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Low Pad
Low Pad by Jasper Morrison: a small padded armchair on a stainless steel or lacquered metal base
580 × 740 × 720 mm
1999
Italy
Official product information
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Overview
Low Pad is a padded small armchair by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini. Cappellini names the study behind it as maximum comfort in minimum dimensions. It is offered in two heights, with fixed upholstery in collection fabrics or leathers.
Construction
The shell is curved beech plywood with multi-density polyurethane foam padding. The legs are satined stainless steel or matt varnished metal, and fabric versions are piped in matching fabric while leather versions have a black-painted profile.
Specifications
58 x 72 x 74 cm (LW_1). Designed in 1999. Made in Italy.
Story
Maximum comfort, minimum dimensions
Jasper Morrison's Low Pad dates from 1999. Cappellini says the underlying study was maximum comfort within minimum dimensions, which led to a curved beech plywood shell with shaped, cushioned padding.
Heights, bases and certification
The armchair comes in two heights with fixed upholstery. The legs are satined stainless steel or matt varnished, and Cappellini states that the chair has obtained Greenguard Gold certification.
