Vitra .03 Side Chair

About the Designer
Maarten van Severen Belgium (1956 - 2005)

A renowned figure in Belgian design, Maarten van Severen gained acclaim by merging minimalist simplicity and day-to-day practicality in his work. Born in 1956, van Severen originally studied architecture before turning his focus to interior design. In the 1980's, he began to design furniture while trying to eliminate unnecessary elements to achieve clarity in form and utility. His designs have won widespread recognition and his pieces, including chairs, tables, lighting, and cutlery, have been featured in publications and exhibitions around the world.

The aesthetic trademark of .03 is its clear simple lines – the quintessence of the concept "less is more". Only when the user sits down do they experience its great comfort. The soft seat and backrest shell made of integral foam support the body when sitting, together with the leaf springs integrated into the backrest. Stack up to 20 of these versatile chairs which will look great in your home or in public spaces!


Features:

• Integral polyurethane foam shell
• Back with integrated leaf springs
• Powder coated aluminum legs
• up to 20 chairs high
• Easy to clean

Specifications:

• Seat Height: 16.5"

Design:

• Design is the process by which almost all objects in Vitra's surroundings are instilled with a specific design and function - from cars to paper clips, from clothing to chairs. And design does not just mean giving things a shape. Design creates the basis which enables things to function in the desired manner. It is a process in which complementary but often mutually contradictory requirements have to be met (comfort, technology, ergonomics, ecology, economics, aesthetics). Design can be successful only when the balance of all these factors is attained

Quality:

• Once in the factory, Vitra staff manufacture furniture to precise standards, individually ensuring the quality of each product
• Vitra has been certified for DIN EN ISO 9001: 2000
• Vitra's focus on quality does not end at the factory door - they believe that providing clients with exceptional service is just as important as manufacturing furniture. In order to make certain Vitra clients enjoy consistently high quality in all Vitra products, they have set up their own test center which monitors products against criteria that are far more stringent than the statutory standards

Ergonomics:

• Ergonomics is an applied science that studies the relationship between human beings and machines. Vitra produces furniture that responds to the ergonomic requirements of the body and as a consequence has a positive effect on health and well-being. All Vitra products (except for the experimental series Vitra Edition) have been tested by independent institutions. They comply with prescribed standards under the European Directive on VDU Work and are marked with the GS seal (= Geprüfte Sicherheit or Tested Safety, seal of the independent certification company LGA)

Ecology:

• Vitra's contribution to ecological conservation does not stop with a close examination of materials and processes. All aspects of the company's work involve ecological thinking
• In 1991, Vitra set up an internal ecology committee to discuss environmental topics. This team identifies new tasks, and its project team's work together to find solutions
• Vitra uses only non-CFC foams and adhesives free of toxic solvents; all possible materials are recycled. Wherever possible, Vitra uses recycled materials
• Vitra's goal during production is to minimize noise and emission levels as well as to reduce waste. Packaging materials are kept to a minimum and re-used as often as possible