east river chair

2014

  • Material: Textile, leather, wood
  • Commission: Vitra, Basel
  • Production: Vitra
  • Category: Industrial production

The seat of the East River Chair is based on the UN Lounge Chair, a design that was especially developed for the UN Delegates’ Lounge in 2013.
The colours of the East River Chair are carefully coordinated, with a lighter fabric framing a darker tone on the seat and a bright backrest surface. Depending on the selection of colour combinations, the chair has a very different look, ranging from muted and calm to cheerful and bright. The choice of colours and materials is not based on purely aesthetic reasons: the practical leather covers protect the armrests from dirt and wear, and the thicker padding of the seat cushion, which extends up to the backrest, provides comfortable lumbar support. Thanks to the strap handle on the rear side of the backrest, this compact armchair also lends itself to flexible applications in public spaces and at home.