Light, stackable. Part of a collection steel bar framed chairs. Originally made for a small restaurant this chair was so successful that it was added to the Simon collection. With or without padded backrest, or in a high bar stool version. Chair with resistance welded chrome plated steel bar frame and removable cover, available with […]

‘cyborg’ is a series of three chairs by dutch designer marcel wanders for italian furniture manufacturing company magis. In 1960 the term cyborg – which refers to an organism that has both artificial and natural systems – was coined by manfred clynes. then in 1965, D.S. halacy’s evolution of the superman, featured an introduction which […]

The Mayfly Chair is new for 2013! When you sit down in the Mayfly Chair, the first thing you notice is how comfortable it is! This low riding, convertible chair is a perfect hybrid of our Monarch and Mantis chair. Its removable front foot can be used to give the chair stability like the Mantis, […]

The architect and designer Maarten Van Severen began designing furniture in the mid-1980s, initially also producing his designs at his workshop in Geneva. Simplicity and comfort typify his designs. He has worked with Vitra since 1995; a collaboration out of which the Van Severen Collection was borne. Although the cantilever chair has been a success […]

llmari Tapiovaara was one of the greatest interior architects and designers of his era. With the mind of anexplorer and a soul of a craftsman, Tapiovaara was always seeking for new solutions to improve everyday objects. During his long career Tapiovaara created dozens of iconic objects loved by the public. Artek’s relaunch of Tapiovaara’s Lukki […]

Richard Schultz designed the 1966 Collection at the request of Florence Knoll who, after retiring, wanted outdoor furniture that could withstand the corrosive Florida ocean air. The 1966 Collection is regarded as the first modern outdoor furniture and has been the category standard ever since. “In April 1963 Florence Knoll approved the outdoor program. I […]

The Apps Chair is the result of Richard Hutten’s first design efforts for Dutch furniture company Artifort, whose name comes from the coupling of “art and “comfort”. The aptly named App Chair gets its name from the iPhone applications that inspired the shape and design of the chair and sofa, named 1.0 and 2.0 respectively. […]

Collaborating with Herzog & de Meuron Architects on the Parrish Art Museum (Long Island, New York) created an opportunity for developing a bespoke chair for the new building. I was convinced that a chair which would fit the museum´s specific context and needs also had high potentials as a universal product. Looking for a suitable […]

The seat of this chaise longue is composed of 12 curved wooden strips (teak, beech or bamboo). The joining  elements connecting  the strips to the bars below are satin brass studs. The base is in solid wood (teak, beech or bamboo). The mattress comes with water-draining polyurethane upholstery and stain resistant polyester yarn coated in PVC […]

“Prouvé combines the soul of an engineer with that of an architect” -Le Corbusier Characterized by an aeronautic-looking pair of rear legs, this design was rooted in practicality, balance and durability. This chair is a modern classic and is featured in design museums throughout the world. Its quality is revealed in structural logic and unassuming […]