specific characteristic of this type of fabric.

15. Slight colour deviations may occur.

8. Leather and fabric creasing occurs in the soft, luxurious Leoskin of our high-quality, form-retaining foam

16. Batteries are not covered by our guarantee.

Complaints A Leolux service form should be completed in the event of a complaint. Complaints will only be dealt with if the warranty number or product ID number is quoted and a clear description of the complaint given.

• All dimensions are approximate.

• Because of their design and the level of comfort chosen, creasing is inevitable with Leolux furniture.

• We reserve the right to make changes in the collection and in dimensions.

• For tailor-made advice please contact the Leolux partners and the Leolux Design Centers.

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Technical illustrations

B flat Design: Andreas Berlin, 2005 3-seat sofa

220

Armchair large

Rotating armchair

2-seat sofa

2,5-seat sofa

3-seat sofa

3,5-seat sofa

160

3,5-seat sofa

160

105 90

105

39

Footstool

58

200

41

200

1,5-seat unit NA

Corner unit back R

112

3-seat sofa unit AR

56

3-seat sofa unit AL

112

2,5-seat sofa unit AR

Corner unit back L

Corner unit

137

137

90

81

Barilo Design: Busk & Hertzog, 2011

93

149

1,5-seat unit NA

210

248

Footstool

248

1,5-seat unit AL/AR

81

36

36

164

93

81

Occasional table

3-seat unit AL/AR

2,5-seat unit AL/AR

36

Chaise longue AL/AR

174

49

86

86

36

74

50

90

44

76

Armchair small

247

1,5-seat unit NA

112

Antonia Royale Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 1996/2010

Connection sofa AL 2x back

247

215

56-78

84

2,5-seat sofa unit AL

93

105

161

105

197

161

197

Bella Bora Design: Axel Enthoven, 1983/2008

105

47

Footstool

89

2,5-seat sofa

71

214

Footstool

3-seat sofa

52

147

176

214

71

Blocco Design: Scooter & Partners, 2004

85

195

220

220

234

234

73 34,5

41,5

Occasional table

78

78

120

Footstool with rotating table leaf

Footstool Hollow 37

Footstool

37

40

3-seater, plus, single back L/R back extended

73

38

Coffee table

3-seater, plus, single back L/R back standard plus

Element footstool L/R, plus 71/79

2-seat sofa

176

88

88

Archipel Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2004

149

3-seat sofa

220

195

171

147

Armchair 315

42

75

88

90 130

3-seat sofa

195

2,5-seat sofa

52

90 62

Arabella Design: Stefan Heiliger, 2011 2,5-seat sofa

2-seat sofa

83

42

42 55

55

42

81 130

124

105

117

Armchair 314

Footstool 90 x 90

46

Footstool 62 x 55

78

Footstool 124 x 55

46

164

Corner unit round

47

164

Corner unit 23º

97

117

94

81

81

Corner unit 90º 81

105

1,5-seat unit footstool R/L

210 |

215

41

56-78

84

72

180 2,5-seat sofa unit AL/AR

135

Connection sofa AR 2x back

41

34

Coffee table

Connection sofa AL 1 back

112

112

41

56-78

Aditi Design: Minimal Design, 2002

Connection sofa AR 1 back 41

2,5-seat sofa

56-78

AL/AR = Arm Left / Right • NA = No Arm • FL/FR = Footstool Left / Right

108

108

108

108

All dimensions are approximate. Wrinkling is unavoidable on Leolux products because of the design and the level of chosen comfort.

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242

188

80-83

188

Corner unit 90º

85

Footstool

Footstool 41,5

156 Corner unit round

41-44

80-83 98

41-44

80-83

1,5-seat unit NA

41-44

156

41-44

80-83

98

98

41-44

80-83 98

41-44

80-83 101

End unit 1,5-seat footstool L/R

Calbuco Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2005

41-44

80-83

44

98

98 101

204

98

71

3,5-seat sofa

3-seat unit AL/AR

41-44

193

172

80-83

168

117 2,5-seat unit AL/AR

41-44

51 143

79

1,5-seat unit AL/AR

3-seat sofa

2,5-seat sofa

Love Seat

98

44

89 83

79

Footstool

41-44

3-seat sofa

42

2,5-seat sofa

71

193

80-83

2-seat sofa

Armchair 83

168

98

51 143

Rotating armchair 41-44

80-83

44

86 83

Armchair

Footstool 42

3-seat sofa

98

2,5-seat sofa

2-seat sofa

Armchair 73

Cuno Design: Cuno Frommherz, 2008

83

Boavista Design: Axel Enthoven, 2011

162

56

125 125

125

142

56

125

162

67

75

103

125

Dining room table extendable

150

Dolcinea Design: Jan Armgardt, 1992

210

Cameleon Design: Norbert Beck, 2010

48

88

Amchair

75

77

Dining room table

74

Chair

2-seat sofa

2,5-seat sofa unit AL/AR

2,5-seat sofa

Footstool Footstool

Connection sofa AR/AL

39-42

41-44

93

167

197

178

178

203

203

82

120

62

51

86

84

55

85

Footstool 85

100-103

Armchair

Entrada Design: Natalie Buijs, 2008

41

Cécé Design: Axel Enthoven, 1978/2010

240

43

220

43

200

43

180

74

100

65

84

62

Cimber Design: Frans Schrofer, 2012

90

70

45 45

212 |

33

38

58

Occasional table

70

90

All dimensions are approximate. Wrinkling is unavoidable on Leolux products because of the design and the level of chosen comfort.

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Faya Lobi Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2003

Fiji Design: Cuno Frommherz, 2012

85,5

Footstool

2-seat end unit, footstool L/R

Footstool 56x109 39

39

75,5

39

AL

69

47

150 Footstool 56x97

Footstool 96x109

Formi Design: Frans Schrofer, 2002

97

37

109

41

109

Footstool

Connection sofa AL/AR

66

Freyr Design: Erik Munnikhof, 2003 240

2-seat sofa low

2,5-seat sofa low

3-seat sofa low

Dining room chair without armrest

55

49

Goncharov Design: Braun & Maniatis, 2003

88

Armchair

2-seat sofa high

210

2,5-seat sofa high

3-seat sofa high

Footstool

Footstool

2,5-seat sofa

51 85

168

203

57

51

88

3-seat sofa

89

40

44

91

Armchair

35

Armchair high

185

42,5

160

90/96,5

90

160

185

210

66

Gozo Design: Kai Stania, 2011

Fidamigo Design: Frans Schrofer, 2003

55

45 79

51

51

49

92

51

51

79

Footstool

41

87

44

87

3-seat sofa

2,5-seat sofa

2-seat sofa

98

Armchair

Coffee table

69

90

86

214 |

87

55

44

84

Armchair low

Dining room chair armrest uphostered

60

60

87

Felizia Design: Axel Enthoven, 2012

67,5 48

Dining room chair armrest wood

48

240

87

212

60

212

62

39

75,5

88

97

97

39

75,5

87

2,5-seat unit, footstool L/R

190

100

190

194

194

56

56

96

109

109

Armchair

67,5 48

75,5

2-seat end unit, back L/R

AR 150

194

194

39

164

164

39

109

57

110

97

97

82

39

75,5

Chaise longue AL/AR

48

2,5-seat unit AL/AR 39

75,5

39

75,5

2-seat unit AL/AR

41,5

Armchair 1,5-seat unit NA

156

181

206

72

All dimensions are approximate. Wrinkling is unavoidable on Leolux products because of the design and the level of chosen comfort.

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Kikko Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2000 "Moving Moments Seat" backrest left high

"Moving Moments Seat" backrest right high

3-seat unit AL-FR/AR-FL

3-seat unit AL/AR

87

87

92

41

85

43

84

3-seat sofa

85

Love Seat R/L

41

Horatio Design: Cuno Frommherz, 2012

198

273

273 154

Corner unit with short backrest R/L

Footstool 91x91

Coffee table

88

88

88

Footstool 110x55

163

163

41

91 115

115

88

88

133

44

133

44

Armchair

91

65

65

Indus Design: A Design Studio, 2011

88

48

109

90

109

88

Occasional table

Coffee table

Lirio Design: Frans Schrofer, 2011 110

89

Coffee table

81

83

88

Coffee table upholstered

55

41

84

Unit 1,5-seat FR/FL 84

84

43

92

92

Unit1,5-seat AL/AR

92

Unit 1,5-seat NA 84

224

110

95

110

224

280

Coffee table upholstered

35/40/45

35/40/45

92 280

154

Liliom Design: Norbert Beck, 2010

176

95

84

Connection sofa AL/AR 84

Connection sofa FR/FL

84

Chaiselongue AL/AR

58

198

41

216

35/40/45

125

86

125

Dining room table 75

65

181

43 211

71

75

Dining room table extendable

Marabis Design: Gerard Vollenbrock, 2012

94

100

75

Dining room table extendable

Footstool

3-seat sofa

46

Izaki Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2004

2,5-seat sofa

260 84/98

240

88/96

220

44

127

Marabeau Design: Gerard Vollenbrock, 2012

175/230

200/260

44

72

Kepler Design: Scooter & Partners, 2005

85

Armchair

Armchair

70

46

111

52

81

92,5

78

216 |

146

All dimensions are approximate. Wrinkling is unavoidable on Leolux products because of the design and the level of chosen comfort.

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148

173

198

75

33

Footstool

57

59 86

Mundo Design: Gerard Vollenbrock, 2011

59

59

Papageno Design: Jan Armgardt, 1993 Armchair

40

82

72

42

80

Armchair 72

41

73 83,5

50

85 81

Armchair Pallone Puppy 52

Armchair Pallone

Footstool

3-seat sofa

44

84

2,5-seat sofa

41

2-seat sofa

Armchair

Pallone Design: Boonzaaijer/Mazairac/De Scheemaker, 1989

29,5

Mayon Design: Christian Werner, 2012

70

90

Natello Design: Daniel Figueroa, 2005

Parabolica Design: Stefan Heiliger, 2009 Armchair arm left

Armchair arm right

34

34

45

84

150

58

58

45

84

80

Dining-room chair

50

66

95

Niobe Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2009

95

Piatra Design: Norbert Beck, 2010 Dining room table 74,5 100

210

240

92

180

130

Paian Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2007

240

Ponton Design: Braun & Maniatis, 2008 3-seat pivot point left & right

3-seat 2x pivot point left

3-seat 2x pivot point right

103

103

36

68

Footstool

50

103

Footstool

103

36

103

40

46

87 91

1,5-seat pivot point left

36

1,5-seat pivot point right

Footstool

103

3-seat sofa

36

2,5-seat sofa

103

2-seat sofa

68

Armchair

220

36

Rotating armchair

200

68

105

110

78

74,5 130

74,5

Footstool 36

Dining room table

Dining room table

74

218 |

74

154

174

194

54

103

103

103

64

202

202

202

All dimensions are approximate. Wrinkling is unavoidable on Leolux products because of the design and the level of chosen comfort.

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Pupilla Design: Gabriele Assmann, 1998

Sella Design: Patrick Belli, 2011 Chaise longue large AL/AR

173

173 96

96

42

96

Sisu Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2012

Dining-room chair “Twist”

Occasional Table 36 44

70

46,5

64

134 62

62

Quantissimo Dining Design: Frans Schrofer, 2000

Footstool

47

80

47-49

46,5

82

Armchair

67

68

63

44

72

63

Salus Design: Axel Enthoven, 2012

64

Sjamaan Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 1998

Armchair low back

83-85

47-49

98-100

Armchair high back

64

62

30

62

Footstool 36

Dining-room chair “Palo”

38,5

Dining-room chair “Outline”

44

Pyrite Design: Norbert Beck, 2010

80

79 100

96

Dining-room chair “Fino”

Armchair

144

210

Chaise longue medium AL/AR

81

82

178

159

85

87

76

42 / 43,5

2-seat unit AL/AR

42 / 43,5

3-seat sofa

2,5-seat sofa

Spring Design: Cuno Frommherz, 2010 Dining room chair without armrest ‘Dancer’

Dining room chair upholstered armrests ‘Butterfly’

67

66

49

84

37

Dining room chair with armrest ‘Orchid’

135

54

Strabo Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2012

2,5-seat sofa

Dining room table 75

43

73

Armchair

84

160

160

180

200

220

160/230

180/250

200/270

220/290

95

Dining room table

167 75

74

57

95

Scylla Design: Gerard Vollenbrock, 1996

52

160

75

95

Dining room table

200/310

220 |

200/310

220/330

All dimensions are approximate. Wrinkling is unavoidable on Leolux products because of the design and the level of chosen comfort.

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Timandra Design: Gabriele Assmann, 2010

Tablet Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 2000 Coffee table Elegance

Rotating Armchair

Armchair

2-seat sofa

2,5-seat sofa

3-seat sofa

Footstool

46

140-190

140-190

82

80

80

45

45

86

33

33

Coffee table Cubic

66

148

173

66

198

Vivre Largo Design: Minimal Design, 2002/2010

Talassa Design: Scooter & Partners, 2006 Armchair armrest upholstered

Dining room table

240

180

200

220

240

Tam-Tam/Bongo Design: Hugo de Ruiter, 1995/2002

220/272

160/212

190/242

220/272

220/272/324

Footstool

46

55 49

95

42

88

Armchair

Footstool smile

Footstool one eye

86

85

34

34

46

43 34 34

190/242

Volare Design: Jan Armgardt, 1998

52

Occasional table

160/212

100

45

83

220

190/242/294

58

45

83 58

Dining-room chair

52

200

100

Talos Design: Scooter & Partners, 2006

Dining-room chair

180

100

62

59

90

90

43,5

78 73

73

43,5

78

75

Armchair wooden armrest

66

33

33

Tango Design: Jan Armgardt, 1984 3-seat sofa

93

43

81

2-seat sofa

172-192

222 |

203-223

All dimensions are approximate. Wrinkling is unavoidable on Leolux products because of the design and the level of chosen comfort.

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Vol de Rêve Design: Jane Worthington, 2006

2,5-seat sofa

2-seat unit AR/AL Swing

3,5-seat sofa

3-seat unit AR/AL Swing

2-seat unit AR/AL Low

3-seat unit AR/AL Low

95

41,5

84

Love Seat

132

209 3-seat half angle unit AR/AL swing

2,5-seat half angle unit AR/AL low

191

161

201

3-seat half angle unit AR/AL low

Colophon

105

2,5-seat half angle unit AR/AL swing

151

254

95

137

137

95

Footstool

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The realisation of the 2012-2013 Annual was brought about by:

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Artwork and text: Leolux Printing: ICP Venlo

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Styling: Leolux, Kamer 465

All dimensions are approximate. Wrinkling is unavoidable on Leolux products because of the design and the level of chosen comfort.

Art: Jo Meesters (p. 52, 53, 55, 110, 111), Claudy Luijcks (p. 48), Marieke Staps (p. 70), Ontwerpduo (p. 94, 95, 96, 97), Bauke Knottnerus (p. 108), Lise Lefebvre (p. 101), Petra Vonk (p. 102), Tweelink (p. 130), Ontwerplabel Vij5 (p. 147), Roos Soetekouw (p. 120, 123), Aoife Wuller (p. 104), Elise Kim (p. 77), Iris van Daalen (p. 120, 123), Leonie Smelt (p. 114), Marc Jansen (p. 51, 79, 99), Arzu Firuz (p. 59, 86).

Photography: Frank Tielemans Fotografie, Zebra foto studio’s, Alexander van Berge, Arjan Benning, Lisa Klappe, Piet Cox, Diana Post Fotografie, Sjaak Peeters, Ingmar Timmer, Richard Stradtmann, Leolux.

Interviews by: Frances van der Steen, Maartje Wolff, Monique van Empel.

Thanks to: Billekens Licht en Advies, Blooming, Gutzz, Brand en van Egmond, Haans, 70f, Seppo Koho, Jaspers Herenmode Eindhoven, Audax Textielmuseum Tilburg, Ege carpet: Floorfashion by Muurbloem, Hans Boodt.

We have tried to mention all holders of rights to photos and works of art. If we have missed any, you can still get in touch with us.

Leolux Meubelfabriek BV Kazernestraat 15 NL-5928 NL Venlo The Netherlands info@leolux.com www.leolux.com © 2012 Leolux Meubelfabriek B.V. Nothing form this publication may be copied or reprinted without written permission from Leolux Meu­bel­fa­briek B.V. Leolux is a brand of Leolux Living BV.

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HOURS OF OPENING: Monday - Thursday 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Friday 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m Saturday 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Hours of opening: Monday to Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

On late night shopping day (Thursday) open from 9.30 am to 9.00 pm.

BY CAR: On the A50 near Eindhoven take Exit 6 (Ekkersrijt / Centrum) and follow the signs to Ekkersrijt. At the traffic lights turn right (Meubelplein). The Leolux Design Center is 250 metres down on the left.

By car: A) From the A27 Hilversum / A28 Amersfoort: Follow the route to “Rotterdam/Den Haag” and then to “Nieuwegein/Jaarbeurs”, take exit 17 “Kanaleneiland/Jaarbeurs”, and at the end of the exit turn right (Europalaan), turn left at the roundabout (Beneluxlaan), follow the tram track and go straight on at the next roundabout. The DesignCenter is on your left. You can park on the right (car park behind the flats).

B) From the A12 from Arnhem: Follow “Nieuwegein-Jaarbeurs”, then as for A. C) From the A12 from Rotterdam-The Hague: At Ouderijn follow “Amsterdam”, then “Centrum/ring Utrecht-West”, take exit 8 “Utrecht Centrum”, and at the end of the exit turn right, turn right at the traffic lights. The Design-Center is on your right. Parking is in front of the Design-Center.

D) From the A27 / A2 Den Bosch: Take exit 8 (Ring West “Utrecht Centrum”), then as for C. E) From the A2 from Amsterdam: Take exit 8 “Utrecht Centrum”, and at the end of the exit turn left, then as for C.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Eindhoven Station, number 11 bus towards Son, Meubelplein Ekkersrijt near the Leolux Design Center.

AIRPORTS: Eindhoven, Brussels, Amsterdam.

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Elbestraße 39 D-47800 Krefeld-Gartenstadt T +49 (0)2151 943 660 F +49 (0)2151 943 650

Monreposstraße 55 D-71634 Ludwigsburg T +49 (0)7141 324 01 F +49 (0)7141 324 46

Hours of opening: Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Saturday 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Hours of opening: Monday to Friday Saturday

By car: Take the A57 highway until the Krefeld-Gartenstad exit. Exit the highway and continue towards Krefeld. At the first set of traffic-lights turn left, following the signpost for TÜV. Then at the second crossroads turn left onto the Magdeburgerstraße. After approximately 300 metres, directly after the tramrails, turn right onto the Elbestraße. The Leolux-Design-Center is on the left-hand side after 250 metres.

By car: Take the A81 Stuttgart-Heilbronn and exit the highway at the Ludwigsburg-Nord exit, driving in the direction of Ludwigsburg over the B27 (Frankfurterstraße).

Turn left at the first set of traffic lights (Monreposstraße) and then immediately take the first right. The Leolux-Design-Center is located 150 metres on the left-hand side.

Public Transport: From Krefeld Central Station take 042 tram, getting off at the “Bochum-Friedhof” (cemetery) stop. Walking on to the next traffic lights, turn right onto Emil-Schäferstraße, then after approximately 50 metres onto Elbestraße.

AIRPORT: Stuttgart.

10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

A detailed route description can be found on www.leolux.com

AIRPORTS: Düsseldorf, Mönchengladbach, Cologne-Bonn, Niederrhein.

A detailed route description can be found on www.leolux.com

Public transport: At Utrecht station take the fast tram to Nieuwegein. Get off at the stop “5 Mei Plein”, near the Leolux-Design-Center.

AIRPORTS: Eindhoven, Amsterdam.

A detailed route description can be found on www.leolux.com

Leolux Design Centers are open six days a week and on special occasions. For more information about events, route descriptions and an overview of the models on display, go to www.leolux.com

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Hours of opening: Monday to Saturday 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

OPENING TIMES Open only by appointment

By car: Follow the E19 to the ring-road around Brussels and then follow the sign Charleroi/Mons/Paris (keep right). After about 10 km you will see exit 16 (N6), “Sint-Pieters-Leeuw - Anderlecht.” At the end of the exit turn right towards Sint-Pieters-Leeuw/Halle. You are now on the Steenweg op Bergen (Mons) road.

The Leolux-Design-Center is approximately 4 km on your left.

BY CAR: (follow “bedrijvennr.” 6875) A: From Venlo town centre: Over the bridge to Blerick, left at the 2nd traffic lights, 2nd right (Kazernestraat, past the station and the main building of Leolux). At the roundabout continue straight ahead. At the end, take the road to the right in between the Leolux buildings. Via Creandi is now ahead of you on the right.

B: From A67/A73: “Knooppunt Zaarderheiken”, exit Venlo-West/Blerick. At the end of the slip road turn right towards Venlo (N556). After about 2.5 km, immediately after the filling station, turn right (Burg. Gommansstraat) and then the 2nd right (Kazernestraat). At the roundabout continue straight ahead, then as A.

Public Transport: Approaching from the station Brussels South (Bruxelles Midi) take bus HL (HL is crossed through). Get off at the stop Bergensesteenweg. The Leolux-Design-Center is about 100 metres away.

AIRPORTS: Brussels, Charleroi.

A detailed route description can be found on www.leolux.com

Besides Leolux, in this “house full of the unique and beautiful” you will find the collection from its partner Siematic.

Leolux Dealers Leolux works with a network of specialised dealers. Our products are always sold via the Leolux dealer. In their stores they will be happy to help you with comprehensive advice, but they are also your contact when it comes to the purchase and delivery of your Leolux furniture.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT Blerick station (500 metres on foot). This station is on both the “Maaslijn” Roermond-Nijmegen and on the Eindhoven/Venlo line. Leave the station and turn right. Follow the Kazernestraat past the main building of Leolux. At the roundabout continue straight ahead, then as A..

Leolux Brandstores Leolux operates brandstores in a number of world cities.

These brandstores present seating from Leolux based on the Leolux concept, together with art and accessories from well-known brands. You’ll find addresses of the Leolux brandstores at www.leolux.com

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