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Made since 1940. Made for the present. Made for the future. Made to last. Made to look good. Made to satisfy. Made by craftsmen. And craftswomen. Made with designers. Made with passion. Made in Norway. Made for you.
Open the catalog to page 2HJELLE CONTENTS Small seating Specs & Info
Open the catalog to page 3Made by hand in Norway since 1940 When Lars Karl Hjelle started it all in 1940, life along the elongated Norwegian coast was tough. Located between deep fjords and majestic mountains the farmers in the small village of Sykkylven started to build furniture in barns or cellars to ensure their own livelihood. They were everyday heroes. Lars Karl Hjelle was one of these pioneers, and the initial wish to provide more jobs led him to found LK Hjelle. The essence of Hjelle is to always create beautiful, timeless Scandinavian pieces that will last for generations to come - both in form, quality and...
Open the catalog to page 4Armchair: Modell 711 Textile: Lodal 964 Sofa: Frí Textile: Bardal 970
Open the catalog to page 5It is not a fling, it is an every day love story This is not a fling, a summer flirt nor a one night stand. FRÍ is made from the idea to give you a long term relationship with your sofa. Jonas Stokke wanted to create a sofa free of unnecessary concepts, but with proportions well worked through, a generous seating comfort, but without taking up all your space. He succeeded. Adding high quality, FRÍ is a sofa that will stay with you for a long time without you loosing interest. In Icelandic «frí» means «holiday», but although it can be said to be inspired by the rhythm of a holiday, FRÍ is...
Open the catalog to page 6Sofa and loungechair: Frí Textile: Bardal 110
Open the catalog to page 7Sofa: NIU Textile: Still 481
Open the catalog to page 8Open the box NIU is inspired by a box that opens and gives you a glimpse of what lies hidden inside. The walls lean back and to the side, giving the sofa a dynamic character that is interesting from every angle. In Catalan «niu» means «nest», and that’s exactly what Hallgeir Homstvedt wanted to create; a zone shielded from the surrounding interior with high walls, an inside filled with soft cushions and a generous depth made to share. With its three basic modules, NIU can perfectly adapt to various spaces or needs. Textile: Still 481 See page 100 for complete specifications
Open the catalog to page 9NIU 201 Leather: Saddle Pony NIU 301: Textile: Vidar 222
Open the catalog to page 10Sofa: NIU Textile: Lodal 724 Armchair: Modell 711 Leather: Saddle Ash
Open the catalog to page 11The perfect everyday sofa ARENA has a clean design that lasts undisturbed by time and helps this model fit any style and most interiors. Due to its ergonomic cushions ARENA has a unique seating comfort that makes the sofa stand out from competing models – and allows you to be seated for hours. ARENA is easily adapted to your individual needs by a numerous of opportunities thanks to a great number of different lengths, seating heights and options such as corner unit and chaise longue. No wonder ARENA is a popular sofa among our customers – and most likely ARENA is the perfect everyday sofa...
Open the catalog to page 12Sofa: Arena 2-seater Textile: Sahara Indian Blue 66 2-seater with chaiselounge Textile: Hallingdal 130
Open the catalog to page 13Sofa: Arena Leather: Vintage Congac Armchair: Arena Textile: Tonica 182
Open the catalog to page 14Sofa: Arena Textile: Lodal 964 Armchair: Modell 711 Leather: Nature Black Table: Day
Open the catalog to page 15Bring the popcorn FAM is the sofa that embraces the whole family at the same time as it provides good enough space to relax in an everyday life. With soft cushions and a seat depth of 60 cm FAM satisfies those who long for a deep and comfy sofa. Curl up, lay back and relax. See page 93 for complete specifications
Open the catalog to page 16Mono by Anderssen & Voll Textile: Steelcut Trio 506 MONO by Anderssen & Voll Echo of architecture MONO is a sofa that in all its simplicity provides surprising comfort. MONO looks like a padded bench, but feels like a proper sofa. Hidden padding and a flexible back provide a surprisingly high level of comfort. The slender and strict language of MONO is like an echo of the architecture. The neat size and the light expression allow MONO to fit almost anywhere, and the seating height makes MONO highly suitable for the dining table. Textile: Remix 452 See page 94 for complete specifications
Open the catalog to page 17Sofa: Mono Textile: Smooth Tobacco
Open the catalog to page 18Sofa: Mono Textile: Canvas 424
Open the catalog to page 19Back in 2006, Norway Says designed OK, and today OK stands as a perfect example of the designer trio's ability to generate ideas and products that are way ahead of their time. OK is a simple module system which can create different sofa solutions, only using four different parts. The modules are easily assembled according to your needs and may be grouped in new ways, as required. An advanced foam structure provides a very high comfort and makes OK fit perfectly to your body. See page 104 for complete specifications
Open the catalog to page 20Sofa: OK OK 003-104-102-104 VadalUni 321 ModalMouline 227 Hemsedal 220 OK 104-104-102 Triangle Banana Savanna 442,152
Open the catalog to page 21An icon among classics In 2003, Hjelle started collaborating with the Norwegian designer trio Norway Says. The first result of this successful collaboration was UGO. When first released, UGO was considered as the clearly contemporary design - now UGO stands out as an icon among classics. The UGO sofa was designed to look beautiful at every angle, even from behind. The result is a funky sitting landscape where three different module sizes can be combined in different ways and perfectly adapt to various spaces. The modules can be assembled, as required, into small sofa islands or larger...
Open the catalog to page 22Sofa: Ugo Textile: Bardal 420
Open the catalog to page 23Sofa: Ugo Textile: Steelcut Trio 133,605 Armchair: Siesta Fiora
Open the catalog to page 24By Norway Says Almost like science fiction HAL stands out by its straightforward lines and characteristic shape. Even though the solid construction makes HAL suitable for public spaces, HAL features a sense of lightness and minimalism that helps it adapt to any room. All dressed up in ox leather HAL could easily become the perfect match for the private living room. In 2016 the magazine Wallpaper* listed HAL as one out of twenty iconic sofas over the last 20 years. See page 94 for complete specifications
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