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AVL Glyder by Atelier Van Lieshout for Lensvelt
Dutch designers Atelier Van Lieshout have created a sofa system with sliding backrests for furniture brand Lensvelt of Breda in the Netherlands.
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Called AVL Glyder, the collection comprises a small, medium and large sofa and two footstools.
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Photographs are by Frans Strous.
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The information below is from Lensvelt:
AVL GLYDER. The new dynamic and versatile seating system by Atelier Van Lieshout.
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The AVL Glyder is a new and innovative family of products developed with Joep van Lieshout, whose main characteristic is the extreme versatility.
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"Glyder" is a seating system which can be placed in various environments, both public and private, whereas people meet to chat, work, learn or just relax.
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The seating part is a dynamic element that can give rise to different settings and different atmospheres: in fact the backrest slides from left to right, basically “glides”.
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A couple of poufs complete the range: they can be used individually or combined with others, extending the sitting space.
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The formal principle is simple, every seating element is separated into its components; base, seat, back and armrest are solid volumes easily recognizable, relying on each other.
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The chance to play with different colors in the lining of the individual elements, makes the system yet more flexible and ready to satisfy customer needs.
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