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.

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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.