Chelsea Chair

Overview

Molteni&C dates the Chelsea chair to 2014 and credits Rodolfo Dordoni. The page says it blends contemporary design and timeless tradition and offers a seat that feels both modern and rooted in cultural memory. It comes with three backrests: two armed and one armless.

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Construction

Stained solid wood forms the base, which stands on non-slip plastic feet. Inside the seat sit a fir (Picea abies) and chipboard frame and elastic straps; the backrest is built on Polimex. Both are padded with high-resistance foam and carry a light velvet cover, and the outer slipcovers come off.

Specifications

• CSB1 chair with arms: 62 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 84 cm high (the drawing's values are not labelled)
• CSE1 armless chair: 54 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 84 cm high
• Wooden base finishes: stained eucalyptus, graphite oak, black oak, sunrise oak, coffee oak

Contemporary design, remembered tradition

The page presents Chelsea as a chair that thoughtfully blends contemporary design with timeless tradition, inspired by the elegance of classic forms reinterpreted for today. It describes refined seating for settings where thoughtful design meets the pleasures of conversation and convivial dining.

Three backrests

The page says the frame has simple, elegant proportions that convey subtle sophistication, and that its three backrests (two armed, one armless) let the chair adapt to diverse layouts. The page names dining areas, home offices and living spaces as settings, and describes premium wood, rich fabrics and supple leather worked with precision.