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Model Bridge, design by Jens Juul Eilersen
Ultra modular floater
with classical undertones
Exceptional modularity is one of the defining characteristics of Jens Juul Eilersen's sofas. Bridge is no exception. Variety reaches new heights, whilst at the same time setting a classic tone with its tight lines, thin seat cushion and concealed seat gradient.
"Classic, tight lines create a sense of rest. It's pleasing to look at, and creates a lasting impression that never goes out of style. Bridge has inherited all the proud qualities of the traditional floater sofa, along with discrete, classic flair to keep it modern. One special feature is that the sofa can easily glide across the floor on its low-profile, 2 cm legs. This presented both a design challenge and the inspiration for the name Bridge. A sofa without legs is subject to kicks and marking from shoes. So I designed a recess to take the lower edge out of the danger zone of kicks and bumps. And it was this very recess that made the sofa resemble a bridge", explains Eilersen.
Configure your very own sofa
The point of a sectional sofa is that it should be flexible so it can be expanded and reconfigured as needed. Bridge brings another degree to this flexibility. "Bridge is quite simply an unlimited universe. Its fixed sofas. Its end pieces and middle sections with both short and long backs. Its footrests. All available in various standard widths, and naturally one can freely add bolster pillows and down throw cushions in a range of sizes. Arms and backs have the same profile, which means that sofas and end pieces can be turned into corners. And for highly specialised situations, it's possible to have your Bridge components custom-made to personal sizes."
Facts about Bridge design by Jens Juul Eilersen:Depth: 96 cm
Fixed sofas: From 220 to 240 cm long
Middle sections: From 100 to 220 cm wide
End pieces: From 120 to 220 cm wide
Lounge chair with/without arms: 170 cm long and 110 to 140 cm wide
Legs: 2 cm high wooden legs, which also interlock the elements in groups
Enjoy an Eilersen
Your home should be a place where you are most comfortable. Here you surround yourself with things you have chosen for yourself. Because you need them and because they appeal to you. Furniture shapes, colours and subtleties speak to your senses. Therefore, it really matters how the sofa fulfils its mission. Your sofa should be both comfortable to sit in - and live up to your life values and taste for the aesthetic. We all know the feeling of being a place we like. That's why we say: Enjoy an Eilersen..
Further info
Nils Juul Eilersen, N. Eilersen A/S, Fabriksvej 2, DK-5485 Skamby
M.: +45 24675712, T.: +45 64851008, F.: +45 64851057
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Background information
N. Eilersen A/S
Founded in 1895, the company has given name and life to many classics. Founder Niels Eilersen was the first in Denmark to use steam to shape wood, and innovation and tradition are still hallmarks of the company. Since the 1930s, N. Eilersen A/S has produced furniture with a focus on top quality materials, comfort and durability. This strategy has made Eilersen a well-known and recognized brand both nationally and internationally, and several of their sofa models carry the designation “state of the art”. N. Eilersen A/S is a family business, currently operated by the fourth generation.
The fact that a piece of furniture bears the Eilersen name is a guarantee of excellent quality, comfort and unique durability.
Jens Juul Eilersen
Has since the mid-1960s been responsible for the design developments at N. Eilersen A/S. Jens Juul Eilersen has no theoretical training – but is interested and has a fantastic talent. All his sofas are created in accordance with classic geometric proportions, guaranteeing balance and harmony in terms of both function and expression. Jens Juul Eilersen has, among other things, created one of Eilersen´s biggest sellers, the CONTROL lounge chair, which after being on the market for 30 years can rightly be called a classic. Jens Juul Eilersen has always had a nose for the innovative and has produced and patented a number of his creative designs. This innovation is also being expressed today whereby his designs are an expression of time and not of that fact that he is now in his seventies.