Hem’s Kumo sofa is named after the Japanese word for cloud – looking at the chubby pillows on the sofa, it’s easy to understand how that name came to be. The gist of the sofa, designed by Anderssen & Voll, lies exactly there, in its cushions. They are not only incredibly soft but also practical in terms of delivery or, say, moving day: the sofa is delivered flat-packed and can easily be assembled on-site by sliding the cushions in place into the sofa’s simple metal frame. Typical of the Norwegian design duo, the sofa has a very minimalist appearance, albeit at the same time being comfortable and plush. The Kumo sofa was chosen as the Furniture of the Year in the Dezeen Awards 2018.
Kumo 2-seater sofa with armrests, Porcelain
Hem
Description
Hem’s Kumo sofa is named after the Japanese word for cloud – looking at the chubby pillows on the sofa, it’s easy to understand how that name came to be. The gist of the sofa, designed by Anderssen & Voll, lies exactly there, in its cushions. They are not only incredibly soft but also practical in terms of delivery or, say, moving day: the sofa is delivered flat-packed and can easily be assembled on-site by sliding the cushions in place into the sofa’s simple metal frame. Typical of the Norwegian design duo, the sofa has a very minimalist appearance, albeit at the same time being comfortable and plush. The Kumo sofa was chosen as the Furniture of the Year in the Dezeen Awards 2018.
Product details (13)
- Colour
- Light grey, black
- Width
- 194 cm
- Depth
- 90 cm
- Height
- 80 cm
- Seat height
- 41 cm
- Frame material
- Powder-coated steel
- Seat cushion
- Cold-injected molded polyurethane foam
- Backrest cushion
- Cold-injected molded polyurethane foam
- Upholstery fabric
- Rohi Sera / Porcelain: 94% virgin wool, 6% polyamide
- Abrasion resistance
- 122,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4-5
- Lightfastness
- 5
- Weight
- 64 kg
- Product ID
Designer
The design agency Anderssen & Voll was born in 2009, when Torbjørn Anderssen (b. 1976) and Espen Voll (b. 1965), founders of an Oslo-based design company Norway Says decided to start a new company. The duo share a similar background, having both studied at the Oslo School of Art and at the Bergen School of Art and Design, where Anderssen is currently a professor.
In terms of their work, they also share the same goals: Anderssen & Voll want to design and create products that will last a lifetime, both in terms of function and aesthetics. The design studio has done work for a number of different clients, including Muuto, Swedes, Iform, Fjordfiesta and LK Hjelle. They have been awarded several prizes both in their home country Norway and abroad.
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Working conditions & labour 8/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
Eco-friendly production 8/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
Climate impact 4/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 4/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
Circular design 4/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.
