Rolf Benz Grata Three-seater, Fabric Grey

Rolf Benz Grata – straight lines with a spring core

The Grata is a straight-lined sofa range that Rolf Benz listed as model 330. Beneath the seat, a spring core suspension sits on an inner wooden frame. The seat and back are made of polyurethane foam covered with a down-like topper. This topper is sewn into chambers and filled with foam sticks and polyester fibres. The side sections were available low or high, and the metal feet in gloss chrome or black. One variant had back cushions with pintucks, along with matching scatter cushions.

Grata three-seater in grey fabric

This Grata is a three-seater with a grey fabric cover. The straight, calm shape blends into both modern and classic interiors. It seats three people, and as the main sofa in a living room, it forms a seating group with an armchair or a second sofa. Coloured cushions let you change the look of the grey to suit the season. It also suits a study or a reception area. The simple shape goes equally well with wood, metal and glass.

Seating comfort and space

The Grata combines a sprung base with a soft surface: the spring core gives when you sit down, and the down-like topper feels soft. At 40 cm, you sit slightly lower than on most sofas, whose seats are 42 to 45 cm high. The sofa needs around 2.25 m of wall space and a depth of 90 cm, plus 60 to 80 cm of walking space in front.

Elements and additions

The Grata range included 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. These were used to create straight sofas as well as corner combinations. Side sections were available low or high, and back cushions also with pintucks. The Grata is no longer listed in Rolf Benz’s current range. However, the manufacturer offers reupholstery for most of its upholstered furniture.

Caring for the fabric cover

Because the seat and back have a chambered topper, you should plump up the cushions regularly and smooth the cover from the inside outwards. This distributes the filling evenly. Vacuum away dust about once a month with the upholstery nozzle on low suction. Dab stains immediately without rubbing.

Why buy a pre-owned Rolf Benz Grata?

Rolf Benz has been making upholstered furniture since 1964, and since 2020 it has carried the ‘Furniture Made in Germany’ label. A pre-owned Grata is a worthwhile choice because it relies on classic upholstery construction: a spring core in the seat, an inner wooden frame and cushions with a soft topper. On top of that, it has a calm shape that adapts to changing interiors. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.