Image source: Vitra — Bascule Highback
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Bascule Highback
Studio Œ’s highback reclining lounge chair with an adjustable neck cushion
850 × 1075 × 1200 mm
2026
Approx. $5,600 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
Bascule Highback, designed by Studio Πin 2026, combines an adjustable neck cushion with a concealed movement system. The chair follows weight shifts from an upright position towards a nearly horizontal recline.
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Construction
- Precisely tailored removable fabric cover
- Automatic weight-responsive reclining mechanism
- Choice of four-star swivel or wooden base
The fitted textile can be detached for cleaning or replacement, and Vitra describes every element as repairable or exchangeable.
Specifications
- Largest drawing values, not labelled with axes: 850 × 1200 × 1075 mm
Story
A garment-like cover
Studio Πdrew on tailoring methods that give clothing freedom of movement. Vitra describes the cover as wrapping the chair like a jacket while accommodating its broad reclining arc.
Highback distinction
This version adds an integrated cushion that can be adjusted in height. Every component is intended to be repairable or exchangeable, and the cover detaches for cleaning or renewal.
