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imm cologne 2012 has been a complete success: 115,000 visitors from 118 countries have come to Cologne

On 22nd January 2012, the imm cologne and LivingInteriors drew to a close in Cologne with a very good result. For seven days, 1,157 companies from 54 countries showed the interior design trends of the coming year. Including estimates for the last day of the show, the trade fair duo lured 115,000 visitors to Cologne. “Cologne is the key business platform for the global furniture economy – as this trade fair has once again impressively demonstrated,” sums up Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse. “This year we were bang on course. We had more exhibitors, were more international – the Italian contingent was stronger than it had been for a long time – and visitors got to see lots of genuinely new products. All in all, a result like this means we are again playing at the very top of the furniture sector’s premier league,” continues Böse.

With his statement “This year’s furniture fair exceeded our expectations yet again,” Dirk Uwe Klaas, Chief Executive of the Association of the German Furniture Industry (Verband der Deutschen Möbelindustrie), came to a similar conclusion. “With this kind of momentum, 2012 may well be a very good year for furniture- and as far as Germany is concerned, our furniture industry may well become the engine that drives consumption,” adds the Chief Executive.

A total of 115,000 visitors came to the metropolis on the Rhine – 14 percent more than at the last comparable event in 2010, even without LivingKitchen. With foreign visitors accounting for 42 percent (based on the trade visitor days), the imm cologne was once again a very international trade fair. Firstly, there were far more buyers from Europe, especially from the Russian Federation and Italy, and secondly, there was a slight increase in the number of visitors from North America and Asia. The Public Days were also very well attended. Around 40,000 consumers came to seek inspiration from the interior worlds on show. “We see this result as proof that our many and varied activities, aimed not only at national and international trade visitors but at consumers as well, have been successful,” says Katharina C. Hamma, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse. “The imm cologne 2012 has thus established itself as an order-writing and information platform,” continues the COO.

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Furnishing Cologne – part 11: New products Bahir by COR and bookless by interlübke

Sofa Bahir by COR and bookless by interlübke (Photo: Mirjam Fruscella / koelnmesse)

World travellers in Cologne: This year COR is sending a deeply relaxed piece of seating furniture to Cologne from the other side of the Alps: Bahir isn’t just for sitting on, it’s perfect for lounging, sprawling and stretching as well. A place where you can spread out and snuggle up, a freedom zone for slouching and reading, gaming and surfing the net. In order to make all this possible, Swiss designer Jörg Boner created Bahir in the form of a big, inviting shell, abolishing the classic division into seat and backrest. As a result, Bahir is not so much a piece of seating furniture as a private space where you can settle down with cushions, blankets, your partner, some cookies or the kids, depending on how the mood takes you. It’s good to know that the quilted cover can be taken off and cleaned in next to no time. The seams emphasise the clear basic structure of the sofa. The Bahir series also includes an armchair. An ottoman puts the finishing touches to the collection.

Design: Jörg Boner
www.cor.de
Booth: Hall 11.3 Booth S010

With bookless, interlübke transfers the idea of conventional storage concepts into a gallery system for domestic settings. The bookless range aims to shine a spotlight on the beautiful things in life and can be configured as a movable partition, a floor-to-ceiling shelf or a floating wall element. Its elegant glass surfaces, filigree carcass depths and LED lighting are designed to convey a sense of transparency and lightness. One particularly sophisticated detail: the units stand at a distance of 6 cm to the wall, enlarging the surrounding light cone and enhancing the three-dimensional effect of the hovering modules. Developed for both domestic and office settings, the multifunctional concept can adapt to almost any layout, integrate digital media systems and be used in combination with other product ranges.

Design: Gino Carollo& René Chyba
www.interluebke.de
Booth: Hall 11.3 Booth S020

Furnishing Cologne – part 10: New product armchair Mundo by Leolux

Mundo by Leolux (Photo: Mirjam Fruscella / koelnmesse)

Lounge club in Friedenspark: Tempting forms and timeless elements are the hallmarks of the work of Dutch designer Gerard Vollenbrock. His Mundo armchair for Leolux combines style, elegance and a compact charm with dynamism and character. The legs and compact shell are architectural stylistic elements that manage to trigger nostalgic sentiments whilst nevertheless being totally contemporary. Leolux has selected ten combinations of fabric and leather – some of them with jaunty piping – and named each of them after an exciting city. The legs of the armchair feature a “satin chrome” finish – a special process that gives the chrome a slightly matt appearance. Classy, subtle and modern.

Design: Gerard Vollenbrock
www.leolux.com
Booth: Hall 11.2 Booth H031

Furnishing Cologne – part 9: New product trolleys Silver Edition by bordbar

Trolley Silver Edition by boardbar (Photo: Mirjam Fruscella / koelnmesse)

Travelling companions en route to other worlds: The service trolley has been a permanent fixture in the airplanes of this world for decades. bordbar transforms the trolleys into extraordinary, timeless pieces of furniture for a wide variety of different purposes. The form is reduced to the essentials: pure function in the tightest of spaces and in indestructible quality – this is the basis for the genuine one-offs produced by the Cologne-based company. The trolleys are available in a multitude of colours and with a multitude of functions that leave nothing to be desired. Having won a red dot product design award in 2011, bordbar will be appearing at the 2012 furniture fair with new variants (Silver Edition), new finishes and a shorter delivery time (within 48 hours).

Design: Valentin Hartmann und Stephan Boltz
www.bordbar.de
Booth: Hall 11.1 Booth C051

Furnishing Cologne – part 8: New product tables Leaves by Draenert

Leaves von Draenert (Foto: Mirjam Fruscella / koelnmesse)

Flotsam and jetsam at low water: Leaves is a piece of furniture heavy with symbolism: the grain of the club table is reminiscent of a leaf. Derived from the elemental basic pattern of a triangle within a circle, Leaves from furniture makers Draenert deliberately allows the user a generous degree of creative freedom. Independently of the interior context, it is ideal for flexible usage – the possibilities are endless. Three tables, for instance, can be arranged in a circular formation, as a flower or in a freeform pattern. Leaves can thus be used as a coffee table or an occasional table. The top is made of oiled solid wood (American walnut), the base of powder-coated steel. The table has a diameter of approx. 85 centimetres.

Design: Stephan Veit
www.draenert.de
Booth: Hall 11.2 Booth J002

Furnishing Cologne – part 7: New product armchair Tie Brake by Richard Lampert

Tie Brake by Richard Lampert (Photo: Mirjam Fruscella / koelnmesse)

Professions of love for purism: Tie Brake is an outdoor armchair that speaks a contemporary language all its own. The usage of a “standard” material from the sports sector (in this case a tennis net), the edging made of a standard belt, the flat steel base – everything seems obvious, natural and unpretentious. The production method, however, is quite the opposite and, according to the manufacturer, involves a highly complex process. The armchair is available in the colours black and blue and has a seat size of 80 cm x 80 cm. These measurements are special in themselves, because Tie Brake is slightly bigger than a “normal” armchair – “Just a tiny little bit different,” says Richard Lampert of one of his new product launches for the imm cologne 2012.

Design: Bertjan Pot
www.richard-lampert.de
Booth: Hall 11.2 Booth J010

Furnishing Cologne – part 6: New products cocktail armchair Morph Lounge and table collection Kontur Couch by Zeitraum

Morph Lounge und Kontur Couch by Zeitraum (Photo: Mirjam Fruscella / koelnmesse)

Invitation to a stopover: Combining Zeitraum’s Morph Lounge cocktail armchair with its new Kontur Couch table collection gives rise to little islands that merge comfort with aesthetic qualities. The chair frame is made of American walnut and covered with a mix of leather and fabric. The matching occasional table by the name of Kontur Couch consists of a lacquered steel base and a solid American walnut top. The wood is treated with premium natural oils and waxes. The Read Noon lamp with a textile shade in warm grey puts the finishing touches to the ensemble.

Design: formstelle
www.zeitraum-moebel.de
Booth: Hall 11.2 Booth K040

Furnishing Cologne – part 5: New product table Clamp by Janua

Clamp by Janua (Photo: Mirjam Fruscella / koelnmesse)

Timeless modern aesthetics – 200-year-old oak and 2000 years of history: Designer and interior architect Bernd Benninghoff is rejuvenating Janua’s product range with a table that consists of nothing but two clamps and eight slats of wood. The two clamps are connected via a crossbar and are intended to impart a floating character to the solid wooden top. Because the individual slats of the tabletop aren’t glued together, it can be dismantled into its individual parts, is easy to transport and can be assembled by just one person. In order to ensure maximum stability, the slats of the tabletop are joined together with domino dowels. The two clamps are made of flat steel sections. Clamp is available in various types of wood, including one variant made of approx. 200-year-old oak. So as to preserve the authentic vintage look of the timber, little holes or irregularities are not corrected.

Design: Bernd Benninghoff
www.janua-moebel.com
Booth: Hall 3.2 Booth C030

Furnishing Cologne – part 4: New product armchair Bao by Walter Knoll

Bao by Walter Knoll (Photo: Mirjam Fruscella / koelnmesse)

Form goes freestyle on a slippery surface: An opulent sculpture with a delightful derrière: rather like a leather ball, the slightly convex back of Walter Knoll’s Bao armchair consists of three cleverly cut strips of leather. The flowing lines thus created map out the lounge chair’s spirited and elegant design. The swivel armchair is equipped with a heavy but invisible metal plate and features a combination of different materials: leather on the back, fabric on the seat. Everything has its place. In the office, several Baos can be combined to create a seating scenario that permits collaboration and communication on an equal, non-hierarchical basis.

Design: EOOS
www.walter-knoll.de
Booth: Hall 11.2 Booth H011

Furnishing Cologne – part 3: New product sofa avec plaisir by Brühl

avec plaisir by Brühl (Photo: Mirjam Fruscella / koelnmesse)

Sultry sights in Rheinau Harbour: The name says it all: avec plaisir, the new two-seater sofa from Brühl, doesn’t just have charisma and the flair to become a classic, it’s exceedingly comfortable as well. The sculptural, organic shape conveys a sense of security even before you take a seat. Whilst you could be forgiven for thinking that every conceivable sofa shape has already been produced, the experimental design of avec plaisir nevertheless manages to blend form and function into a veritable feel-good factor. The trendy sofa was created by young designer Kati Meyer-Brühl. It is available in a choice of different fabrics and features the kind of top-quality craftsmanship its unusual shape requires.

Design: Kati Meyer-Brühl
www.bruehl.com
Booth: Hall 11.2 Booth N041

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