Raphael Raffel leather lounge sofa Honore Paris 1970s
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Raphael Raffel leather lounge sofa Honoré Paris 1970s
Amazing lounge sofa in original burgundy full grain leather with two poofs, designed by Raphael Raffel and produced by Honoré Paris in France in 1970.
A bespoke piece, which was made to order in the 1970s, in low numbers, which makes it a rare find. This unique sofa has an incredible folded shape, and due to it being fully foam filled it is extremely comfortable and cosy. Also coming with two original matching poufs, where you can rest your feet on. The upholstery is its original thick full grain burgundy leather which is in excellent condition. The beautiful grain on this leather gives the sofa its luxurious feel and character. A true iconic piece which will elevate any room with character.
Raphaël Raffel was born in Paris in 1912. In the 1940s, he became known for designing interiors, not just furniture. By the 1950s, he was collaborating with other French designers. In 1952, his work was displayed alongside designs by Georges Jouve. That same year, he helped decorate part of a big ship called Le Bretagne. Raphaël was famous for using fancy materials like lacquer and bronze, his work looked like it was from a fancy time in history called the Louis XVI period. Honoré Paris was a high end furniture brand specializing in custom furniture and home decor. The croissant sofa designed by Raffel, is one of their most famous productions.
