Born in the UK in 1984, Benjamin Hubert studied at Loughborough University and graduated in 2006 in Industrial Design and Technology; he founded his studio in 2007 in London.
The studio specializes in materials driven, process led, industrial design across furniture and lighting sectors working with international manufacturers in Europe. He works on a diverse range of projects including both mass/batch produced consumer products and limited editions. His products have been exhibited internationally. Benjamin has also received a number of prestigious awards including: Design of the year (British Design awards 2010) Best Product (100% design/Blueprint awards 2009) Homes and Gardens Young designer Year (Design Classic awards 2010), EDIDA International Young Designer of the year 2010, IF Awards 2012 and The A&W Mentorpreis 2012.
Benjamin Hubert
translucent red
green (Umami 2 982)
red (Umami 2 532)
black (Canvas 174)
grey (Canvas 134)
optional seat cushion
seat colour
backrest colour
white
translucent black
translucent dark green
natural oak
black
dark green
The Pair Chair was designed by Hubert as a mix-and-match collection of components that allows users to create a tailored product. It makes him the first British designer to launch a product with the brand. The design of the stackable chair is reflective of the mid-century style pioneered by the Danish brand, which was founded by carpenter Fritz Hansen in 1872. A pressed plywood seat shell is paired with a translucent polycarbonate backrest, while the sled base legs are made from bent metal.
"Pair Chair represents a super flexible system with up to 8,000 possible combinations to meet the demands of a market increasingly focused on individuality and products tailored specifically to the needs of the environments they are used in," said Hubert.
The components include backrests with or without arms, available in four colours. The base comes in either sled, four-legged or swivel varieties in a choice of colours, while the seat is available in 3 colours with an optional cushion in 4 colours.
Base 4-legs black, dark green or chrome
Sled chrome
Swivel polished aluminium or black powder coated steel
Backrest translucent polycarbonate. Available in 4 colours: white, red, black, green. With or without armrests.
Seat pressed plywood. Natural oak, black or green coloured oak.
Seat cushion optional. Available in 4 colours: black (Canvas 174), grey (Canvas 134), green (Umami 2 982) and red (Umami 2 532). Kvadrat fabrics.
Dimensions width 58.3cm, depth 51.6cm, seat height 46.5cm.
Warranty Fritz Hansen offer an extended warranty if the Pair chair is registered online at fritzhansen.com/my-republic within 3 months from the date of purchase.
