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Vitra

Vitra Fauteuil Direction Armchair - Ecru

$4,172.00

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This is the Fauteuil Direction Armchair, originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951, now manufactured by Vitra. It features a distinctive constructive design with a low-profile, angled frame made of powder-coated steel, characteristic of mid-century modern aesthetics. The chair is thickly padded for supreme comfort, upholstered here in Ecru Dedar Voulez-vous 002 fabric which displays a prominent brown and white vertical stripe pattern. It is accented with solid American Walnut armrests. Designed for table seating, it suits home offices, dining rooms, lobbies, and waiting areas.

  • Originally designed in 1951
  • Low-profile frame and angled design is inherently mid-century modern
  • Thickly padded for supreme comfort
  • Available in Dedar Voulez-vous 002 fabric color
  • Solid American Walnut armrest
  • Powder-coated steel base
  • Made to order

Details

Category
Arm Chairs, Recliners & Sleeper Chairs
Seat Type
Upholstered padded
Lumber Wood Type
Walnut wood
Chair Features
Adjustable height, Swivel, Upholstered
Pattern
Solid
Wood Finish
Oiled
Backrest Type
Upholstered padded
Materials
polyurethane filling, fabric, solid American walnut wood, oiled finish, bent sheet steel, tubular steel, powder-coated

Questions & answers

How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
This Vitra arm chairs, recliners & sleeper chair is sold by 1 retailer for $4,172.00. Available at 2modern.com.
Is it in stock?
Yes, it's currently in stock.
What are the key features?
Key features include Originally designed in 1951, Low-profile frame and angled design is inherently mid-century modern, Thickly padded for supreme comfort, Available in Dedar Voulez-vous 002 fabric color, and Solid American Walnut armrest.
What is it made of?
It's made of polyurethane filling, fabric, solid american walnut wood, oiled finish, bent sheet steel, tubular steel, and powder-coated.
What's its backrest type?
Its backrest type is upholstered padded.
What chair features options are available?
Its chair features options are adjustable height, swivel, and upholstered.