Vitra
.03 Non-Stackable Chair
.03 Non-Stackable Chair
Maarten Van Severen, 1992
Description
The extraordinary comfort of the unobtrusive .03 chair is first revealed upon use: the seat shell, which is made of resilient integral skin polyurethane foam, adapts to the user's body and flexes slightly when the sitter leans back, aided by leaf springs embedded in the backrest.
Details
Made in: Germany
Material Description
- Seat shell: integral skin polyurethane foam. Shell with upholstered effect, self-supporting on a tubular steel frame. Flexible backrest with integrated leaf springs.
- Base/stackability: back legs in tubular steel, front legs in aluminum profile, powder-coated or chrome-plated. Stacking and non-stacking versions. Up to 10 chairs can be stacked on the floor, up to 20 chairs on a stacking trolley. Fitted with plastic glides for carpet or felt glides for hard floors.
- Outdoor use: version with powder-coated base suitable for utilization outdoors on a temporary or seasonal basis, following care instructions. After prolonged exposure to the elements, clean and store away in a dry, sheltered place to ensure lasting use and avoid any deterioration in appearance.
Dimension
Height: 79 cm (Seat Height : 42cm)
Depth: 52.5 cm
Length: 43.5 cm
Designer
Maarten Van Severen, 1992
Maarten Van Severen studied architecture at the Art Academy in Ghent. He designed his first furniture pieces in 1986 and in the following year established an independent workshop, where he pursued the limited, semi-industrial production of his own furniture designs. This unified process of design and production was long a fundamental aspect of his work, which was devoted to the examination of basic furniture types: chair, table, chaise longue, shelving, cabinet. Van Severen developed primary solutions for these categories based on a comprehensive investigation of the questions of form, material and construction.
Brand
Vitra is much more than a brand but rather a staple of design. Established in 1950 in Birsfelden, Switzerland, the brand has left its mark on design history through its transcending path. Starting as a furniture producer, it paved its way to manufacturing and ultimately became the powerhouse design institution we see today.