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Generic A
Starck's Generic A for Kartell: a high-backed chair with wide armrests, designed for offices.
525 × 790 × 520 mm
2017
3.3 kg
Approx. $710 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Philippe Starck designed Generic A for Kartell, and the manufacturer's data sheet carries the year 2017. Kartell's page describes it as the chair designed for the office world, with a high backrest, wide armrests and a functional design.
Construction
The sheet names mass-dyed modified polypropylene for 5814, with five colours to choose from.
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Specifications
- Dimensions (code 5814): W 52.5 cm x D 52 cm x H 79 cm
- Weight: 3.3 kg
Story
The A in Generic A
Starck's own page for the chair quotes him describing Generic A as the chair of Administration, "the skeleton, the core, the essence" of the chairs found in hospitals, police stations and ministries.
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For the office world
Kartell's page presents the chair as designed for the office world, with a high backrest and wide armrests.
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Collection
Generic
The Generic chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell: a family of functional, basic seats, Generic A for the office world and Generic C for cafés, bars and venues.
