AVL Glyder Armrest

Glyder Armrest

The optional loose pillow functioning as an armrest is part of the AVL Glyder series and is a perfect fit for the AVL Glyder sofa. It impeccably complements the lounge look and feel suitable for lobbies, receptions and other spaces. Available in various fabric coverings and colors.

Glyder Story

Once at an atelier visit, Hans Lensvelt had spoken to a coworker of AVL, who told him that the name Glyder actually derived from free condoms. The Keileweg (road) where AVL is located was previously a spot for hookers, controlled by the municipality.  As here, free condoms were distributed with the name: Glyders. AVL Glyder series has since been a sofa with a double meaning: In addition to the sliding back, it has a sliding name – depicting the sleek look of the sofa’s elements. 

Atelier van Lieshout

Joep van Lieshout is a sculpture, visionary and artist.  He has acquired international fame with both autonomous work as well as commissioned work, within all aspects of art, design and architecture. His style is often characterized as quick, bold and eccentric. Van Lieshout’s friendship with Hans Lensvelt dates way back as they both share complementary visions and a similar outlook on life. Atelier van Lieshout (AVL) has designed many special and desired products for Lensvelt which are often seen as modern classics. Joep van Lieshout/AVL, have created a rich ouvre of sculptures and installations, buildings and furniture classified both as utopias and dystopias. His work is characterized by a number of recurring themes, motives and obsessions such as: systems, power, autarky, life, sex and death.

The art pieces and installations are exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide – from the MOMA in New York, the Hayward Gallery in London right down to Centre Pompidou in Paris… and the Lensvelt’s Design experience in Breda.