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If you ask Niels Bendtsen why his Neo Collection is just as relevant today as when he first designed it, he’ll point out its proportions, which are something he’s developed and perfected over time. In the 1960s, Bendtsen was importing Scandinavian furniture, but began designing his own when he couldn’t find the quality and aesthetics he wanted. Neo is a culmination of Bendtsen’s experiences as an importer and designer. The frame is hand-built and draws on techniques Bendtsen learned from his father, who also designed furniture. The foam seat cushions are sourced from Italy because he hasn’t found any others that offer his ideal mix of firm support and comfort. And the removable cushion covers make Neo an easy-to-live-with collection. Bendtsen’s work is in the permanent collection of MoMA, and he was honored with the 2006 British Columbia Creative Achievement Award of Distinction. Made in Canada. Due to the size and weight of this item, we recommend our White Glove delivery service. Please review our shipping options. During checkout you will select the option that best fits your needs. Steel-reinforced wood frame; steel spring suspension; brushed chromed steel legs; high-resiliency polyurethane foam seat cushions with Dacron® wrap; removable fabric slipcovers; down- and feather-filled back cushions; CHOCOLATE GREY/LIGHT GREY/WHEAT: 40% poly, 30% cotton, 18% viscose, 8% wool 4% nylon; AVOCADO/ FAWN/IVORY: 64% viscose, 31% cotton, 5% other.
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 "Quality is a funny concept. We tend to think of it as being associated with handcraft. But quality is also about your attitude toward design. Craftsmanship is just as much about how you run the machines that are now necessary for economic viability." Born in Denmark, Niels Bendtsen and his family immigrated to Canada in 1951. In place of a formal design education, Bendtsen trained as an apprentice for his father, who designed and built Scandinavian furniture. Through working with his father, Bendtsen gained valuable skills and a respect for non-industrial, hand-built traditions, but he was also intrigued by new technologies and ways to satisfy increasing demand. Between 1963 and 1972, Bendtsen had his own retail store where he sold his father's furniture, as well as imported Scandinavian designs. He designed small items for the store, but it wasn't until he was in his early thirties that he truly began designing furniture. Dissatisfied with the quality and limited functionality of the furniture he received from his overseas manufacturers, Bendtsen sold his store, moved to Europe and became a full time designer. Read more >
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