Image source: Vitra — Softshell Side Chair
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Softshell Side Chair
A compact 2017 upholstered side chair with flexible ribs hidden in the backrest
490 × 825 × 550 mm
2017
Approx. $1,100 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec designed the Softshell Side Chair in 2017. Flexible vertical ribs inside the upper back adapt as the sitter moves, while a four-leg plastic base keeps the footprint compact.
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Construction
- Fully upholstered seat and back
- Flexible concealed ribs in the back shell
- Four-legged plastic base
- Fabric or leather cover choices
Vitra presents this model beside the related Softshell Chair and offers both products in the same covering selection.
Specifications
- Drawing values, not labelled with axes: 490 × 550 × 825 mm
Story
Flexibility hidden inside
Ribs within the upper back yield behind the upholstery, allowing motion during longer periods of sitting.
Related Softshell models
Vitra presents the compact Side Chair beside the Softshell Chair and offers the same fabric and leather cover selection for both.
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