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Unix Chair, four-legged base
Antonio Citterio's Unix Chair on a polished aluminium four-legged base, with glides or castors
580 × 830 × 590 mm
2010
Germany
Approx. $1,300 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Unix Chair, four-legged base by Antonio Citterio (2010) is the Unix Chair on a classic four-legged base in polished aluminium, offered with glides or castors.
Construction
- Seat frame and armrest sleeves in monochrome polypropylene
- Seat upholstery in recyclable polyurethane foam (V-Foam); Plano, Diamond Mesh or Silk Mesh cover
- Four-legged base in polished die-cast aluminium, Ø 60 mm castors or glides
Specifications
- Version with glides, largest drawing values, not labelled with axes: 580, 590 and 830 mm
- 53 cover options; frame in basic dark or soft grey
Story
An all-rounder for offices
Vitra's family text calls the Unix Chair the ultimate all-rounder for office environments, used behind a desk as a task chair or in front of it as a visitor chair. Its structural design and the padded mesh cover provide comfort, and the wide colour range suits both functional and more personal workspaces.
The four-legged version
This version has a classic four-legged base in polished aluminium. Vitra says its discreet design lets it serve in meeting and visitor areas in virtually every office environment, and the castor version offers added mobility.
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