Janet

Overview

Molteni&C dates Janet to 2022 and credits Vincent Van Duysen. The page calls it a study in refined simplicity and timeless elegance, with clean, delicate lines that balance visual lightness and thoughtful ergonomics. It is offered with or without arms.

Construction

The frame, in stained solid wood, ends in non-slip plastic feet. Seat and back have a plastic body padded with flexible cold-moulded foam and dressed in bonded cotton-polyester velveteen; the outer cover is removable.

Specifications

• JSE1 chair: 49.5 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 81 cm high (the height is not labelled on the drawing)
• JSB1 chair with arms: 53.5 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 81 cm high (also not labelled)
• Frame finishes: eucalyptus, black oak, sunrise oak, coffee oak

Refined simplicity

Molteni&C describes Janet as a study in refined simplicity and timeless elegance, and as a versatile companion for a variety of tables. The page ties the clean, delicate lines to a balance between visual lightness and thoughtful ergonomics.

A frame with a moulded skin

The page adds that the frame, crafted in solid wood, is precisely rounded, giving a silhouette that celebrates craftsmanship and subtle contrasts between materials. A thin layer of high-quality polyurethane joins durability with comfort and forms a cohesive union between chair and backrest.