Rolf Benz 50 Two-seater, Leather Grey/Taupe

Rolf Benz 50 – the anniversary sofa

With the Rolf Benz 50, the company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014. Norbert Beck of Beck Design created the sofa in the tradition of Addiform, the first range from 1964. Typical details include pleated topstitching and elaborate luggage-style seams. The seat follows traditional upholstery craft: a pocket spring core sits on webbing suspension, topped with cold foam. In the Lounge comfort version, a chambered topper filled with fibre sticks covers the seat. There is a choice of two seat heights, two seat depths and two upholstery types.

Rolf Benz 50 two-seater in grey and taupe leather

This Rolf Benz 50 is a two-seater with a leather cover in grey and taupe. The muted shade looks warm and can be combined with wood, stone and light fabrics. Rolf Benz describes the shape as generous and lounge-like. Accordingly, the sofa offers two people plenty of room to sit, lean back and stretch out. It is suitable as the main sofa in a living room or as the calm centrepiece of a reading corner.

Seating comfort and space

Rolf Benz gives the 50 particularly relaxed upholstery, so you sink softly into the cushioning. Underneath, a pocket spring core provides support and gives when you sit down. At 41 cm, the seat height is just below the usual 42 to 45 cm, which suits the lounge-like shape. The sofa needs a good 2.5 m of wall space and a depth of 93 cm. With 60 to 80 cm of walking space in front, that comes to a good one and a half metres of room depth.

Elements and additions

Rolf Benz still offers the 50. The range is available as a standalone, add-on and corner sofa, plus a longchair, upholstered bench, footstool and a swivel armchair, also with a high back. Sofas can optionally be fitted with a back mechanism with a gas spring for the reclining position and a function cushion that serves as a headrest. Whether a sofa has these features depends on how it was ordered. You can get an armchair or footstool from Rolf Benz specialist retailers.

Caring for the leather cover

Rolf Benz recommends caring for leather at least every six months. In between, it is enough to remove dust with a soft cloth. Dab up spilt liquid immediately with an absorbent cloth. Avoid solvents, all-purpose cleaners and care products for car leather, as they leave shiny patches or discolouration. Distance from radiators and protection from strong sunlight keep the leather supple.

Why buy a pre-owned Rolf Benz 50?

Rolf Benz has been making upholstered furniture in Nagold since 1964 and has carried the ‘Furniture Made in Germany’ label since 2020. The 50 is the brand’s anniversary model and is still in the range. Rolf Benz relies on high-density foams, which according to the manufacturer keep their shape for a long time. The factory can renew the cover if required. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.