Rolf Benz 322 Two-seater, Leather Brown

Rolf Benz 322 – sofa by Anita Schmidt

The Rolf Benz 322 was designed by Anita Schmidt. Its hallmarks are the outward-curving sides, the high back and the angled feet made of cast aluminium. Their textured surface is partly polished. Beneath the cover, an inner wooden frame and steel sinuous springs do the work. The seat and back are made of polyether foam built up in layers of different thicknesses and firmness. The body is also covered with foam. The cover has a quilted backing of polyester fleece.

Rolf Benz 322 two-seater in brown leather

This Rolf Benz 322 is a two-seater with a brown leather cover. The warm brown accentuates the curved sides and the high back. The generously proportioned two-seater offers two people plenty of room. It is suitable for a living room, a reading room or a study with a seating area for visitors. Add a 322 armchair and you have a matching suite from a single series. Brown leather pairs well with wood and green tones.

Seating comfort and space

Rolf Benz gives this model relaxed upholstery, so you sink into the cushioning. The layers of softer and firmer foam provide support. At 43 cm, the seat height is within the usual range of 42 to 45 cm. The sofa needs two metres of wall space and a depth of 88 cm. With 60 to 80 cm of walking space in front, allow a good one and a half metres of room depth.

Elements and additions

The 322 series included two-seaters and three-seaters as well as armchairs in the same design. This made it possible to put together matching suites from a single series. The 322 is no longer listed in Rolf Benz’s current range. Worth knowing for the future: Rolf Benz offers reupholstery for most of its upholstered furniture. The factory also replaces the foam if necessary.

Caring for the leather cover

Remove dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Rolf Benz advises caring for leather at least every six months to keep it supple. Blot stains immediately with an absorbent cloth, without rubbing. Solvents, all-purpose cleaners and greases such as shoe polish can cause permanent discolouration. Keep it away from radiators and avoid strong sunlight.

Why buy a pre-owned Rolf Benz 322?

Rolf Benz has been making upholstered furniture since 1964, when the company was founded in Nagold by the upholsterer Rolf Benz. The 322 combines a distinctive shape with classic upholstery construction: an inner wooden frame, steel sinuous springs and layers of foam. Over time, leather develops a patina of its own. Should you want a new cover later on, Rolf Benz offers its own service for this. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.