Image source: Walter Knoll — Onsa Armchair
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Onsa Armchair
Reclining armchair by Mauro Lipparini whose seat shell and armrests open up like a flower.
Official product information
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Overview
The Onsa Armchair is a reclining chair by Mauro Lipparini for Walter Knoll. Its seat shell and armrests open up from the backrest like a flower, and the soft upholstery and high back create a feeling of relaxation and security.
Construction
A foam-moulded body on a steel subframe carries polyurethane seat and back upholstery with a wadding cover and draw-ins. The backrest inclination is steplessly adjustable and lockable up to 14.5 degrees, and the chair turns on a swivel base with four aluminium arms.
Specifications
- Size: W 78 x D 92 to 110 x H 110 cm (175-10)
- Base: aluminium swivel base with four arms, highly polished or powder-coated in matt bronze or matt black
- Glides: felt or Teflon
Story
A chair that opens like a flower
As you lean back in the Onsa Armchair, its bucket seat and armrests open up like a flower. The soft, inviting upholstery and the high backrest create a feeling of relaxation and security.
The name and the frame
Onsa is the Japanese word for a tuning fork and refers to the shape of the frame. A struck tuning fork gives a clear sound and is brought into balance, and the chair also creates a feeling of balance.