news #05 / March / maart / mars / März 2009

Lotus René Holten / 2008 Sleek, smooth and functional, Lotus is the latest design by René Holten. Made from Cristalplant, a new composite material that’s snowwhite, as hard as marble and soft to the touch. The design of the Lotus stretches the frontiers of this material to its limits. The way in which the moulded tablet flows into the shell is possible only with this sort of composite material. The central stainlesssteel base with its four slim legs emphasises the sloping shape of the shell. The Lotus with a moulded tablet for writing or working with a laptop is an innovative chair for contract...

More Mare René Holten / 2008 The name says it all. More Mare is a logical extension of René Holten’s stylish Mare sofa. With so many different elements to work with, it’s easy to devise ever more outstanding combinations. You can link and swap them to create large or small seating arrangements. Like 90 or 135-degree angles, or in line. You can simply sit, or stretch out on a chaise longue. Choose between narrow or wide armrests. And create your own comfortable sofa while retaining the elegance of Mare. Specially designed for the homes market, Mare is restrained and sober. Available in practically...

Artifort has pleasure in presenting Paulin’s design icon, the F 444. This now-famous design dates from 1963 and is once more in production. One of the most representative pieces of furniture from the innovative nineteen-sixties has made its return. This unique armchair – still a collector’s item today – will once again acquire a place in the heart, and the home, of those who appreciate fine design. Saddle-leather seat in a stainless steel frame. Artifort presenteert met genoegen het designicoon F 444 van Pierre Paulin. Dit inmiddels fameuze ontwerp dateert uit 1963 en is opnieuw in productie...

Artifortflash’s Globus / Globit Globus has become Globit: a Globus with a built-in Windows XP mini-PC and SiteKiosk, putting the world at your fingertips. Ideal for public areas where users can use the touch-screen to navigate through specific websites easily and comfortably, the Globit can be expanded with numerous options. Globus wordt Globit; een Globus met standaard ingebouwde Windows XP mini-pc en SiteKiosk. De wereld onder handbereik. Ideaal voor publieksruimten waar gebruikers zelfstandig, comfortabel en gebruikersvriendelijk via touchscreen door specifike websites kunnen navigeren. De...

Khodi Feiz previously designed the Extens cupboard range for Artifort. His latest design is the Gap, a chair with a lot of potential. What sets it apart is that this piece of furniture fills the gap between the back and seat. Its shell is fully upholstered and pleasantly curved. The chair is available with 4 legs or a sled base or with a 5-leg base. A design that will catch the eye at home or in the office. Khodi Feiz ontwierp eerder het kastenprogramma Extens voor Artifort. Zijn nieuwste ontwerp is de Gap, een stoel met veel potentie. Het onderscheidend vermogen van dit meubel zit ‘m in de ‘gap’...

Magnolia Jacco Bregonje / 2007 In his design for the Magnolia, Jacco Bregonje combines the best of two worlds: design and architecture. The organic shell seat is fully foam-filled and provides fantastic comfort. The Magnolia is a beautiful piece of furniture whatever way you look at it. A unique armchair that perfectly fits into the celebrated Artifort collection. A real eyecatcher for reception areas or the home. Jacco Bregonje combineert in zijn ontwerp voor de Magnolia het beste van twee werelden: design en architectuur. De organische zitschelp is volledig ingeschuimd en biedt optimaal zitgenot....

From now on, Artifort furniture will also be available in the new luxury fabrics Gstaad and Interferens. Gstaad is a heavy 100% cotton with thick black tufts woven into the fabric. The fabric has a rich appearance and is cool and pleasant to the touch. Businesslike in an office environment; chic in a home setting. Artifort meubels zijn voortaan ook in de nieuwe luxe stoffen Gstaad en Interferens leverbaar. Gstaad is een zware, 100% katoenen, stof waar dikke zwarte noppen in geweven zijn. De stof heeft een rijke uitstra­ ling en voelt koel en prettig aan. Zakelijk in een office omgeving, chique...

Presso Patrick Norguet / 2007 Figuratively speaking only, Presso is a table that you just can’t get yourself around. Designed by Patrick Norguet, its central conical plastic column supports an elegant round table top. This eye-catching column can be supplied coated but also with a leather covering. This provides a beautiful contrast with the table top and gives the entire piece a pleasant feel. The table top is available with a smooth coating, laminated or veneered. A unique object that provides oceans of space at home or at work. Presso is een tafel waar je figuurlijk niet om heen kunt. Het...

Artifort is proud to present the design partnership Mathias Seiler & Stephan Veit. Their design Trance fits our tradition perfectly. Striking features are the vaulted shell and the transparent plastic back. Light and airy. Now available in a 4-leg version or with cross-foot base, static or with return mechanism. Mathias Seiler & Stephan Veit / 2007 Mathias Seiler Met trots presenteert Artifort het designduo Mathias Seiler & Stephan Veit. Hun ontwerp Trance past perfect in onze traditie. Een elegante stoel voor een actieve zit. Opvallend is de mooi gewelfde schelp en de transparante polycarbonaat...