Portus Bench

As a bench, easy chair or a sofa, the Portus seating series works as a stopping point, a meeting point, a relaxing space or asharing space – all created by the combination of the three simple elements: a soft sculptural bench, an ergonomic supportcushion, and a shapely back. The frame, in wood or in steel, is plain and uncomplicated, almost archetypical, and refers toNordic simplicity and restraint when it comes to use of material.

The elements included in the Portus series can be combined in order to create a variety of seating; The bench is the base andcomes in three dimensions. The back, high or low, can be mounted on any of the three benches to give a stronger expressionand a feeling of privacy. A low cushion gives extra support och comfort.

With its spacious and architectural shape, Portus sofa a visually strong design piece. The back in the higher version will createa room within the room but also add architecture to larger spaces. The back creates an enclosing feeling, but it is also the partthat creates the acoustic and architectural element. The products are upholstered in fabric and can vary in the different parts. Thequilting in the back refer to the modules of the architecture but also to the softness and warmth in the upholstery.

The Danish design duo Peter Hiort-Lorenzen and Johannes Foersom has created a number of important products for Lammhults. One of the first pieces of furniture was the Newport sofa from 1988, with its high back and enclosing shape. Newport becamemost popular in a number of projects, banks, airports, museums and other environments where privacy and solitude were askedfor.

Today, Hiort-Lorenzen and Johannes Foersom presents their new interpretation of this theme. Portus, harbour in latin, leads yourthoughts to the previous sofa Newport, but has its own, modern yet timeless expression.

Legs of powder coated or chromium plated Ø35mm steel tubingalt. natural or stained ash. Glides. Seat frame of massive wood andmolded high resilient polyurethane foam. Back of molded woodand high resilient polyurethane foam incl. quilting on the outside. Back cushion of high resilient polyurethane foam. When upholsteredin 2 colors the back cushion follows the color of the seat. Note! Back in leather, imitation leather or patterned fabrics are notavailable. Seat and cushion in these materials on request.