Frans Schrofer
Netherlands
Frans has an insatiable passion for tools. He completed several mechanical educations and holds a degree from the Design Academy in Eindhoven. In 1984, Frans Schrofer founded Studio Schrofer. He had the vision to create furniture designs that balanced sculptural beauty with ergonomic excellence. Nearly forty years on, Studio Schrofer has grown from a passion into an international business with a multi-disciplinary team. Today, his innovative outlook, technical prowess and appreciation for organic and feminine forms dictate that comfort and multi-functionality be central to his designs. Studio Schrofer stands apart from other designers in its attention to detail and understanding of diverse lifestyles that express user individuality . This allows the studio to excel at tailoring designs to client needs, creating unique lexicon of form that speaks to the hearts of people from The Netherlands to all corners of the globe. Schrofer’s designs continue to intrigue artists, engineers, and above all those who value comfort and aesthetics. Their designs achievements have been recognized by the Dutch government and the international design industry, resulting in numerous design awards and appointment of the studio as Creative Ambassador for The Hague. Access Frans Schrofer Newsroom
Featured Designs
Frans Schrofer
Relax Chair
Frans Schrofer's Porto for Danish brand BoConcept, functions as a personal harbor of comfort, while visually communicating confidence, intelligence and elegance. A confluence of sculptural forms and converging angles, establish an ergonomically perfect support. The swivel mechanism with tilt function, allows for a relaxed 360 degrees panoramic experience, with recline or bounce. The generously proportioned elliptical headrest shields one from visual/auditory distractions during live or on-line conversations. Elevate the feet on the matching footrest to alleviate the weight of the day.
A' Furniture Design Award - Silver (2022) - Access Frans Schrofer Relax Chair Press Kit
Frans Schrofer
Chair
Frans Schrofer, inspired on the visual cue of feminine flirtation, designed a collection with a signature elliptically shaped backrest, that beckons attention from all angles. Light, elegant, transparent, JMS created the tapered frame, ovoid shape backrest, and seemingly floating armrests, by combining CNC technology with the skills of their master wood craftsmen. An anodized metal casting part secures the backrest to the frame while adding charm to the design. Customized to desire, various wood finishings and upholsteries are available. The Wink satisfies from dining to lounging to cocktails.
A' Furniture Design Award - Iron (2022) - Access Frans Schrofer Chair Press Kit