Freifrau Manufaktur GmbH & Co. KG

Birgit Hoffmann and Christoph Kahleyss are the design duo behind Leya, a family of models which has – with almost 20 variants – become the centrepiece and stalwart of the Freifrau Sitzmöbelmanufaktur product range. With Leyasol, Leya has now got a sister whose delicate yet weather-proof wire frame replicates Leya’s feminine lines, retaining the shape of her seating shell, while developing a distinct, instantly recognisable style. Large, soft down cushion covers give Leyasol the same yielding, relaxing feel as Leya is known for.

What is special about the concept behind Leyasol is that it is as suited to outdoor use as it is to interior settings. In combination with Leya models, Leyasol brings a note of unpredictability into dinner table ensembles, but can also be taken outside in the summer. The cushion covers are filled with premium artificial down and can be removed easily for storage; some of the covers are also weather-proof.