The Basel Chair from Vitra is an interpretation of a classic wooden chair by Jasper Morrison.
Whilst simple wooden chairs have been produced by various manufacturers, including Vitra, in great numbers for over a century, the Basel Chair renews this classic genre with simple balanced proportions. However, unlike previous creations the Basel Chair introduces moulded plastic into the seat and back.
This new combination of wood and plastic gives a more pronounced organic shape than a pure wooden chair. The surface is textured and slim and thus more flexible. This combination of plastic and wood means the Basel Chair proves to be an extremely comfortable and with a variety of colours it's visually striking too!
The frame is crafted from either natural or dark stained beech whilst the seat and back are made from ASA plastic dyed throughout.
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