Polder Compact Sofa - Antarctic Blues - des. Hella Jongerius, 2005/2015, made by Vitra

In the home country of Dutch designer Hella Jongerius, the word 'polder' refers to low-lying flatlands, typically subdivided into fields for agriculture, which have been reclaimed from the sea by means of dykes and drainage canals. Created with a flat surface and horizontal emphasis that evoke the characteristic features of this type of landscape, the Polder Sofa exhibits an unusual asymmetrical shape and carefully crafted combination of colours, materials and textures.

The cushions and body of the Polder Sofa are covered with different fabrics in carefully coordinated tones. In stock and pictured here is the Antarctic Blues palette, filled with muted, earthy shades. Thanks to this understated composition, Polder is perfectly suited to any interior.

To accentuate the colour combination, the eye-catching buttons – another special Polder feature – are made of natural materials with coloured pins. One light and one dark set of buttons each form a contrasting addition to the woven fabrics. Like all natural materials, the buttons made from horn or wood exhibit variations in shading, gradient, inclusions, grain, colour and texture, and no two are the same. Embracing such differences is an expression of Vitra's sustainable approach to environmental resources. 

This sofa is an outsize item so please contact us at thehome@saltsmill.org.uk or call 01274 531163 to speak to an expert member of staff who can advise you, or better still visit our vast showroom and come and chat in person! The Polder Compact Sofa is shown here and in stock in Antarctic Blues, but can be ordered in different colour palettes. 

• Structural frame:  wooden frame.
• Seat cushions:  polyurethane foam with interactive pocket spring core, chamber cushion structure (filled with foam cubes and lozenges) and polyester fleece.
• Back cushions:  polyurethane foam with polyester fleece and chamber cushions (filled with foam cubes and lozenges).
• Armrest cushion:  detached bolster, freely positionable, sand-weighted, polyurethane foam filling.
• Cover:  coordinated combinations of various colours and fabric types, removable.
• Buttons:  made of wood or horn, colour and grain subject to natural variations.
• Ottoman:  wooden frame with polyurethane foam. The fabric and colour of the Ottoman matches that of the sofa.
• Applications:  recommended for domestic use only.