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Ovalia Armchair
Ovalia swivel armchair by Henrik Thor-Larsen for Roche Bobois, W 92 x D 93 x H 131 cm.
920 × 1310 × 930 mm
Approx. $9,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Ovalia armchair is a swivel armchair by Henrik Thor-Larsen. Its 2026 edition has an integrated headrest, a newly angled backrest and a seat with elastic webbing suspension, and a magnetic system holds a smartphone inside the shell. It is made in Europe.
Construction
The shell is fiberglass in six finishes. Tufted seat cushion: high-resilience polyurethane foam, density 35 kg/m³. Tufted back cushion: dual-density polyurethane foam, 30 + 18 kg/m³, with a polyester fiber flake insert for lumbar support. Swivel base: metal, satin chrome finish.
Specifications
- Size: W 92 x D 93 x H 131 cm, swivel armchair
Story
Shell, headrest and phone magnet
The Ovalia armchair is designed as an immersive, private space. A magnetic disc supplied with it lets a smartphone attach inside the shell, and each armchair carries a medallion with Henrik Thor-Larsen's name and the edition date.
Comfort work in the 2026 edition
The 2026 edition adds a newly angled backrest, a seat with elastic webbing suspension and an integrated headrest. The original Ovalia armchair dates from 1968.
