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Jota sofa, 2-seater, light oiled oak - Vidar 323
Description
The Jota sofa by Fredericia showcases British designer Jasper Morrison’s modern interpretation of Danish design traditions. The 2-seater's clean lines meet the considered principles of Scandinavian furniture design, resulting in a piece that radiates subtle timelessness and understated elegance.
Handcrafted in Svendborg, Denmark, the Jota sofa is built to last. The solid wood frame provides strength and stability, while the high, gently curving armrests create a cozy, protective retreat to sink into. Designed for pure comfort, this refined sofa is perfect for sitting back, relaxing, and unwinding, whether in a living room, reading corner, office space or a lounge area.
- Width: 72.83 in (185 cm)
- Depth: 35.04 in (89 cm)
- Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)
- Seat height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Armrest height: 25.59 in (65 cm)
- Colour Beige, light oiled oak
- Frame material Wood
- Suspension system Supportive webbing
- Seat cushion Down and foam granulate mix in separate chambers. Foam core.
- Backrest cushion Down and foam granulate mix in separate chambers.
- Upholstery fabric Kvadrat Vidar 4 0323: 94% new wool, 6% nylon
- Abrasion resistance 100.000 Martindale
- Pilling 4 (1-5)
- Lightfastness 6-7 (1-8)
- Base material Light oiled solid oak with felt gliders.
- Weight 145.51 lbs (66 kg)
- Removable frame cover No
- Removable backrest cushion cover Yes
- Removable seat cushion cover Yes
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Notes
Piping
on gables and French stitching details on cushions. - Care instructions Professional dry cleaning for backrest and seat cushion covers.
- Product ID: FRE27124605524000050206
British designer Jasper Morrison (b. 1959) is one of the most successful industrial designers of his generation. He is known for his esthetic and subtly humorous style, often characterized by a pursuit of refined simplicity and everyday functionality.
After studying at Kingston Polytechnic and the Royal College of Art in London, Morrison opened his own design studio in London in 1986. Today, he also has studios in Paris and Tokyo.
Jasper Morrison – in pursuit of the extraordinary ordinary
British designer Jasper Morrison is best known for his understated and refined design language. His philosophy can be summed up in a single idea: “objects should never shout”. Rather than demanding attention, Morrison’s designs quietly enhance everyday life through clarity, functionality and balance.
From tableware to tram systems
Morrison studied at Ravensbourne, Kingston Polytechnic (BA 1982), the Royal College of Art in London (MA 1985) and Berlin University of the Arts. Over the course of his career, he has designed everything from tableware to tram systems, collaborating with brands such as Alessi, Vitra, Nikari, Flos, Fredericia and Iittala.
Morrison also serves as lead designer for Swiss company Punkt., where he helped develop the minimalist MP01 and MP02 mobile phones.
Super Normal
Morrison’s work can be found in the collections of institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. He has received numerous accolades, among them the Compasso d’Oro, the Good Design Award and several iF Product Design Awards. In 2001, he was awarded the prestigious Royal Designer for Industry title in the UK.
In 2006, Morrison curated the Super Normal exhibition together with Naoto Fukasawa. The exhibition showcased 200 anonymous everyday objects free from branding or visual excess, celebrating quiet usefulness and timeless appeal. Since then, the term “super normal” has become closely associated with Morrison’s design philosophy.
Who: Jasper Morrison
- British product and furniture designer (b. 1959).
- Studied at Kingston Polytechnic Design School and the Royal College of Art in London.
- Works internationally across furniture, lighting, electronics and everyday objects.
- Known for minimalist forms, restrained esthetics and a design philosophy rooted in usability.
- Notable designs include the Air Chair for Magis, the Glo-Ball lighting collection for Flos, the All Plastic Chair for Vitra and the December chair for Nikari.
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