Walter Knoll Jaan Living Two-seater, Fabric Grey

Walter Knoll Jaan Living – soft sofa by EOOS

Jaan Living comes from the Viennese design studio EOOS, whose career, according to Walter Knoll, began at the manufacturer itself in Herrenberg. In 2011 the sofa won the Red Dot Design Award. The generous cushions seem to float above a delicate frame, and Walter Knoll speaks of a softness you want to sink into for a long time. Everything is supported by a wooden structure with sinuous springs. The seat cushions come in a casual version with chambered feather filling over a cold foam core, or in a tailored version made of cold foam topped with wadding. The feet are made of aluminium.

Jaan Living two-seater in grey fabric with armchair and footstool

This set consists of a Jaan Living two-seater with a grey fabric cover, an armchair and a footstool. Going by its dimensions, the sofa corresponds to element 782-25 in the range. Together, the sofa and armchair offer three seats, and the footstool serves as a footrest or as an extra seat for guests. The understated grey can be combined with wood, natural tones and colourful cushions. The set suits a living room where you read, welcome guests and put your feet up in the evening.

Seating comfort and space

Sinuous springs work beneath the cushions; above them, depending on the version, there is feather filling or firm cold foam. According to the data sheet, this element has a seat depth of just under 70 cm, so the seat is fairly deep. The seat height of 44 cm is standard. With an overall height of 70 cm, the backrest stays low. The sofa needs around 2.1 m of wall space and a depth of 95 cm, plus room for the armchair, the footstool and around 60 to 80 cm of walking space.

Elements and additions

Jaan Living is a modular range made up of models 782 and 783, each available as a standalone sofa, chaise longue and add-on sofa. There are also two footstools, freestanding or attached table elements, and shelf boards in satin-finished black glass or saddle leather. All elements can stand on their own. According to Walter Knoll, the range is still available. The manufacturer offers felt or plastic glides as well as stopper glides for Jaan Living as original spare parts.

Caring for the fabric cover

Vacuum crumbs and sand regularly using the smooth upholstery nozzle on low suction. Dab up liquids immediately without rubbing, and avoid stain removers and solvents. For stains, Walter Knoll recommends professional dry cleaning. All covers in the range are removable. Ideally, plump up and pat any loose cushions every day so that the filling is evenly distributed.

Why buy a pre-owned Walter Knoll Jaan Living?

Walter Knoll’s story begins in 1865 with Wilhelm Knoll’s leather shop in Stuttgart; today, production takes place in Mötzingen, near the company headquarters in Herrenberg. With this set, you get a sofa, armchair and footstool in a single purchase, all in grey. A wooden frame and sinuous springs support the cushions, and removable covers make care easier. According to the manufacturer, table elements, boards and glides are still available. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.