east river lounge chair
by Hella Jongerius from Vitra.
east river lounge chair
Design Hella Jongerius, 2014
Plastic laminate, polyurethane, wood, steel, upholstery
Made in Germany by Vitra
Products designed by Hella Jongerius exhibit her unique manner of fusing industry and craft, high- and low-tech, traditional and modern - characteristics which are also evident in the East River Chair: with its distinctive form and casual combination of such diverse materials as wood, metal, leather and fabric, this small armchair clearly bears the Dutch designer's signature.
The colors of the East River Chair are carefully coordinated. Depending on the selection of color combinations, the chair has a very different look, ranging from muted and calm to cheerful and bright. The choice of colors and materials is not based on purely aesthetic reasons: the practical leather covers protect the armrests from dirt and wear, and the thicker padding of the seat cushion, which extends up to the backrest, provides comfortable lumbar support. Thanks to the convenient strap handle on the rear side of the backrest, this compact armchair lends itself to flexible applications.
East River chair features a plastic laminate seat shell with polyurethane foam and covered in a variety of fabric combinations. The legs are either natural oak with powder-coated steel cross braces in ivory or dark oak legs with powder-coated steel cross braces in coffee. In 2013, Hella Jongerius and Vitra collaborated on the design of a chair for the North Delegates Lounge at the UN headquarters in New York. The development of the East River Chair was based on this design.
East River upholstery options:
light mix 01 - 82 plano (grey/stone), 71 hopsak (yellow/pastel green), 17 laser (ice blue/ivory), 71 leather premium (sand)
red mix 02 - 77 plano (brick), 72 hopsak (yellow/poppy red), 30 laser (light grey/poppy red), 71 leather premium (sand)
green mix 04 - 69 plano (dark grey), 70 hopsak (grass green/forest), 28 laser (light grey/forest), 67 leather premium (asphalt)
blue mix 05 - 66 plano (nero), 84 hopsak (blue/moor brown), 20 laser (ice blue/moor brown), 67 leather premium (asphalt)
25.25" w | 28" d | 29.25" h | base: 20.75" w | 22" d | seat: 15.75" h
Plastic laminate, polyurethane, wood, steel, upholstery
Made in Germany by Vitra
Products designed by Hella Jongerius exhibit her unique manner of fusing industry and craft, high- and low-tech, traditional and modern - characteristics which are also evident in the East River Chair: with its distinctive form and casual combination of such diverse materials as wood, metal, leather and fabric, this small armchair clearly bears the Dutch designer's signature.
The colors of the East River Chair are carefully coordinated. Depending on the selection of color combinations, the chair has a very different look, ranging from muted and calm to cheerful and bright. The choice of colors and materials is not based on purely aesthetic reasons: the practical leather covers protect the armrests from dirt and wear, and the thicker padding of the seat cushion, which extends up to the backrest, provides comfortable lumbar support. Thanks to the convenient strap handle on the rear side of the backrest, this compact armchair lends itself to flexible applications.
East River chair features a plastic laminate seat shell with polyurethane foam and covered in a variety of fabric combinations. The legs are either natural oak with powder-coated steel cross braces in ivory or dark oak legs with powder-coated steel cross braces in coffee. In 2013, Hella Jongerius and Vitra collaborated on the design of a chair for the North Delegates Lounge at the UN headquarters in New York. The development of the East River Chair was based on this design.
East River upholstery options:
light mix 01 - 82 plano (grey/stone), 71 hopsak (yellow/pastel green), 17 laser (ice blue/ivory), 71 leather premium (sand)
red mix 02 - 77 plano (brick), 72 hopsak (yellow/poppy red), 30 laser (light grey/poppy red), 71 leather premium (sand)
green mix 04 - 69 plano (dark grey), 70 hopsak (grass green/forest), 28 laser (light grey/forest), 67 leather premium (asphalt)
blue mix 05 - 66 plano (nero), 84 hopsak (blue/moor brown), 20 laser (ice blue/moor brown), 67 leather premium (asphalt)
25.25" w | 28" d | 29.25" h | base: 20.75" w | 22" d | seat: 15.75" h
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Hella Jongerius
The work of Hella Jongerius is known for an interplay of technology and handicraft. Stitching and embroidery is displayed alongside modern wood and metalwork.
Vitra is a Swiss company dedicated to improving the quality of life through the power of design. A central goal of Vitra is sustainable development. Trendy styling is avoided in favor of classic pieces that can be used for decades.