Rolf Benz Grata Three-seater, Fabric Grey

Rolf Benz Grata – sofa range with a spring core

The Grata, formerly listed by Rolf Benz as model 330, is a sofa range with classic upholstery construction. An inner wooden frame supports the spring core suspension. The seat and back are made of polyurethane foam beneath a down-like topper. The range comprised a standalone sofa, an add-on sofa, a corner add-on sofa, an extra-large add-on sofa, an add-on bench and an upholstered end bench. There was a choice of 40 or 43 cm for the seat height, and of gloss chrome or traffic black for the feet. One variant had back cushions with pintucks, that is, with narrow, stitched edges.

Grata three-seater in grey fabric with footstool

This Grata is a three-seater with a grey fabric cover, and it comes with a footstool. The footstool extends the seat so you can stretch out your legs, or serves as an extra seat for guests. The grey looks calm and can be combined with wood, white and colourful accents. An ensemble for living rooms where several people like to sit together and occasionally lie down. The footstool can also be placed in a reading corner or by the window.

Seating comfort and space

The spring core in the seat gives pleasantly, and the chambered topper above it makes the surface soft. With a seat height of 40 cm, you sit slightly lower than usual, which is good for leaning back. The sofa takes up around 2.25 m of wall space and 90 cm of depth. The footstool is a good metre wide and around 60 cm deep. If it stands in front of the sofa, factor its depth into the walking space.

Elements and additions

Besides the standalone sofa and add-on elements, the range also included an upholstered bench and scatter cushions. Back cushion pads were also available as an addition. Side sections came in two heights, and back cushions optionally with pintucks. Rolf Benz no longer offers the Grata. For reupholstery later on, Rolf Benz specialist retailers are the right people to contact.

Caring for the fabric cover

Change where you sit from time to time so that the seat settles evenly. Plump up the cushions with the down-like topper regularly. Remove dust with the upholstery nozzle on low suction. Do not place the sofa in strong sunlight, and keep it about 20 to 30 cm away from radiators. Leave a deep clean to a professional upholstery cleaner.

Why buy a pre-owned Rolf Benz Grata?

Rolf Benz, founded in Nagold in 1964 by the upholsterer Rolf Benz, has carried the ‘Furniture Made in Germany’ label since 2020. With the Grata, what counts is what lies beneath the cover: an inner wooden frame, a spring core and foam beneath a soft topper. If you want a new cover later on, Rolf Benz takes care of this itself, arranged through specialist retailers. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.