Vitra

Armchair on casters Fauteuil Direction Pivotant metal textile / Jean Prouvé, 1951

Treat yourself to an ORIGINAL iconic piece by Vitra. An original will always hold its value. It will stay with you for your whole life and outlive you, being passed on to the next generation. A self-taught architect with a passion for industrialising buildings, Jean Prouvé (1901 - 1984) is now considered a leading architect and one of the greatest designers of the 20th century, on a par with Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. A pioneer, Prouvé played a major role in the development of mass production techniques in the European post-war modernist movement. Jean Prouvé developed a "constructive thought" based on a logic of series manufacturing and functionality to create an aesthetic that’s purified of all artifice. The designer has a wide portfolio of designs ranging from prefabricated homes to furniture for offices, classrooms and interiors. Jean Prouvé's creations have become icons of the post-war period and have spanned the whole century. Developed by Jean Prouvé in 1951, the Direction Pivoting Armchair is a typical example of the distinctive structural aesthetics of his designs. It combines simple surfaces with a comfortable seat and backrest, thus forming an architectural entity. This armchair on wheels has a swivel seat which is infinitely height-adjustable by means of a gas spring. The backrest has a rear tilt mechanism that adapts to the user's weight (can be locked in the upright position). Combined with generous padding, these features ensure great comfort. This chair is ideal for any type of workplace or home office. The understated character of the armchair suits a wide variety of interiors. Its ample padding, as well as its armrests in oiled solid wood, suggest welcoming comfort. Comes in a multitude of colours: please ask us.

In detail:

• Variation : Grey-green fabric (Twill 17) / White & oak

• Brand : Vitra

• Designer : Jean Prouvé

• Type : Armchair on casters

• Colour : Covering: grey-green (Twill 17 grey-green fabric) - Structure: Dove white - Armrests: natural oak

• Material : Polyurethane foam padding - Twill fabric covering - Armrests: solid natural oak, oiled - Five-star base: bent sheet steel and tubular steel, epoxy finish - Basic dark double castors, Ø 60 mm

• Dimensions : L 67 x Depth 55 cm x H 83.5 / 95 cm - Seat: L 47.5 x Depth 46 cm x H 40.5 / 52 cm
• Weight : 52.8 lb
• Characteristics : A design icon - 1951 model designed by Jean Prouvé (1901 - 1984) - Original piece made by Vitra (will always hold its value) - 5-star base with castors - Swivelling seat and stepless height adjustment via gas spring – Backrest with adjustable rear tilt (can be locked in the upright position)