Erik Rasmussen (1930–1984)
Erik Rasmussen was a Danish designer known for his belief that form creates the framework for content. His work combined graphic precision with a sculptural sense of form.
Designer. Visionary. Sculptor of Space.
In 1969, while serving as Paustian’s in-house graphic designer, Erik Rasmussen was commissioned to create a modular, sculptural, and minimalistic sofa – one that would let form and fabric speak for themselves. The result was a striking piece defined by its rounded seat and backrest – a seamless fusion of function and sculpture.
Erik Rasmussen’s design transcended furniture, becoming a statement on spatial harmony and tactile simplicity. Today, his work remains a celebrated hallmark of modern Scandinavian design – an enduring legacy of clarity, creativity, and quiet innovation.
A new Paradigm
Paradigm is the new name for Erik Rasmussen’s iconic modular sofa from 1969 – a piece that, at the time, introduced a paradigm shift in modern interior design. With its geometric form language, high comfort, and flexible construction, the design became an archetype for the modular sofa as we know it today. The name Paradigm looks back to this groundbreaking beginning – and forward to a new era of timeless, adaptable comfort.
Reimagined for today without compromising its original spirit, Paradigm embodies Montana Furniture’s enduring values: craftsmanship, flexibility, and timeless design.
