versus catalog 2014/15

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Pump Roulade Tosom

09. 10. 11.

Index /

04. 05. 06. 07. 08.Basset Brick Emo Loose Macaroon

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12.Knock On Wood

13. 14. 15.Bouclé Triangle Fabrics

The versus story…..

Versus is a design company based in Denmark - a country world famous for its clean uncompromising aesthetics in botharchitecture and furniture design.

Founded in 2010 by Peter Barreth and Henrik Lerche.

Strong roots in traditional construction techniques and craftsmanship, our style has evolved into a niche of its own,interpreting previous design aesthetics from the 1950´s and 60´s and renewing them to fit a modern lifestyle.

Versus design and produce high-end contemporary furniture with versus identity – using tough lasting materials aiming fora strong price point.

Our background – our strength….

Peter is a third generation upholsterer crafted in old school techniques with several years experience from traditionalupholstery work, product development, production and design.Henrik is educated in commerce and trade with experience in purchase, design, administration, management and alsoowner of an upholstery production unit in Denmark.

Between us we have over 30 years experience in design – and development of upholstery furniture, constructiontechniques, materials and production.

Versus – craftsmanship…..

We work with strong leading fabric suppliers Kvadrat and Gabriel from Denmark, Camira from UK, Mahan from USA andalso a young new vibrant company like Febrik.

Our sofa frames are hand build from European plywood and seat frames used are built from solid European pine. Eachseat frame is mounted with steel Nosag springs creating the toughest and most durable solution.

We only use Eco-Tex labelled high-density cold cured foam from leading European suppliers. All foam qualities are fireretardant for your safety.

Versus upholstery are hand built in EU and comes with a 5-year warranty.

The details…..

Each new model is tested in the private homes of the founders.It is important to know how the upholstery and construction reacts to everyday use.

Shape is important – and comfort is essential.We include small comfort details into our products. We implement small details that makes difference in the use, andalways detect and correct mistakes by testing intensively before release for your benefit and joy.

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Basset / Iskos — Berlin

Iskos — BerlinIskos — Berlin Design is a partnership of Boris Berlin and Aleksej Iskos.The company works within the fields of industrial, furniture and graphicdesign. The firm was only established in late 2010, but Boris and Aleksejhave been working together for a number of years. In 1987, Boris co-founded Komplot Design, where Aleksej was employed as an assistant formore than 11 years. This long and fruitful cooperation has allowed them todevelop a shared philosophy of design. In their own words:”

”We wanted to design a compact but comfortable “family” of sofas thatharked back to classic soft furniture styles – especially to the post WW2period”.

BassetBasset’s sculptural language is simple and clear. There are just twoelements – a horizontal “pillow” for a seat and a vertical “duvet” at the backthat wraps around the seat, embracing it from the sides.Upholstery details – marked piping is used to accentuate its shape in anatural way, giving it an easily recognizable design “signature”.Basset doesn’t demand much space and fits easily into smaller rooms.develop a shared philosophy of design. In their own words:”

Basset is constructed and produced following the finest traditions ofcraftsmanship for this type of furniture.

MaterialsFrame is constructed from European plywood - a tough, light and durable solution.Round shapes are constructed using masonite.Seat frame build from solid pine mounted with strong steel springs to ensure high comfort and durability.Foam construction is built entirely from EcoTex labeled fire retardant cold cured foam.Versus only use high end and high density foam qualities for comfort and durable shape for many years.Seat quality and top layer of arms and back construction are constructed from 40 kg. foam.Back and arm rests are padded with heavy layer of 35 kg. foam. Heavy shrouds made from 27 kg. foam.For smooth fabric movement all parts are covered with polyester netting.Solid oak legs.

Dimensions

PoufW 90 cmD 70 cmH 40 cm

ChairW 120/70 cmD 100/75 cmH 65/40 cm

2 SeaterW 160/110 cmD 100/75 cmH 65/40 cm

2.5 SeaterW 190/140 cmD 100/75 cmH 65/40 cm


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Brick / KiBiSi

KibisiKiBiSi is the reference idea-driven industrial design firm. For KiBiSi ideasand products are intrinsically tied: Product should be the carrier of its brandidea rather than some designer's form and formula. KiBiSi designs oftenexplore the potential of crossbreeding elements or attributes from differentdisciplines in to new functional and aesthetic hybrids.

BrickKiBiSi has designed the Brick series for versus. The series consists of apouf, a chair, a arm chair, a two and three seater. KiBiSi set out to make asofa with strong architectural references since KiBiSi partner Bjarke Ingelscouldn’t really find the right architect’s sofa for his apartment. The point ofdeparture was a classic brick bond forming the cushion pattern. Thecushions are tied together and fixed with a tailor quality button. The button,also designed by KiBiSi, is molded of fiber concrete – Yet anotherarchitectural reference.

Bjarke Ingels of KiBiSi says: “What is a sofa but a pile of pillows formaximum comfort? Turning the habitual modularity of sofa design into avirtue, the Brick explores the tectonic of bricklaying to stack sandbag likecushions into architecture for comfort.” craftsmanship for this type offurniture.

MaterialsBase sections are constructed from European plywood - a tough, light an durable solution.The cushions structure are held in place and supported by steel tubes and stainless steel construction.Foam construction is built entirely from EcoTex labeled fire retardant cold cured foam.Versus only use high end and high density foam qualities for comfort and durable shape for many years.All cushions have a core of 35 kg. foam covered in high end 40 kg. foam glued into shape.All cushions are covered with polyester netting for smooth fabric movement.!4 small adjustable legs on each base section.Strong metal fittings keep the base sections locked to each other.A strong design feature is the concrete button - designed by KiBiSi for Brick.

Dimensions

PoufW 70 cmD 105 cmH 35 cm

ChairW 70 cmD 105/70 cmH 65/35 cm

ArmchairW 140/70 cmD 105/70 cmH 65/35 cm



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Emo / Mika Tolvanen

Mika TolvanenMika Tolvanen was born in Lieksa, Finland 1975.

After graduating from Royal College of Art in London 2001, he establishedhis studio from where he has worked independently since. We work with avariety of clients on consumer products, furniture and lighting.Mika Tolvanen is also member of Rehti-group, a Finnish design collective,and has designed several unique products for young Scandinavian designcompanies.

EmoEmo Sofa is an update to the classic 1950s sofa with a more inviting, lessrigid appearance. I wanted to make a low-slung sofa that is simple,elegant, and comfortable. It is a balance of thin and thick parts that looksas good from the back as from the front.Adjustable legs on each unit

MaterialsFrame is constructed from European plywood - a tough, light and durable material.Outside and inside frame sections covered in masonite.Seat frame built from solid pine mounted with hardened steel springs to ensure high lasting comfort.Foam construction built entirely from Eco-Tex labeled fire retardant cold cured foam in different qualities.Versus only use high end density foam qualities for comfort and durable shape for several years.Seat cushions with a core of 40 kg foam covered in a comfortable and soft down/fiber ball duvet.Back cushions with filling of down and ball fiber. Both seat - and back inner cushions are covered in down proof cotton fabric.Top of arms in hard granulated foam. Inside - and outside frame covered with 35 kg foam.All frame parts covered in a thick layer of fiber wadding.Emo available with upholstery from high quality brands like Kvadrat, Gabriel, Mahan and Camira. Legs in solid oak with oil finish.

Dimensions

ChairW 72/65 cmD 88/66 cmH 68/38 cm



LooseLoose is a modern lounge sofa - soft and feminine but also with an appealingmasculine touch.No redundancy - only exactly what you need in a modern and appealing loungesofa. A cool looking sofa with great comfort.We wanted to design a sofa series with a loose and "sloppy" look withoutcompromising the quality and durability.The high quality inner workings, built the traditional Scandinavian way,ensures great comfort, durability and a strong identity.The arms offer as much support and comfort as the back of the sofa.Adjustable legs on each unit

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Loose / versus

MaterialsFrame is constructed from European plywood - a tough, light and durable solution.Outside and inside frame sections covered in masonite.Seat frame build from solid pine mounted with hardened steel springs to ensure high comfort and durability.Foam construction is built entirely from EcoTex labeled fire retardant cold cured foam in different qualities.Versus use only high end and high density foam qualities for comfort and durable shape for several years.Seat quality, top layer of arms and back construction are made from 40 kg. foam.Back and arm rests are padded with heavy layer of 35 kg. foam. Heavy shrouds made from 27 kg. foam.All parts are covered in a thick layer og polyester wadding.Loose is upholstered with top quality fabrics from high end brands Kvadrat, Gabriel and Camira.Fabrics are padded with a thick layer of polyester wadding which are sewn into the covers.4 adjustable legs on each module.Modules are held together by strong metal fittings.Loose is available as fixed sofas or modular configurations.

Dimensions

Side left or rightW 95/70 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

Side XL left or rightW 115/90 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

MiddleW 75/75 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

Middle XLW 95/95 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

ChairW 110/60 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

Chair XLW 130/80 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

Chaiselong left or rightW 95/700 cmD 125/100 cmH 65/38 cm

End part left or rightW 125/125 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

Corner left or rightW 95/70 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

2 seaterW 190/120 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

2 seater XLW 230/180 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm



Macaroon / Iskos — Berlin

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Iskos — BerlinIskos — Berlin Design is a partnership of Boris Berlin and Aleksej Iskos.The company works within the fields of industrial, furniture and graphicdesign. The firm was only established in late 2010, but Boris and Aleksejhave been working together for a number of years. In 1987, Boris co-founded Komplot Design, where Aleksej was employed as an assistant formore than 11 years. This long and fruitful cooperation has allowed them todevelop a shared philosophy of design.

MaterialsFrame is constructed from European plywood - a tough, light and durable solution.Round shapes are constructed using masonite.Seat frame build from solid pine mounted with strong steel springs to ensure high comfort and durability.Foam construction is built entirely from EcoTex labeled fire retardant cold cured foam.Versus only use high end and high density foam qualities for comfort and durable shape for many years.Seat quality and top layer of arms and back construction are constructed from 40 kg. foam.Back and arm rests are padded with heavy layer of 35 kg. foam. Heavy shrouds made from 27 kg. foam.For smooth fabric movement all parts are covered with polyester netting.Black powder coated steel legs.

Dimensions

ChairW 110/60 cmD 100/75 cmH 65/40 cm


Macaroon“Our goal was to create an enticing “edible” sofa…”Macaroon is a warm and inviting "family" of sitting-room furniture, includinga two seater sofa and an armchair.They share a clear and comprehensible sculptural language and structure,with softly rounded "cushions" that seem to be made of two halves... justlike a macaroon.Macaroon is designed for comfort and is constructed and manufacturedaccording to the finest traditions of Danish furniture production.

Pump / versus

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MaterialsFrame is constructed from European plywood - a tough, light and durable solution.Outside and inside frame sections covered in masonite.Seat frame build from solid pine mounted with hardened steel springs to ensure high comfort and durability.Foam construction is built entirely from EcoTex labeled fire retardant cold cured foam in different qualities.Versus use only high end and high density foam qualities for comfort and durable shape for several years.Seat quality, top layer of arms and back construction are made from 40 kg. foam.Back and arm rests are padded with heavy layer of 35 kg. foam. Heavy shrouds made from 27 kg. foam.All parts are covered in a thick layer og polyester wadding.Pump are upholstered with top quality fabrics from high end brands Kvadrat, Gabriel and Camira.4 adjustable legs on each module.Modules are held together by strong metal fittings.Pump is available as fixed sofas or modular configurations.

Dimensions

PoufW 75/75 cmD 75/75 cmH 398 cm

Pouf XLW 95/98 cmD 75/75 cmH 38 cm

Side left or rightW 95/70 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

Side XL left or rightW 115/90 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

MiddleW 75/75 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

Middle XLW 95/95 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

ChairW 110/60 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

Chair XLW 130/80 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

Chaiselong left or rightW 95/700 cmD 125/100 cmH 65/38 cm

End part left or rightW 125/125 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm

Corner left or rightW 95/70 cmD 95/70 cmH 65/38 cm





Pumpversus central idea behind the Pump sofa is to make an interpretation of a modernsofa, a lounge sofa with carefully chosen proportions, very comfortable and nodecorative frills.Pump sofa is bulky, soft and welcoming, and the high quality inner workings ensurelasting comfort seats.The arms offer as much support as the rear of the system -which provides opportunities for a variable style use.Thanks to its modular structure, the Pump sofa shape can be defined personallyand changed at any time.

Roulade / KiBiSi

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KiBiSiKiBiSi is among Scandinavias most influential design groups today. KiBiSihas worked across a wide range of disciplines, creating everything fromfurniture and household objects, to bicycles and aircraft, and signaturedesigns for clients across the globe. Urban Mobility, ArchitecturalIllumination and Personal Electronics are among the global niches KiBiSihave consistently explored in recent years.

Materials DimensionsRoulade is cut from one large block of 35 kg. fire retardant cold cured foam.The foam is Eco-tex labeled and produced in EU. Foam covered in polyester netting toensure upholstery can move on the foam.Upholstery available from high end brands Kvadrat, Gabriel and Camira.Large buttons gives Roulade identity.Roulade is a fixed chair and can not be rolled out.Small felt legs.

Chair :W 100 cmD 125/65 cmH 70/40 cm

RouladeRoulade is a meeting between generations and genres, a meetingbetween mattress and Chesterfield, chair and couch. Roulade is a SwissRoll turned sofa - a contemporary, iconic and humorous character with acozy and comfortable expression.

Roulade is made from High Density foam cut into a fixed shape reminiscentof a rolled up mattress. It is upholstered with top class materials such asKvadrat fabrics; And the comfort and durability is outstanding. It is a sort ofnew comer – a plump 1,5 pax sofa designed for laid back hangoutBespoke, oversized buttons modernize the old school Chesterfieldexpression.

Tosom / Marte Frøystad

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Marte FrøystadMarte Frøystad is a young Norwegian designer, with a Master’s degree inDesign from Oslo National Academy of the Arts.She is currently living and working in Oslo where she runs the design studio;Frøystad + Klock, together with Runa Klock.

TosomTosom 2 is a standing invitation to cuddle up alone, or with a close friend ora child in your arms! This XL-chair is especially designed for informalseating positions, with plenty of space for curling your feet up. The chairanswers humans’ needs for taking a step back, into a safe warm corner –away from our hectic daily-life. The design is based on traditionalconstruction- and production methods, but with a modern look. hip for thistype of furniture.

Materials DimensionsA light and durable frame construction made from pine, plywood and masonite.Seat frame made from solid european pine.Frame is padded with Eco-tex labeled cold cured foam. A 40 kg. fire retardant quality madein EU.Seat cushion also made from 40 kg. cold cured foam.Upholstered with high end fabrics from fabric brands Kvadrat, Gabriel and Camira.A large button makes a distinct statement.Legs available in satin powder coated steel.

Chair :W 112/88 cmD 90/65 cmH 76/41 cm

Table tops and legs in solid oak with mat oil finish.Colored tables made from solid ash with lacquered finish

Dimensions

Knock On Wood / versus

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Knock On WoodKnock On Wood is robustly built, stable, individual in character and lovable in appearance.Whether as side-tables, coffee-table or as stools, the five different tables benefit from the advantageous properties of the natural oak.

It is comparatively light, enormously tough and has a pleasant soft feel to it.

Materials

Natural Oak White Grey Black Red *

* coffee table ø85 cm not available in red.

StoolØ 42cmH 39 cm

Stool HighØ 42 cmH 55 cm

Small coffee-tableØ 55 cmH 39 cm

Side-tablesØ 55 cmH 55 cm

Coffee-tableØ 85 cmH 39 cm

Colours

Bouclè / versus

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Bouclé cushionsThe collection of Bouclé Cushions is characterized by the round corner and amazing fabrics. A three-dimensional design.A great fabric which itself feels like a cushion and gives your more dimension.

Thanks to the density of the fabric it also creates a sound-absorbing effect.

Materials DimensionsFabric: StitchComposition: 25% wool / nylon - 10% polyester 5% nylon - 2% elasthan 58%polyester filling.

Filling: 100% polyester fiber balls. W 45 cmH 35 cm

W 60 cmH 35 cm

W 55 cmH 45 cm

Colours

�Grey Graphite Caviar Linen Walnut Sun Orange Passion Aquatic Grass

Triangle / versus

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Triangle cushionsTriangle - a collection of cushions characterized by rounded corners, soft touch and lavish vivid fabrics.Triangle instantly demands to be touched. The padded, geometric 3D structure oozes an intrinsic richness and dignity whilst simultaneously evoking a cozyambiance.

Fabric design by Bertjan Pot and cushion design by Peter Barreth.

Materials DimensionsFabric: Triangle.Composition: 25% wool / nylon, 10% polyester, 5% nylon, 2% elasthan58% polyester filling

Filling : 100% polyester fiber balls W 45 cmH 35 cm

W 60 cmH 35 cm

W 55 cmH 45 cm

Colours

Banana Blueberry Blush Chalk Flame Oase

Medley By Gabriel * * * * * * * *Clara By Kvadrat * * * * * * * *

2 Price group

Remix By Kvadrat * * * *Denim By Camira * * * * *Euro-post By Gabriel * * * * * * * *Step Melange By Gabriel * * * * * * * *Byron By Gabriel * * * * * * * *Pro 2 By Kvadrat * * * * * *Field By Kvadrat * * * * * *Plot By Kvadrat * * * * * *Messenger By Kvadrat * * * * * *Hallingdal By Kvadrat * * * * * * * *

3 Price group

Steelcut trio By Kvadrat * * * * * * *Stitch By Febrik * * * * * * * *Triangle By Febrik * * * * * * * *Leather TangoBy Sørensen * * * * * * * *Divina Melange By Kvadrat * * * * * *

4 Price group

Coda By Kvadrat * * * * * * * *Leather PrestigeBy Sørensen * * * *

Leather group 1

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