NICK'S GERMAN MASTERS TOUR |
PART 3 [ROLF BENZ]
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"Looking back on our trip to German, Matt and I both look back on the time we spent with Anne Bergerbusch with great fondness...It was actually one our big highlights with Anne's generous spirit and incredible knowledge of Rolf Benz. To truly understand what makes Rolf Benz so unique in it's class of European upholstery - The care, craft and ethos behind this brand is amazing.
Their dedication and support to all their staff, the surrounding townships with employment opportunities, and building the next generation of craftspeople through their in-house young apprentices, in a dedicated section of the workshop, was so inspiring.
All set in the most charming old town of Nagold... who would have thought there would be so many amazing restaurants in such a small town, thanks to the generosity of Anne and Markus"
Nick Kosahov | New business lead
Pictured above: Rolf Benz Moyo Sofa
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"New Love - MOYO, want this for home... SO comfortable, a great lounger! Paired with side table RB 972 in Graphite Brown" - Nick |
ABOVE: Let yourself sink in and relax: the expansive Rolf Benz MOYO sofa with a Chesterfield look and innovative stitch detailing is a tribute to the equally spacious and laid-back sofa landscapes of the 1960s and 70s. Top-quality comfort for individualists who desire authenticity – that’s what Rolf Benz MOYO stands for. This voluminous relaxation sofa with its distinctive contrasting piping is the focal point of any living area. It attracts plenty of attention without being ostentatious. |
LIVING WITH STYLE. SINCE 1964 | A SUCCESS STORY “MADE IN GERMANY”
Stylish home décor, top-class seating comfort, pioneering design, innovative functionality and top quality that is “Made in Germany” – Rolf Benz has been synonymous with all this since 1964. In addition to seating furniture, Rolf Benz now also includes dining tables, beds and cabinets in its range. Top-quality furniture that is used anywhere in the world where timeless elegance and premium quality is appreciated. Even though standards may change over time, they will always remain high at Rolf Benz.
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"Very excited by the new sofa TAYA - sleek & understated, both the option of an indoor sofa or outdoor sofa, ideal for the Australian climate. Removable arm rest, creating a side table" - Nick
Salone del Mobile 2025: The premiere of Rolf Benz TAYA | The Salone del Mobile in Milan was once again the international stage for the latest furniture trends and innovations this year. For 2025, Rolf Benz merged indoor and outdoor worlds with the Rolf Benz TAYA sofa range in the stand architecture that was inspired by a modern beach house in Hall 9. With a clear focus on horizontal lines and spacious rooms, this new product showcases the visual atmosphere of a fascinating parallel universe
read more: ROLF BENZ TAYA INDOOR/OUTDOOR SOFA
enquire about: Rolf Benz Taya Indoor/Outdoor Sofa
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"Relaxed sophistication" - Nick
Available as a floating single and sectional sofa with slimline arm and back structures, it impresses the eye with its lightness and dimensions that offer a wealth of planning possibilities. The carefully thought-out feel-good concept ensures enormous flexibility even at the layout planning stage.
read more:ROLF BENZ JOLA SOFA
enquire about: Rolf Benz Jola Sofa
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ABOVE: Discover a new perspective on life and enjoy the exquisite feeling of luxurious lightness and superlative comfort with the Rolf Benz VOLO sofa range. The elegant composition of super-soft cushions, fine covered framework and graceful feet appears to float in the room. Whether as a single or a sectional sofa, Rolf Benz VOLO can be perfectly adapted with a range of design options to fit personal preferences and has been designed to accommodate flexible living. The individual elements can be either free-standing in the room or joined together. Upholstered modules without backs or integrated tables also provide visual transparency
read more: ROLF BENZ VOLO SOFA
enquire about: Rolf Benz Volo Sofa
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ABOVE: Discover a new perspective on life and enjoy the exquisite feeling of luxurious lightness and superlative comfort with the Rolf Benz VOLO sofa range. The elegant composition of super-soft cushions, fine covered framework and graceful feet appears to float in the room. Whether as a single or a sectional sofa, Rolf Benz VOLO can be perfectly adapted with a range of design options to fit personal preferences and has been designed to accommodate flexible living. The individual elements can be either free-standing in the room or joined together. Upholstered modules without backs or integrated tables also provide visual transparency
"KAIA those seeking a versatile sofa, sitting upright, lounging for a movie with the family or laying completely flat to provide comfortable bed for an overnight stay." - Nick
read more: ROLF BENZ KAIA SOFA
enquire about: Rolf Benz Kaia Sofa
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ABOVE: With the Rolf Benz YOKO series you can put your feet up and forget about the world. This outdoor armchair has found its place, either as a standalone item, in a group of armchairs or with the sofa from the collection by its side. Here we meet the Yoko Rocker.
There are samples of Yoko Sofas, Armchairs and Sun Loungers in the Sydney + Melbourne Showrooms. View stock levels at top3.com.au
"Love the rope detail and so comfortable!" - Nick
read more: ROLF BENZ YOKO OUTDOOR SERIES
enquire about: Rolf Benz Yoko Outdoor Series
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Made in Germany. Made in the Black Forest. | Since it was established in 1964, the ROLF BENZ company has been designing and producing innovative upholstered furniture in the Black Forest. This quality statement underscores the international design brand with a new certificate: “Furniture Made in Germany”. It is the first-ever geographical label guaranteeing the provenance of furniture and consumer goods to be recognised by the RAL German Institute for Quality Assurance and Certification. Unlike most other manufacturers of upholstered furniture, ROLF BENZ has been consistently producing furniture on a fully integrated basis with its own upholstered frame factory in Nagold and the surrounding area – which is why the certificate has been awarded to its entire upholstered furniture collection.
ABOVE: Extensive and vigorous quality testing is performed on-site for all Rolf Benz products.
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Testing the quality of the hide to ensure it meets the Rolf Benz standards before work commences. |
Preparation of the hide or fabric is a combination of high tech and human hands. All the fabric and leather hides are checked thoroughly. The employee scans, checks and touches each meter by sight and by hand. In this way, we can eliminate damage, pulled threads and colour variations with the highest degree of certainty. We then categorise and store the hides and fabrics. |
ABOVE: The Rolf Benz 594 high-back and club armchair is both an eye-catcher and a beautiful comfort zone. The soft lines of its shape offer a visual clue to its particularly soft, light upholstery. Its finely balanced back curve embraces its occupant and allows sideways snuggling, creating a truly favourite spot.
PS: Another favourite German designer here at top3 by design, this armchair is designed by Sebastian Herkner
read more: ROLF BENZ 594 LOUNGE CHAIR
enquire about: Rolf Benz 594 Armchair
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ABOVE: The Rolf Benz 972 high-back and club armchair is both an eye-catcher and a beautiful comfort zone. The soft lines of its shape offer a visual clue to its particularly soft, light upholstery. Its finely balanced back curve embraces its occupant and allows sideways snuggling, creating a truly favourite spot.
PS: Another favourite German designer here at top3 by design, this armchair is designed by Sebastian Herkner
read more: ROLF BENZ 972 side table
enquire about: Rolf Benz 972 side table
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ABOVE: The Rolf Benz 684 offers exciting colour and material combinations resulting from the use of different covers on the seat and backrest, make it a particularly attractive feature in your living room. Standing on a pivotal wooden plinth, the Rolf Benz 684 gives you mobility and freedom of movement.
read more: ROLF BENZ 684 DINING CHAIR
enquire about: Rolf Benz 600 dining chair
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ABOVE: The new Rolf Benz 641 hybrid chair/armchair combines the popular design of the successful Rolf Benz 640 with an updated upholstery look and especially soft seating comfort, ensuring it’s always great to sit in – not just for a few moments, but even for hours at a time.
"This chair offers extreme comfort in a dining chair" - Nick
read more: ROLF BENZ 641 DINING CHAIR
enquire about: Rolf Benz 641 dining chair
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Rolf Benz is located on the outskirts of the beautiful German town of Nagold. Nick took so many wonderful photos of the blue skies and flowers in bloom! What an adorable street. |
384 ARMCHAIR | Nick loved the option of concealed castors for the RB384 Chair. The graceful Rolf Benz 384 armchair with its striking piped seams and rounded shape is an oasis of calm full of character, that offers the perfect invitation to read and relax in. It fits perfectly in small transitional spaces as well as in larger, more spacious living concepts and harmonises beautifully with virtually every style of design and all materials.
read more: ROLF BENZ 384 LOUNGE CHAIR
enquire about: Rolf Benz 384 Armchair
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ABOVE: With Rolf Benz 600, the classic shell chair is reborn with a fresh look. A wide range of design options and an optional swivel function meet your personal taste and ensure that the Rolf Benz 600 chair concept is at home in an extremely diverse array of living environments. The elegantly curved plastic seat shell is available in either umbra grey or anthracite. Alternatively, the seat shell can be lavishly upholstered by hand with emery leather in umbra grey, anthracite, cream or cognac and then finished with the finest seam details.
For regular followers of top3 by design, you might recognise the designers of this chair... Designed by Hoffmann Kahleyss (one of my favourite design teams with pieces in our Janua and Freifrau Collection too)"
read more: ROLF BENZ 600 DINING CHAIR
enquire about: Rolf Benz 600 dining chair
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ABOVE: Meet Rolf Benz Luke Armchair. Whilst Rolf Benz LUKE makes a stylish statement as a standalone item in any room, the elegant statement armchair can also be combined perfectly with many other sofas. Its relaxed design is defined by a metal framework in Silk grey or Black that makes the comfortable seat and backrest upholstery appear to float.
read more: ROLF BENZ LUKE ARMCHAIR
enquire about: Rolf Benz Luke Armchair
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ABOVE: The beautiful German Countryside just begs to be photographed as you drive by. It was a tough gig for Nick and his partner, Matthew, to visit our "German Masters" brands - but somehow they managed :)
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Nick and Matt's visit to Nagold with Rolf Benz as part of his "German Masters Tour" A trip to visit our key German brands to gain knowledge and insights into the production and creation of their products.
Understanding wHat really makes "Made in Germany mean it.
Based in our Melbourne Showroom, Nick has gathered so many incredible stories and so much knowledge to help you with your next project. Pop in, and see him with all your German furniture questions!
Pic of Nick and his partner Matthew in the German Vineyards after a long day of Draenert product training.
Terri Winter
Founder + Creative Director
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