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Grand Repos
Antonio Citterio's wing chair with a lockable synchronised reclining mechanism
740 × 1100 × 810 mm
2011
Approx. $8,700 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Grand Repos by Antonio Citterio (2011) is a swivel wing chair with a sheltered head section and a synchronised mechanism concealed beneath the upholstery.
Construction
- V-Foam seat padding in applicable markets; UK versions use conventional polyurethane
- Shaped polyurethane back around webbing, a plastic support and the reclining assembly
- Replaceable textile or leather cover; four-arm cast-aluminium swivel foot
Specifications
- US default: 740 × 810 × 1100 mm, with the lower of two seat positions
- A version 50 mm higher is also listed
Story
A sheltered wing chair
The characteristic head section distinguishes Grand Repos from Repos. Vitra says it invites the sitter to lean back and creates a sense of shelter and seclusion, while selected upholstery versions use decorative seams.
Lockable reclining support
A synchronised mechanism hidden beneath the upholstery supports the back throughout the reclining angle and locks in the selected position. The official sheet also offers a slightly higher version.
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